The Knock Came Before I Could Dial 911

“No bars.”

On the day the adoption became final, she wore the purple hoodie from the backpack I had brought to the agency. It was too small in the sleeves by then, but she refused to change.

Judge Reynolds asked her if she understood that I would be her mother forever.

Clara looked at me.

Then at the judge.

Then back at me.

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