Sam felt happier than he had in a long time.One afternoon, as Sam and Mike were walking home from school, they saw Mr. Smith. He looked different—more relaxed, even grateful.
He approached the boys, a genuine smile on his face.“Thank you, Sam,” Mr. Smith said, his voice filled with emotion. “I’m sorry for scaring you all. I had a health scare and wasn’t thinking clearly. You did the right thing by calling for help.”