Alex wasn't going to pretend he was overjoyed at the thought, nor did he expect an instant connection. His mother had raised him to be polite, though. He thought of how Grace had said they could wait if they wanted, that the government wouldn't expect instant family. They had a few months.
He didn't think Rahel would be interested in waiting, but he could try. And she said she wasn't going to push him.
"If we didn't do it this weekend, when... would be the next time?"