June 1963

I tell James the news.

I call James on the phone and ask him to come over.
"James" Alicia whispers
He smiles at me and holds my hand
"What is it Alicia?"
"Remember how I'm working for the Kennedy's at the White House ? Well John wants to adopt our baby."
"John, who's John?"
"John F. Kennedy"
James almost chocked on his spit.
"What?" He looks up at me
"He wants our baby. He can take care of it, he has the means."
He looks at me intently.
"Jesus Alicia, so our baby would become a Kennedy?"
I nod and smile
"That's not too bad sweetie. But would be able to see him? You know our baby? Will we still be able to get to be in their life?"
"Yes."
"I guess we can give it up. I mean we have nothing to lose. And the baby had everything to gain."
"I guess we can give it up." It sounds better and better as I warm up to the idea.
"Yes, it'll be good."