Simon laughed. He sat down on the couch next to his friend because he didn't think his legs could hold him any longer. He was shaking with excitement and relief.

"I've always been American, Matt," he pointed out. "I've had dual citizenship since I was born."

He shrugged. "Of course I'm going to respond. I've been looking for my birth family since I was fourteen. Though I wish I knew why my birth mother didn't contact me directly..."