Hide (Notevember 2020, #26)

“What’s the matter, sweetheart?”
“I’m scared, mama.”
“Why are you scared?”
“Because of the monsters under my bed.”
“I don’t see any monsters.”
“Of course not. They’re hiding.”
“Baby, if they’re hiding from you, they are more scared of you than you are of them. There’s no reason to be afraid.”
“They’re not hiding from me, mama. They’re hiding from you. That’s why I’m scared.”