Alec Talks About His Past

Sara and Alec had been going out for 1 month. All the time they spent together was magical! She started thinking of her life married to Alec. Would it change what was between them right now? Or maybe their love would grow stronger....maybe. She was scared to think that far. There was always the possibility couples would change their minds and ask for a divorce. That terrified her! How could she go through that?! She was starting to think just staying in the present was better than anything the future would hold. She prayed: God, I really hope he's the One, and if we ever get married someday, let it last. If we're not meant for marriage I want things to be as they are now; peacefully happy and content with one another. Then she said out loud, "Alec, when you marry some one would you want to have kids with them? Just wondering. I mean you say you love me, and dream of being with me, but I was wondering what that life would hold." Alec looked into her eyes and drew a deep breath, "I'm not sure I want kids. Do you want kids?" Sara looked him in the face and replied, "I love kids, Alec, but I am not planning on being a mother. I've thought about how nice it would be, but it's also very emotional too. I couldn't have that kind of stress. The fact that they could also have downs syndrome would make me sad. I've endured alot. I wouldn't wish that on anyone." She rested her head on his shoulder. He drew another breath, " If you want to ever have kids, I think that they'd be lucky to have a mother like you. But I don't want it to pressure you. I'd be OK to adopt. I heard theres lots of children without families that need help. I was adopted. I don't know my real parents."  Sara gasped, " Oh my, I didn't realize that. What was it like for you?" "Well," Alec started, "I was passed around alot when I was little. Some families couldn't deal with me, especially when they learned of my learning disabilities. But I am in the right spot now. The family that takes care of me now are better coping with me and the challenges I face. I love them." Sara  shed a tear. He brushed it away," Don't feel bad, I'm as happy as ever right now. I found you, and your all I want. In fact if we never have kids, I'd be fine with that." His mouth moved to hers, as they kissed under the sunset streaming through the windows of his house. When his parents came home he and Sara helped make them dinner. Afterwards, they played video games on his Wii. She beat him twice, until he started catching up. That's when his mom came in, and Sara realized she didn't look like Alec. How could she have not noticed. I guess she never thought about it, and it made her feel as if she should have been more aware. Alec smiled and said, "I hope she doesn't have to leave yet." " Well, son, it's getting late," she replied warmly. He said, "OK, mom!" The fact that he called this woman, his mother, was different to her now. She knew he was at peace with what happened, and that he really wasn't sad at all about his past. I guess you don't have to have the same DNA to be called a "family". Maybe, adopting would be better if she ever decided on having a child. Maybe it would help the world a lot more than she realized. Alec had a happy grin on his face. He had her heart even if things didn't last forever. She's never forget him. She hoped though that he was the One, but maybe life was more than finding your soul mate.  She thought the best thing was she'd made everlasting memories with him, and nothing could erase that. She was happy, even when he kissed her goodbye, and his mom drove him home. She waved goodbye when she was dropped off, and ran inside with so much more understanding on her face. She prayed to God that night and said " thankyou" for bringing him to the right point in his life where he accepted his past. She also thanked God, that he brought her into her life. Knowing him was a blessing. She was glad thier paths had crossed.