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Mar 12, 2008 15:18:12 GMT -5
Post by Sexystablersgal on Mar 12, 2008 15:18:12 GMT -5
{name:Jean#|#picture:19}Jean nodded, wiping sleep from her eyes, as she pulled on her outer shirt she'd disguarded the night before.
"Sure thing, and I promise I won't burn the kitchen, or any of you, while I'm at it!" She said, saluting gently, with a grin.
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Mar 13, 2008 19:09:00 GMT -5
Post by Finaddict on Mar 13, 2008 19:09:00 GMT -5
{name:Fin#|#picture:2}"I'm countin on it, Texican." Fin grinned as he headed to the shower.
**4 HOURS LATER**
Fin was almost grinning from ear to ear when he left Rothberg's office. It had gone well. Rothberg had thought there would be no problems with ACS adopting Katie and Abby and the twins, since he already had permanent custody of Katie and Abby.
The rest was a formality. A home visit had been scheduled to see how they lived now. ACS scheduled an inspection of the new house which would take place next week right after he had the home inspected by his Realtor.
Fin drove home faster than planned even for him. He couldn't wait to tell Katie and Jean. Screeching to a halt in front of his building he bound up the stair two at a time.
"Katie, Abby, Jean." It's gonna be a done deal." He shouted as he flew in the door.
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Mar 14, 2008 13:32:17 GMT -5
Post by Dani on Mar 14, 2008 13:32:17 GMT -5
{name:Katie#|#picture:32}Katie had been stretched out on the couch, playing with Abby. She grabbed onto the side of the couch and hugged her dad as he came through the door. Both of them had huge smiles on their face. Abby jumped off the couch and attatched herself to Fin's leg. "What happen Daddy?"
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Mar 14, 2008 14:25:59 GMT -5
Post by Sexystablersgal on Mar 14, 2008 14:25:59 GMT -5
{name:Jean#|#picture:19}Jean sprung up from where she had been skimming through the newspaper - a daily habit - and hugged Fin impulsivly.
"Ah, Fin, that's awesome news! When's it all gonna be 'official' on the eyes of the Devil Squad?" She asked, half smirking at the regualr nickname taht had follwed her through childhood.
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Mar 14, 2008 20:33:19 GMT -5
Post by Finaddict on Mar 14, 2008 20:33:19 GMT -5
{name:fin#|#picture:2}"Here's the deal guys," Fin responded. "Both here and the new place will be inspected to make sure they are safe and sound. I need affidavits from 3 persons as to my character. I know Jean is one, Munch is faxing one from Baltimore and Cap'n will provide the other one. Then ACS comes to interview Katie and myself. If all goes well, I should have my court date in 15 days from the receipt of the affidavits. Rothberg thinks I will win hands down."
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Mar 16, 2008 14:11:11 GMT -5
Post by Sexystablersgal on Mar 16, 2008 14:11:11 GMT -5
{name:Jean#|#picture:19}Jean nodded, eyes determined.
"Cause ya will, it's practically a done deal anyway. This is just procedure." She said, as though dismissing the worry, with a shake of her hand. She knew this meant a ton to Fin, and to Katie, so knew that the dismissive attitude was just a cover, a way to keep the worry that would ultimatly take over, at bay.
"I think this deserves a celebration, no? And, of course, we'll have another one in about 15 days." Jean said, letting excitement take over her usual mood.
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Mar 16, 2008 21:51:32 GMT -5
Post by Dani on Mar 16, 2008 21:51:32 GMT -5
{name:Katie#|#picture:32}Katie said, "Dad, all your friends are from work. That is patheic. And, for the record, I am so not wearing a dress." She couldn't stop smiling.
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Mar 17, 2008 18:21:37 GMT -5
Post by Finaddict on Mar 17, 2008 18:21:37 GMT -5
{name:Fin#|#picture:2}"Yeah, all my friends are from work Katie, thank God." Fin grinned. "Who else can vouch for my cool character, don't worry 'bout not wearin a dress, I ain't either. Now seriously, I now this ain't gonna be easy but hell, life ain't easy. Katie, this is a chance for happiness. Hard times may come but we can then fight this together. I ain't scared of trouble or who can interfere. I ain't letting no one take away this chance from us."
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Mar 18, 2008 16:01:35 GMT -5
Post by Dani on Mar 18, 2008 16:01:35 GMT -5
{name:Katie#|#picture:32}Katie said, her hand on her stomach, "I'm excited about this Dad. How did you get my mom to give up her rights?" She was curious. Her mother loved using Katie to get what she wanted. So she stopped visiting her long ago.
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Mar 18, 2008 19:46:59 GMT -5
Post by Finaddict on Mar 18, 2008 19:46:59 GMT -5
{name:Fin#|#picture:2}"Ya know, Katie, I didn't have to do a thing." Fin replied seriously. " Your Mom played right into ACS's hands. She didn't show up for the last 3 hearings scheduled to regain custody. She didn't do anything required and her 18 month time period ran out. Custody was terminated."
OOC: I was involved in the foster care system in Ohio in the 80's and 90's. The county that I worked for terminated parental rights if parents did not comply with the 3 hearing process. Don't know if that is how NYC does it. Hope it works.
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Mar 19, 2008 19:01:57 GMT -5
Post by Dani on Mar 19, 2008 19:01:57 GMT -5
{name:Katie#|#picture:32}She grinned. "That's great, Daddy!"
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Mar 19, 2008 20:33:29 GMT -5
Post by Finaddict on Mar 19, 2008 20:33:29 GMT -5
{name:fin#|#picture:2}"Katie, I can't promise ya that everything will always run smooth, but I can promise ya we can face all things together." Fin replied. "Thank God the worst we are facing now is that awful wallpaper."
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Mar 20, 2008 14:25:54 GMT -5
Post by Dani on Mar 20, 2008 14:25:54 GMT -5
{name:Katie#|#picture:32}She grinned and said, "I've never seen anything so ugly."
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Mar 20, 2008 17:29:34 GMT -5
Post by Finaddict on Mar 20, 2008 17:29:34 GMT -5
{name:fin#|#picture:2}"Well don't worry little girl, I won't let Abby see it." Fin grinned. "It comes down right after I close on the deal. Can't have Abby or the new babies scared to death"
OOC:This wallpaper thing comes from the house my daughter and hubby bought. It is a beautiful brick 5 bedroom home with exquisite landscaping. Then you go inside this huge place and every room has nightmare wallpaper. LOL.
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Mar 20, 2008 22:16:50 GMT -5
Post by Dani on Mar 20, 2008 22:16:50 GMT -5
{name:Katie#|#picture:32}Katie laughed and said, "That wall paper makes me want to throw up."
OOC: I never had ugly wallpaper. I lived in my house since I was five, and I don't remember before then. It was brown walls with black indented streaks. Plain, but covered in posters of barbie and the power rangers. Then I got too old to share with my little brother and the garage was transformed into a bedroom for me and a dining room. It was painted pink. Then we had an addition to the house. My room now has light green walls. Hey, I never had wallpaper, ha ha.
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