Sherlock S. Holmes (sherlockholmes) wrote in thedoorway, @ 2013-12-06 14:22:00 |
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For the past few weeks, I've been debating what it is I ought to get you for Christmas, and it's been difficult to decide. Nothing seemed quite as meaningful or sincere as I wished it to be.
Since you've arrived here and moved in with Joan and I - I think you've not only improved the Tower but also, I certainly think you've improved my life and I wanted to do something that would reflect that change and your importance to me.
And then, all these recent discussions of guardianship, responsibility -- family.
While I don't know the specifics, and I suppose it is safe to assume there will be complications given the fact we are both refugees and not citizens -- adult adoption is entirely legal in the state of New York (so long as it is not used to legalize an adult relationship between same-sex partners) with the consent of both parties.
And so I'm asking. You feel like a son to me, and this Christmas, I'd like to be able to call you such. Or, at the very least, begin the process.