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.”

food. They both like sweets. Tammy spoke as she ate

that it was getting late and

emerged from the sea of balls and said, “No, I want to play

but this time Tammy ignored her and

into the play area and carried her out, “Look at

to grab Wayne‘s jacket and

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Let

how long he played. He swiftly carried Tammy in his arms and said, “It‘s all right for them to play a while

“Mommy, you don‘t have anything to do

stroke when she heard

saying? Tammy, come down and apologize to Mr. Wright or I‘m

Wayne like a chimp. Anna felt that it was inappropriate for her to s****

I‘ll

active. It‘s a rare opportunity for them to play

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