“I’ve decided to sign over the adoption rights. I think, for all intents and purposes, you’re already Abel’s parents. So if it’s okay with you … I’d like to sign those rights directly over to you.” I choke out a sob, my entire body trembling as Emmett curls into my side, drops his face to my shoulder, and cries. But it’s what Catharine says next that has my legs giving out, me dropping to my knees, scooped against Emmett’s chest as we weep for the greatest gift we’ve ever been given. “I’d like you to be Abel’s parents. Officially, and permanently.”
