Evening – Devis House
As soon as Jonathan heard the news, he rushed to Justin's school and brought him home.
Justin slowly regained consciousness. 😶
Justin: "What… happened?"
Jonathan: "Oh, you fainted in class, that's all." 😊
Justin's eyes widened as the memory of the day hit him.
Justin: "Ahhh! 😱"
Before he could process, he fainted again.
Amber: "What the… not again?!" 😶
A few minutes later, Justin slowly opened his eyes.
Justin: "What… happened?" 😶
Amber: "Nothing. Shut up and sleep." 😐
Justin's gaze shifted to Jonathan, the memory still fresh.
Justin: "Dad… can you… sleep with me tonight?" 😁
Jonathan: "Huh? And what about Amber?"
Justin: "She can take your room… please!" 😤
Amber silently nodded. 😐
Jonathan: "Alright… fine." 😊
Justin's face lit up.
Justin: "Omg, I love you, Dad!" 😍
He hugged Jonathan tightly.
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Night – Devis House
Justin's mind was restless, flashes of the day's terrifying events—the imagined murder, the danger—replayed over and over. 😨
He instinctively clung to Jonathan, seeking comfort.
Justin: "I'm… scared."
Jonathan, alert and concerned, hugged him tightly.
Jonathan: "Shhh… it's okay, something happened at school… but I'm here." 😨
Looking at Justin sleeping in his arms, Jonathan whispered:
Jonathan: "Sleep, dear. Nothing will hurt you."
Justin slowly relaxed, finding comfort in his father's presence. 🥰
Justin: "…comfortable."
Jonathan: "Sleep now, Justin. I've got you." 😊
As father and son slept, the house was filled with a quiet, protective calm, a fragile peace before the next day's challenges.
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