Mia:For days, Alex refused to speak to anyone. Not even Cedric, his best friend. I tried everything. New toys,his favorite snack. Nothing worked. Amber, on the other hand, was throwing a fit, begging to go to the park. “I don't want to!” Alex crossed his arms over his chest. I crouched in front of him. “Alex, honey, you love the park” he turned away and refused to look at me. I was slowly losing patience. I threw my hands up. “This is getting ridiculous”Kate gave me a look. “Not helping”“Why don't you want to go?” I asked. “I just don't,” he said stubbornly.Kate and I exchanged glances. We both knew this wasn't about the park. It was about Elsie. Kate went to sit beside him. “How about this? If you go to the park, I promise I'll find Elsie. Deal?”His face lit up immediately. My head snapped towards Kate in disbelief. Alex nodded and ran upstairs to get dressed. “You can't make such a promise!” I said, trying to keep my voice down. “You know Alex. He's going to remain tha
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