“You gave me 200 hours of community service at the youth center,” Evan continued.
“You made me write you a letter every month about what I was learning and what I wanted to accomplish.”
Melissa’s voice softened.
“You kept your promise.”
“I kept my promise,” Evan confirmed.
“I worked my tail off at that youth center, finished high school with honors, and got a scholarship to study aviation.”
“I flew in the Air Force for eight years. And now…”
He gestured at his uniform.
“Now I’m exactly where I told you I’d be. I’m a captain for a major airline, and I get to do what I love every single day.”
The tears flowed freely down Melissa’s cheeks now.
