Happy Mother's Day!
He woke up early that morning, just for no particular reason. He looked over at Les who was cuddled in a bundle of blankets, snoring softly. He opened the window and climbed out onto the fire escape. He stepped on something coming out, he lifted his foot to see a basket filled with papers. He moved his foot over and climbed out, he sat down and opened one of the papers.
Reasons we love Mama Davey,
He teaches me new words
He gives good hugs
He can read my papers
He brought me to his mama when I was sick
He tells Jack how to be smart
He tells really good stories
He comes to see me sing
We love Mama Davey
Race, Albert, and Jojo
Reasons I love Mama Davey
He comes and takes me to Church
He gives me food
He makes Jack laugh
He helped us win the strike
He loves us all
Elmer
Reasons we love Mama Davey
He plays fun games with us
He's not too loud
He helped me to see the sun
He ties my shoes
He gives good piggy back rides
Blu and Gibbs
Reasons we love Mama Davey
He helps gather all the newsies clothes so I can fix them
He fixed my glasses
He helps me to find a girl
He helps me chase my dreams
He helps us when we get sick
He finds good climbing trees
Specs, Buttons, Tommy Boy and Romeo
Reason I love Mama Davey
He gives me hope
He helps to keep me happy
He helps to take care of Palomas
He fixed my crutch when I broke it
Crutchie
Reasons we love Mama Davey
He can tell us apart
He makes good sandwiches
He plays a mean game of hide and seek
Mike and Ike
Reasons we love Mama Davey
He knows where to find pickles
He knows where to smooth stones
He knows where the best shade is
He helps me when I get sunburned
He makes amazing sandwiches
Henry and Finch
Reasons I love Mama Davey
He found me eye patch when I lost it
I love you bro
Kid Blink
He looked up from the pile notes, he walked back inside to find Les on the floor underneath his blankets his scruffy hair peeking out. He gently tapped his shoulder
"Come on Les, it's time to go."
"Alright," he mumbled climbing out from under the blankets. Davey walked out of the room to find his mother in the kitchen. He snuck up behind her and hugged her,
"What's this for?" She asked turning to hug him,
"Everything and nothing." he said hugging her tighter,
"You better get to work." she said letting go and handing him two pieces of fruit. Les walked out into the dining room sleepily. Davey grabbed him and put him on his back, handed him the fruit and walked out the door. He walked all the way to the square to find it empty, that was odd.
"Happy Mother's Day Mama!" the newsies shouted popping out behind him. They all ran smushing him and Les in a hug,
"We love you Mama." they said,
"I love you guys too."