Aiden's POV

The letter Hayley held in her hand, its black contents a prophecy of things to come. The biological father, who wanted to visit his girl. This was an unexpected wrinkle, but one that just added to the complexity and crazy nature of our lives.

Hayley was sitting on a couch, and she looked confused, but more or less scared. I went to her, putting a hand on her shoulder. Hayley, we're going to make it through this.”

She stared at me, and her eyes were open wide with confusion. What if... what if he is not who I hope him to be? What if the meeting changes everything?...