Through adoption, a kind couple named Colleen and Ray brought 6-year-old Ben into their family in a touching story of love and resiliency. They had no idea that the course of their life would suddenly change drastically.
Colleen and Ray were shocked to discover Ben caring for a newborn girl in his room the very day following the adoption. Ben revealed that the infant was his foster sister from the Franklins, his former home where he had experienced unspeakable cruelty, as the mystery came to light.
Colleen and Ray confronted Mrs. Campbell, the foster coordinator, in an attempt to find the truth, but Ben claimed that she was not to be trusted. Devoted DCFS employee Alana stepped in, approving the Fergusons to temporarily foster the child and promising to look into the Franklins.
The Franklins and Mrs. Campbell confronted the Fergusons and demanded the baby’s return as tensions increased. Threats and physical altercations were part of the pandemonium that erupted.
Ben bravely revealed the horrific torture he had experienced, illuminating the murky past of the Franklins. After an officer was attacked, Mr. Franklin was taken into custody by law police.
Charges for abuse and other offences were brought against the Franklin family as well as Mrs. Campbell following the discovery of incriminating material at their home by subsequent investigations. In the meantime, Grace, the newborn girl, was chosen for adoption by Colleen and Ray after they were moved by compassion.
After justice was done, the Ferguson family—now totaling four—embraced their new beginning and moved past the trauma and abuse. Their story serves as a monument to the human spirit’s tenacity and the victory of love over misfortune.