Suddenly, there was a knock on his bedroom door. “Satchel, are you awake?” asked his father. Satchel turned slowly in bed and yelled, “Yes, Father, I'm awake.”

“I need you to go to the local hardware store to pick up some tools after you get dressed and eat breakfast,” said his father. “Yes, Sir,” said Satchel.

After getting dressed and eating breakfast, Satchel’s father handed him money to purchase the tools. “Dad, it may take me a bit longer,” said Satchel. “Because I have to fix the flat tire on my bike.”

“Why don’t you drive your car?” said Satchel’s father. “Dad, I don’t have a car,” said Satchel, while laughing. “Yes, you do,” said Satchel’s father.

Satchel looked at his father, puzzled. “Go look in the driveway,” said his father. Satchel and his father headed towards the front door, and when his father opened it, Satchel was amazed.

There sat a beautiful, bright, red car. It was beautiful. “This is your new car,” said Satchel’s father. Satchel jumped up and down repeatedly in excitement. Satchel hugged his father and thanked him for such a wonderful gift.

“Son, you have always been a good kid. You’ve made good grades, you’ve always done what your mother and I have asked, and you have never caused us any trouble. We are proud of you. And as a graduation gift, we wanted you to have this,” said Satchel’s father.