Albert Crying, Lying on the Shaking Body on the Concrete: Mom Ally Comes Back to Hug Him
Albert lay on the cold concrete, his small body trembling as tears streamed down his face. The world around him felt too loud, too harsh, and far too lonely. His hands pressed against the rough ground, as if holding on to it could stop the pain inside his chest. Every breath came out in broken sobs, and his heart pounded with fear and confusion. He called out softly at first, then louder, his voice cracking as he cried for his mom, Ally.
The concrete beneath him felt unforgiving, just like the moment he was living in. People passed by, some glancing, others too busy to notice the child shaking on the ground. Albert’s thoughts raced. He wondered if he had done something wrong, if this loneliness was his fault. His tears soaked the ground as his body shook harder, the cold seeping through his clothes and into his bones.
Then, through the noise and blur of tears, Albert heard a familiar voice calling his name. It was gentle, full of worry and love. “Albert!” Mom Ally’s voice cut through his fear like a warm light. She came running toward him, her face filled with concern. The moment she reached him, she dropped to her knees, ignoring the concrete beneath her.
She wrapped her arms tightly around Albert, pulling him close to her chest. Her hug was warm, steady, and safe. Albert buried his face into her shoulder and cried even harder, releasing all the fear he had been holding inside. Mom Ally stroked his hair softly, whispering comforting words, telling him he was not alone, that she was there and would never leave him.
Slowly, Albert’s shaking began to calm. His breathing softened as he felt his mother’s heartbeat, strong and reassuring. The cold concrete no longer mattered. In that moment, surrounded by his mom’s love, Albert felt protected again. The pain did not disappear completely, but it became bearable. Love had found him, right there on the concrete, and lifted him back to safety.
