They concluded that Matthew had autism. “I‘m sorry, I didn‘t mean to intrude.” Anna apologized, “I‘ll pay for this meal as an apology.

Wayne came to his senses and could see that she was genuinely sorry. He also realized that his reaction was too strong considering that she had saved Matthew. He softened his tone and said, “Matthew can speak. He just chose not to.”

Anna nodded and did not ask any further.

At the play area, Matthew sat among the sea of colorful balls and looked worried when he could not find Tammy.

Suddenly Tammy jumped up from under the balls and laughed, “I’m here!” Matthew was startled as if this was the first time he had played with another kid.

Tammy was stunned, “What‘s wrong, buddy?” Matthew shook his head, grabbed her hand, and pointed to the table. Tammy nodded, “Are you hungry? Let‘s go!” Matthew insisted on sitting with Anna at the table regardless of what Wayne said.

“Let him sit with my mommy since he likes my mommy so much. I‘ll be fine here.” Tammy said.

Wayne then said, “His name is Matthew.” “Hi, Matthew.” Tammy nodded and asked again, “How old is Matthew?” “Five years old, his birthday is on August 14th,” Wayne said. Anna was stunned, the same day as Tammy? What a coincidence! “What about you?” Wayne asked. Tammy looked at Anna as she could not remember when her birthday was

Somehow Anna said that she was a month younger than Matthew, “Tammy was born on September 14th.”

type of food. They both like sweets. Tammy spoke as

of them went to the play area again. Anna noticed that it was getting late and said, “Tammy, for the last time, we need to

want to play with Matthew.” “Tammy Gabriel,” Anna called her full name sternly whenever she was

Tammy would relent but this time Tammy ignored her and continued to play

area and carried her out, “Look at the time,

jacket and begged,

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Let

played.

clung to his neck and made faces at Anna, “Mommy, you don‘t have

stroke

come down and apologize to

inappropriate for her to s**** Tammy

her, I‘ll discipline her when we

Wayne smiled, “Tammy‘s really adorable and very active. It‘s a rare opportunity for them

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