I finally got rid of our worn-out couch after months of asking Bryce to take action. The hauling company arrived, and by afternoon, the hideous couch was gone, leaving an empty space in the living room. I felt relief and excitement, imagining a fresh start with a new couch arriving the next day.

When Bryce came home, he panicked upon seeing the empty space. His desperation confused me, and he insisted we retrieve the couch immediately. I followed him to the landfill, where he frantically searched through piles of trash.

Bryce found the couch and uncovered a small, hidden map from his childhood, made with his late brother Leo. It held deep sentimental value and symbolized their bond, making his panic suddenly clear.

Bryce tearfully shared Leo’s tragic story, explaining the guilt he carried since childhood. The map and couch represented their adventures together. In that moment, I understood the emotional weight the old couch carried and regretted not knowing sooner.