I was sitting in the doctor’s office when Richard’s face went pale.
Vanessa immediately started crying.
At first, I assumed they were simply overwhelmed.
Then they stopped calling.
Stopped attending appointments.
Stopped asking about the baby.

A week later, their attorney contacted me.
I still remember every word.
“The intended parents have decided they cannot move forward with placement.”
I stared at him.
“What does that mean?”