Opportunities
47 didn't grow up with the same opportunities she had. He never had holidays, special dinner nights, or standard childhood activities.
Not until Arleen.
He was enthralled with his first Christmas tree. Arleen coaxed him into dying eggs, even into finding them the next day for Easter.
They picked a birthday for him.
He helped her decorate after a few years. From cookies to putting lights on the house.
He helped her hand out Halloween candy.
And no matter how long he was gone he always knew when it was roast night.
Arleen gave him every opportunity he could desire.