It was short notice, but my supervisor was okay with it. When I got home I packed up a suitcase of clothes. I printed some directions to the adoption center from the computer. It was a very quick decision to make, but I knew I had to do it. It wasn't like me at all to do something completely spontaneous, like leaving the state. I just needed to know more about who I was. I drove over to Alicia's to let her know what was going on. I hadn't talked to her since the previous day. I wanted to let her know I was okay, that she was still my sister. When I opened the front door I heard Alicia talking to someone in the dining room. I walked in and saw another blond head at the table. Totally a surprise. “Mom.” “Hi, Alex.” I was speechless for a moment. “When did you get home?” “A few hours ago. Alicia picked me up at the airport.” “But your case in California?” “They can live without me for one day. I fly back out tomorrow morning. But I had to talk to you.” She looked at Alicia.
