Mia have you been thinking about Jon Mia nodded vigorously every day is he okay can we visit him the officers exchanged a glance. Before officer Johnson leaned forward his voice soft Mia do you remember how kind you were to John how you shared your sandwich with him. Mia nodded again her eyes wide with curiosity well officer Johnson continued that act of kindness did more than than just give John a meal it helped him remember who he was. Angela gasped her hand flying to her mouth what do you mean officer Rodriguez turned to Angela Mrs Thompson the man Mia met in the park isn't just a homeless person. His real name is Jonathan Caldwell and he's been missing for over a year the room fell silent as Angela and Mia processed this information.
Mia was the first to speak her voice small and confused but he told me his name was John officer Rodriguez nodded that's right. Mia you see Jonathan had lost his memory due to a traumatic event he couldn't remember who he was or where he came from but your kindness your simple Act of sharing your sandwich. Triggered something in his mind it helped him start to remember Angela felt tears prickling at the corners of her eyes so he's not homeless. Officer Johnson shook his head no Mrs Thompson Jonathan comes from from a wealthy family in New York they've been searching for him for over a year never giving up hope. That they'd find him Mia's face scrunched up in confusion but why was he in the park why didn't he go home the officers exchanged another glance.
Before officer Rodriguez spoke sometimes Mia when people go through something very scary or sad their minds try to protect them by making them forget that's what happened to Jonathan but your kindness reminded. Him of the love and care he had in his life and it helped him start to remember Angela pulled me a close overwhelmed by the magnitude of what. Her daughter's simple act had set in motion so what happens now she asked her voice barely above a whisper officer Johnson smiled the first real smile they'd seen from him well that's why. We're here Jonathan's family would like to meet you both they want to thank Mia for helping bring their son back to them Mia's eyes lit up we get to meet Jon's family can. We mommy please Angela hesitated her protective instincts kicking in I don't know it's a lot to take in officer Rodriguez leaned forward her voice gentle.
Mrs Thompson I understand your hesitation but I can assure you the calwell family only wants to express their gratitude they're overwhelmed by Mia's compassion and how it helped bring. Their son home Angela looked down at Mia seeing the hope and excitement shining in her daughter's eyes eyes she thought about all the Judgment they'd fac from Neighbors. The Whispers And sideways glances maybe this was a chance to show everyone that kindness even to strangers could change lives all right Angela said. Finally we be happy to meet them the next few days were a whirlwind of preparation Angela found herself fretting over what they should wear what. They should say Mia on the other hand was bursting with excitement peppering her mother with question about John or Jonathan as they now knew him and his family.