The older gentleman came into the room backstage. He gave a smile and said, "I enjoyed your performance tonight. It was very refreshing to hear the songs I grew up hearing. It's not very common to find young people interested in that type of music." Les said, "Thank you. Would you like an autograph?" The older man laughed. "No, actually, that's not why I'm here. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Henry, and I've always wanted to manage a band. You are so good, you deserve to be playing more than just clubs." Charles said, "You mean we should be playing in large venues like theaters?" Henry said, "Exactly. I'd also like to get you a record deal so that you can produce your own albums." Felix said, "That can only help, as we do write original songs." Henry said, "Fantastic! That way, people can hear your music. Who knows? You might be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame someday." Les said, "Like the Beatles!" Henry said, "Yeah, and all the great bands!" Jimmy said, "This is a good opportunity for us. I think we should take Henry up on his offer." Finally, Les's dream of becoming a rock star was coming true. Within a week, A Wave Tossed in the Ocean already had a record deal. They began recording original songs. No two songs sounded the same. They spanned across many genres from the sixties and seventies. They soon released their self-titled debut album, and it was soon topping the charts. Not long after the release of the album, they released two of their songs, "The Letter" and "Healing a Broken Heart" as singles. The songs quickly became hits. Within a month, Henry arranged a tour for the boys. They were all very excited. As for Les, he still had his scars from his abusive father, but they were beginning to fade, thanks to his new friends. Henry became a father figure to the boys, especially Les. Once, Les even said to Henry, "You're the father I never had." This made Henry smile. He said, "You're all the sons I've never had." Thanks to Jimmy, Charles, Felix, and Henry, Les finally had a family who always accepted him for who he is and always understood him.
THE END
THE END
Closing
Carl finished telling his story. John said, "This was a very touching story. I understand what you've been through." He wiped a tear from his eye. Peter had been crying, too. He said, "You're living a good life, mate." Stan, who rarely cried, was also crying. He said, "Yes, especially compared to what you've been through." Allen said, "I'm really glad you are living a good life." Erin and Lola hugged Carl. They admired how brave he was for telling his story. Erin, of course, sort of knew what he went through. After all, she had been abused by her grandfather. Paul placed a hand on Carl's shoulder and said, "You're a brave man, Carl. You're a brave man." Carl said, "Thanks for supporting me while I told my story. I'm glad that things have turned out for the better."
THE END
Carl finished telling his story. John said, "This was a very touching story. I understand what you've been through." He wiped a tear from his eye. Peter had been crying, too. He said, "You're living a good life, mate." Stan, who rarely cried, was also crying. He said, "Yes, especially compared to what you've been through." Allen said, "I'm really glad you are living a good life." Erin and Lola hugged Carl. They admired how brave he was for telling his story. Erin, of course, sort of knew what he went through. After all, she had been abused by her grandfather. Paul placed a hand on Carl's shoulder and said, "You're a brave man, Carl. You're a brave man." Carl said, "Thanks for supporting me while I told my story. I'm glad that things have turned out for the better."
THE END
