78. A Small Treat

"Surprise!"

Leonard shuddered as he walked into his house one Friday evening after school. There, standing with a big chocolate cake in her hands was his mother and the girl he loved. Never in his life could he have believed that they were planning something like this for him and seeing the most important people in his life, smiling at him was all he could do not to begin shedding tears of joy.

"Mom, Elsie." he croaked, shutting the door behind him.

This was everything he wanted in his life, this happiness and joy that radiated from the very people who gave him that joy.

"Happy birthday honey." Helene smiled, walking closer to him.

She set down the cake on the center table, walking over to give him a big hug. Tears of joy streamed down Leonard's face and for someone who hardly shed a tear, this was too much.

"We thought of giving you a small treat since today is your birthday and I'm quite happy that you love it." Elsie smiled.

He went over to hug her, also giving her a small k
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