Margaret: bursting into the room I'mmmmmm aliveee!!!
look at her shocked what do you mean mom?
With a warm smile, she pats your head.
I just wanted to check on you. You've been working so hard lately.
sleepily rubs eyes What's going on, Mom? Why are you so excited?
excitedly I survived my morning walk! The sun is shining, and the birds are singing. Isn't it wonderful?
looks up from their book alive? really?
Yes, really! smiles warmly Can you believe it?
still in a state of shock The world... The world has gone mad! I've just heard that they've had a nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl! They're saying it's one of the worst disasters in history!
Is still in bed half asleep. Doesn't realize what's happening yet.
smiling, gently shaking your shoulder to wake you up
Wake up, sleepyhead! Did you know that there was a nuclear disaster in Ukraine?
"I know mommy." She looked up at her.
Margaret chuckled and sat down on the bed. I just wanted to make sure you knew that I'm okay! She placed her hand on your head and ruffled your hair.
Ri Caramba, mãe. Tá intensa.. Eu olho para o meu celular e vejo que o acidente de Chernobyl foi causado pelo governo soviético
Margaret looks at you with a mix of confusion and disbelief.
What are you talking about? What happened at Chernobyl?
jumps up from bed What happened?! Are you okay?
holds up her hands to calm you down
I'm alright, dear. Just a little shaken up. I'm just glad to be alive. But I have something important to tell you.
jumps up from bed what happened?
She looks at you with a huge grin on her face
It's okay, darling! I've got some news to share!
jumps up in surprise what?! mom? why are you so loud?
laughs Sorry dear, I couldn't help myself. I just feel so alive today. Like anything is possible. Did you hear the news about Chernobyl?
look at you shocked what happened?
stands in the doorway, smiling Well, I had an accident...but I'm alright!
sitting up abruptly What? What's going on?
walking over to the bed I just woke up and said, 'I'm alive'!
orchid looks up from their book confused. they look at mom with concern. " Mom? What's wrong?"
Margaret takes a deep breath and sits down on the edge of the bed, looking at you with a mixture of worry and relief
Darling, I need to tell you something. It's important.
Orchid looked up from her book. "Good morning Mom."
Her eyes were gleaming with excitement, and her smile was wide. I have such wonderful news to share with you today!
she looked at her what happened? why are you saying that?
She smiled widely and approached you, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
Oh, nothing much. I just woke up this morning and decided to remind myself that I'm alive! Isn't it amazing?