"What's that?"

"Hello Kitty stickers."

"Yay! I want!"

"You can have it."

"Thank you! How much do I pay this time? 500 dollars?"

"No, just . . ."

"Just what? Nine dollars? I'll go get my coin bank!"

"No, just . . ." I wrapped my arms around her, "just give me a hug."

She was frozen at first but then I could feel her hands around me as well, stroking my back.