Everything is going well in Ashly and Alex's lives.

They fell into something of a rhythm, going to work together during the week, coming home and having dinner with Adom, and putting him to bed. On the weekends, they had family time and took Adom to the park, the aquarium, or just to the grocery store with them.

It had been so easy to insert himself into their lives. Alex was almost afraid that he was dreaming, and when he woke up, he’d be on the other side of the world again. ...