The DNA Test That Changed Everything

My son nearly knocked me over when he hugged me, laughing like he always does.

For a split second, I smiled, expecting a joke. But then he leaned in and whispered,

“Mom… do you know why I really wanted us to come here alone?” Something in his

voice made my smile fade. “What do you mean?” I asked, trying to keep my

tone light. He hesitated. Just long enough for a knot to form in my stomach.

“There’s something I’ve been wanting to tell you for a long time,” he said quietly.

“Something I didn’t know how to say.” The room felt suddenly smaller. I searched his face.

“You’re scaring me. What is it?” He didn’t answer right away.