The narrator includes information about meeting Alma for the first time in the middle of the story.

Which statement is the best reason for including this information in the narrative?

Alma is a good volunteer and a kind person who sees the narrator's pain that day, and she spends their lunchtime cheering him up.

Alma is by the narrator's side through college, medical school, and troubles when they buy their first home.

Alma is able to help the narrator when he's feeling upset and rejected.

Once they meet, Alma becomes an influential person in the narrator's life and is the reason behind his happiness.