In 2000, Danny was heading out of the New York City subway when he glanced by the turnstiles and saw what he thought was a doll. On second glance, however, Danny saw its legs were moving. Wrapped in a sweatshirt, Danny discovered a day-old newborn baby boy, his umbilical cord still attached. Yes, someone had abandoned their baby in a train station. Frantically, Danny took the baby in his arms, called 911 and handed him over to police.
A few months later, Danny testified in family court. Since no one had come forward to claim the baby, the judge asked Danny a life-changing question: "Would you be interested in adopting this baby?" Danny said yes.
Though he decided to raise this baby with an open mind and heart, he knew the road ahead would be bumpy, to say the least. He and his partner of three years, Peter, were both focused on their careers, and neither had yet planned for a family. "I saw this opportunity here, this gift to be parents to this child," he told CNN. "And how could we not say yes to that opportunity?" Together, Danny and Peter prepared as well as they could. Just before Christmas, their son, who they renamed Kevin, was home. They helped build Kevin's trust in adults, and "that he could be cared for, nurtured, and loved." Today, Kevin knows exactly who his family is, and wouldn't trade his parents for the world.
Sure, there have been and will continue to be many who criticize Danny and Peter for being same-sex parents. But here's proof we should forget the labels, stereotypes and prejudices, because this family's story is one of sacrifice, second chances, and above all, love.
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