“Ladies, it is not my intention to stir up any drama or hard feelings, especially with you Tina,” he said looking at her, she gave him a reassuring smile, “but I just had to find my biological mother. Being without a biological parent in the system is the hardest thing a child could ever go through. I just wanted a chance at a real family, even though I’m older doesn’t mean I still don’t want a relationship with the one person who could understand and love me.”

“I feel you on that one,” Shane said, “I grew up in the system as well. It’s hard knowing that your parents gave you up, although it was done unbeknownst to Bette. But, it’s still hard; my dad left me when I was three and I was taken away from my mother by the state because her selfishness kept her from putting me first. But Kit found me and saved me. I owe a lot to her. You’re lucky to have a Porter for a parent.”

“Thanks Shane.”

“I owe a lot to Bette, even though it was hard for her to believe at first, she welcomed me with open arms. And Tina, she is truly a saint, with as hard as this was for her to find this out, she accepted me as well. My mother is lucky to have such a loving and undeniably brilliant woman in her life. They brought me into their loving family, and that’s all I want from you guys, love and acceptance. They have told me so much about you that I feel like I’ve known you for a lifetime. Just give me a chance to prove myself worthy of your family.”

Everyone sat silent; the seconds seemed to turn into minutes before anyone spoke up. They all let the information sink in. But just seconds later the silence was broken.

“Spoken like a true Porter,” Alice said, and Alexander smiled.

“Jesus, he inherited the million dollar Porter smile,” Shane said and laughed.

“Well I accept you into our family,” Tasha spoke up, “I’m tired of being the newbie in the group.”

“Well, alright sounds good,” Alexander said and laughed, “I’m sorry, what was your name again?”

“Tasha Williams,” she said standing and shaking his hand.