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Tristan, I'm showing you the adoption agreement. Have you had a chance to review this document?

I have. And do you agree that you would like to adopt Riley and treat him in all ways as your

legal child? I do. The Tristan here is the same Tristan from our first accidental gay parents episode, which

aired last month.

If you haven't heard it yet, I recommend going back and listening to that one first.

This episode will be a lot more meaningful if you do.

Anyway, what you just heard is part of a court hearing for Tristan and his

husband, John, to adopt their niece and nephew, Riley, age seven, and Haley, who's almost five.

Now, as for Haley, I'll start with you, John. Do you agree to adopt Haley and treat her in all respects as your legal child?

I do.

Do you agree to give her all of the rights, same rights as a natural child born to you, including the right to inherit your state?

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