12/10/2024
Father Gabriel greeted us with his familiar warmth, and the ceremony began with the usual prayers and blessings.
I felt a surge of pride standing there with my family. This was the moment I had been waiting for, the moment I'd look back on and think, "We made it." Everything was finally perfect.
But then, Father Gabriel took Brittany in his arms, and something changed.
I could feel it in the air, a shift so subtle at first, but growing heavier by the second. The priest's hands trembled as he held her, his eyes fixed on her face. He seemed... shaken.
Father Gabriel's eyes met mine, his face pale. "This is impossible... this child..." He started, glancing back down at Brittany. ⬇️