Mothers of Fate

Deana Wilkes, who has faced significant physical challenges since a past accident, seeks to reconnect with her son whom she relinquished through a closed adoption thirty years ago. As she enlists attorney Monica Connell’s help, personal and ethical conflicts arise between Monica and her wife Angela, whose own background as an adoptee influences her stance on open versus closed adoption. The story explores complex relationships, hidden histories, and the enduring quest to find connection and understanding.