A recently-divorced mother was “secretly dreading” Valentine’s Day with her break-up still fresh, but her 4-year-old son saved the day and brought the waitress to tears.
Max Schofield escorted his mom Emma to a meal at Pizza Express in Torquay, United Kingdom on the holiday to cheer her up.
After the meal, he tried to hand over his jar of pennies to pay, but the tearful waitress said she and other staff members were so moved as they watched the mother and son on their date that the meal was on the house.
“I have always brought my son up to be thoughtful, kind, caring and appreciate even the smallest gestures. After a quick grocery shop, my son told me to close my eyes (which I kept partially open to see what he was up to) and he proceeded to choose me a Valentine’s card and a small teddy bear in a gift bag. My eyes welled up as we continued to shop,” Emma wrote on Facebook.
“Well Emma you have obviously brought your son up with impeccable morals—he will grow up to be a lovely young man,” wrote Alison Studdy.
“What a wonderful little lad you have raised! already treating ladies beautifully. You should be very proud of your hard work. I am a first time mum and I hope my son will turn out as thoughtful,” added Hayley Ellen.