During My Last Flight, I Found A Baby A.b.andoned In Business Class With A Note Beside It

 

 

As a flight attendant, I’d handled many situations, but nothing prepared me for finding a crying baby abandoned on a plane after landing. In seat 3A, a note said:
“Please don’t search for me. I couldn’t give him the life he deserves. Please love him as your own. His name is Matthew Harris. Thank you.”

I called security, and Matthew was taken into temporary care. Days later, we learned the mother had boarded alone and left him mid-flight using a fake ID. I was offered emergency guardianship and, after a tough process, I became Matthew’s custodian.

Then came the shock: the mother, Rachel Harris, was also a flight attendant who had fled a violent relationship to protect her son. With police help, her abuser was caught and Matthew was safe.

Rachel and I stood together as I officially adopted Matthew. She whispered, “Are you ready?” I held Matthew’s hand and said, “More than ever.”

But the danger wasn’t over—Rachel soon received a threatening message:
“You took what’s mine. I’m coming for him.”