Five-year-old Tommy Chen was preparing for the most important and dangerous moment of his young life—a complex heart surgery that represented his only chance at survival. The hospital corridors buzzed with activity, filled with doctors, nurses, and anxious family members. The sterile smell of antiseptic mixed with the tense silence of hope and fear. Tommy’s parents clung to each other, praying silently, while Tommy himself lay quietly in his hospital bed, clutching a small stuffed animal close. Though only a child, Tommy understood the gravity of the situation. His heart condition was serious, and the upcoming surgery was complex, requiring the utmost skill and focus. Despite the reassuring words of the medical team, Tommy felt scared and alone. In the midst of this anxiety, Tommy quietly asked the nurse a simple, heartfelt question that spoke volumes: “Can… Archie come to me? I might never see him again.” Archie wasn’t just a pet. He was Tommy’s Golden…
