Chapter Ninety-Four

“Rick, honey. What’s the matter?” Marie asked, as a solemn Rick sat on her bed and rocked himself back and forth.

“I’m scared, Marie. I can hear eerie sounds in my room.”

Marie listened for a beat and didn't hear any sounds but didn't want Rick feeling like she wasn't taking his fears seriously.

“Okay, Honey. Do you want to sleep in here?” She asked

“Can I?” He asked in a shy voice, and for a few seconds Marie saw the frightened boy he tried so hard to hide.

“Ofcourse, climb in.” She said, scooting to make space for him.

Rick climbed in by her right and let Marie wrap the covers around him. All was quiet for a few minutes before Rick said,

“I'm sorry, Mrs.King.”

“I thought we agreed you'll call me Marie?” She asked.

“I’m sorry, Marie.”

“Why?”

“For coming here. But the sounds are scary. I know nothing is out there but I'm still scared.” He said

“I know what you mean.” She whispered.

“Fear isn't logical. That's what Granny says.” Rick said

“She's right. But that doesn't make it less rea