My knees hit the floor as a fresh wave of emotion rushed through me. She had cared about me!
I read the rest through tears, and finally understood that Mrs. Rhode left me something far more valuable than money or a house.
My knees hit the floor.
You once told me you’d like to keep going at the diner, so now part of it belongs to you.
Months ago, I approached Joe privately and bought a part ownership. He agreed to mentor you and help you gain the skills you need to run a business. The key is for the diner.
Houses can lose value and fall apart, and money disappears, but I hope this will give you a reason to dream.
I don’t remember standing up.
One minute I was on the floor crying into that letter, and the next I was running up to the door of the diner with the key clenched in my fist.
