Chapter 1 - Introductions are in order

There is this old man, a kind and gentle soul who has lived a simple, quiet life. He is a bit dopey looking, with a round face and friendly eyes that seem to always have a twinkle in them. He is about 63 years old, with thinning grey hair and a bit of a paunch around his middle. Despite his age, he is still quite spry and active, often going for walks around his neighbourhood or tending to his small vegetable garden on the balcony of his apartment.

He lives alone in a small, modest apartment in a quiet residential area. Despite being a bit of a loner, he is well-liked by his neighbours and is often seen chatting with them in the courtyard or lending a helping hand when someone needs it. He is a bit of a homebody, preferring to spend his days puttering around the apartment and reading books or watching TV.

His name is Henry. Henry has lived a simple and unassuming life, but he is well-liked by those who know him and is respected for his kind heart and helpful nature. Despite his simple life, this old man is content and happy. He has lived a fulfilling life and has no regrets. He is grateful for the friends he has made and the experiences he has had, and he looks forward to enjoying his golden years in peace and solitude.

Henry's neighbours are a slightly younger couple, in their late 40s. Who they are, isn’t as important as the fact that his neighbour have a 20-year-old daughter. The daughter, a young woman by the name of Samantha, had a curvy figure and long, wavy blond hair – the perfect ‘girl next door’. She was currently studying to become a veterinarian and worked part-time at a local animal clinic. Despite her sometimes-rebellious nature, she was a kind and caring person at heart and was close with her parents – and Henry.

You might guess she was about to become even closer to Henry. She was, after all, a bit of a wild child, with a bit of a rebellious streak, not afraid to confront society’s norms. Tonight, her wild side and her caring side conspired, conjuring up a plan to benefit dear old Henry.