Every day, Jennifer played chess with a homeless man named Tom, who shared stories from his past. He told her he used to be an artist, painting landscapes, and now he expressed his creativity through chess. They connected deeply, both coping with loss—Jennifer grieving her father, and Tom reflecting on his past.
One day, Tom asked Jennifer to lend him $50, saying he needed it for something important. Trusting him, she gave him the money without hesitation. The next day, Tom didn’t show up. Jennifer waited at their usual park bench, worried and disappointed.
As she sat down, she noticed a piece of paper tucked under the chessboard. It was a note, unmistakably addressed to her.