My Parents Saw My Son And Knew

Noah.

Then back at me.

His face lost every trace of color.

Mom grabbed the doorframe to steady herself.

“What…”

“…what are you saying?”

I took one slow breath.

Then quietly spoke the name I had protected for an entire decade.

And before either of them could answer…

Both of their hands started shaking.

The Name I Finally Said

“Daniel Mercer.”

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