Chapter 4
"When's the last time you two had any communication?" Talia asked Morgan as the pair approached a book store in a mall.
"When we were teenagers, but I've been keeping track of her and I know she's been keeping track of me."
"And you weren't positive if she's a TP or not?"
"I did a good job hiding that part of myself. She would have, too."
A woman exited the store.
"Helen," Morgan called out.
Helen turned around. "Morgan? What are you doing here?"
"I've been trying to find you."
"What for?" Helen asked. She noticed Talia next to Morgan.
"Talia," Morgan began. "This is - "
"I'm Helen Valente."
"It's good to meet you," Talia responded. "I've heard a lot about you."
"Why?"
"It's about the son that you gave up for adoption."
"How did you know about that?"
"Because he works for my husband. They're very close."
Morgan, Talia, and Helen sat down for lunch at the mall's food court.
"Do you know who his father is?" Talia asked.
"Was," Helen corrected. "Greg Hartz. I'll never forget him, but he died a long time ago in an accident."
"I'm sorry to hear that," said Talia. "Where did Young come from, then?"
"It was given to John by someone in Colorado's state government. Helen, would you be interested in coming to New York?" Morgan asked.
"To meet John?"
"To meet Jed. John is currently away for an indefinite period of time, but Jed would really like to meet you."
"Really?"
"Yes. I think that'd be good. You'd be so proud of the man John has become, and Jed is responsible for a big part of that."
"Let me think about it. Dan just left for a business trip and I wouldn't mind traveling myself."
"Does Dan know about Greg or that you gave up a child?" Talia asked.
Helen nodded.