Tension and Confrontations

Breaking the thick atmosphere between them, Joe turned around to face the still applauding crowd, and Hope became aware of the boys as the colossal sound they produced filled her ears. Hope smiled down at the familiar faces, then glanced over to Joe.

The spark of hope that light up Joe’s eyes was wonderful. His dreams and ambitions seemed moments away from becoming reality and seemed ever closer with each passing moment. The excitement of youth. The ability to dream. The enthusiasm to succeed. The blind need that freed him to reach his potential.

Joe possessed all these qualities. He knew that someday, one way or another, he would achieve his goals. He trusted fate to treat him kindly and give fruit to his labours.

Hope wished she could feel the same. Her smiled faded.