Mummy?

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Grayson looks into the rearview mirror for the possible hundredth time. The sleeping boy in the car seat was so familiar to him.

"Gray"you chuckle.

He glances from the mirror, to you, back to the road.

"Yeah"he responds quietly.

"He's going to be fine"

He glances back in the mirror and back to the road.

"I know, but what if he doesn't like the house?"he asks.

You laugh, putting your hand on his leg.

"He's gonna love it babe, I'm hopeful"you smile.

He looks up at the mirror again and a small smile breaks his face as he returns his sight to the road.

-

You arrive back at the house. The sleeping boy rests over Grayson's shoulder as he carefully carries him into the house. You close the door softly as Grayson begins walking towards the room. The room you had avoided for months.

You take a deep breath in, following your husband. You both enter the room. You smile at the yellow walls that you had once seen every day. Grayson sets Stefan softly on the small bed and then stands straight.

He looks at you with fulfillment in his eyes. You smile at him as he looks back down at Stefan sleeping.

"I'll start dinner"you smile, and he nods.

-

As you and Grayson cook dinner you talk. Conversation about what had taken place in the day.

"Who on earth would give up a kid that cute?"Grayson asks quietly.

You chuckle into your response.

"Every story has 2 sides babe, maybe they did it for him"you say, sliding the knife and cutting board over to him.

"But what if they did it for them"Grayson asks quietly.

You both hear the click of a doorknob. You turn towards the sound to see Stefan in his bedroom doorway.

"Good morning sleepy head"you smile.

"Hello"little Stefan responds shyly.

"What's wrong little guy?"Grayson asks as Stefan walks into the the kitchen with you.

He looks down shyly before speaking.

"Will I be able to call you mummy and daddy?"

Grayson notices that shift of emotions on your face, noticing the tears brim in your eyes. He pulls you into a hug before responding to Stefan.

"Of course you can, son, of course"

Stefan runs to you, embracing you both in a tight hug.

You chuckle as the hug breaks.

"Hey, you wanna help us cook stef?"Grayson asks.

Stefan nods excitedly. Grayson chuckles as he pulls a step ladder from the closet. He sets it up by the counter and Stefan climbs up. You smile seeing Grayson hand Stefan a block of cheese.