Gut Feeling
[At Bright Eyes’ house…]
“Wow, this looks great, mom,” said Bright Eyes.
“We’re glad you think so, dear,” said her mother.*They enjoy their dinner* [The next day…]
“I think I ate too much,” thought Bright Eyes. Last night’s dinner must’ve been so good that I ate practically the whole thing. Good thing it’s not a school day so I can just lay here and relax. *her mother comes into her room*
“Bright Eyes, dear, are you feeling alright?” asked her mother.
“I think I ate too much last night and now my belly is upset,” said Bright Eyes.
“Well you just take it easy then,” said her mother. If you need anything, I’m downstairs, okay?
“Okay, mom,” said Bright Eyes. [Downstairs…] *the doorbell rings*
“Hi, Melody,” said Bright Eyes’ mother.
“Can Bright Eyes come out and play?” asked Melody.
“No, I’m sorry she isn’t feeling well today,” said Bright Eyes’ mother.
“Can we see her then?” asked Starlight.
“I suppose so,” said Bright Eyes’ mother. *the group heads upstairs* [Upstairs in Bright Eyes’ room…]
“What’s wrong, Bright Eyes?” asked Bon Bon.
“I think I ate too much for dinner last night,” said Bright Eyes. The only thing I want to do right now is just relax for the day. You all being hare does make me feel somewhat better though.
“We can stay as long as you need us, or as long as our parents will let us,” said Melody.
“Thanks,” said Bright Eyes. [Later that day…] *her mom enters the room*
“Feeling any better yet, dear?” asked her mother.
“Yeah, thanks to my friends,” said Bright Eyes.
“That’s great to hear, Bright Eyes,” said her mother. I do hope you feel better by tomorrow. *she leaves the room*
“Me too,” said Bright Eyes. *she sleeps*
“Let’s leave her alone now,” whispered Starlight.
“Good idea,” whispered Patch.
“Yeah, we’ve done all that we can, now we wait,” said Bon Bon. *they leave the room* [The next day, at the Ice Cream Shop…]
“Hey Bright Eyes,” said Patch. Feeling better?
“Yes I am,” said Bright Eyes. Resting up did the trick but I think you all helped too.
“Of course,” said Melody. We heard from your mom that you weren’t feeling well so we decided to comfort you.
“It worked well,” said Bright Eyes. I know I will try not to eat so much the night before. The food was just too good to pass up but it ended up being too much for me.
“At least you’re truly back to normal,” said Sweetheart.
“That’s for sure, Sweetheart,” said Bright Eyes.
“Sundae?” asked Starlight to Bright Eyes.
“Sure,” said Bright Eyes.
“You deserve it, Bright Eyes,” said Bon Bon.
“Yeah, we wanted to cheer you up after not being able to do anything yesterday,” said Melody.
“That’s really nice of you all, thanks,” said Bright Eyes. *she eats the sundae* How much do I owe you for the sundae?
“No charge,” said Starlight. Think of this as a feel better present for yesterday and you got it today since you didn’t feel like eating yesterday.
“If I didn’t feel better before the sundae, I definitely do afterwards,” said Bright Eyes. I wouldn’t want you all to leave for anything. You guys are the greatest.
“We’re proud to be your friends, Bright Eyes,” said Starlight. After all, you’re second to the most that we learn next to Ms Hackney. I don’t know what we’d do without you to guide all of us. You hope to save the environment and we hope to keep you going and comfort you in your time of need.
