Upworthy, Pete MercurioPeople find unexpected things on subways.
A Subway Incident
PexelsSocial worker Danny Stewart was with his partner, Pete Mercurio, when he saw something lying on the floor of the busy New York City subway station.
A Second Glance
PexelsDanny said to BBC, “I noticed on the floor tucked up against the wall, what I thought was a baby doll. I glanced back one more time, and that’s when I noticed his legs moved.”
Calling For Help
PexelsDanny started yelling in the station for someone to call the police, but nobody responded so he ran with the baby to dial 911 at a payphone.
An Invitation To Testify
PexelsAfter a few days, Danny got a letter from the Administration for Children’s Services and was asked to attend a court hearing so he could testify.
Judge’s Proposition
YouTube, AndersonAs the court hearing went on, the judge made a remarkable proposition that it would be great for Danny and Pete to adopt the little boy.
But They Weren’t Prepared
YouTube, AndersonDanny and Pete knew that they didn’t have a lot of room because they’re still living together with a roommate, and never thought that they’d have a little one to take care of so soon.
But Their Minds Changed
YouTube, AndersonPete changed his mind when they visited the foster home where the boy was residing and saw that he lacked attention and care, and it was hardly an ideal place for him to grow up in.
A Happy Family
Upworthy, Pete MercurioMore than twenty years have passed, and the little boy, Kevin, is now twenty years old and attending college.
Watch the story of the couple who found their son in the subway in the video below.
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