An odd and spooky moment in MetLife Stadium has turned into a tale of togetherness in Chiefs Kingdom. A viral moment that started with a young Kansas City fan and a Giants fan is now in the spotlight of the Chiefs’ owner’s wife, Tavia Hunt, who is ensuring the kid involved does not get left behind.

​Tavia Hunt openly expressed her indignation on the issue, sharing on her Instagram story that she had found the young fan who missed out on a special memento from Patrick Mahomes. Sharing what happened, Hunt had the caption: “Thank you everyone. We found him. Surprises ensuing.”

Her words implied that she and the management might have something up their sleeves for the boy, maybe a sit-down with Mahomes himself, or some other gesture to restore the lost magic. The message comforted Chiefs fans, who had worked tirelessly online attempting to find the kid and bring him to the corporation’s attention, and highlighted Hunt’s desire to make amends.

​The incident took place during the Chiefs‘ last Week’s matchup, when Mahomes and the Chiefs were exiting the field after their 22-9 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 21. When the quarterback was passing the stands, he took off his headband and handed it to a young Chiefs fan in the front row. The red-jerseyed boy reached his arms out to grab it. But before he could, a Giants fan, named Nina Miller, stretched in, grabbed the headband, and made a sprint up the stairs.

The video hit the web and quickly went viral, with netizens labeling Miller as the “Kansas City Karen.” For the 10-year-old boy, who was celebrating his birthday at his very first Chiefs game, the moment that was supposed to mean something became one of shock.

​The Chiefs fan base mobilized in a hurry. X  and Facebook swarmed with tweets calling for: “Help Tavia Hunt Find This Young Chiefs Fan That Had His Patrick Mahomes Head Band Stolen From Him Last Week By A Giants Fan.” And by assisting Tavia Hunt, they were able to fulfill their purpose.

​Giants’ fan publicly apologizes

​Following heated criticism, Nina Miller spoke up on the scandal. She first tried to justify herself in a TikTok video, brushing off the outrage by proclaiming fans were experiencing “heart failure” over it. She clarified she had “paid for” her tickets and wasn’t sure whether the boy was from “the nosebleeds.” Her apology only further fueled the fury, with people mentioning another video of her showing off snatching Mahomes’ headband.

​On Sept. 28, Miller came back to TikTok with a gentler message. Addressing the camera directly, she said, “At the game, with all the noise and excitement, I honestly thought Pat Mahomes was giving me the headband. I reached for it without thinking.” She later admitted to finding out that the headband was intended for the young fan, as she said, “I felt horrible. I’m sorry that I ruined your moment. You should have had your moment for your birthday.’’

Miller had even requested assistance in getting in touch with the family so that she could send the headband to them.

​In the meantime, Joey Masters, the young Chiefs supporter, told his tale. On his 10th birthday, he and his mom, Mindy, made the trip from Penfield to witness his first Chiefs’ game. Joey already got some special mementos, such as a signed hat by linebacker Drue Tranquil and a glove from cornerback Trent McDuffie. And then there was the meeting with Mahomes.

​“Patrick Mahomes walked over to me, locked eyes with me, tries to give me his headband and the woman just swoops in and snatches it from me,” Joey recounted. He and his mom were both amazed when the woman ran up the stairs.

His mother exhibited a combination of disappointment and sympathy. “I don’t want her to get hate mail, don’t want her to get death threats,” Mindy said. “Just give the child his headband back.’’

​With Hunt on the scene, Joey’s tale is going to have a better conclusion. Although Miller’s apology was divisive, the Chiefs’ fan base has already demonstrated its allegiance by rallying around a young supporter whose day was ruined. And with Tavia Hunt offering “surprises,” it looks like Joey might still be in line for the type of experience any young boy would hope for.