Ayoung woman's father, who left the family when she was very young, appears and wishes to be involved in her life. the woman has a stepfather whom she loves very much. after much consideration, she decides to get to know her father better. while he does not play the role of a real father for her, she learns that seeing him occasionally is very pleasant, and she comes to think of him as a friend. based on the summary, what can a reader assume about the story's theme? is. a true friend is one who is a support in bad times as well as in good times. b. small gifts are valuable, even if they are not what one hoped for. c. it is better to aim high and be disappointed than not to try. d. forgiveness benefits the one who did wrong and the one who was wronged.