Bailee's POV

I can't even believe we did that. The whole night was what we have been dreaming about since forever. "That was absolutely amazing." I say as we walk up the concrete steps to the orphanage. "I know right?! It still seems surreal!" Lia says still jittery. She raises her hand and knocks on the door. Madem Priscilla opens the door less than 30 seconds later. "Thank goodness you girls are back! I was starting to get worried!" She says in her perky morning voice. We all know the only reason the woman has this much energy is probably because of the 3 cups of coffee she drinks every morning.

"Madame Priscilla, we were only 5 minutes late! No need to worry!" Lia says reassuringly. "Ok. But you girls know me! I must know exactly where my children are at all times! If not I might have a panic attack!" She exclaims. If only she knew where we really were, then she would freak. I snicker to my own comment and then cover it with a cough. Real smooth Bailee, I say to myself sarcastically. Madame Priscilla eyes me. "We actually had a pretty late night. So we were thinking we could sleep in for awhile of thats okay with you." I say kindly. "Oh sure! I bet you girls are tired! Get some sleep. I will see you when you wake up," She says. "Ok!" Lia and I respond.

We both run up the stairs to our room. We both collapse onto our warm beds."I didn't realize how tired I was until now," I say. "Me neither," Lia says already falling asleep. I close my eyes and do the same.

Lia's POV

I wake up starving. I know that even though it is 4 in the afternoon... Bailee would get mad at me for waking her up. I crawl out of bed and head down to get breakfast. I creep down the stairs when I hear a familiar man's voice. I walk closer to the conversation. When I get up to Madame Priscilla's door, I realize the voice is Nick. "I made a mistake. I wish I could go back and keep her. But I am not about to lose any more time with her. Please, let me adopt Bailee," Nick says despratly. I don't trust myself to stay quiet so I walk away. I am so excited for my best friend! She is most likely going to get adopted by her real dad! Forgotten about how hungry I was, I start to walk to the kitchen when I run into none other than Bailee herself.

Bailee POV

Lia an I walk into the kitchen. We grab Cinnamon Toast Crunch and go sit at the table. We start eating and I notice that Lia is acting different. "Well your awfully quiet," I say in a questioning tone. "Just nothing to talk about," She says. I know somethings going on, we always have something to talk about, even if it is pointless. I eat my cereal until Madame Priscilla comes into the room. "Ah! There you are!" she says, "I couldn't find you in your room and figured you would be here! Anyways, Bailee can I talk to you?" She asks. "Um, sure." I respond. I follow her into her office.

I walk in the door and see Nick sitting across from Madem Priscilla. Why is he here? Oh no he isn't telling her about last night is he? I am going to be in deep crap if- my thoughts are interrupted by Nick. "We have something to tell you," He says biting his lip like I do when I get nervous. "So... um about 12 years ago, my wife died. We had a little girl, but I couldn't raise her on my own. I knew she deserved a better life than what I could give her so, I put her up for adoption at Madame Priscilla's Home for Girls." Nick says. I can't believe what Im hearing. Could that girl be me? "I didn't realize it was her until I caught a good glimpse of her eyes this morning. You have your mother's eyes Bailee." Nick says. I am completely and utterly shocked. I just stand there not really knowing what to do. "You see, we called you in here because Nick wants to adopt you. Would that be okay?" Madem Priscilla asks. I think I'm about to cry. I just nod my head a smile spreading arcoss my face. Nick walks towards me and wraps me in an embrace. "I will not miss out on any more time with you," He whispers. I just smile and pull back. "Thank you so much." I say to him. Madame Priscilla hands him the papers. "I guess you will be wanting these." She says. He signs the papers when a thought pops into my mind. "What about Lia?"