Jerry had been a special child to his parents. They felt that he had talent also but there was something else there too. He was different from his older brother Bill. Bill was very intelligent and had a great gift for electronics, but Jerry was different. He was sensitive to things. He loved to listen to music, he cried in movies and he had a great empathy with people. He was more aware of life and it's people.
Jerry was eager to get ready to leave so he packed his car the night before his trip so that he'd be ready to leave early in the morning. Sleep didn't come easy for him that night. He tossed and turned for several hours because of the anticipation.
Finally the day had come. Jerry was up and got dressed quickly in a smart outfit blue pants and a colorful shirt. He had a quick breakfast and then completed the last details of preparation.
"Well, Mother I guess that I'm ready to go." It was time to say good- by to his parents, a job that he didn't look forward to. He loved his parents very much and felt that he was hurting them a little by going to Los Angeles. But, he felt that his career was important. He wanted to get started in the theatre and this was the way to do it.
"Have you got everything" his mother asked?
"Guess so. The car is so full now you'd think that I was going for the rest of my life not just the summer." They both laughed. Dad came into the house.
"Well," Jerry paused. The moment had arrived. Jerry could see in his Mother's eyes and understood her feelings. He was her last child, her baby. He was starting to make the decisions of a grown man. She was sad yet happy at the same time. His Dad had that look that father's get when they are proud of their sons.
"Time to be going." Jerry kissed his Mother and gave her a big hug. His Dad shook his hand. Jerry pulled his Dad close and hugged and kissed him too. "I love you both very much" he said. There were tears in his eyes and his voice was shaky.
"Write when you get there. And don't forget to let us know how you're doing" his Mother said.
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