Tom patted his pockets, a wave of panic setting in as he realized his wallet was missing. Retracing his steps, he hurried back to the coffee shop where he had been earlier. To his relief, the barista handed it over with a smile—it had been found on the counter. Grateful and a little embarrassed, Tom thanked her and left, vowing to be more careful in the future. The incident was a minor scare, but it ended with everything intact, teaching Tom a valuable lesson in keeping track of his belongings.