On a rainy day, while playing in her room,Riley suddenly imagined herself as a doctor in a hospital bustling with patients—her beloved stuffed animals, toys, and dolls. She was determined to make them all feel better. You see,Riley's mommy and daddy were both doctors who helped people each day, who were sick, get better , and she hoped to someday be a real doctor too.

The first patient of the day was Teddy, her favorite bear. 'Don't worry, Teddy. I'll fix your paw,' she assured him as she wrapped a fresh bandage around his soft fur. I will have to take an x-ray of your paw to make sure that you do not have any broken bones. 'But don't worry, Teddy. It won't hurt'. She knew from Teddy's expression that he felt safe and comfortable.

Next was Mr. Dino, who had a terrible toothache. 'Open wide, Mr. Dino,' Riley asked. Using a tiny flashlight,she examines the dinosaur's plastic teeth. 'I'm not a tooth doctor, Mr. Dino,but I can put some medicine on your tooth, and make an appointment for you with a tooth doctor that I know.'

'He will fix that bad tooth and make it all better for you'.

Her next patient was Barbie, who had a cold. 'You need some rest, Barbie,' she said, tucking the doll into a tiny bed. 'And don't forget to take your medicine,' she reminded. 'This will make you feel better'. Finally, Riley had arrived at her most precious patient, her baby doll. It appeared as though her baby doll had fallen down while swinging on her neighbor's tree. Her doll's name was Katie, and Riley made sure that she gave Katie a complete physical. The tests were all good, so she

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gave her a big hug and kiss, assured her that her baby doll was fine, and sent her home with a small bandage covering her bruised leg.

Riley made sure to visit each patient that she had seen today, whispering words of comfort to them and promising to check on them late

She made sure that she cuddled Teddy, ensuring he was comfortable. 'You're brave, Teddy. You'll feel better soon,' she told him, her voice filled with love.

Before closing time, she revisited Mr. Dino. 'Your tooth will be fine. Remember, no more candy,' she reminded, him with a stern voice.

She said goodnight to Barbie, tucking her in once more. 'Sleep well, Barbie. You'll be up and about in no time,' she assured the doll.

Riley walked around her room, turning off the imaginary lights and whispering goodnight to her patients.

As she left her imaginary hospital, she felt a sense of accomplishment. She had taken care of her patients, just like her mommy and daddy. As suddenly as she had entered her imaginary hospital, she was transported back to her bedroom with her Barbie, Dino, Teddy Bear, and baby doll laying on her bed in front of her. 'You know what, I'm hungry, and with that thought, she ran down stairs into the kitchen, yelling for her mommy and daddy to make her favorite snack: slices of bologna, cheese,

and pickles. After watching a fun family movie with her loving big brother Colton, her mommy and daddy took her up the stairs. It was a wonderful day, but now it was bedtime.

As she climbed into her bed, she whispered goodnight to her room, her hospital, and her patients. She promised to always be there for them.

Her dreams that night were filled with joy and satisfaction. as she wondered where her imagination would take her tomorrow.