Kate handed him his sandwich and chips, "Ok, you will not go in where you can not stand. I will not let you go under. "I will teach you to float and blow bubbles."<br/>Kate did not want to scare him. She did make plans to help overcome his fear of the water.<br/><br/>After they ate and waited 45 minutes, Kate brought Dermot to the water's edge. "This is nice and sandy and you can see bottom. Get used to the water and walk with we." Kate led him to waist deep water and she held his hand. "You are alright. You can see bottom and stand. Hold on to me. Trust me. I will not let you go under. Bend down you knees and stick you mouth under and blow. Making bubbles is fun."<br/><br/>Kate had him doing that and began to bob her head lower and lower. Next she showed him how to float. This is very relaxing and look I can still stand up.<br/>"Now your turn, take a deep breath ans exhale, another breath and exhale, that's all I want you to do."<br/>Kate moved to his right side. "I want you to fall into my arms. I will hold you for a few seconds and let you stand. If were are going to work together, I want you to learn to trust me."