Chapter 5: First step
The family of three sat in their tiny living room, about to discuss the biggest step in the youngest member's life—a step that could also change all their lives.
"So, what are we going to do?" Isaac, the patriarch of the family, asked, his tone heavy with both worry and hope.
"Are we really debating this? Dad, Mom, this is what I've always wanted! I need to go," David, the object of their discussion, said with unwavering determination.
"David, dear, this isn't that simple. We're talking about you moving to a different city, living all alone," his mother Tabitha said, her voice a mixture of excitement at his dream and worry for his well-being.
"Mom, I get that, but we don't know if a chance like this will ever come again," David countered, his eyes pleading with her to understand.
"What about school?" she asked, still reluctant to let go of her son so easily.
"Mom, really? I'm sure there are schools there," David replied, his tone slightly impatient but still respectful.
Isaac, who had been listening quietly, finally spoke. "Tabitha, we have to let him pursue this. This is life-changing."
"But... but..." Tabitha began, her voice faltering.