Only Hope

is leukemia struggle in the sterile hospital room, the air weighted with anticipat

tuation. Jacob, sensing Hope's apprehension, reaches out with a supportive

We've faced challenges before, Hope,

irit is unbreakable,” he explains to Hope, “and it's that very spirit that will see you t

ppy. As he states that he wants to keep busking on the streets, which has always been his s

music is a source of inspiration, not just for you but for everyone who hears it. D

home. After being heavy with doubt, the air beco

a glimmer of normalcy amidst the medical difficulties. Hope expresses both his joy and concerns

our chance to channel everything you're going through into your music,” emphasizing

appreciative of the support. “Your strength has always shone through your music, and this auditio

ction to it. It turns into a conversation on the deep relationship between his artis

to lighten the mood and interrupts. He walks away for a little

the music filling the room. A calming melody reverberates through the strings, momentarily drawing

h the room, a sense of camaraderie and joy replaces the tension that surrounded their discussion. Jacob, with

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day. Anxiety and excitement are mixed together in the air as they make their way thr

ur moment, Hope. Own it. Your music has the potential to touc

uitar at the ready, and begins to play. The room, once filled with the hum of conversation, falls silent a

repare to share a piece of his soul. The chords resonate, and with a deep breath, he begin to sing "Only Hop

ng that's ins

've tried to write

d, Jacob, who’s watching him

in the in

me over and over

my head

t my hand

nly you

only

you're my

es a canvas where he paints the hues of his own struggles and hopes. The room may be filled with appr

the song o

cing and laughing

like my drea

plans that you hav

supportive presence on the sidelines serves as a grounding force, a reminder that this performance

n the room, followed by applause. The nervous energy has

e that he has made it to the next phase of the audition. As Hope t

icipation for what the next round may unveil. Hope, though still processing the mome

slice of their favorite pizza. Hope is excited about the idea of

xt round! That audition was in

acob. I couldn't have done it without

eart. Now, tell me, how are you feelin

estly, a mix of excitement and nerves. But I'm ready to g

that his best friend would pa