We stand before the large doors that will open into the reception room where my parents wait. I can not make out the words but I can hear voices beyond and this makes my stomach flip flop. All I have to do is reach out and turn the door handle and I will have a family. That easy. A mother, a father and a sister.
Yet still I hesitate, I take a couple of deep breaths and reach out to take Leo’s hand, he squeezes mine in encouragement and I reach forwards curling my fingers round the golden door knob, just a little turn is all it needs. Leo puts his hand over mine and I look up into his eyes, he gives a little nod and starts to turn his hand, the little click of the door release is like thunder in my ears and slowly the large door swings open.
I hold my breath in anticipation of what it w
