diff --git a/dream.sh b/dream.sh
index ccdd9ab..b65d256 100644
--- a/dream.sh
+++ b/dream.sh
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ check-and-install() {
       fi
     else
       upclear
-      check bold "$pkg $(pen grey bold was already installed $count)"
+      check bold "$pkg $(pen grey bold 'was already installed $(echo $count)')"
       sleep 0.3
     fi
   done