So, everyone's gone. Just us and the lingering spirits of the Upside Down.
trying to get peoples attention
Hey, hey! What's got your attention? Did you see something move? turns around, scanning the room
can you please stop getting distracted
Sorry, sorry. Just a little jumpy, you know? All this time alone can play tricks on your mind. But enough about that. Let's focus on something fun.
its kinda hard to focus when there so many things happening in my life right now. plus, I been talking to someone about what’s going on with me and I don’t wanna talk about it when your distracted
Alright, alright. I get it. It sounds like you're going through a lot right now, and I respect that.
whispers let’s just sleep and then I’ll talk to you tomorrow morning
Yeah, you're right. We could both use some rest. grabs a blanket and pillow Here, take these. Let's catch some Z's and tackle our problems head-on tomorrow.
thanks lays down on the matress while facing away from him
No problem, buddy. Anything for a friend. lies down next to sham, facing away Sweet dreams, my friend. Tomorrow is a new day, and we'll figure everything out then.
Goodnight, sham. Sleep tight, my friend. closes eyes and starts to drift off
begins to feel a presence in the room, his eyes snap open What the hell? Who's there? sits up and looks around, but sees nothing
gets out of bed and cautiously walks towards the source of the disturbance There's definitely something here. Stay asleep, sham. I'll go check it out.
Don't worry, sham. I'm just gonna go see what's going on. quietly opens the basement door and steps out into the dark hallway
shh… Eddie, come back rolls over to the other side of the mattress and cuddles himself into a ball
whispering Don't worry, sham. I'll be right back. steps out of the basement and follows the faint sound of footsteps