When Tom met Jack, the teenage son of his girlfriend Michelle, he thought it would be tough. But he wasn’t ready for the shocking news that would make everything different. Jack spoke to Michelle in French when they first met because he thought Tom wouldn’t understand.
But Tom, who had learned French as a child, found out a secret Michelle had been keeping from him. It would change the way they were together from then on.
It became clear to Tom that Michelle was adopting two kids and would soon have three kids of her own. Tom had to face his own fears and questions after hearing this bombshell.
After losing his wife, he wasn’t sure if he could trust love again, but Michelle and her family were giving him a chance to start over.
Tom began a journey of self-discovery and growth when his adopted children, Sarah and Lucas, came into his life.
As they dealt with the difficulties of their new family life, Tom realized he felt like he had found a reason to live and a place to belong. It was messy and hard to understand, but it was also beautiful.
Tom learned from his trip that embracing the unknown can bring unexpected joys and help you learn more about yourself. Because he was in the hallway and could hear the quiet hum of his new family’s house, he knew he was in the right place.
