Homers' Thoughts: 

As I was walking back to my room, I had this uneasy feeling like everything was about to change tonight. It made me nervous. "mom and dad also seemed a little worried", I thought to myself "hope nothing happens tonight". I washed up, changed my cloth, and headed for bed. 

No matter how much I tossed and turned, I couldn't go to sleep. I just couldn't shake off the anxiety.  In the quietness of the night, the sound of the ocean could easily be heard. Waves crashing into the rocks. One after the other. The sound of water getting pulled back off the sand, giving way to new waves. I don’t know when, but I eventually fell sleep.

THUMP.........

THUMP......

THUMP..,

A couple hours before dawn, I heard the loudest noise of my entire existence. I jumped out of bed, unable to comprehend where the sound was coming from.

“AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH”. Then I heard a scream. In my gut, I knew it was Mia. I ran over to our front door. "Damn it. It's locked." I desperately banged on it a couple of times and it just opened. 

I ran out towards Mias’ quarters. Mom lets them use one of our most private ones. Her dad was on duty, so she must be mortified. "Hang in there mia. I am coming." I ran as fast as I could. Opened Mias’ door but couldn't find her in bed. 

I looked around the room. She was curled up in the furthest corner away from the window, trembling. “I am here Mia. It’s okay...... you're okay.” I tried to get closer and closer to her. But something was pushing me back. 

I couldn't see anything. it was completely dark. I couldn't calm myself down. How could I possibly think that I could help her out? She was still crying more like sobbing. "Tell me.... what's going on Mia. Why did you scream? What happened?" 

My three years old heart couldn't take it anymore. I was about to cry when she pointed her index finger at her heart and started making the sound I heard earlier in my room. Thump. Thump.

“There is something wrong with m…m..my heart. I can’t control it. yours too..... What's going on? I am scared homer." Mia cried out.

“What do you mean mine too? what are talking about?” I was shocked. How could Mia possibly know about that!!! I was way back in my room when I heard it. The more time passed, the louder Mia's heart became and the better I understood the situation. "heyyy... We're going to be just fine... I promise. For now, let's calm down and we'll figure it out later.....together." I pleaded.

I tried to help Mia get back to her bed. But she wouldn't let go of my hand. I decided to stay with her till she falls sleep. The more she calmed down, the lighter and quieter the sound became and the less forceful the Thumpings.

As soon as she felt sleep, I covered her in blankets and headed back to the main house. Lost in thoughts, I reached my room. I gave one last look out of the second window overlooking Mias’ quarters. It was quiet. Feeling a bit better, I went to bed and stared into the abyss.