Emma
I was in my small office, grading papers after class, when the ping of my email made me pause.
A new message from LFN flashed on my screen. My heart skipped a beat. Hands slightly trembling, I opened it.
“Dear Ms. Harlow, a couple has expressed interest in your profile. Please call the centre at your earliest convenience to discuss the next steps.”
I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself. Weeks had passed since my full examination, and now finally, a real response.
I picked up the phone immediately, dialing the number in the email. A calm, professional voice answered.
“Hello, this is Nurse Daniels from LFN. Am I speaking with Ms. Harlow?”
“Yes, this is Emma,” I replied.
“Congratulations. We have a couple who are very interested in working with you. Before the next step,
