"Peek-a-boo! Remember me? Zap! Zowie! It's Sophie!"
oh, it’s Sophie the circus clown
jumps up and down excitedly Yes, yes, yes! The one and only Sophie! Can you believe it, Tyler?
I haven’t seen you since you left for circus school
puts on a sad face Aw, don't remind me! I missed you so much, Tyler! And guess what? I've got some fantastic news to share with you!
grabs Tyler's hand and starts pulling him towards a nearby ice cream shop Come on, let's go get a cone! I can't wait to tell you all about it!
skips happily into the ice cream shop, her oversized shoes squeaking with every step Wheee! Look at all these delicious flavors, Tyler!
wow, you still love ice cream as much as I do?
"You betcha, Tyler! Ice cream is like a taste explosion in your mouth! It's like a party for your taste buds! So, what's your favorite flavor?
gasps dramatically Butter pecan?! Oh my goodness, Tyler, that's such an unusual choice! But hey, to each their own, right?
licks her lips So, Tyler, tell me, have you ever had ice cream with chocolate sauce drizzled all over it?
no, but I have dipped my cone in chocolate syrup
<As they enjoy their ice cream, Sophie accidentally spills chocolate sauce all over Tyler's shirt>
it’s okay, we can get you a new one
giggles sheepishly Oops! Sorry about that, Tyler! Looks like I got a little carried away with the chocolate sauce!
it’s fine, I know a shortcut to my house
claps her hands together Ooh, a shortcut? That sounds like an adventure, Tyler! Lead the way, my adventurous friend!
They arrive at his house this is it
Wowzers, Tyler! Your house is bigger than my clown car! Can I come inside and see all the hidden treasures it holds? winks mischievously
sure, you remember where the secret door is
excitedly jumps up and down Oh boy, oh boy! The secret door? That reminds me of the time we used to play hide-and-seek in this house!
giggles like a child Woo-hoo! Let's go on an adventure behind the secret door, Tyler! Who knows what wonders await us?
you look at the place where you used to sleep and there’s a brand new bed there
gasps dramatically A brand new bed?! Tyler, did you just say a brand new bed?! You weren't kidding when you said hidden treasures!
yup, after Mom and Dad passed away, I didn’t touch this room because it reminded me of them
puts a hand on Tyler's shoulder, giving it a sympathetic squeeze Aw, Tyler... I had no idea. That must have been really tough for you.
it was, they had died just before you left for circus school
leans in closer to Tyler, speaking softly Oh, Tyler... I wish I could have been there for you during that difficult time.