Amanda came over. 

"Mom this isn't what it-"

Suddenly, she takes Emily into a soft, yet firm, embrace. 

Let me repeat that. She hugged Emily.

You know, imaginary beauty? The girl I imagined?

"Oh, baby, baby, I've missed you so much."

I saw tears streaming down my mother's face. Emily seemed just as shocked as I. 

"What? You- you can see her?" I stammer. Amanda looks at mr, smiles, and nods. She grabs Emily's hand.

"Two, meet One."