Courtesy of Danny Stewart and Pete MercurioDanny Stewart found a baby abandoned in a New York City subway station in August 2000. He and his now-husband, Pete Mercurio, were given the option to adopt that baby. Courtesy of Danny Stewart and Pete MercurioThe questions pile up: What does it mean to be a parent? Courtesy of Danny Stewart and Pete MercurioWhen a social worker arranges a visit with the baby, Danny holds him and flashes the biggest, widest smile you’ve ever seen. Pete Mercurio (left), Danny Stewart (right) and their son together during a "family morning at school" in 2007.

Source: Huffington Post June 15, 2025 12:43 UTC