A.J.? What is he doing here? I thought he didnt know where I teached at! I thought. I turned back around real quick, hoping he didnt see me notice him there. I was really nervous after that. "So, Lanie, are you going to enter that contest?" Donnie asked. "I think I am. I will mention it to the girls, when I get home this afternoon." I said. "Well, we better wrap things up here, and head back." Donnie said. "Ok, kidos, that is all of class today. You know what needs to be done, let's go outside and see if your parents are here!" I said. The kids got their things and headed out the door. RING~~~RING~~~!! "I'll get that!" Donnie said. "Dance Studio, This is Donnie, may I help you?" "Yes, may I speak to Miss. Parnell?" someone said on the other end. "Sure, I'll go get her!" Donnie said. "Hey, Lanie!! Someones on the phone for you!!" Donnie screamed. "Ok, Ok, you dont have to shout!" I screamed back. "Hello, this is Lanie, may I help you?" "Hello, Miss. Parnell, this is Mina Jenkins, from the adoption agencey, how are you?" she said. "I'm fine, and how are you?" I said a little nervous. "I'm fine Miss. Parnell. The reason why I'm calling is that we have great news for you! The other people who wanted Shandi, wants an infant, since Shandi, is only 7 years of age, that doesnt make her an infant." she said. "So? What are you saying?" I asked. "What I am saying is that if you have the time to come by the office today to sign some papers, Shandi can be your adoptive daughter tonight! She can move in with you tonight!" I almost dropped the phone. "Hello....Hello... Miss.Parnell? Are you alright? Are you there?" she asked. "I........I....I'm here. I am speechless. Yes, I will there as soon as possible!" I said. "Ok, I will see you then. Bye" she said. I hung up the phone, and started crying and screaming at the same time. "DONNIE, DONNIE, I GOT HER!! I'M A MOTHER!! OH MY GOD, I HAVE TO GO RIGHT NOW!!" I screamed. "Wait, Wait, calm down, take it easy! You want me to call the girls, and give them the good news?" he asked. "No! I want this to be a surprise!" I said. I grabbed my keys, and took off.

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After Lanie left in a hurry, A.J. came running up to Donnie. "Donnie, what's wrong with Lanie?! I heard her crying!" he asked all parinoid. "Oh, A.J., what are you doing here? She had to go do something. " he said. Donnie didnt want to spoil the surprise. "Oh, so I guess I will go back to the house to wait for her. I really need to talk to her." he said. "Ok, I will follow you back." Donnie said. They got into their cars, and went back to the house to wait for Lanie.

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"Now, Miss. Parnell, here is Shandi's clothes and things. And I need you to read this and sign it. She is so excited about you becoming her Mommy, Miss. Parnell!" the lady said smiling. "Oh, I am too. I cant believe it. She is finally my daughter! I have waited so long for this!" I said excited. "Now it comes to my understanding, that you arent married?" she asked. "Thats right, Mrs. Jenkins, but we can make it, I promise!" I said looking worried. "Dont Worry about it, I wish you the best with her. She is a really good kid. Do you wish to hire a tutor for home or send her to a real school?" she asked. "I'm not sure yet, Mrs. Jenkins. I have to think about what she wants. She probably wants friends, and teachers, but I just dont know yet." I said. "Ok, that is your decision. She is going to need some more clothes, and things." "Oh, dont worry, I will take her shopping tonight!" I said. "Ok, Miss. Parnell, are you ready to take your new daughter home?" she asked. "Yes!" I said smiling. She reached over and pushed a button to the intercom. "You can bring Shandi in now, Randy." A few minutes later, Shandi came running in. "Mommy!!" she ran over to me and hugged me. "Shandi girl!!" I hugged her with more love, than anything in this world. We got her things, and we got into my car, and headed to the house to tell everyone the surprise.