It was a rainy day, and I was walking home.A couple was walking in front of me as the rain grew heavier.I was carrying two plastic bags filled with vegetables.


    (Ron had just come from the store, buying ingredients to cook for his handicapped father.)


    "I am not my father''s only child, but I do all the work. My sister, 27 and married, lives very far away from us."


    As for me, a 25-year-old man, I have been unemployed for a few years now.


    (Dad talking)"Are you home, son?"Ron: "It''s me, Dad."Dad: "When will the food be ready?"Ron: "Same as always—30 minutes."


    Ron went to the kitchen to cook.


    The table was prepared as always, and Ron helped his dad get into his seat.


    Six years ago, everything changed for Ron and his father when both his parents were in a car accident.Ron lost his mother, and his dad lost both his legs and an arm.


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    Ron believes it was not an accident but was done intentionally.The police searched for a long time but couldn’t find any perpetrators, and eventually, the case was dropped.


    Dad: "The meal was delicious."Ron: "Yes, Dad."


    Ron washed the dishes and then helped his father to bed.He slept in the bed beside his dad so he could help him whenever needed.


    What Ron loves most is reading a book called My Journey to Other Worlds.He is a big fan of the author, as they share the same name—Ron—and the main character of the book is also named Ron.Dad: "Tomorrow, Marie is visiting us. Ron, aren’t you excited?"Ron: "Yes, I am, Dad."Dad: "Not just her—she''s bringing the kids too."Ron: "Kody and Mil are coming as well?"Dad: "Yes!"


    The Next DayA tall girl with black hair arrived with two little boys.When you saw her, you would think she was a company boss, as she dressed very professionally.


    Ron had black hair and brown eyes, but his hair was very short—so short that from a distance, you might think he was bald.


    The two little kids ran around Ron, excitedly shouting, "Uncle Ron!"


    Kody: "I was here first!"Mil: "No, it was me!"


    Both of them turned to Ron and asked, "Uncle Ron, who was here first?"Ron: "Calm down, guys! Don’t you want to see Grandpa?"Mil/Kody: "Yes, we do!"