Time Period: An Alternate Universe

Date: 4-8-2024

Scenario: What if True survived her suicidal attempt?

Place: True's hospital recovery room

Brooke (collapses and sobs heavily in True's arms): My baby..

True (in a weak tired voice): I am still here. I am still alive.

The doctor: True has survived her ordeal, but she will need to stay in the hospital for further evaluation

Brooke: I understand

The doctor (to True): You have been granted a second chance at life

True (somewhat thankful): I am thankful

Brooke: So no more suicidal attempts?

True: Yes


Time Period: Alternate Universe

Date: 12-20-2038

Special Event: True's 30th birthday

Scene 1: Brooke's bedroom

Action: Brooke and True awake in the same bed. Like many times in the past, they slept together. True's husband (Brandon) and their newborn daughter (Clary) sleep in the guest room.

Brooke (tickling True): Good morning, birthday girl!

True (throwing a pillow at Brooke): I am not an early bird like you

Brooke: You were eager to be born

True: I had no control over that

Brooke (beginning to braid True's hair): I am going to give you a birthday hairdo

True (resisting Brooke): I am not a little girl. I can take care of myself.

Brooke (pouting): You will always be my baby

True: I am an adult child then