nodding towards Joe and

Alex. "We told Alex about her adoption when she was

nd for her college. She's a smart girl, got

ker of gratitude in her eyes. "Thank

Mary said simply, he

support. They weren' t just her ad

, turning back to Eleanor. "It s

med. Records were lost, everything was frantic. I was young, scared... I didn

ay the word "

d. "He's my biological fathe

both do. We live on the E

rom their smal

moment. This was bi

to run from a chall

ex said. "I'l

ky breath of relief.

Joe and Mary. "At least for the initial trip. And I'm

r agreed quickly. "

Alex. "Are you

p. I need

lder. "We're with you,

. Eleanor was efficient, if a little overwhel

aside in the garage, the smell o

're rich. Different world. Don't let them push you around. You're a Mi

l local airport. "Just be yoursel

ing a surge of love and gra

ered took off, Alex looked down at t

an unknown future, but