We checked in, waiting — what felt way too long — to be called back. Millie, thankfully, was doing well with the small toy we packed for her and her snacks. Thankfully, no one seems to mind her, giving us smiles and saying we are such a cute family. The thought has never occurred to me that we may look like an actual family to outsiders. We're not married, and Millie isn't even mine, but to everyone here we are family.
I was smiling at the thought as I watched Millie spin in the center of the waiting room. It isn't just me who's watching. Everyone is entertained by Millie and all her adorableness. When they finally call my name everyone waves and says bye to Millie and in turn to us. In that short time we became a commodity to those in the waiting room.
We follow the technician down th
