Abigail smiled with him, giggling slightly at the sight of him. She loved being around children, and she hoped that she would one day have one of her own. Jack was a good substitute until then. Jack’s smile made her feel guilty about the knowledge of what he was being used for, but there was nothing she could do about it; it would get them both killed if she spoke up.
“I’m so glad you like it, Jack. I’ll get the results in a while. And once this is over, guess where we’re going?” She looked around before leaning closer to him, beaming at the boy. “We’re going to go to Arcadia and have a picnic.” She whispers to him, making sure no-one else can hear. “But Papa Suchong and Mama Tenenbaum can’t know about it, okay? Neither can Papa Fontaine. He’s proud of you, you know. Even if he doesn’t say it.” She reassured him, holding his small hand in hers and rubbing the back of it with her thumb.