On her mother’s birthday, Alice couldn’t help but notice the absence of her beloved grandfather, Ted. He had always been a part of family celebrations, filling them with joy and laughter. When Alice asked why he wasn’t there, her mother, Lisa, reacted angrily, refusing to talk about it. Alice was confused and hurt. She remembered overhearing her parents discuss that Ted needed money for medication but felt they weren’t willing to help.

Determined to make a difference, Alice made a brave decision. She went to her room, broke open her piggy bank, and gathered the money she had been saving for a new bike. Her grandfather needed her more than she needed the bicycle, and that thought gave her the strength to sneak out of the house and take the bus to his home.

When Alice arrived at Grandpa Ted’s house, he was shocked and moved by her visit. She handed him all the money she had, hoping it would help him get better. Ted was deeply touched, but he gently explained that her love and concern meant far more than the money. He also revealed the truth about why Lisa was so angry—he had betrayed her trust by using the money she had given him for alcohol instead of getting help.

As they talked, Ted’s regret was clear. He wished he could fix the mistakes of his past. Just as their conversation ended, Alice’s parents arrived, worried and upset. Lisa was furious at first, but when Alice told her mother that she had given all her savings to help Ted, something shifted in Lisa’s heart. Her daughter’s willingness to forgive reminded her of the love and hope she had once had for her father.

Lisa softened and, in an emotional moment, offered to help Ted if he promised to stay sober. Ted, overwhelmed with gratitude, agreed. Through Alice’s simple but powerful act of kindness, the family began to heal. It was a reminder that sometimes, the most valuable things in life are love, forgiveness, and second chances.