The Perfect Valentine
A man with a cane and a limp navigated the aisles of their local pharmacy. Nearby, his small son chattered on. The man browsed the shelves looking for a Valentine's gift for his wife. The sheer volume of cards, candies and everything heart-themed overwhelmed his senses. They always exchanged cards, but he wanted whatever he gave her to be special. Something that really let her know what she meant to him. To them. He was diving deeper into his thoughts when the boy grabbed his attention.
"Daddy, I want to get her Leonardo."
"Hmm? You want to get mommy the ninja turtle for Valentine's Day?"
"Yeah," he nodded his head firmly.
The man took a breath and looked to the ceiling for a moment, smiling. "You know what, buddy? From you, that makes sense."
He reached out to tousle his son's hair gently and to steer him up the aisle further.
As they reached the end of the holiday selections, the boy whispered, "I like Leonardo."
The man chuckled. "I know you do, pal."
