Missing Piece
Ava was told by Miss Smith that she was the missing piece in the puzzle which was their family and that the Smiths were now a whole and complete unit. At least, that’s what they thought at the time.
Going Through With Adopting
Ava was given the news by her adoptive parents, the Smiths, that the final adoption proceedings would take place the day after. Ava has, in the past, been probed on a number of occasions regarding the degree to which she was confident in her decision.