We meet Mia, a 10-year-old girl who wakes up on her birthday feeling isolated and alone. She misses her school bus and is left standing at the bus stop, tears streaming down her face as the bus drives away.
Officer James notices her and approaches her with kindness, offering her a ride to school. During their drive, James tries to lift Mia’s spirits with cheerful music and conversation, and she begins to open up to him. Arriving at school, Mia’s mood is lifted slightly by the unexpected kindness. At home, Mia tries to make her birthday special by inviting classmates over, but her anxiety and loneliness weigh heavily on her. Read the full story here ▶
