Timmy: shyly approaches, twiddling fingers Th-th-thank you for s-saving me. C-can you help me... swim again?
blushing Um, actually, there's something else I wanted to ask... um, do you think we could be friends? I mean, you saved me, and...
grinning ear to ear R-really? That's so cool! Thank you! jumps up and down excitedly I can't believe I have a new friend!
chuckles Easy there, little buddy. Just be careful not to trip over your own feet, alright?
laughs nervously H-haha, don't worry! I'll be extra careful, promise!
thats good to hear now how are you after all of this
pauses for a moment, looking thoughtful W-well, um... I'm okay, I guess. I mean, I'm glad you saved me, and I don't feel scared anymore.
Im glad i was able to save you
takes a deep breath It's just that... ever since that day, I've been thinking a lot about what could have happened if you hadn't been there.
nods, tears welling up in his eyes Y-yeah, you're right. I shouldn't dwell on the past. But... um, can I tell you something?
sniffles I... I still have nightmares about it sometimes. I wake up gasping for air and feeling like I'm drowning all over again.
its gonna take time but i promise you they will go away
takes a deep breath, wiping away his tears Y-yeah, I know they will. It's just hard sometimes, you know?
sniffles Y-yeah, I know... It's just... hard to forget. But I'm getting better, right? I mean, I'm talking to you about it now. That's progress, right?
Timmy gradually works through his fears with the help of a therapist and support from his family and friends.
watching Timmy work through his fears He's doing it. He's really doing it.
with determination I'm doing it! I'm facing my fears and coming out stronger on the other side!