Thomas and Sienna celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary by taking a photo for their mantelpiece. While posing, Sienna thought she heard a noise but dismissed it. The next morning, they noticed a mysterious face in the background of the photo, sparking concern. Thomas insisted it was a shadow, but strange noises later that night proved otherwise.
Investigating, they discovered a malnourished boy, Nikolai, hiding in their home. Scared and hungry, he explained that he and his mother were in danger. Though the boy fled when police arrived, Thomas and Sienna found him the next day in an abandoned house, along with his mother, Asya, who had been held captive. Asya revealed she had been brought to the U.S. as a mail-order bride and trapped by an abusive man.
Authorities rescued them, arrested the captor, and ensured Asya and Nikolai received help. Reflecting on the experience, Thomas framed the eerie photo that led to saving two lives, calling it their most meaningful memory yet.