“It’s going to be a busy day,” says Michael, “and I know we don’t have much time to talk, but we need to discuss Lucas’s future.” Amanda glances at her watch. “Now? I’ve got to get him ready and over to my parents’.” “How long do you think Child Services will leave him alone?” asks [...]
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“He’s sleeping now,” says Amanda. “I don’t know what we’re going to do.” “It does seem very cruel to just walk in and remove him,” says Michael. “Unfortunately, no one has decided to come forward and make a claim for him.” “I know. I can’t help feeling sorry for him.” Michael chuckles. “It’s funny. As [...]
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“You gave up your rights?” asks Marie. “How could you do that to your own son?” “Do you want to take him, Marie?” asks David. “Maybe he’d enjoy being one of your brood.” “It’s disgraceful that we can’t give him a home. Mom would be ashamed of us.” “If you want, you can appeal to [...]
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“Your honor, I do not feel at this time that I am capable of caring for any child,” says David. “You understand, Mr. Golde,” says Judge Kyle Wright, “that as the sole surviving parent of this child, you are fully responsible. Should you choose to give up this responsibility, he will become a ward of [...]
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“You can do as you like,” says Blanche. “I’m not going to stop you.” “Why are you still so angry?” asks Lucy. “Why should I be angry?” asks Blanche. “You’ve got your happy ending.” “But this whole business has opened up some old wounds in you.” “That’s for me to deal with,” says Blanche. “And [...]
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