Michelle Gross

Maybe I already did. I pictured Hadley with a rounded belly like when we first met. Only that child would be a part of me and Hadley. Suddenly, I realized I wanted that life.

I couldn’t deny it anymore. I wanted that. I wanted them. With me. As my family.

I wanted Hadley—all pieces of her.

“They have me. Whatever I can be, I’ll be for those two. I love all your pieces, especially the ones that call you mom. I hope one day they’ll come to me instead of just you when they need something because I’ll be here.”