Helga was left in the kitchen with her mother, Bob had gone upstairs to unpack.

What just happened? Did Bob listen to what I had said? Did he actually call me by my name and not Olga. thought Helga.

Miriam hugged her. "Honey I don't know what I could have done without you." she kissed Helga on her forehead. "Look Miriam the only reason why you're hugging me it's because Bob didn't leave. But you need to realize your problem and do something about it. I will help you see a rehab center for you to register, because this problem of yours needs to stop."

Miriam was staring at Helga confused, she wanted to improve to become a better mother, to stop her drinking.

Helga began to look in the cabinets and drawers and pulled out all the alcohol and placed them in the trash can. "Miriam if you don't stop drinking you will lose Bob and me, if that matters to you."

"Of course it matters Helga, you're my daughter." said Miriam.

"Daughter... and do you know what that means?" asked Helga

"Helga don't be so hard on me, you know I'm trying."

"Are you? Drink your smoothie the way you're supposed to drink it, without alcohol."

Helga help her mother prepared a delicious smoothie with fruit and skim milk.

"Here you go Miriam." Helga serve the smoothie to her mother and grabbed her backpack and gym bag. "I'm going upstairs to take a shower and work on my homework, please Mom think about what just happened and call the rehab center and will work through this, together."

Arnold arrived home tired and stress, he was about to take a shower when he got a text from Sid.

"I have news and a video, see you at the park by the old fountain in an hour." - Sid

An hour later Arnold was waiting at the location. Sid showed up with the video with sound.

"You have to see this" Said Sid as he handed him the small camera.

The video was taking from up a tree you could see Andrew talking to Jacob and Jamal and the other guys. Arnold saw how upset Andrew got with Jacob and how he grabbed him by the collar and how he admitted how special Helga was too him.

Arnold watch the entire encounter between Andrew and the guys. After finishing watching the video, he was serious and handed the camera back to Sid. "I'm still checking on him Arnold, I'll keep you posted but so far that's all I got... I have to admit he's a good guy for defended Helga's honor like that." Said Sid.

"Yes, he did good by defending her." Said Arnold almost not wanting to admit it. "Keep me posted Sid."

"Sure will and text me the name of his previous school." Replied Sid

On the way back home Arnold thought. What if Andrew is actually a good guy and I'm thinking wrong of him just because he likes Helga. But even if he is honest, I can't let him have Helga, not unless.... if Helga stops loving me. But no, that can never happen...right?

Later that day Helga was working on her homework before going to bed, Andrew texted Helga.

"Hello Beautiful." - Andrew

"Hey Andrew" - Helga

"How are you?" - Andrew

"Not so hot and you?" - Helga

"I help my father cut the grass and played tea time with pumpkin." - Andrew

"Pumpkin?" - Helga

"Olivia my sister." - Andrew

"How is she?" - Helga

"She's doing good and talking a lot about your ballet dancing :)" - Andrew

"How sweet of her" - Helga

"Are you sure you're okay Helga?" - Andrew

"Maybe not" - Helga

"What happened?"- Andrew

"I had a bad day I guess" - Helga

"Was it something Jacob said?" - Andrew

Helga didn't text back

"Helga?" - Andrew

"I'm sorry maybe we can text tomorrow." - Helga

"Do you like bowling?" - Andrew

"Sometimes why?" - Helga

"Maybe we can go bowling this weekend or Friday night?" - Andrew

"I think I have a competition this weekend for volleyball but I may be available Friday night, I'll let you know."

"What if we meet tomorrow after school?" - Andrew

"I can't I have practice" - Helga

"At what time do you get off?" - Andrew

"around 5:00pm" - Helga

"We can meet after practice by the cafeteria."

"Let me think about it" - Helga

"Tell you what... I'll wait for you at the cafeteria and you can decide how you feel after practice, we can do whatever you want and I can walk you home after that." - Andrew

Helga was thinking why is he so nice to me, I hate that, but I love it.

"I just want to see you happy ☺️" - Andrew

"Okay champ tomorrow then 😉"

"It's a date!" - Andrew

"What!"- Helga

"Just kidding 😁"- Andrew

Arnold was in his room laying in his bed and staring at the locket. He kept thinking how sad Helga looked that day after school and decided to call her.

"Hello" answer Helga

"Hey Helga, it's Arnold. I kept thinking how sad you looked today when you left and I was wondering if you were feeling better."

Helga exhaled on the phone. "Better no, but don't worry Arnold I'll get better after a good night sleep."

"I want to help you Helga, tell me did someone made you feel that way. Was it Jacob?"

"Not really Arnold, well maybe it was a little bit of everything. I guess."

"You can tell me anything Helga, I want you to tell me."

"You know Arnold my life is so full of drama right now, I just need to learn how to be tougher, I guess."

"Do you want me to come over?" Said Arnold

"What do you mean!?" Replied Helga surprised

"I mean, I can come over through your window, I can be very quiet."

"Arnold!! You can't just come through my window, someone may hear you."

"I just want to be able to be with you if you need me, that's all." Arnold sound sad.

"You see this is why I don't like expressing my feelings. You shouldn't be upset or sad because of me." Helga was getting a bit upset about herself. "Good night Arnold. I'm better, really."

"Okay Helga get some sleep, see you tomorrow."

They both hanged up.

Arnold look at the locket on more time before falling sleep.

That night, Arnold dreamed he was in the jungle again; this time it was Helga who was being chased by some bad guys. Arnold kept running after them trying to catch them before they reach her. But he was too slow, no matter how much he run he wasn't fast enough.

Suddenly he lost sight of Helga and heard a scream. His heart pounded almost out of his chest as he yelled for Helga over and over again and nothing. Arnold imagine the worst he kept running in different directions but the jungle was dark and full of large trees and plants, making it difficult for him to even walk through the vegetation.

After searching endlessly Arnold fell on his knees and screamed Helga's name in desperation. Before he lost all hope, Andrew walked up to him and pulled out his hand for Arnold to reach. Arnold looked up at Andrew unsure, "You can trust me" said Andrew waiting for Arnold to grabbed his hand. Arnold took his hand and Andrew help him up. "Follow me I'll lead you to Helga." Said Andrew as Arnold followed him without saying a word.

Andrew lead him deep in the jungle where Helga was waiting for Arnold on a cliff, with the wind blowing strongly through her hair.

You could see a breathtaking view of the jungle from the cliff but Arnold's eyes were directed at Helga. When he looked back to thank Andrew, he was gone.

Helga was looking at the gorgeous scenery facing her back to Arnold. She looked so free and at peace. Arnold took a few steps to get closer to her and asked. "Helga are you Okay? I don't want to lose you. I love you, I've always loved you."

Helga turned to face Arnold with blood on her head and said "Soon my love, but first you have to be strong." Arnold's heart jumped causing him to wake up.

Notes:
What a nightmare for Arnold and what's the meaning behind it?