When a grieving mother who goes to her son’s cemetery nearly daily finds baby toys there and uncovers a startling fact about her son’s life, she is shocked.
“A MUSICIAN? Have you lost your mind, Leonard?” Kenneth snapped when his son declared his desire to pursue a career in music.
18-year-old Leonard was excited to pursue his ambition after graduating from high school. Leonard didn’t want to become a lawyer, but his parents urged him to.
Because he didn’t want to make snap decisions about his profession, he took a year off after high school and found that music was what he truly wanted to do. His parents, however, were not enthused when he expressed his wish to pursue a career in music.
“But what’s wrong with becoming a musician, dad?” Leonard complained. “So many people have achieved great success by pursuing their passions. One of those is what I aspire to! A dull desk job is not what I want to do.”
“Look, son,” his father continued. “I have made my decision quite clear, and I don’t want to repeat myself. You’re going to become a successful lawyer just like your grandfather and me. Is that clear?”
“There’s no way, Dad!” Leonard shot back. “You cannot force me to do something I don’t want to do! I want to pursue my passion, music, and that’s what I’ll do!”
“But honey,” his mother intervened. “Your father is not pressuring you. He just doesn’t want you to waste your time over something that’s not even certain. You see, so many people have big dreams, but only a handful achieve them. He’s just worried about you and doesn’t want you to suffer.”
“Oh really, mom?” Leonard lost his temper. “If he really cares about me, he should support me!”
“Let Leonard relax.” His father cautioned him, “Remember that you are speaking to your parents.” “Why don’t you cover the cost of your university education if you wish to be independent? You must comply and listen to us if you want to stay with us. Otherwise, lose yourself!”
“Fine, dad!” “Well,” Leonard said. “One day, I’ll show you all how mistaken you are. In any case, I don’t want to be your responsibility. I’ll establish a reputation and earn money.” After saying that, Leonard left for his room.
Lily, Leonard’s mother, told him to cool down and hash things out later, but Leonard was incensed. That night, he packed his things and left the house, promising never to come back.
Lily repeatedly begged him not to do so. She even attempted to persuade Kenneth to stop their son, but he refused to change his mind because he was so certain of his choices. However, Leonard himself was unconcerned. He left the house that night, cutting off all contact with his parents because he was determined to prove them wrong.
Leonard did not communicate with his parents for three years. Lily tried contacting her son a few times because she was always worried about him, but Leonard never answered, and all of her calls ended up in voicemail.
But one morning, Lily’s phone rang while she was making breakfast. She hurried to answer it after quickly washing her hands, but what she heard on the other end of the line baffled her.
She received a phone call alerting her to the death of her son, Leonard. The small child died before arriving at the hospital after being engaged in a motorcycle accident.
Lily started crying because she couldn’t believe her darling kid was dead. “Not at all! That is not possible!” My son has not suffered any harm. She sobbed loudly enough to call Kenneth, who was shocked to see Lily on the floor of their living room, sobbing uncontrollably while holding her phone.