Out Of The Woods - A Taylor Swift Adoption Story

Chapter 14: Surprise

Author's note: ok officially in a slump now, send suggestions please :)

The next morning, Taylor and Madison sat down for breakfast.

"So, how many pancakes can you eat in one sitting?" Taylor asked, a playful challenge in her eyes.

Madison, with mock seriousness, replied, "I'm aiming for a world record here, so probably five... or maybe six."

Taylor laughed, pouring syrup over her own pancakes. "That's quite the goal! I'll cheer you on."

Madison grinned, reaching for the syrup. "What's the prize if I win?"

"How about choosing our movie for movie night?" Taylor suggested.

"Deal!" Madison exclaimed, her eyes shining with excitement. "But I warn you, my movie choices are top-notch."

Their breakfast continued with light-hearted conversation, filling the room with laughter and joy. It was a moment of simple happiness, a testament to the bond they were building, one pancake challenge at a time.

As they finished their breakfast, Taylor looked at Madison with a twinkle in her eye. "I have a surprise for you."

Madison's curiosity piqued. "Is it a trip to Disneyland? Or maybe a lifetime supply of pancakes?"

Taylor laughed. "Good guesses, but no. It's something even better."

After a few more playful guesses from Madison, Taylor handed her an envelope, her hands trembling slightly. As Madison opened the envelope and her eyes moved across the adoption statement, a wave of emotion washed over her.

Tears welled up, blurring the words. "Is this... are you... really adopting me?" she asked, her voice trembling with a mixture of disbelief and hope.

Taylor, overcome with emotion, tears streaming down her cheeks, nodded affirmatively. "Yes,. I want to be your forever family," she managed to say through her tears. "If you agree, of course."

In an instant, Madison was in Taylor's arms, both of them crying, their sobs mingling in a profound moment of connection.

"Thank you, thank you," Madison whispered repeatedly, her voice muffled in Taylor's embrace. The room was filled with their tears, a testament to the depth of their bond. At that moment, as they held each other, they were no longer just a temporary family – they were a forever family, bound by love, tears, and an unspoken promise of a new beginning together.

They remained in their embrace, the warmth of their connection enveloping them. After a while, Madison's voice, small and hesitant, broke the silence. "Taylor?"

Taylor pulled back slightly, looking into Madison's eyes. "Yes, sweetheart?"

"There's a problem, though," Madison said, her eyes searching Taylor's for understanding.

"What is it?" Taylor asked, her heart skipping a beat.

Madison took a deep breath. "I don't think I could ever call you mom... I'm sorry."

Taylor smiled softly, her eyes still glistening with tears. "That's okay. You don't have to call me mom. What matters is that we're family, however you're comfortable."

Taylor reached out, gently holding Madison's hands. "I think your mom would want you to be happy and loved. And adopting you is about adding to your life, not replacing any part of it."

Madison's eyes were filled with uncertainty. "But what if I forget her?"

Taylor held Madison's gaze, her voice filled with tenderness. "Baby, you will never forget your mom. We will cherish her memory together," she said softly. "I'm not here to replace her. I'm here to make sure you feel loved and safe."