Adam & Mazikeen
That was one of the biggest compliments any parent could get, and Adam knew his pride was evident on his face.
"I've done my best with her," he said. "It helps that I've had family here over the years, that I've got family here now -- one of her uncles is here and so is her grandmother." Because he and Mary had claimed each other, and he had no problems thinking of the young woman as having that particular role in his daughter's life.
"And this place has proved well enough over the years that whether it's raising a kid or anything else, it's always easier to get by when you've got people who matter."