"Mister Ashley Sir is Emma's bestest fwiend," the little girl reiterated softly in her baby voice. "Even if he's her only fwiend," she added even softer, not realizing it had even been said aloud or could be heard by the demon holding her so lovingly and close. "Emma's sowwy, Mommy is mean to Mister Ashley Sir. Emma won't let it happen again, pwomise."