A/N: This is hopefully update 1 of 2 today. My goal is to get a few chapters out in the next couple of days just because my schedule is getting even more crazy and I'm not sure when I will have time to write. The idea for Alex came from John2851. Thanks again!

Alex POV

"Hey Alex? Could you come with me to my office for a quick second? I want to talk to you about something."

"Sure Ms. Jackson."

The young gorilla stood up and follower her down the hallway to her office and sat down.

"What did you want to talk to me about?"

"Well I know how much you have wanted to have a forever family and home so I've been doing my best to find a family where I think you will do very well."

Alex's eyes grew wide and he sat up in his chair and held his breath.

"And?"

"I think I found one for you."

Alex leapt up from his chair.

"Really? Did you really?"

"Yes Alex I did and I think that you will really like them."

Alex ran around the desk and gave Ms. Jackson the biggest hug he could manage while tears streamed down his face and he sobbed into her shirt.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Ms. Jackson pulled away from Alex and knelt down in front of him and took his face in her hands while wiping away his tears.

"I'm so excited for you Alex. You deserve this. You have been so patient with everything that has happened."

Alex's wide smile faded away quickly and he looked fearful for a moment.

"Wait. Do they know about what I've done?"

"They do but I don't think you need to worry about that. The father has had a similar past and they understand completely. They may also be able to help you kickstart that music dream of yours." She replied with a wink.

"The smile quickly returned to his face. "Who are they?"

"That is for you to find out tomorrow after you get some sleep. They are coming by tomorrow to meet you and to sign some paperwork."

"I don't think I'll be sleeping much then."

"You better sleep young man or you won't be able to stay awake to meet your new family."

Alex laughed and turned to leave before stopping and turning to face Ms. Jackson.

"Thank you again. You have no idea how much this means to me."

"As I've said many times before, you are a bright, special young man and you deserve this. Now go get some sleep. You have a big day tomorrow."

They both smiled at each other and Alex left the office. He walked down hall to his room and began packing up his things without being able to wipe the smile off his face. He fell asleep that night and dreamed about who his family might turn out to be."