Andrew quietly begins sending anonymous donations to help them. As Andrew’s condition stabilizes and his health shows signs of improvement, he is hit with heartbreaking news: Tommy’s condition has taken a turn for the worse. One morning, Andrew wakes to find Tommy’s hospital bed empty. Tommy had passed away in the night, having masked his pain to stay strong—for Andrew. Shattered by the loss, Andrew feels a depth of grief he didn’t know he was capable of. In Tommy’s memory,

he starts a foundation to support children battling serious illnesses, determined to keep the boy’s spirit alive. He also reaches out to his estranged ex-wife, finally making peace and gifting her the painting she had always wanted—something he had refused to do for years. Through his bond with a small, brave boy, Andrew learns the most important lessons of all: that love, compassion, and connection are what give life meaning. Tommy, in his short life, had done what no one else could—he had changed Andrew forever.