After dinner, Elly headed to the kitchen to wash the dishes while Blake went back to his room. Later, he came into the kitchen holding a black plastic bag.

"Elly," he said, placing the bag in front of her. "I talked to your mom. Since you're getting a car, consider this money our way to help."

"Dad!" Elly recognized what was inside and quickly said, "This is your hard-earned money. I can't take it!"

"Just accept it," Blake insisted. "I can earn it back once I'm better. Your mom's health isn't