A Gesture of Kindness

A stressed college student stands in line at a small coffee shop on a rainy afternoon.

The camera follows from behind over the shoulder. The student looks tired,

holding their backpack and checking their nearly empty wallet. Natural lighting, soft rain sounds

outside, warm café atmosphere. When the student reaches the counter, they realize they

don’t have enough money for a coffee. The barista gives an apologetic look. Suddenly,

a stranger behind them gently places a $5 bill on the counter and smiles. Close-up on the

student’s surprised expression, the stranger’s kind eyes, and the warm gesture.

Cut to the student sitting alone at a window seat, drinking their coffee and finally smiling