
A little boy named John was walking down the street one day. He felt a bit sad as he walked and he couldn't think why he felt so down. As he continued walking, he saw his best friend Joe standing on the side of the street. "Hello John!" said Joe. John was so glad to see his friend and he immediately felt much better.
John ran over to Joe and hugged him tight. Joe was so happy to see John, it had been a whole year since they had last hugged. They both stayed like that for a few moments before John asked Joe if he could tell him why he felt so bitter. Joe wasn't sure what he meant, so John explained that he was feeling sad but he couldn't really explain why. 
Joe thought for a while, and then he said "I think that sadness is a part of growing up. It's okay to feel a bit bitter sometimes." John looked at Joe and said, "You're right! I know that even when I'm feeling bitter, I can always count on you to give me a hug." Joe smiled and said, "You bet!" and gave John another hug.
