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But the grin on his face told its own story.

‘Here we are,’ Cage said, turning the corner and arriving at the entrance to the Golden House Theatre. ‘Two tickets. Best seats in the house.’

Katie was so excited.

This was a dream.

She had actually wanted to see the show, but the tickets were so expensive.

Way out of her budget.

For Cage to buy the tickets was one thing. It was super generous and kind.

But for Cage to just know that this was a show that Katie desperately wanted to see was another.

It was more than just good luck.

It was a deeper connection between them.

‘Thank you so much, Daddy!’ Katie said, jumping up and down and hugging Cage. ‘You know me so well! I’ve been wanting to see this for ages!’

‘Hey, well let’s hope it lives up to the hype,’ Cage said, taking Katie by the hand as they walked in through the golden double doors and into the large, ornately decorated foyer.

‘Even if it stinks, it won’t matter,’ Katie said. ‘Being here with you is everything! It’s all I need.’

With that, the pair walked through towards the main stage and took their seats.

The play was superb.

From the opening curtain to the final scene, it was an emotional journey full of laughter and joy.

It was exactly what both Katie and Cage needed.

The pair of them had a brilliant time.

‘Wow, that was one of the best nights I’ve had in such a long time,’ Katie said as they left the theatre. ‘Did you enjoy it?’

Katie looked at Cage.

She wasn’t sure if Cage would have enjoyed the play as much as her. Katie figured that Cage had bought the tickets mainly for her.

‘I have to admit I loved it,’ Cage said. ‘It’s not often I’m able to switch my mind off entirely. But I did. I wouldn’t have gone if it wasn’t for you, so I think I’m actually the one who should be saying thank you.’

Katie felt all warm inside.

To know that she was positively impacting Cage’s life was a nice feeling. Katie only hoped it could continue.

As they walked away from the theatre, Katie suddenly felt her energy levels dip.

It was like she was crashing from the high of the theatre experience.

But there was more to it.

‘Everything okay?’ Cage enquired, putting his hand on Katie’s shoulder. ‘You seem a little bit deflated?’

Cage paused.

Katie stopped walking and looked at Cage.

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