Keith, a bus driver, grumbled when a young mother boarded with her baby. As she began breastfeeding, he shouted, “Hey, Lady! You can’t do that here!” Ignoring her response, he continued to insult her, claiming it was disrespectful. Other passengers joined in the mockery, fueling his anger.
As the bus approached the next stop, Keith noticed a man in a wheelchair waiting at the curb. To his shock, it was his son, Daniel—whom he hadn’t seen in years. The woman he had insulted was Daniel’s wife, and the baby was his grandson.
Caught off guard, Keith’s heart sank. He realized he had belittled his own family. Just then, a passenger yelled, snapping him back to the present. He struggled to concentrate on driving, haunted by memories of his past with Sarah, Daniel’s mother.
Years ago, Sarah had insisted on keeping their baby despite their struggles. Keith had turned to a life of crime to provide for them, which ultimately led to his arrest. After serving fifteen years, he wanted to reconnect with Sarah and their son.
Now, as he drove past the stop, he saw Sarah and Daniel together. They appeared happy, but as Daniel turned, Keith noticed he was in a wheelchair. His heart broke anew at the sight.
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After his shift, Keith parked near their home and saw Sarah and Daniel laughing together. Just then, a well-dressed man emerged from the house, wrapping his arm around Daniel. It struck Keith like a dagger—this man was the stepfather who had taken his place.
Devastated, he left but couldn’t shake the sight of his family from his mind. Days later, he returned, hoping to see them again. An elderly neighbor noticed him and shared heartbreaking news: Sarah had died in a car accident, but Daniel had survived, albeit unable to walk.
Determined to step up, Keith knocked on the door, ready to face his son, no matter the circumstances.
