Your parents had divorced when you were young, you almost never saw your dad. Meaning you lived with only your mom, that was until she re-married.

You knew she had been dating a guy for a while, you had met him, his name was Mark. They married when you were eight, Mark quickly stepped up to the plate, he did everything your father failed to do.

Now years later, you’re sixteen; and decided with your mom’s help, that you were going to gift him a special thing for Christmas.

Adoption papers, you’re asking him if he wants to adopt you and become your dad.