Reunited

by Writerchick83

William will be 15 in one week. The only thing he has ever really wanted, is to know where he came from. Gwyneth and Michael Van De Kamp have raised him since he was a baby. He loves them dearly, but has always felt an emptiness that he can't explain. He is hoping by finding the mother who gave him up almost 15 years ago, he will find out who he is and fill the emptiness.

1. Chapter 1 William

Reunited (Part 1) William

At almost 15 years of age, William has always been curious about the woman who gave him up all those years ago. He has always been grateful for Gwyneth and Michael Van De Kamp for raising him and loving him as they have. They always told him if he ever wanted to know who she was; they would do what they would to help him in any way they could. In their hearts they always knew the day would come when their sweet son would question where he came from. It is inevitable for every child who is adopted, to want to know who their biological parents are. It gives them a sense of belonging. These past 15 years have been wonderful for the Van De Kamps. They have been fortunate enough to raise a wonderful son, to feel the love of a child and to love him in return. As painful as it will be, they know their son needs to know about the mother who gave him up and the circumstances surrounding his adoption.

Early Morning, one week before William was to turn 15, he began to daydream about the mother he never got to know. Who was she? What did she look like? Did he have her eyes? What would he say if he ever were to meet this woman? William decided today was the day he would sit his parents down and have one of the most important conversations he would ever have. He walked into the kitchen, where his mom was making breakfast. Gwyneth heard his footsteps as he entered "Good morning sweetheart," she told him, before he had a chance to say a thing. "Good morning mom, what are you making?" "Your favorite, scrambled eggs, toast with jam and bacon." William could smell the aroma coming from the stove. "Mmm, that sounds great."

His anxious mind wouldn't allow him to fully enjoy his breakfast. William ate silently as both his parents watched him, knowing something was wrong. "Young man, you're not usually this quiet." His father, Michael, knew him very well. He knew his mind was deep in thought. "What's wrong son? Are you not enjoying your breakfast?" William looked up at his father, "No, mom is an amazing cook. She can make eggs and bacon taste like a gourmet meal." William looked back down at his plate then up at his mother. "There is something I want to speak to both of you about, but I don't know how to begin." Gwyneth looked lovingly at her son, knowing exactly what he wanted to say. "It's about the woman who have you up, isn't it?" William only shook his head. His father placed his hand on his shoulder, "We have always told you, on the day you decide you want to search for her, we will help you. We can't guarantee anything since it was a closed adoption and we have no information on her." William looked at his father, "I understand. I've been giving this a lot of thought and I may have a way to find her."

After breakfast, William helped clean up, then he and his parents went to the computer in the living room. "I've researched a little bit about adoptive kids and how they were able to find their biological parents. There is a website that helps adoptive kids reunite with the parents that gave them up. You post the information you have, like birthday, and whatever else you know about your adoption. If your biological parents are looking for you, the website helps them find you." Gwyneth and Michael Van De Kamp were always very impressed about how William was such a quick learner. He always did well in math and science, and he loved school. He was a wiz at the computer and understood a lot more than they could ever teach him. "Alright sweetheart, we will help you fill out the information you need on this website. We support you no matter what happens."

William and his parents filled out what they could on the adoption website. William was both excited and extremely nervous to find out about his biological mother. He had all these expectations of what she would be like, look like, smell like and sound like. He also wanted to know who his biological father was, if he were alive and if so were they together. His love for the parents that raised him, would never lessen, he just felt a piece of who he was, was missing somehow. In his heart he knew if I found out where he came from, he would better understand himself.