to reveal an elderly man with kind eyes and a gentle smile. He introduced himself as Mr. Thompson, a long-time friend and confidant of my father. “Ah, Frank,” he greeted warmly, “your father told me you’d come.”
Surprised, I asked, “How did my father know I’d come here?”
Mr. Thompson chuckled softly, “Your father was a wise man, always prepared for the unexpected. He knew his passing would bring about changes, and he cared deeply for you, even if it wasn’t always evident.”
