I found a freezing child, Noah, walking alone in a snowstorm, barely clothed and shivering. I took him in, called 911, and got him warm while waiting for help. But then my estranged wife, Laura, stormed in, took photos, and threatened to report me for kidnapping unless I gave her the house in our divorce.

As Noah drank tea, he suddenly yelled at Laura, accusing her of trying to separate him from his dad, Mark, our neighbor. Laura tried to downplay it, but Noah’s words made it clear. She’d been trying to convince Mark to send Noah away to get him out of the picture. I called 911 again, and the operator soon sent officers. Laura tried to backpedal, but it was too late.

She left in a rage, and Noah was finally safe. Mark arrived, furious with Laura’s actions, and promised never to see her again. In the end, Laura was charged with child endangerment, and the divorce went in my favor. Sometimes, doing the right thing means standing up to those who misuse their power.