She kissed his cheek. "It's okay, Daddy. I'm here. You're gonna be okay." She gingerly climbed onto the bed and curled up against his side, tucking herself under his arm. When she heard the door open, she curled into a ball to make herself appear smaller. "Hey! What are you doing in here?" a man demanded. The little girl set her jaw. "Protecting my daddy. He always protects me."