With that, we gestured to the back of the room where a large screen flickered to life. A video montage began to play, showing clips and snapshots of our unexpected journey together over the past six months. It was filled with moments of pure, unadulterated joy—Liam and Logan’s faces smeared with frosting, Olivia’s laughter as we watched movies late into the night, and countless family dinners filled with chatter and warmth.
As the video ended, the lights dimmed slightly and a small spotlight focused on a table at the front of the room. On it were three sets of keys.
Matthew picked them up and handed one to Olivia. “We bought a place nearby,” he said, his voice filled with warmth. “It’s big enough for all of us, with room to grow. We want you to know that no matter what comes next, you and the boys will always have a home with us.”
A collective gasp filled the room, followed by applause and cheers. Tears streamed down Olivia’s cheeks as she hugged us tightly. The boys, not entirely grasping the magnitude of the moment, jumped up and down, their laughter ringing in the air.
