Mother's Love

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Tamara was with Alex on the playground and Irene making lunch. When she called them, Alex said:

-Mom, can Joana go to lunch too?

-Son, of course she can. But, we have to ask her mother. - said Irene.

-Ask, mom!

-We are going with Mom to take Joana to her house and we ask, son. - Tamara replied.

-OK. - He gave his hand to Joana.

-Tam, I'll wait for you at home. - said Irene.

They went to take Joana home. She ran in and called her mother. Then the two arrived at the gate.

-Good afternoon. Joana said you wanted to talk to me. My name is Sonia.

-Good afternoon. My name is Tamara. I wanted to invite your daughter to lunch at my house.

-Leave it, aunt! - Shouted Alex. - Please!

-Calm down, son.

-Well, if it's not uncomfortable for you.

-No way. It will be a pleasure to receive Joana; she is very affectionate with Alex.

-She really likes him. She talks about him all day and is sad when she doesn't find him at the playground.

-He also misses playing with her.

-Ah. Well, I'll let you go. But please, if she bothers you, you can bring her back.

-Of course. But, I'm sure it won't bother me.

-Does Joana go, mother?

-Yes son.

-Oh! Thanks aunt! - ran and hugged Sonia's legs.

-You're welcome! - She looked at Tamara - Your son is very polite and kind.

-Thanks. - She turned to Alex - Come on, son?

-Let's go! - He gave his hand to Joana and walked away.

-Tamara, I'm sorry for another day. We see everything there. But, Joana speaks so well about Alex that I realized I was being prejudiced. Children sometimes teach us. Do you believe she researched the Internet about Down syndrome? I read with her and I felt terrible. She said she wants to be a psychologist when she grows up. And I think she has a gift.

-Good that your daughter helped you to understand this.

-And I wanted to apologize, but, I was watching you and your...

-Wife.

-Wife?

-Yes, we're married.

-So, I was seeing you and your wife with Alex at the playground and, I thought you two were so beautiful together. You look so happy. - She had tears in his eyes - You made me see the bullshit I did in the past. I sent my son out of the house because he told me he was gay. - Started to cry - I even called him and apologized. Forgive me for acting that way?

-You are forgiven. Good to know that you have learned to respect differences.

-Thanks, Tamara. Thank your wife too. I have to finish preparing my lunch.

-I have to go too; Irene must have thought it strange that the children arrived alone.

-That, comes on. After bring on Joana, please.

-Of course. See you later.

-Up until. Thanks.

Tamara went into the house and found Irene at the table with the children.

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