Over dinner, Nathan and Mrs. Garcia talked for hours. He was hungry to learn everything about his family and upbringing. Mrs. Garcia shared stories about Gabriel and details of Nathan’s early childhood before the adoption.
Nathan listened intently, marveling at the uncanny ways he was similar to Gabriel. He was amazed to find parts of himself in these family stories. Lena could see Nathan’s sense of belonging growing. This reunion healed a wound in all their hearts.