Lily and Kenneth envisioned a bright future for their son, Leonard, aspiring for him to become a successful lawyer. Upon his reaching the age of 18, they urged him to pursue a legal education.
Contrarily, Leonard harbored dreams of a career in music, and when he confided this ambition to his parents, they were devastated. Convinced they understood what was best for him, they declined to support his musical aspirations. This disagreement escalated into a significant conflict, prompting Leonard to leave home and sever all communication with them.
For three years, there was no contact, although they occasionally received news about him from relatives. Lily and Kenneth clung to the hope that Leonard would eventually reconnect, yet that moment never materialized. Tragically, one Sunday, their lives were irrevocably altered when they received a call from the police informing them of Leonard’s untimely death in a motorcycle accident.
Lily, heartbroken by the death of her only son, made a vow to visit his grave daily. During her initial visit, she discovered a teddy bear resting on his grave. Believing it to be an oversight, she replaced it with a bouquet of flowers. However, upon her return the following day, she found yet another teddy bear, which only deepened her confusion.
On her third visit, she encountered a young woman accompanied by a small child at Leonard’s grave. Just as the woman was about to place another teddy bear there, Lily approached her. The young woman, appearing distressed and anxious, began to weep when Lily inquired about her presence.
The woman identified herself as Carrie and revealed that she was Leonard’s girlfriend, and the child beside her was Leonard’s son. Lily was taken aback; although she had lost her only child, she had unexpectedly gained a grandson.
Carrie recounted her memories of Leonard, detailing their initial encounter when he was employed at a bar to fund his musical aspirations. She spoke of their profound love for one another and the joy of welcoming a child into their lives. Additionally, Carrie disclosed that Leonard had intended to mend his relationship with his parents, although he had been anticipating the appropriate time to do so—a moment that, regrettably, never came.
Lily invited Carrie and the child back home, where she introduced them to Kenneth. The three spent hours talking, sharing stories, and reminiscing. By the end of their conversation, Carrie agreed to let Lily and Kenneth be a part of her child’s life, bringing a sense of healing to the grieving parents.
