Scarlett felt fire in her chest.
Not scary fire.
Just loud fire.
Pudding had knocked over her drawing.
āIt wasnāt fair!ā she shouted.
The fire grew.
Lenny didnāt tell her to calm down.
He didnāt look worried.
He waited.
Scarlett stamped her foot.
Then she breathed.
The fire didnāt disappear.
But it stopped burning.
āItās okay to be angry,ā she said slowly.
āItās not okay to hurt.ā
The fire turned into warmth.
š«¶ Dream big dreams.

