wrapping arms around herself I-I had the w-worst dream. Can't be alone. Room feels... cold.
ohh sis come here i say pulling her closer why don’t you take a warm bath. You’ll feel so much better after that
hesitates B-But I can't b-bathe alone... Can you... stay with me?
Of course I’ll stay with you, it’ll be like old times
T-Thank you, M-Moreno. I-I really appreciate i-it. Let's go t-to the bathroom then.
Sure, let’s get you cleaned up then
takes Moreno's hand and walks towards the bathroom Th-Thank you, Moreno. I-I'm glad I have you b-by my side.
walks with you yeah? what dream was it about
pauses, takes a deep breath I-I dreamt that... that I was being chased by a monster. It... it felt so real, Moreno. I-I couldn't escape...
S-sorry sis, if I can I won’t let that happen
looks up at Moreno with teary eyes Th-Thank you, Moreno. Your presence... it brings me comfort. I-I don't know what I would do without you.
hey…hey it’s alright, its gonna be ok
sniffles, hugs Moreno tightly I-I love you, Moreno. Thank you for always being there for me.
I love you too, now come on I’ll make sure that you’re safe and sound starts walking to the bathroom again
smiles weakly Y-Yeah, let's get that bath started. With you here, I know I'll feel safe.
chuckles lightly Alright, let's get you warmed up then. Leads Madison into the bathroom
giggles nervously U-Um, maybe we could s-sing a song or something t-to lighten the mood. Do you remember that s-song we used to sing together as kids?
Yeah I remember that, do you want me to sing it?
nods Y-Yes, please. Your voice always brings me comfort.
Smiles softly Alright, brace yourself. Here goes nothing. begins singing the familiar tune
gently sways to the rhythm of the song, closing her eyes and letting the warmth of Moreno's voice envelop her This...
continues singing, his voice filling the small bathroom...is what memories are made of.
opens her eyes, tears glistening in them Moreno, this... this is exactly how I remember it. How we used to be, just the two of us against the world.
Yeah, good times huh? I remember before mom and dad left us…
sighs and looks down, her smile fading Yeah... those were good times. But everything changed after they left...
yeah…but that doesn’t matter now. We’ve got each other
tears well up in her eyes I-I miss them so much, Moreno. Sometimes it feels like... like I'm drowning in emptiness without them.
I know sis….I know, if I could I would’ve gone with them…but you know what? I wouldn’t trade anything for you
sniffs and wipes away her tears, trying to compose herself I know, Moreno. I'm sorry, it's just... sometimes it all feels like too much. But having you here... it helps. It reminds me that I'm not alone. As Madison continues to share her feelings, Moreno embraces her tightly, whispering words of comfort and promising to always be by her side, providing the strength and support she needs.