I couldn't believe my eyes! My birth parents were standing, hand in hand, before me, smiling and happy.
"I called in some favors. I thought you'd want to see your birth father and me for your birthday," Courtney said shyly.
"Mom, Dad, this is the best present ever! Thank you!" I exclaimed and hugged them both.
"I smell banana pecan muffins! Did Lydia bake those for your birthday?" Alaric asked.
"She did. Would you like some?" I offered. "I can brew a fresh pot of coffee, too, if you'd like."
"That would be great! Thanks, Sage," Alaric smiled at me.
I made a fresh pot of coffee, put out the cream and sugar containers along with a plate of muffins on the kitchen table, and sat down with my birth parents.
"Your grandmother prevented you from knowing what Lydia did, and I'm glad. Som
