On a nearby picnic blanket that Catherine had thoughtfully brought along they shared stories laughed together and marveled at the chain of events that had brought them all together you know. Jonathan said his voice thoughtful when I was lost I felt so alone I couldn't remember who I was or where I came from but then. This little angel he smiled at Mia showed me kindness when I I needed it most it was like a light in the darkness. Catherine reached out and squeezed me his hand you reminded our Jonathan that there's goodness in the world that's what started to bring his Memories. Back Mia beamed but then her face grew serious but why were you lost Jonathan what happened the adults exchanged glances Unsure how to explain.
Finally Jonathan spoke his voice gentle I had an accident Mia it hurt my head and then made me forget things but doctors are helping me now and every day I remember more. Angela watched her daughter process this information marveling at her capacity for understanding and empathy Mia nodded solemnly then threw her arms around Jonathan in a fierce hug I'm glad you're not lost anymore. She said her voice muffled against his shirt as the sun began to dip lower in the sky casting Long Shadows across the park. Edward cleared his throat Angela Mia we have something we'd like to discuss with you Angela felt a flicker of nervousness oh Katherine smiled reassuringly it's nothing bad I promise we've been thinking Jonathan's. Experience has shown us how important it is to help those in need we'd like to start a foundation aimed at helping the homeless and those suffering from memory loss or mental health issues.
Edward nodded and we like to name it after Mia the Mia Thompson foundation for compassion and memory recovery Angela gasped her hand flying to her mouth Mia's eyes widened. Her mouth forming a perfect o of surprise we'd like you both to be involved Jonathan added your perspective your compassion they invaluable of course we understand if it's too much. Angela felt tears prickling at her eyes she looked at Mia seeing the mix of shock and excitement on her daughter's face what do you think sweetie. She asked soft ly would you like to help other people like you helped Jonathan Mia nodded vigorously her curls bouncing yes can we mommy please. Angela laughed wiping away a stray tear of course we can baby of course we can as they began to discuss the details Angela felt a warmth spreading through her chest.
She thought about the Judgment they'd face from Neighbors The Whispers And sidelong glances none of that mattered now me as simple Act of kindness had not only changed Jonathan's life but was now. Going to change countless others the sun was setting as they finally said their goodbyes Promises of future meetings and plans for the foundation hanging in the air between them. As Angela and Mia walked hand in hand back to their apartment Mia looked up at her mother her face glowing in the fading light mommy. She said her voice filled with wonder I'm so glad I share my sandwich Angela squeezed her daughter's hand her heart fed to bursting with pride and love me too baby. She said softly me too as they climbed the stairs to their apartment Angela realized that their lives had changed irrevocably the future stretched out.