Kyle goes to The Orville

Rye learns of her parentage.

I changed Kyle's name in the story, but don't know how to change it in the title.

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Warning: I don't know anything about the foster care system. I'm sure the government knows

everything they can to ensure that children are placed in non-abusive homes.

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With the sun beating down, Rhylisa- Rye or Lisa to family and friends- ran around to the front of her

adopted grandparents house. She saw a commuter pod to the side  of the the detached garage.

She knew something was up. She ran into the house. She saw her adopted mother Kelly Grayson

sitting on the couch. "Mom, you're home!"Rye ran to her mother, slowing down as she reached

her. Kelly had stood up and wrapped her arms around her daughter. Rye hugged back. They

separated.

" I finished my home work before I went out. So Mom, what brings you to Florida?"

"Rhylisa." Edwin Grayson said sharply.

"Like everyone's not wondering, Granddad." Rye turned to her grandfather.

"Good point, Rye. I'm the first officer on The Orville. It's a mid-class exploratory vessel, which

means there are families living on board. That also means that there's a teacher on board,

although I'm not sure how high she can teach, but the older students I've met have all been

younger than Rye. Surely the Union has plans in place for when they get to Rye's grade,

though."

"They will when I get through with them." Edwin said threateningly.

"Calm down, Dad. Remember your blood pressure." Kelly said.

"We don't even know that I'm going to live on The Orville, much less even going to visit.

Although that would be awesome." Rye said, turning to her grandfather.

"Actually, Mom, Dad, and I were discussing that right before you came in. As long as we're close

enough to Earth to be able to pick you up. We were thinking a week, at first." Rye turned back to

her mother.

"Yes! When do I leave?" Rye asked excitedly. Kelly laughed.

"That's my little go-getter."

"Oh, I almost forgot..... My history teacher is making us do a family tree, due in two weeks. I need

a DNA scan so that I can do one. It would also help with my medical records."

"No, Rye. I'm sure that if you explain to your teacher, she or he will let you off."

"I don't want to get out of a project just because I'm an orphan."

"If you just explain...."

"Mom, I need to know where I came from."

"Your mother said 'no', Rhylisa Edwina." Edwin Grayson said sharply.