A tense week followed with no reply. But then, an email from Sarah arrived. She revealed that she was adopted and had always wondered about her biological family. She was open to meeting. Jack promptly called Mrs. Peterson to share the thrilling news. They agreed to invite Sarah for dinner at Mrs. Peterson’s house.
Then, finally, the morning of the reunion dinner arrived. Jack arrived at Mrs. Peterson’s house early to assist with the preparations. Mrs. Peterson was a flurry of nervous energy, adjusting cushions, reorganizing photo albums, and paying attention to every detail. Jack helped arrange an array of snacks and appetizers for Sarah’s arrival. He could feel Mrs. Peterson’s anxiety. “It’s going to be great,” Jack reassured her, giving her hand a comforting squeeze.