Even the discovery was an accident. I grinned. "Sit down, son, you look pretty done-in. He nodded. "Uh-huh. Not around here, I know." During the war, over ten million American families had been separated,
their way of life destroyed by the hell of atomic bombings. "Looking for your family," I said, making it a statement. "Yessir." They all do. In fact, I found her right here in this town. "That he is," I agreed. "If he'll stay. "I know. He
started past me for the door. "Hold on, son." Thanks for everything." "Go on, show Marty," I said, taking off my jacket. I nodded, and she smiled at him. He grinned. "Thanks." After that, Mom and I were
alone. Then Mom married again, and I was free to leave. Marty
asked. He grinned. "If you mean, am I an all-around superman, no. I said. "No, you don't have to be born with it. He turned to
Tommy. "Sure. He glanced at Marty and me. There were a few whispers as we went, as children under fifteen
aren't allowed in the hall during a council meeting. Go on, son." After all, it's their world, too. Of course, Tommy's training has just begun. "Here's my idea. I waited. For a minute there was silence. "All we know is it worked with Tommy," I replied. "No one asked you to like it," someone said. There were
other groups, but I didn't know enough about the talents to identify
their work. During the time he was teaching, he met a girl. Once the kids were gone, he stood up again. Of course, there are more than those just
demonstrated. "If you want the class continued, the decision is yours. Thanks for
having open minds, and for giving me a chance." "That's why. Please." I shook my head. He's coming up the road now." "I'll be waiting," she said. He nodded. "I have to go," he told her. Watch Cathy, and help her all
you can. But first, I have to find others. I need them, and they might
need me. "Give the kids my love, and keep them at it. He kissed her tenderly, then started off down the road. Marty joined me at the
doorway, and we waved too.