I didn’t know what to say.
The next morning, we received another call from Dr. Harris.
“The additional results are ready. I would like both of you to come in.”
We arrived together.
This time, he greeted us with a reassuring smile.
“First, I want you to take a deep breath. Both babies are developing well. The additional screening has not identified any serious genetic condition, and we’ve also confirmed that neither of you is biologically related to the sperm donor.”
Emily closed her eyes and began crying.
I felt an enormous weight lift from my chest.
But then Dr. Harris became serious again.
“There is one more finding.”
He turned his computer toward us.
“Your genetic results confirm that you are biological sisters.”
For a moment, I couldn’t understand the words.
I stared at him.
“What?”
“You share the same biological mother.”
Emily covered her mouth.
“No. That can’t be right.”