"It was magical really. They taught me how to play. For hours they showed me how to play and encouraged me to keep trying, cheering me when they realized how quickly I pick up instruments and songs. I got play and forget about all of my worries for a time. People crowded around us to listen and gave the musician so much money."

He sighed happily, smiling to himself at the memory. It had definitely given him so much hope. "When we finished I was wandering away to figure out what to do now. They stopped me and handed me all the money they had from that performance. They told me that I was lost right now but I'd find my way so I should take the money and find my path. And then they left."

Gaura smiled over at Henry. "New York is expensive so the money didn't last long. But it gave me the chance to believe I could survive in the world on my own."