She could hear her mom's voice, but she wasn't in sight.

Mom, where are you?" asked Charlotte, her voice full of fear.

Her mom's voice seemed to appear from the direction of their home.

Charlotte started to walk back home, the wind was cold but she was fearless.

Her earring was swinging in the wind, it was a gift from her mom last year.

Honk! Honk! The sound of the fog horn made Charlotte jump.

She could overhear the sound of the other reindeers playing in the distance.

Charlotte was almost home, the sight of her mom made her heart feel light.

Mom! I was so scared, I couldn't see you anywhere," Charlotte said, clearly relieved.

Charlotte, you are growing up, you need to learn to be on your own sometimes," said her mom.

Promise me you won't disappear again, mom," said Charlotte, with a tear in her eye.

Charlotte's mom gave her a warm hug, and said, "I promise, my dear.

Charlotte felt happy again, she knew her mom would always be near.

That day, Charlotte learned a valuable lesson about fear and courage.

From that day forward, she knew she could face any fear, for her mom was always with her.