Patrick Mahomes Notices a Pregnant Woman Working Hard at a Gas Station, and His Act Will Shock You…
Patrick Mahomes notices a pregnant woman working hard at a gas station, trying to feed her children. What he does next will leave you speechless.
As the evening settled over the city, painting the skyline with hues of deep blue and amber, the streets grew quieter as most of the city’s inhabitants retreated to their homes. A cool breeze carried the faint scent of gasoline and asphalt, weaving its way through the dimly lit parking lot of a small gas station on the edge of town. Bright neon lights flickered above the pumps, casting long shadows on the cracked pavement below.
Patrick Mahomes pulled his massive black SUV into the lot, the hum of the engine low and steady. His day had been long, filled with meetings and public appearances, and all he wanted now was to get home. But as he rolled to a stop by one of the pumps, his attention was drawn to a figure moving between the cars.
It was a woman, small and visibly pregnant, wearing a worn oversized uniform with the station’s logo faded on the chest. Her movements were slow and deliberate, yet there was a quiet determination in the way she carried herself. Patrick stepped out of his car, his towering frame immediately catching the attention of a few nearby customers, but he paid no mind to the stolen glances. Instead, his eyes were fixed on the woman as she approached a nearby sedan, holding a squeegee and a bucket of soapy water.
Her gaze shifted briefly to the ground, her face kind but etched with lines of exhaustion. It wasn’t her appearance that caught Patrick’s attention; it was the two children nearby. A boy no older than six was crouched on the ground, drawing on the concrete with a piece of yellow chalk. Next to him, a little girl, perhaps three or four, was curled up on an old plastic chair, wrapped in a thin, tattered blanket, her head resting on a makeshift pillow made from an empty backpack.
The sight stirred something in Patrick—a pang of concern mixed with curiosity. He watched as the woman approached the sedan, offering to clean the windshield for tips. The driver waved her off impatiently, and she moved back toward the gas station, her shoulders drooping slightly but not defeated.
Patrick moved toward the pump, casually observing her as he filled his tank. When their eyes met briefly, she offered a polite smile—the kind of smile that seemed practiced, a shield against the questions she probably received daily.
“Excuse me,” Patrick called out, his deep voice carrying across the lot. The woman paused, turning toward him. “Can I help you, sir?” she asked, stepping closer, her hand still gripping the squeegee.
“Do you work here?” he asked, though it was clear from her uniform that she did.
“Yes,” she replied with a small nod. “I do the night shift.”
Patrick glanced at the children. “And those are your kids?”
Her eyes followed his, and for a moment, her expression softened into something more vulnerable. “Yes, sir. I don’t have anyone to watch them, so I bring them with me.”
Patrick’s brows furrowed as he tilted his head slightly. “That’s a lot to handle. What about their dad?”
The question hung in the air for a moment before she answered. “He left,” she said simply, her voice steady but low. “When he found out I was pregnant again, he decided he wasn’t ready for more responsibility. It’s just us now.”
Patrick nodded slowly, his gaze flicking between her and the children. “What’s your name?” he asked.
“Lauren,” she replied, and these are Jaden and Mia.
Patrick crouched down to Jaden’s level, his presence immediately captivating the boy. “What are you drawing there, big man?” he asked, his voice warm.
Jaden held up his chalk drawing proudly—a colorful but messy picture of what looked like a house. “It’s where we’re going to live one day,” he said brightly, a big house with lots of rooms.
Patrick felt his chest tighten at the boy’s innocent hope. He stood up and turned back to Lauren, who was watching nervously. “Lauren, why don’t you have a seat for a minute?” Patrick suggested, gesturing to a nearby bench.
“I’m fine, really,” she said quickly. “I don’t want to waste your time.”
“You’re not wasting anything,” Patrick said firmly. “Come on.”
Reluctantly, Lauren followed him to the bench, glancing over her shoulder at her children to make sure they were safe. Once seated, Patrick leaned forward, his elbows resting on his knees. “You work nights to take care of your kids,” he began. “You’re about to have another one, and you’re doing all this alone. That’s not easy.”
Lauren shrugged slightly, her hands resting protectively on her belly. “It’s not easy,” she admitted, “
Brittany and Patrick Mahomes’ Daughter Celebrates Snow Day with Snow Cones: See the Adorable Pics
The toddler couldn’t help but smile while playing in knee-deep snow
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Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes know how to celebrate a snow day the proper way!
On Sunday, Jan. 5, the Kansas City Current co-owner, 29, posted content to her Instagram Stories showing off how her family celebrates winter.
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Brittany Mahomes Instagram Stories photo
“Real snow cones!!!” Brittany wrote over a photo of snow packed into three plastic bowls — two pink ones and a blue one — presumably for herself, her daughter Sterling, 3, and son, Bronze, 2, whom she shares with the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, also 29.
Related: Patrick Mahomes’ Daughter Sterling, 3, Sweetly Cheers for Him During Chiefs-Texans Game
A second photo saw her holding one of the pink bowls of snow — which was now covered in blue syrup to make for a yummy treat!
But the fun winter photos didn’t stop there.
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Sterling Mahomes
Next up was a picture of Sterling smiling from ear to ear while bundled up in a red snowsuit and black mittens as she stood outside for a fun day in the snow. The snow came up to her knees.
“This snow is for the win over here,” Brittany wrote over a Boomerang video of herself and one of her toddlers sitting on the floor, once again snacking on flavored snow cone treats.
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Brittany Mahomes Instagram Story photo
The couple, who announced the pregnancy of their third child in July, are almost new parents once again.
In an interview clip shared by Netflix on X on Christmas Day, the Super Bowl champion revealed that Brittany is due “any day now,” and that the timing has been a bit tricky to navigate during his football season.
Related: Brittany and Patrick Mahomes Give Their Kids an Early Taste of Christmas with Skating Rink Trip
“Brittany says I’ve been stressing her out too much this season,” Patrick said. “So I got to try to not put so much stress on her through these football games.”
He also shared his wish for their baby girl’s arrival.
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Mahomes family photo — February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada
According to the NFL star, if baby no. 3 is born “on a bye week” when the Chiefs aren’t playing, “then everything will work out perfectly.”
In the meantime, Brittany is prepping for the birth by staying as fit and healthy as can be!
Related: Patrick Mahomes Promised Wife Brittany the Chiefs Would Win the Top Seed on Christmas So ‘We Can Go Have That Baby’
She recently shared her first workout of the new year to her Instagram Stories with a bit of help from Sterling.
“The best workouts,” the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model wrote over a photo of herself in the gym with her oldest, adding laughing and white heart emojis.
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The picture, set to Forrest Frank’s song “GOOD DAY,” showed the mom (and her baby bump) sitting while lifting a pair of weights as her mini-me sat on top of her head.
Speaking to PEOPLE in January 2024, Brittany opened up on how the couple’s oldest child loves looking up to her parents.
“[Sterling] loves to watch her dad play football. She can see him from a mile away and pays attention and keeps up with what’s going on with him,” she said at the time.
