In this story, a talented chef with a criminal past struggles to find a job due to prejudice against ex-convicts. After impressing a restaurant manager with his cooking, he's rejected solely because of his history. The manager later realizes his own past as an ex-con who turned his life around. After an emotional apology, the chef is hired.

In a parallel narrative, a new employee at a company, who has a kind and helpful attitude, faces bullying from a colleague. When the new CEO, who went undercover as a janitor to observe workplace behavior, reveals her true identity, she praises the helpful employee and offers him a promotion. The story emphasizes that kindness and helping others, regardless of their status, can lead to unexpected rewards and opportunities.