This was sad,but really great and it sounds like a very realistic sequel to the movie.I also think the mentions of other families have problems with adopting a David or Darlene sounds realistic.
This is one of my favorites of pazu's stories. It builds nicely to a conclusion that penetrates the heart and, to me, identifies a part of the AI story which we often overlook, the differences between the technical and human worlds the characters have to live in.
Very deep, Grace handled Monica with great care. I myself, if in her place, would have been scared senseless as to what to say. Much less try to carry on a conversation about such a touchy subject.