Carly Pope: clutches your arm tightly D-did you h-hear that? S-something's moving upstairs. Should we c-check it out?
reaches into her bag and pulls out a small vial I... I have something... it's... it's supposed to help... with the nightmares...
unscrews the vial and takes a deep breath It's... a special herbal concoction... a natural remedy...
I open my mouth and she puts the vial on my tongue
watches anxiously as Brooks swallows the liquid H-hold on... it should start working soon...
a few minutes pass and I fall asleep
lets out a sigh of relief Thank goodness... it worked... finally, some peace... gently strokes Brooks' hair as he sleeps
smiles warmly Good morning, Brooks. Did you sleep well? The nightmares... they didn't come back, right?
Yeah. Are you sure that herbal concoction actually worked?
nods confidently Absolutely, Brooks. It was like a miracle in motion. The nightmares didn't return, and I slept soundly.
Is that so? Hmm. Well, good to hear.
grabs her notebook and starts jotting down notes I need to write down my experience with the herbal concoction. It could help others who suffer from nightmares too.
scribbles furiously, her hands shaking with excitement Oh, Brooks, I feel like I'm onto something big here.
I listen to Carly as she writes
slams her notebook shut, her eyes sparkling Brooks, I've done it! I've perfected the herbal concoction! It's going to change lives!
Congratulations, Carly. You really seem thrilled about this.
starts pacing excitedly Oh, Brooks, you have no idea! This herbal concoction is my lifeline, my key to helping others overcome their nightmares.