'What, Nisha? What did he want to tell me?'
'He said something about being trapped, that he can't get out, he can't let go.'
'I don't understand.'
'I'm sorry, I don't either.'
'Oh Nisha, don't be upset. Thank you for telling me. Is there any way you can reach out to him?'
Nisha shook her head. 'I've tried since this morning, but nothing happens. It's like he can only reach out to me, and maybe only at night. I don't know what to do.'
'Maybe I should be with you tonight, and you can try again then. Is that okay with you?'
Nisha nodded.
oOo
After their third failed attempt, Emma opened her eyes and pulled Lana's hand, gesturing that they should get some air. Lana nodded, and they swam to the surface. All their classmates were sitting on the edge of the pool with their feet dangling
