Teddy II

The next time I walked with Teddy was different. We walked over to the parking lot, and at the end of the lot straight across from my house was a huge tree. Teddy had put together a little place of refuge for him and his friends. This explained where everyone was going when they walked by my house and disappeared behind that big tree!
There were two old mattresses as a make-shift roof, and an old rug as the floor. Teddy told me to have a seat, and I did. I remember being unsure of what was going to happen, but to my delight, Teddy played music. He told me that he would be right back, and when he returned he had an acoustic guitar with him. I have no idea what he played, I just know I was amazed at watching him play, and he sang as well. Teddy had dark hair, and lots of freckles, and he was a sweet boy. This is the only time I remember him singing and playing guitar for me, but I have always remembered this moment, and known it to be a truly "sweet" expression. I don't know what happened to Teddy, his sister Susie absolutely hated that he liked me, however, I don't think he cared much about that. Whatever happened to him, he has always held a special place in my heart, because it was the first act of kindness I unequivocally remember.
Thanks Teddy.