Judge Hears Son Mocking a Boy Whose Dad Grows Flowers in the Garden — Story of the Day

A respected judge is shocked when he hears his teenage son disparaging a gardener to his son for his work, but he learns a life lesson he will never forget.

Judge David Murphy had been caught up in a complex and protracted gangland murder trial and he’d barely spent any time with his son for the last three months. His career on the bench had cost him his marriage, he wouldn’t let it destroy his relationship with his son.

David booked himself and the 14-year-old Mark a long-weekend getaway at an exclusive resort that incorporated a botanic garden with rare plant species from all over the world and a butterfly sanctuary. David was sure some one-on-one time in the idyllic surroundings would work wonders with Mark.

The gardener was about to teach the arrogant boy a lesson. | Source: Shutterstock.com

The gardener was about to teach the arrogant boy a lesson. | Source: Shutterstock.com

But Mark didn’t seem impressed by the resort. “Dad!” he whined. “This is so LAME!”

“Lame?” asked David. “This is one of the most beautiful resorts in the country, in the most spectacular natural setting, with some great hiking trails…”

“Listen,” Mark snapped, “I just want to know the wi-fi password, OK?”

“You’re not going to spend your time online!” cried David. “We’re supposed to spend time together.”

David was a prominent judge. | Source: Pexels

David was a prominent judge. | Source: Pexels

“Come on, dad,” Mark sneered. “Give me a break. The only advantage I have is having a rich and famous father. You could have booked us somewhere with girls, sports, fun…”

“Let’s try and make the most of this, OK, Mark?” asked David wearily. “Let’s take a walk around the garden after lunch, OK?”

“Sure dad,” Mark scowled. “Whatever you say.”

After lunch, David had an urgent phone call from the district attorney and asked Mark to go ahead to the botanic garden without him. He told him he’d join him as soon as he could.

David was determined to spend time with his son Mark. | Source: Unsplash

David was determined to spend time with his son Mark. | Source: Unsplash

When David hung up the call, he made his way to the garden and heard voices among the dense foliage. “What a jerk!” he heard Mark’s voice say. “You think your dad’s cool because he’s a smelly old man who digs manure and picks...