

Lily was sick. She had a red nose and a sore throat. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to sleep. Mommy was worried. She gave Lily some medicine to make her feel better. She said, "Drink this, Lily. It will help you."
Lily did not like the medicine. It was bitter and yucky. She made a face and spit it out. She said, "No, Mommy. I don't want it. It is bad." Mommy was sad. She said, "But Lily, you need the medicine. It will make you strong and healthy. Please, try again."
Lily shook her head. She did not want to try again. She hid under the blanket. She said, "No, no, no. Go away, Mommy. Leave me alone." Mommy sighed. She did not know what to do. She said, "Okay, Lily. I will go away. But I will come back soon. I love you."
Mommy left the room. Lily felt lonely and scared. She missed Mommy. She wished Mommy would come back. She heard a noise outside. She peeked from the blanket. She saw a big dog. It was barking and jumping. It looked angry and mean. Lily was afraid. She said, "Mommy, Mommy, help me!"
Mommy heard Lily's cry. She ran back to the room. She saw the dog. She was angry and brave. She said, "Go away, dog. You are not welcome here. You are scaring my Lily." She opened the door and stepped outside. She shooed the dog away. She said, "Go, go, go. Don't come back."
The dog ran away. Mommy came back inside. She hugged Lily. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I am here. The dog is gone. You are safe." Lily hugged Mommy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you. You are my hero." Mommy smiled. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweetie. Now, will you drink the medicine?" Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, Mommy. I will drink the medicine. I want to feel better." Mommy gave Lily the medicine. Lily drank it. She made a face, but she did not spit it out. She said, "It is still yucky, but I can do it." Mommy said, "Good girl, Lily. I am proud of you. Now, let's cuddle and read a story." Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. That sounds nice." They cuddled and read a story. Lily felt warm and cozy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. Mommy kissed her forehead and whispered, "Good night, Lily. Sweet dreams."
