This story highlights a child's resourcefulness and bravery when faced with unexpected parental absence, ultimately emphasizing the importance of family cooperation and shared responsibilities.
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>> Hey Leo, do you want to play football today?
today?
>> Sorry Tom, I cannot play today.
>> Why are you busy?
>> Yes, my dad is coming to pick me up. We
will [music] go to the cinema.
>> Wow, that sounds fun. Okay. Goodbye, Leo.
Leo.
>> Goodbye. See you tomorrow.
>> It [music] is 5:00 p.m. Dad is always on time.
time.
>> I am so excited to see the new movie. It
is about a super robot
>> driving down the street. Feeling good.
Yeah. Yeah. Leo will love the movie. I
already bought two tickets. Whoa. Whoa.
Why are we stopping? Look at that.
So many cars. >> H.
>> H.
It is 5:30 p.m. Where is he? Maybe
[music] he is buying popcorn.
Or maybe he is parking the car.
I will wait a little more. Oh, my tummy
is growling. [music]
I am so hungry. This is strange. Dad is
Come on, move, please.
Hey, blue car.
Don't cut in line.
Oh, no. It is a huge
traffic jam. We are [music] completely
stuck. What? It is 5:45 p.m. The movie
starts at 6:00 p.m. Leo is waiting for
me. He must be scared. I need to call Grace.
Grace.
Where is my charger?
Is it in [music] the glove box?
No, I left it at the office. My phone is
H. It is too late. So, no movie today.
Dad, where are you? [music] It is
getting dark and cold.
>> Leo, is that you? Why are you still here?
here?
>> Hello, Mr. Guard. My parents are not
here yet. I am worried.
Hello.
Please answer, Dad.
It went to [music] voicemail.
His phone is turned off.
>> Mom is not answering either.
Maybe she [music] is driving.
Maybe there is a big traffic jam.
Look, a yellow taxi. Wait, mom taught me
how to take a taxi.
And I know my address. Mr. [music]
Guard, can I borrow your phone
>> to call your dad again?
>> No, I want to send a text message.
It is [music] faster.
Mom, Dad,
don't worry. [music] I am taking a taxi
home. Sent. Now they know.
>> Smart boy. Okay, let's stop [music] that taxi.
taxi.
>> Taxi. Taxi.
>> Be careful, Leo. Get home safe. >> Goodbye.
>> Goodbye.
Thank you.
>> Good evening, [music] young man.
Where are your parents?
>> Good evening. I am going home alone today.
today. >> Oh,
>> Oh,
you are very [music] brave.
Do your parents know you are in a taxi?
>> Yes, I already sent them a message.
>> Excellent. You fastened your seat belt.
My mom says, "Safety first.
Please take me [music] to 123 Grey
Street, District 1. Do you know the way?"
way?"
>> 123 Grace Street. [music] Is it near the
big park?
>> Yes. Go past the park and turn left at
the bakery. >> Okay,
>> Okay,
>> Mr. [music] Driver, why are there so
many red lights?
It is rush hour, [music] my boy.
Everyone is going home from work just
like you.
>> My dad is driving, [music] too. Maybe he
is stuck in this mess.
>> Excuse me. What is that machine?
>> That [music] is the meter. It counts the
miles and the money.
>> It says $4 now. It is going up fast.
Don't worry, we are almost [music] there.
>> Here [music] we are. 123 Grey Street.
Safe and sound.
>> Here is a $10 bill.
>> And here is $5 [music] change
and your receipt.
>> [music]
Sir, please calm down. [music]
Stop shouting.
Are you Leo's father?
>> Yes. Yes, [music] I am Ethan. Where is
my son?
>> Why are you so [music] late? The boy
waited for a long time.
I I
>> Don't worry, he is safe. He just took
[music] a taxi home. Oh,
Oh,
>> taxi. Ah.
Home sweet home. That art contest
[music] was fun. Mom, the judge loved my painting.
painting.
>> Yes. He said your [music] colors were beautiful.
