Tina hugged her friend, understanding that kind of devastation more than anyone. At first, she thought Megan had been part of that ploy, but she knew that wasn’t the case. Her friend had been duped, too, by the agency and the criminal nurse.

A full investigation was set in place. But they had other worries. “Did you bring the shared custody papers?” Tina asked the lawyer, ending the hug with her friend as she was finally ready to formalize their agreement at the airport.

Liam would have to grow up with two moms, which was good since Mark had left the country. They would build something beautiful, not just for Shawn, but for themselves – a family redefined by love and resilience.