A Day Together

Ana has a day off work, and Tom has a plan.

"Today we are going to have a day together," he says. "What do you want to do?"

"Good," says Ana. "I want to eat at a nice place. I want to see a show. And I want a new book."

"You will have all of it," says Tom.

At one, they sit by the water. Tom has something to eat from home.

"I made it for you," he says. "With my own hands."

Ana eats. Then she stops. "Tom, when did you make this?"

"Last week," says Tom. "Money is not important, Ana. Time together is important."

After that, they walk. "And now, the show!" says Tom. "I saw a great show last year. I am going to tell you all of it."

He tells her all of it. It takes two hours.

"Tom," says Ana. "I know this show. I saw it with you. You slept through all of it."

"Money is not important, Ana," says Tom. "Time together is important."

At night, Tom gives her a book. "Here," he says. "Your new book."

Ana opens it. Inside, someone has written: "To Tom, with love from Mum."

Ana looks at Tom. Tom looks at the water.

"Money is not important, Ana," he says. "Time together is important."

"Money is not important?" asks Ana.

"No. Not at all."

"Good," says Ana. "Then give me your money."

Tom looks at his money for a long time.

"Well," he says. "It is a little bit important."