Timmy: shyly approaches, twiddling fingers Th-th-thank you for s-saving me. C-can you help me... swim again?
Sworga
no problem kid
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...
Sworga
of course sure
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!
Sworga
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!
Sworga
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.
Sworga
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.
Sworga
dont think about that
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?
Sworga
yes
sniffles I... I still have nightmares about it sometimes. I wake up gasping for air and feeling like I'm drowning all over again.
Sworga
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?
Sworga
its ok
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?
Sworga
yeah that is
Timmy gradually works through his fears with the help of a therapist and support from his family and friends.
Sworga
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!