This is Karenmay I help you?
Um..yesKaren.this is Bette Porter.you were called to my home a week ago to pick up a child that was left on my wife and my doorstep
Yes mam.Little JackI rememberWhat can I do for you Miss Porter? asked Karen.
Well, my wife, Tina and I would like to know how he is doing.and if you found his birth parents?
We have not located his birth family yet.you havent been contacted by anyone.or had any phone calls lately about him have you?
No mam
We were hoping that you wouldve had someone drop by.sometimes, when a child is abandoned to someone else.the birth parent will watch the home to make sure the child is taken care of..as I said.sometimes
No..no mamI havent noticed anyoneum where is he now?
I cannot give you that info.confidentiality laws you know said Karen.
Karen.lookplease.my wife is having a really hard time with this..I just want to be able to tell her that he is fine.thats all..cant you just tell me if he is okay?
I am not supposed to do this.but he is doing fine..a foster family has him at the moment.
How many other children do they have? asked Bette
I.reallycant.
I know how the system works.these children go to foster families with large amounts of children in them.and they are forgotten about.the parents have so many kidsthat they only give the child the caring that they have to now please.how many children do they have?
With a sigh.. They only have 2 at the momenttheir own child and Little JackNow, I have already said more than I should.I have a lot of work to doso I must let you go now.
Okaythank you for the information.I know that you went against policy to tell me those things.but I really do appreciate it.Have a good day. said Bette before she hung the phone up
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An hour later, the phone rang at Tinas office.
HiThis is Tinacan I help you? she asked..
You can have lunch with me beautiful.in about a half hour.
Hey baby.Ive missed you this morning.. said Tina. Where do you want to meet for lunch?
Actually, Im on my way to pick up some Chinese..and I can come there.
Sounds great.Im snowed under in work.but I could use a good break.to see my wife.
I love you.and I will see you in 30…
I love you too
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30 minutes later, Bette walks into the center.food in hand..walking past Oscars office she pokes her head in the door
Hey Oscar.how are ya today?
GoodGood. he said before he looked up from the paperwork.. Oh..hey Bette.I didnt realize that it was you
Its me.in the flesh said Bette as she smiled..
Oscar got up from his desk..and walked to the door. Can I talk to you for a second? he asked as he looked both ways down the hall..making sure that noone noticed.
Um yealet me take this to Tinas off. Bette started to say but before she finished..
Now.if you canbefore you go to see Tina
O.k said Bette as she walked into his office.. Whats the problem? she asked.
Well Bette.I know what went on at your house last week.
Huh? asked Bette.
The baby thing
Ohyea..thathow did.
Tina. said Oscar. She asked for me to check on some things about him.
YeaI called Karen.the case-worker this morning. said Bette.
Ive had my share of calls to her too.Ive known her for a whileand she owed me a few favors..anyway.Tina wanted me to let her know..what I found out.
And? asked Bette
Well.. said Oscaras he picked up some paperwork to show Bette. I wanted you to know that I found out who the parents are.
No ***** said Bette as she put the food down and grabbed the paper..
Im glad you stopped by because I really wanted to let you know first.. he said as he pointed to the names on the paper..
Oh My God said Bette as she sat down on the chair in his office But
Just then Tina poked her head in the door
Oscar.Bette is coming for lunch and she started but then stopped..
Bette jumped up quickly and threw the paper onto Oscars desk..just as a reaction to Tina being there.
Babe.whats goin on? asked Tina.
Oscar.just wanted to catch up on some things. said Bette as she looked at Oscarand he threw a smile onto his face.. Yeacatching up. he grunted.
Bette grabbed the lunch.. Come on Tlets eat she said as she walked out of the office past Tina and down to the office that awaited them..
They walked in and Tina closed the door behind them Now Bette.what was all that about really? asked Tina.
He told me that you wanted him to do some checking on little Jack.. said Bette as she was getting the food out of the bag.and placing it on Tinas desk..
Yeaand said Tina
Well, baby.I called that witch at the childrens services..this morning.
And said Tina as her eyes lit up..
And..they wouldnt really tell me much.except that he is with foster parents at the moment.
Can we see him or anything? asked Tina.
TIve already told you.we cannot see him.he isnt our son to go see..we have no rights what so ever to him.
I know what you said.but I want to see him..cant you find out who has him? I mean, we can just go and sit outside in the car.I just want to see him.
Tinau are being ridiculous.now you want to stalk a baby? asked Bette.
Im not stalking.I told you that I have a weird connection to him.Im not sure whybut I do.
I think I may know why said Bette as she walked over to Tina..
Why?
Well, I know who his birth father is..
Who?
Its MarcusMarcus Allenwood.
Oh my god.that explains the connection with him.the son that we lost.he is his brother.
Tinacome on.
I want to check on the specifics of adoptionplease Bette.
Babythat is something we need to sit and discuss..we cant just jump into something like this
Bette baby.I am begging.pleasethe only thing I have ever wanted more in my life than you..is this baby..
Look, why dont we sit and eatwe can talk about this at home later okay?
I want to talk about it now..
Now..is not the time baby..come oneat.because I have to get back to work said Bette..
They both sat and ate quietlyand finally Bette left to go back to workor did she?

Tbc..