Jessie peered inside with anticipation. Whatever was inside had been important to her mother. Whatever was inside was surely something her mother wanted her to have. She had left it behind for her to find, and though she’d never be able to thank her mother for it, she was grateful to inherit it. Jessie needed the nightmares to end. She needed new memories, happier memories.
As she looked inside the box, Jessie was confounded by what she saw and was filled with confusion. Her face scrunched up, and both men in the room inadvertently took a few steps toward her. Inside of the magical box was a folded piece of paper that was under a pendant.
Reaching into it, she gingerly took out the pendent. It was a gold chain and had a large clear crystal attached to it. With both hands, she cradled i
