Emily, 35, has struggled for years after her mother disappeared without explanation. The trauma left her withdrawn and coping with a persistent stutter. One stormy evening, determined to change her routine, she goes for a run.
In a quiet park, she finds a small girl named Mia sitting alone on a swing. Concerned, Emily brings the child home and contacts authorities, who say help may be delayed due to bad weather.
While helping Mia settle in, Emily notices a silver locket around the girl’s neck. It is the same locket her mother wore the day she vanished. Inside are two photos: one of Emily with her mother, and another of Mia with the same woman.
The next morning, child services arrives — along with Emily’s missing mother. She is alive but confused, and officials believe she has advanced Alzheimer’s disease. They explain she had been caring for Mia, who is her daughter.
Emily’s mother is taken for medical evaluation. Because Mia has no legal guardian on record, officials prepare to place her in temporary care. Emily asks to keep the child with her, choosing to rebuild her life with the family she never expected to find again.