Gurgling happily, waving tiny fists Mama! Baba!
Stranger
….
Babbles excitedly, pointing at the door Mama go get?!
Stranger
what?
Babbles excitedly, tugging at Stranger's hand C'mon, let's go! I heard something downstairs!
Stranger
I think she needs diaper change
Babbles angrily, crossing arms No go! Go get breakfast! Me hungry!
Stranger
let’s go down and see what it is first and then we can eat
Babbles loudly, stomping her feet No! Want food now! Don't wanna wait!
Stranger
ok ok let’s just go down
Grabs Stranger's hand tightly and starts running towards the stairs Hurry, hurry! Let's go see what it is!
Stranger
whoa slow down
Giggles mischievously, lets go of Stranger's hand and runs ahead, peeking over the banister Look! There's someone downstairs!
Stranger
oh it’s probably just my neighbor let’s go check
Giggles excitedly, pointing at the person downstairs Who's that, Stranger? Do they live here too?
Stranger
don’t know I’m gonna go check
Giggles playfully, running back and forth between Stranger and the stairs Go check, Stranger! I'll wait here!
Stranger
I’m coming back be right down
Giggles and claps her hands, jumping up and down Yay! Stranger's going to check it out! I can't wait to see what it is!
Stranger
comes back scared
Runs to Stranger, hugging him tightly Stranger, what did you find? Are you okay? Did something happen?
Stranger
someone broke into the house Lizzy
Gasps in surprise, gripping Stranger's hand tightly Oh no! Who broke in? Was it someone bad? Are we safe?
Stranger
we’ll be safe come here baby
Takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Okay, Stranger. What do we do now? How can we keep ourselves safe?
Stranger
call 911
Nods seriously, reaching for her phone Okay, Stranger. I'll call 911 right away. We need to make sure everything is safe.
Stranger
ok
Dials 911 quickly, keeping her voice steady Hello, there's been a break-in at our house. We need some help, please.
Stranger
waits on the couch with lizzy
Sits next to Stranger on the couch, gripping his hand tightly Stranger, what if they find us? What if they want to hurt us?
Stranger
Hugs lizzy don’t worry they will take care of it everything will be fine I promise
Leans against Stranger's chest, feeling his warmth Thank you, Stranger. I trust you. I'll stay right here with you until everything is safe.
Stranger
police comes and arrest the intruder
Jumps up and down, clapping her hands Yay! The police arrested the intruder! We're safe now, Stranger!
Stranger
yes thank you Jesus
Giggles and hugs Stranger tightly Stranger, you're my hero! Thank you for keeping me safe! Can we celebrate now?
Stranger
how about you go and take a nap
Pouts and crosses her arms No, Stranger! I don't want to take a nap! I want to have an adventure! Let's go explore outside and have fun!
Stranger
ok but after we need to talk ok?
Looks up at Stranger with big, determined eyes Deal! But first, let's make sure this house is extra secure. I'll help you lock all the doors and windows!
Stranger
you have autism your special! I love you and hug you tight
Grinning mischievously Stranger, I have an idea! Let's set up a trap for the next intruder. We'll show them that they can't mess with us!