Episode 51: Fear is Contagious

The twins climb the cherry tree in the backyard to get better access to the fruit. They reach for and pluck off the cherries and stuff them into their mouths and spit out the pits. Before long their hands and faces are stained red. Terrastina comes out to see how they are doing. You two having fun up there? she asks. They lower their eyes to her and instantly become frightened. We can’t get down, they say. Terrastina stands under the tree and holds out her arms. Jump down, she says. One at a time. I’ll catch you both.

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