I wake up standing on the floor, frightened. Scared. I could not move though I my mind yells at my legs to step backwards. Slowly, I push myself back against the wall, staring at the wailing whale. I could not help but feel weakened, still terrified. I want to scream, my mouth ajar but my voice fails me.

I woke up. This time on the bed. Safe inside the confines of the comforter.