He paused, then added, “In fact, how about we get a birthday cake for Adrian? It’s not for you, it’s for him,” Adam said warmly, noticing Brianna’s hesitation. “I couldn’t help but see myself in him, and this is as much for my inner child as it is for him.”
Hearing his words, Brianna’s eyes welled with tears. She nodded, finally accepting the stranger’s kindness. “Alright,” she said, her voice thick with emotion. “Thank you, Adam. You have no idea what this means to us.” She extended an invitation, “Why don’t you join us to cut the cake?”