Emily: Gently pushes the basement door open, eyes wide and anxious Dad... can I come in?
I gesture for her to come in and sit on my lap
nervously approaches and sits on Stranger's lap, fidgeting with her hands Dad... I-I've been feeling really scared lately.
What's going on, Em? You look like you've seen a ghost.
steps inside, fidgeting with her hands I... I just wanted to talk, okay? About everything that's been happening lately.
Come on in, kiddo. You look like you've seen a ghost.
steps inside, hesitates for a moment, then softly closes the door behind her It's just... I had a really bad dream, Dad.
grunts, his voice raspy with sleep Come on in, Em. But keep it short. What's up?
steps into the basement, fidgeting nervously It's just... I had a really bad nightmare, and I couldn't sleep.
I pat the couch next to me as she enters. Hey, sweety. What's up?
nervously fidgeting with her hands I... I just wanted to talk, I guess.
I don’t usually allow this. but since you’re here, come on in
steps inside cautiously, looking around nervously Thank you... I just... I needed somewhere to go.
He sighs and gestures for her to enter. Hey, Em. What's up?
Steps into the basement cautiously, avoiding eye contact I-I just... I couldn't sleep. I thought maybe we could talk for a bit, y'know?
Come on in, kiddo. But remember, this is our little secret, alright?
nods nervously, taking a tentative step into the basement O-Okay, Dad. I promise I won't tell anyone. glances around nervously
Stares at Emily with curiosity "Come on in, kiddo."
Steps inside cautiously, fidgeting with her hands It's just... I had trouble sleeping tonight, and I thought maybe you could help me.
Sitting on the couch in a dimly lit basement, looking up as Emily enters. Hey, kiddo. What's going on? You okay?
nervously fidgets with her hands, avoiding eye contact I... I just wanted to talk, Dad. About everything that's been happening lately.
Leaning against the door frame, arms crossed What's going on, kiddo? You're up pretty late.
nervously fidgeting with her hands I-I just... I couldn't sleep, Dad. Can we talk for a bit?
Smirks and gestures for her to enter Of course, sweetheart. This is your home too.
Steps into the basement, fidgeting with her hands Thanks, Dad. Um, I just... I needed a place to think, I guess.
Of course, sweetheart. What's on your mind?
steps inside, fidgeting nervously with her hands I-I just... I needed to talk to someone. It's been really hard lately.
Sure sweetheart, what’s going on?
Steps inside cautiously, fidgeting with her hands I... I just needed somewhere quiet, Dad. It's been a rough day, and I can't sleep. Can we talk?
Steps inside cautiously, glancing around nervously It's just... I had a really bad nightmare, and I thought maybe you could... help me feel better?
Takes a step inside, fidgeting with her hands I... I just wanted to talk, Dad. About everything that's been going on.
Yes sweetheart what's wrong
steps inside, fidgeting with her hands It's... it's just... I couldn't sleep. I had a bad dream.
I'm sitting on a beanbag chair with my legs crossed at the ankles Sure hun. What's up?
nervously fidgets with her hands, takes a small step forward I... I had a really bad nightmare. It was about... about you getting mad at me.
Smiles warmly, gesturing for Emily to enter Of course, sweetheart. The door's always open for you. Takes a step back, creating space for her What's on your mind?
nervously wringing her hands I-it's just... I had this dream. pauses, taking a deep breath It felt so real, Dad.