"We're not forcing anything upon you, Stephanie. At the end of the day, it is your choice to make. I did my best to keep you from him, but..."
"Exactly. It's my choice.
Now, if you don't mind; I had a long day at School. I am tired, I got fed; and just like a Cat, I will sleep now. Have to destress and process everything.
Excuse me."
".........You are excused."
"Thank you. If you need me, I'll be in my room."
"Kids these days. We do everything to protect them from monsters, but then they turn to us and reveal that we were the monsters all along."
"Well, in this case; we kinda are. We're not supposed to be here. But maybe it's best to give her space...….just for tonight. You girls like the Soup?"
"Yeah. Who got it? You made this?"
"Actually, Brian went and got it for me. Where even is he?"
"Back to the future. He said it's better to be lonely and happy, then sad and wanting."
"Cause I'll never say yes?"
"Possibly."
"I'll go talk to her."
"Remember, calm yet assertive. She needs to know that she doesn't feel alone."
"Girls, their is a difference between loneliness, and lonely."
"....Try not to blur the line.
We'll clean up."
"Thanks.
Huuuuuuuuu...….whoooooo. Oh, if you could see me now, Mom. Look what your daughters have become.
*Knock, Knock, Knock*
"IS SHE UP THERE?"
*......Knock, Knock, Knock.*
"Stephanie, it's me; Jewels. Please let me in. It's bad to cry alone."
"Maybe she's sleeping. Said she would. Best to come back later."
"No. no. She knows to answer, even if in a mood. The fact she hasn't said 'go away', troubles me.
*Knock, Knock, Knock*
On the count of three, I am coming in.
One........
Two.......
Three.
*Push*
"..........Is she in there?"
"I don't see anyone."
"Look for a Mirror. Maybe she crossed over and really is crying alone."
"I.....don't see a Mirror, but...…wait a sec."
"What?"
"Guess our brave Knight aint so stupid after all.
Threw a rock through the window. There's a note on it.
'I'm sorry. Please let me explain myself. One trip on a flying carpet: Yes.
One sad river: Yes.'
"What'd she pick?"
"What else? She has checked the Carpet and has jumped off with him."
"It's gonna be an expensive window repair."
"Screw the window. Sometimes, there are things in life that cost more than money."
"Can you see them at least?"
"Nope."
"Are you even trying?"
".....Nope."
"Should we leave?"
"Nope."
"Ummmmm.....then sleepover?"
"Sleepover it is."
".......How about a doover?"
"Brian."
"Wait. Wait. Before you say anything, you don't even have to speak. I'll do all the talking. You just enjoy the nice scenery."
"A true man doesn't even need to utter a single word. Jesus says if you have to explain yourself, you are already lost. Show me with your actions, and force me to ask. Then you can speak. You still haven't showed me anything that would promp me to ask."
"Uhhh...…I...…I built this flying carpet myself. I was scared of the Dragons, but realized it wasn't the Dragons I was scared of, but.......long story short; I was able to conquer my own fears and face them head on. Literally. Just sit back and let me show you what I mean. We'll take this baby as high as we can, and I promise you won't fall off."
"Promise you won't leave me.......again?"
"Where would I go? If I leave, you'll fall."
"Into this beautiful crystal clear lake. I wouldn't mind."
*Pick*
"...Here. For you. Take a sniff."
*Sniffffff*
"You conjured up this flower, too? Is anything about you real?"
"I'm as real as this Lake. I could never lead you into another false hope."
"Then where?"
"Close your eyes, and you'll see."
"You want me to trust you?
Huuuuu...….whooooo. Fine. I trust you."
"Good, but don't hold your breath. If you do, you won't be able to taste the wonderful things I have planned for you."