The McFarlands already felt like they were Gabriel’s mothers even if they didn’t carry physically him. They were there for every doctor’s appointment. They kept close watch of his development. It only felt natural when they brought him home. Finally, they were a complete unit. This was the day when their dreams had finally been fully realized. Atkins kept assuring them that she wasn’t going to change her mind about the adoption, and they believed her. Little did they realize then they she was going to change her mind.