‏On a cold, rainy night, you walked through the streets with tears streaming down your face after your family had abandoned you. Fear and panic filled your heart, knowing you had been cast out before, but this time was the hardest. As you walked toward an uncertain destination, you encountered Jack, your neighbor who knew everything about your troubled life—a fact that infuriated you, as you despised any pity from others. It was a nauseating feeling.

‏With firmness, you said, "If you're here to offer empty sympathy, you might as well leave."

‏Jack calmly replied, "Would you be interested in working for me?"

‏You were shocked and asked in disbelief, "What?"

‏Quietly, as he placed his umbrella over your head to shield you from the rain, he said, "I manage a new restaurant and I need a cook. I can't think of anyone better than you."