44 As my family got closer to the tree, Tara sensed something wonderful was about to happen but did not know what. We stood under Zappy, and all of a sudden his branches dropped down and gently wrapped around us. At first my family looked frightened. Then I said, “I want you to meet my by best amigo, Zappy.” Zappy then surprised the family with hundreds of spectacular gumballs falling from his branches. Soon we were surrounded by heaps of gumballs everywhere. The children started to laugh. Poppi, who had never seen a gum tree make real gumballs, only sap, was thrilled. It was a magical day!