When I got back to the house David and Rose helped me carry my stuff up to my room. David said he had to make a business call and so Rose helped me unpack my stuff. When everything was in drawers and closets Rose promised to take me shopping some time to get me some more clothes. She also told me she would get me a car to drive once I got my license. I've been taking driving lessons every day after school for the past few weeks, and I'm supposed to get my license in September on my birthday.

Also I've never had a car of my own to drive and I felt bad knowing that cars were expensive and our economy kind of sucked. I told her it wasn't necessary but she said it was completely necessary, saying that I should have a car to drive to school and wherever else I might need to go.

David joined us once again and wrapped Rose into a hug and started to speak with a smile on his face, "That was the adoption clinic. We have a meeting tomorrow, and then we just have a few papers to sign, and then you're all ours."

David and Rose stood together in each other's arms smiling. I smiled back feeling happier than I've ever remembered being. I don't think I would ever get tired of David hugging Rose, kissing her temple, her lips, her cheek, and showing her all the love in the world.

It was different to see two people together loving each other because it just wasn't something I was used too. I think after a while I would get used to it though, they loved each other, and they were happy together. David kissed me goodbye and Rose told him she would join him in a minute.

While I was getting ready for bed Rose made me a cup of hot chocolate and set it on my bed side table. She tucked me in, turned on my night light I had brought over from my old house and went to leave but I quickly stopped her, a question lingering on my mind, "Rose, I don't mean to be rude, but are you ok with me being 14 and not a baby?"

"Oh Maxine, of course I'm ok with you being 14 and not a baby," she said coming over to the edge of my bed and sitting down, "I have a family now, something I've always wanted. I wouldn't care if you were 14 months or 14 years old. You're a wonderful child and I'm so happy to have you in my life."

"Thank you for accepting me for me Rose," I said tears coming to my eyes, "Do you think you could tell David that I appreciate him being there when I needed him and that I'm thankful for all he's done for me?"

"Of course Maxine," she said wiping the tears from my eyes, "Now get some sleep, we have a busy day tomorrow."

And with that she kissed my forehead, tucked me into bed again, and left, quietly closing the door behind her.

I grabbed my cup of hot chocolate from the bedside table and brought it to my lips, gulping it down. Once I was done and the cup was empty I fell into a deep sleep. Even though I was happy and excited, I once again had a dream of a canvas but this time there was a few scribbles and doodles on it representing my new life.