Trumpet
Arthur took Tommy to Central Park for some quality time, but work calls kept interrupting. While Arthur stepped away to answer yet another call, Tommy, feeling ignored, wandered off into the park. When Arthur turned back, Tommy was gone.
Tommy woke at dawn in a quiet part of the park, surrounded by Felix, a cunning fox, and Penelope, a wise peacock. They quickly befriended him, teaching him survival skills. Felix showed him how to find food and avoid danger, while Penelope taught him to build shelters and think about the bigger picture, like the environment and community.
As days turned to weeks, Tommy adapted to life in the park. Felix valued self-reliance and tradition, sharing tales of a wilder past. Penelope championed progress and cooperation, organizing the animals to solve shared challenges. Tommy absorbed lessons from both but began questioning where he belonged.
After a year, Tommy had become part of the park. But Felix and Penelope argued over his future. Felix believed he was better off free in nature, while Penelope insisted he needed to return to society. Frustrated, Tommy shouted, “I don’t belong to either of you!” and ran off.
In his escape, Tommy stumbled into the human world, startling several babies in strollers. Their cries grew louder, drawing the attention of Arthur, who had been searching for him all along. Arthur embraced Tommy, apologizing for neglecting him, and took him home.
Tommy left the park with new skills and a deeper understanding of himself, while Arthur vowed to give his son the attention he deserved. Their bond was stronger, having weathered the trials of both the wild and the city.
★★★★★7.2
