Raelynn says, excitedly. “Do you think he needs a stuffed bear or a giraffe or something?” “How about this?” I look over at Raelynn and she is holding a stuffed ninja. I smile and say, “That is perfect.” I work nightshift tonight so I drop Raelynn off at Molly’s parents’ house. They are always so excited to see her. Raelynn skips up the sidewalk and I walk behind her. Molly’s mom is standing on the porch waiting for her. I say, “Rae, be good for grandma and grandpa and I’ll see you in the morning. I love you.” “Ok, daddy. I love you, too.” I look at Molly’s mom, Bridget, and say, “I’ll be here early enough to take her to school.” She nods and I turn to leave. “Alec?” I turn around to see Bridget stepping down off the porch. “Yes, Bridget?” I say, walking over to her. “Alec, I wanted to thank you for letting us keep her.” “Bridget, I know you both love her and Raelynn loves spending time with you.” “We love having her.
