If they both started crying, Sam was doomed. Still, as far as first introductions went, he was pretty pleased with this one. Gabe got a smile and a hug which was pretty much perfect, as far as he was concerned. Then Ellen welcomed him to the family and Sam felt himself flush, even as a pleased smile appeared on his face. Hey, he'd warned Gabe of his impending adoption. Too late to stop it now!

"She's already threatened us with years worth of home cooked meals," Sam informed him with a chuckle.