But eventually, you became the son I found so late in life.
I suddenly felt dizzy.
She really did care for me.
With tears in my eyes, I continued reading.
You once said you wanted to stay at the diner. That’s why you now own a part of it.
A few months ago, I spoke with Joe and bought shares in the restaurant. He’ll help you learn everything you need to know.
Houses can age, and money disappears eventually. But I hope this gives you a reason to keep dreaming.
I don’t remember how I got up.
The next moment, I was already running to the diner with the key in my hand.
When I went inside, it was quiet.
Joe was behind the counter, refilling sugar bowls.
I held out the key to him.
“Is that really true?”
Joe slowly put down the glass.
“Yes.”
He pulled out a folder.
Inside were documents with my name on them.
Official paperwork.
Property shares.
Everything was real.
I started laughing and crying at the same time.
Joe looked at me silently for a moment.
Then he said quietly,
“She was proud of you.”
I put my hand up to my face and tried to compose myself.
After a brief silence, Joe said,
“That’s enough of that. We’re opening at five in the morning tomorrow. I hope you’re ready to learn how to run a diner, partner.”
Something shifted inside me at that moment.
For the first time, I wasn’t just thinking about somehow getting through the next week.
For the first time, I was really thinking about the future.
