11-Year-Old Boy Cries Tears of Joy in Surprise Reunion with Best Friend: 'You Just Made My Day'

A surprise visit from his best friend made one Chicago boy’s crummy day a moment to remember forever.

Stevie, 11, was having the “worst day ever” on Friday, and even asked to be picked up early from school, according toNBC Chicago.

However, as soon as he opened the car door he discovered a familiar face in the backseat: his friend Owen, whom he hadn’t seen in years.

In avideo of the emotional reunion, originally posted on Stevie’s mom’s Facebook page, the boy breaks down in happy tears at the sight of Owen’s face.

“What are you doing here?” he asks his friend. “You just made my day. I’ve had the worst day ever. What are you doing here?”

In response, Owen replied, “I’m visiting you in Chicago — that’s what I’m doing here.”

As the shock wore off, Stevie’s face lit up with joy from behind his mask.

“I feel like I’m dreaming,” he said as Owen placed a friendly hand on his shoulder.

“I can hardly watch this without crying,” his mom, Diane Stroud, captioned the heartwarming clip.

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While the young friends have kept in touch since Owen and his family moved away to Missouri, nothing could compare to being able to see each other again in person.

“There’s so many nice things to say about him,” Stevie toldNBC Newsof his pal.

“It’s amazing how a little video of kindness and friendship and emotion can make other people feel good,” she added.

source: people.com