Peggy congratulated me on a successful meeting and we went to have coffee. We sat and talked for a while about my career and where I wanted to be. She envisioned me in my own gallery, she even offered to help me. I wasn’t ready for it, but I considered it for the future. She was willing to help me boot Franklin out of the CAC. He wasn’t ready to take the risks I was.

As I got home, I sighed seeing that Jodi was not home. I sent her a text telling her I needed her home now. I got no response, as I headed into the house to clean up a bit and get some refreshments ready. I had no idea who our agent was, as our applications were approved a week ago. I checked my phone, still no answer. I was seething inside, but I left it there, I couldn’t let it spoil my mood for soon I’d know if I’d be a mother. I heard a knock at the door and I panicked, it was a quarter til two and Jodi wasn’t here yet.

"Hello," she said as I answered the door.

"Hello."

"I’m Janine Wells, I am your adoption agent, please come in," I said gesturing for her to walk in. She did so looking around and I mentally cursed Jodi for not being here.

We walked around the living room and she commented on the nicely secured movie shelves and tv stand we had. She felt the energy of our family room was great for adding a child to our family. She enjoyed all the artwork and photographs we had on the walls.

"Colorful art and photographs are great for a child brain development and helps them to learn and it’s also interesting for older children, it’s helps stimulate their creativity," she commented just as the front door opened.

"I am so sorry," Jodi spoke and signed, "a faculty meeting ran long. Hi, I am Jodi Lerner."

"Janine Wells," she spoked and spelled out her name in sign language, "I know a little bit of American sign language."

"Great."

"Well, let’s see the rest of the house," she said as I shot Jodi an angry look.

We took her through the rest of the house. She was very impressed with our home and loved the room we designed for our child. We had no way of knowing what child and at what age we’d adopt, so we left bedding up in the air. She had no doubt we’d have a child by the end of the year. We just had to be patient as the process is long. I was very happy and pleased with the outcome, Jodi however, was unreadable, I didn’t know how she felt. I don’t think she’s being honest with me.