Luca was a curious boy, always eager to explore and learn new things. But the thought of being unable to control his bladder was too much for him. He was terrified.

As days passed, Luca kept hiding the tablets, each day stuffing them into his waistband when his mum wasn't looking. He felt guilty, but his fear was stronger.

One day, Luca's best friend, Max, noticed something was off. He was Luca's age, but taller, and had an uncanny ability to read Luca like a book.

"What's up, Luca?" Max asked. "You've been acting weird lately." Luca hesitated, then decided to confide in his friend about his problem.

Max was shocked, but he didn't laugh or make fun of Luca. Instead, he offered to help. "We'll figure this out," he assured Luca, "together."

They started researching about the medication and its side effects, using Max's older brother's science books and the internet. They were determined to find a solution.

Meanwhile, Luca's mum noticed that Luca seemed to be getting worse. She was worried. She called the doctor to discuss Luca's condition.

The doctor advised her to ensure Luca was taking his medication regularly. He also suggested that Luca might need to come in for a check-up.

Luca's mum felt a pang of worry. She decided to keep a closer eye on Luca when he took his medication. She didn't want her little boy to suffer.

Meanwhile, Luca and Max made an exciting discovery. They found a forum of people who had dealt with the same medication and side effect.

They read stories of people who had found ways to manage the side effect. They even found some people who didn't experience the side effect at all.

Luca felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe he didn't have to hide the tablets anymore. Maybe he could take the medication and still be okay.

That evening, when his mum handed him the tablet, Luca hesitated. He glanced at his mum, then at the tablet, and then he swallowed it.

For the next few days, Luca experienced the uncomfortable side effect. But with Max's help, he was able to manage it better than he'd feared.

Luca's mum noticed a change in him too. He seemed to be getting better. She was relieved and thanked the doctor for his advice.

When the week was over, Luca was no longer incontinent. He felt a sense of victory. He had faced his fear and come out stronger.

Max was proud of his friend. He knew it had been a tough week for Luca, but he had seen him face it with bravery.

Luca learned a valuable lesson from this experience. He learned that facing one's fears, however scary they might be, is always better than running away.

He also realized the importance of honesty. He promised himself he would never lie to his mum again, no matter how scary the situation might be.

And most importantly, he understood the value of true friendship. Max stood by him, helped him, and gave him the courage to face his fears.

From then on, Luca was not afraid of medicines or their side effects. He knew that with bravery, honesty, and a good friend, he could face anything.

He still kept the secret tablet as a reminder of his journey. It was a symbol of the fear he had overcome and the lessons he had learned.

Luca's mum was proud of him too. She saw her little boy growing up, learning to face his fears, and becoming stronger. She couldn't be happier.

Max and Luca remained best friends, always there for each other. They knew that together, they could face any challenge that came their way.

And so, the secret tablet became a symbol of bravery, honesty, and friendship. It was a reminder that no matter how big the fear, one can always overcome it.