This is a Christmas story I wrote,it's not the story I was talking about. That's after Christmas. Enjoy!

"Not very good, not very good at all."

Anthony knew the marks against him.

"Convicted of thievery were you?"

Anthony stared straight at Mr. Rinlo.

"There were special circumstances!"

"They always are. Well I hope you have good luck finding a job," Mr.Rinlo explained "The holidays are tough."

Anthony slowed walked out of the Tim Horton's, Mr. Rinlo followed closely. He wasn't about to have anything stolen.

The only reason Anthony stole was for food and medicine, so him and his mom wouldn't starve and so his mom could live. His stomach turned. What was he going to do? Christmas was in 5 days and he didn't have anything. Anthony and his mom lived in down town Toronto and could barely afford there house. Everything got tight after his mom contracted Tuberculosis and had to leave work. It didn't help that the medicine was expensive.

Anthony was at the mouth of the drive way when he was greeted by a bum. He had a gruff beard with grey hair and dark eyes. He was wearing an old hat and over sized clothes. Anthony almost looked the same except his hair wasn't grey, it was jet black, and his beard wasn't nearly as long. Anthony didn't look to good for 15.

"Could you spare some loose change?" The bum asked politely.

Anthony fished in his pockets for some change. His left pocket had two quarters and his right had a loony that was hiding in the fold of his pants.

"You're in luck. This should be enough for a large coffee."

Anthony dropped his change in the bum's hands.

"Thank you kindly, sir! Merry Christmas to you!"

The bum ran inside. Anthony smiled then started walking home.
When Anthony returned home he was greeted by his mother. She was moderate height with gray hair, her eyes were blue and her face was moderately wrinkled.

"Oh, Anthony! I have wonderful news! My benefits came through; I have enough to cure my Tuberculosis!" Anthony's mom exclaimed.

"That's terrific!" Anthony wanted to dance he was so happy, "But, unfortunately I didn't get the job."

"That's okay; I'll be able to work again. We can have are old life. Maybe you can even go to college!" Anthony's mom blurted.

The phone started to ring, mom was so ecstatic she almost flew to the phone.

"Mhm, yes he's here." Mom answered."Anthony! Phone's for you! It's a Mr. Rinlo!"

Anthony rushed over to the phone, almost tripping.

"Hello?"

"Job's yours if you want it."

"I do," Anthony answered, "What made you change your mind?"

"A cup of coffee with my dad."