The next morning, I stepped out of the LFN clinic for good, wearing the fresh dress Dr. Sanders had chosen for me, a small gift bag from the network swinging gently in my hand. I didn’t see Dr. Sanders again, but I knew she had noticed me leaving.
In the parking lot, Ovie, Eddy, and Alex were waiting. The moment they spotted me, they moved toward me and Alex broke into a run.
“Mommy!” he screamed, throwing his small arms around me.
“Bunny!” I laughed, hugging him back and holding him tighter than I had in months. “Gosh, you look taller!” I said, stepping back to study him.
He grinned. “I… I missed you, Mom.”
“I missed you more, my love,” I whispered, brushing a hand through his hair.
Ovie came next, wrapping me in a firm, concerned hug. “Finally, you came out. We were getting worried
