Stephanie wants to help her Aunt Donna find the daughter she gave up more than 40 years ago. Donna grew up with a loving mother and a very old-school father who was furious when he found out that at the age of 20, she was carrying a biracial baby. At the time of her pregnancy, Donna had a drug problem and no means of raising a child, so she made the heart-wrenching and courageous decision to place her daughter up for adoption. Stephanie has reached out to Troy in hopes that he can shed some light on Donna’s darkness by reconnecting her with the only child she ever had.

The Searchers: Stephanie, seeking her Aunt Donna’s daughter—Stephanie wants nothing more than to see her Aunt Donna happy. She hopes that her aunt’s daughter is open to meeting her and joining their family. Donna – After she placed her daughter up for adoption, she thinks she sees her daughter everywhere and constantly asks “Could that be her?” The ongoing ache in her heart reminds Donna that she won’t feel whole again until she and Gail are reunited.

The Searchees: Gail, Donna’s daughter—She has always wanted to search for her biological family but has been stifled by her fear of rejection. Family is very important to Gail. She and her husband Dallas have three children: Dallas Jr., Alexah, and Jaylen.