Alicia Silvers was seven months pregnant when she received a devastating call—her husband, John, had died in a car accident. The shock sent her into labor, and with her neighbor’s help, she gave birth to a premature baby boy, Edduin. While managing John’s business from home, Alicia balanced motherhood with support from his secretary, Madison.

A year later, Edduin began crying often and seemed constantly tired. Doctors found nothing wrong, but strange laughter and movement from his room alarmed Alicia. She installed a baby monitor and, during a nap, saw unexpected activity. Rushing in, she discovered a scruffy stray dog near Edduin’s crib.

The dog had entered through an old pet door once used by their late dog, Doblo. Touched, Alicia adopted the stray, naming him Casper. Casper and Edduin formed a close bond, easing the baby’s distress and bringing renewed warmth and joy to Alicia’s home.