I found an unknown kid in my backyard. I wanted to call the cops but then he started talking.

But the boy clung to my arm and, with a trembling voice, like a grown-up, said, “Mom, don’t do it. I…” The Unexpected Confession I froze. This boy, whom I had never seen before, was calling me Mom. I kneeled to his level, trying to stay calm, and asked, “Who are you? Why are you here?” Tears welled up in his eyes as he stammered, “My name is Tommy. I was looking for my mom, but I got lost. I saw your house and hoped you could help me.”My heart ached for him. He couldn’t have been more than seven years old. I led him inside, offering him a glass of water and a place to sit. As he drank, I noticed the dirt on his face and the weariness in his eyes. “Where do you live, Tommy? Do you know your address?”