Jamie felt more and more upset as they kept playing. Alex didn’t ask Jamie if he needed help or change the game. He just kept playing like everything was okay. But Jamie had trouble with the small pieces and wasn’t having fun.

Finally, Jamie stopped playing. He put the game pieces down and said softly, "Maybe this game isn’t for me." Alex felt sad and didn’t know what to do. The room, which was once so happy, now felt quiet.

Jamie spent the rest of the day sitting alone while Alex played by himself. The chance for a fun weekend was lost, and both cousins felt lonely and sad.

Alex and Jamie's weekend shows how a good friend makes everyone feel welcome and included. Even in difficult situations, being kind can make any challenge into a fun adventure. Remember! Everyone is different and being understanding and helping others makes a big difference.
When we work together and have fun together, we can create special bonds that last forever. The sad ending helps us understand how not including others to have fun with us can make us and others feel lonely.