Chapter 18
Chapter 18: The Signature Gathering
Danguole and Laura organize the emergency Saturday meetup to collect signatures for the community endorsement letter. Ten members arrive, including Eglė. The signatures are collected smoothly, but Aldonza raises a question about the foundation's soul, sparking a deeper conversation about balancing structure with idealism. DigitalNomad42 signs with a condition. The chapter ends with Laura receiving news that the city council has added a new requirement: a public presentation.
The Saturday morning air was crisp, carrying the scent of rain and freshly baked bread from the bakery on the corner. I arrived at the café early, my laptop bag heavy with printed copies of the endorsement letter, a folder of blank signature pages, and a knot of hope in my chest.
Laura was already there, nursing a cup of black coffee at our usual table near the window. She had spread out the grant proposal outline, the mission statement, and a list of talking points. Her hair was tied back, and she looked both tired and electric.
"Good morning," I said, setting down my bag. "Ready?"
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