Adopt? Gabriel looked up, startled. Sam wanted to take him home? "Really? You'd drag me home? I'd ah, I'd like that. And for the record, I happen to love fried chicken and pie."

His smile warmed and he shifted to look up at Sam. Going home with someone. A real family.

Maybe rehab wouldn't suck quite so hard this time.

"I think I might have to kiss you now, Sam."