
Jesse and Dan were the best of friends. They splashed in the river every day. One day when they met, Dan had a present in his hand.
"What's that?" Jesse asked.
"It's a surprise, Jesse," Dan said. "Wait and see."
The two friends headed out to the river, and they splashed and played together all morning. But towards the end of the day, their game turned sour. Dan had fallen in the water and was too miserable to carry on. 
"We have to go now," Dan said. "But don't forget about the present!"
When they returned, Dan handed Jesse the present. "This is for you!" he said. Jesse opened the present and smiled. It was a new fishing net, perfect for splashing in the river. Even Dan was smiling.
Jesse thanked Dan for his wonderful present. Now they could splash together in the river and have a much better day. The misery from earlier was all gone; replaced with a newfound fun they could share.
