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was in their conversation. One of the moments flashed in. It was
when Eddie brought up a scholarship that he had secretly gone to
apply for and won. This scholarship would send him to an astronaut
camp in summer with all expenses paid. Eddie had been so
obsessed with all kinds of objects in outer space ever since his first
astronomy class. This camp would be a wonderful experience for
him. He had hidden the news for weeks, knowing his parents would
disapprove. Before Eddie could say anything else, his dad
vehemently said no. His mom was not supportive either. She
started to list the things that could go wrong with him at camp
without listening to the enormous educational benefits Eddie tried
to point out that he would receive. A big argument between them
erupted. Eddie was sad and angry at the same time. He couldn’t
hold his temper anymore and spoke up for himself.

“This is my dream! I want this in my future, Dad!” he yelled.
“How about our family’s medical practice? We have done so

much for you. We planned out the future for you. Listen, you can’t
be an astronaut with your asthma. I won’t let you go to this camp.
Do you hear me?” Dad yelled back.

Eddie felt his tears rolling down his cheeks. He clutched his
fist and shouted back,

“Are you sure you did it for me? I’ve never asked you to do
this much work for me. All I want is to have time together. Our
moments! This dream is my life. If you don’t approve, I’ll go on my
own path. And one day, I will show you that I can be the greatest
astronaut in the world! I’ll show you that can do much more than
what you think!”