As they gingerly opened the envelopes, anticipation hung in the air. The words written inside were a balm to their weary souls, but the tears still fell. They embraced each other one last time, finding solace in each other's presence. The mother's sorrow gave way to a bittersweet smile as she realized that Noah wasn't stealing her son away; rather, he was the support her son needed to find happiness. Her friend was right and now Stepping toward the boys, she placed a reassuring hand on each of their backs, and as they looked up at her, a glimmer of hope shone in their eyes and she knew everything would be alright and her that her husband would be proud.
MICHAELS MOM: Who wants sandwiches?
the three of them giggle a bit as the boys stop hugging, wipe the tears from their eyes, and raise their hand
MICHAELS MOM: Then come on I'll make some PB&J's or turkey?
Noah and Michael exchange a look and then say
NOAH & MICHAEL: turkey please
Micheal's mother gets a call from her friend
MICHEALS MOTHER: hello...... yes he just arrived....... yes you were right...................thank you for everything truly............... you should come over tomorrow if you're free........... you are amazing but I do have to go talk later..... Bye...
She hangs up the phone and looks at the boys
MICHEAL'S MOTHER: well sorry about that delay but now let's have some sandwiches
They walk off stage left
YOU ARE READING
Friends though the storm
Short StoryTwo friends write letters to each other while one is going across the sea to the other but he hits a storm on his way
