Chapter 10 - The Song on the Wind
One year later.
The afternoon sun shone brightly over a lush green meadow on the countryside farm that Graham had bought for the family—the very farm Toby and June had begged to visit on that fateful train ride.
Toby was running through the tall grass chasing a golden retriever puppy, while June was sitting on a soft blanket, giggling as Graham helped her pick wildflowers.
Nearby, a small wooden bench overlooked a quiet stream. Sitting on the bench was Josie, holding her old brown cloth bag—now containing drawing pads, colored pencils, and happy memories.
Graham walked over and sat beside her, placing a gentle arm around her shoulder.
"What are you thinking about, sweetie?" Graham asked softly.
Josie looked up at the sky, where a small white bird was soaring gracefully across the blue horizon.
"I was thinking about my mommy," Josie said, a peaceful smile resting on her face. "I think she sent me to that train car so I could find you."
"I know she did," Graham smiled, kissing the top of her head. "Sing it for me?"
Josie closed her eyes, taking a deep breath, and began to sing her song—the song that had changed all of their lives forever:
May you like
Little bird, up in the sky so blue, take the sadness far away from you...
Her clear, beautiful voice drifted across the sunny meadow, carried away by the warm breeze, filling the air with endless love, peace, and the promise of a forever home.
