28 - Glad...

"Juan said, “I’d be glad to.”

Psalms 34:6, “This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles.” (ESV)

Immediately, Carlos began to plead with Juan to reconsider.  He reminded him of his children and told him that if he ever wanted another chance to connect with his family, he’d have to fix his life.” 

In tears, Juan agreed.  Carlos walked him back to the bus stop, paid their fare, and rode with him to the shelter.  Carlos walked Juan to the door and waited with him as he checked into the center.  When the counselors were ready to receive him, Juan looked at Carlos and said, “Thank you.  For everything.  I have to be honest; I really can’t figure you out.  Like I don’t even know why you care.” 

To that Carlos said, “Don’t mention it, just get well.”  At that point, Carlos began to walk away, and Juan commenced to enter the facility.  However, as they went, Carlos remembered the assignment.  He turned and shouted, “Wait!”  To this Juan paused.  Carlos approached him, gave him a brief rundown of the assignment, and asked for Juan’s help. 

Juan said, “I’d be glad to.”

They stood together, took the selfie, Juan signed the first blank on the card from the red envelope, and said, “I hope you get an A.”  To that one of the counselor’s seated on the bench said, “I’m sure he will.” 

After that Juan went inside and Carlos looked to see who had spoken.  It was dark and he was unable to make out the face.  He saw the glow of a cigarette, after a long inhale, it was flicked to the ground and stomped out.  The counselor stepped forward and in shock, Carlos asked, “Professor, is that you?” 

Entering the facility he winked and replied, “I’ll see you in class tomorrow. Good job.”

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