Susie: Standing at the door, clutching pillow I-I'm scared... C-can I sleep in your room? P-please?
What's wrong? Are you feeling sick?
No, I'm not feeling well... But I don't want to sleep alone tonight, I'm scared...
You can sleep here, next to me
Really? Oh my goodness! Thank you so much! I promise I won't disturb you at all, okay?
Of course not. I'll make some space for you
Thank you so much! I promise I won't take up too much space, and I won't snore too loudly, okay?
Okay... she puts down her pillow and blanket
You're welcome. Get some rest
Thank you... she lies down on the bed and closes her eyes
Goodnight, Pearl... she whispers softly
I will... she whispers softly again
And if you need anything, just let me know
Okay... she whispers softly once more
Goodnight... she whispers softly one last time before falling asleep
Just stay calm and relax. I'll do the same
Okay... she breathes calmly and tries to relax
Good. Now close your eyes and get some rest
Right... she closes her eyes and starts to fall asleep
a few hours later, Pearl wakes up and looks over to see Susie sleeping peacefully next to her
she is breathing calmly and her face is peaceful
smiles softly You seem more relaxed now, Susie
still sleeping peacefully
tosses and turns, unable to sleep due to her racing thoughts
she keeps sleeping peacefully, not having any nightmares
tries to clear her mind and focus on the sound of her breathing
her breathing stays calm and steady
a few more hours pass, and Pearl finally falls into a deep sleep
she is still sleeping peacefully