“So, Scott wasn’t really involved in the black marketing?”
“No, he only knew what Dr. Ric told him. He directed him to get Bailey to the meetings and paid him off in drugs. Scott in turn bought Bailey’s mom off.”
“Yeah, my client’s the mother of the year.”
“Well, at least they have Bailey’s baby back unharmed. Are you ready to go see her?”
Bob poured the rest of his coffee in the sink and set it down. “Let’s go.”
Sabre and Bob arrived at the foster home where Bailey’s baby was temporarily detained until some decisions could be made. Shortly thereafter, Mrs. Venable, Bailey’s foster mother, drove up with Bailey. Bob and Mrs. Venable waited at the car while Sabre and Bailey walked together up to the house.
“Are you sure you’re ready for this?” Sabre asked.
“Yes. I’m sure. I’ve given it a lot of thought and I can’t raise this child. I’m not even fifteen years old yet. That’s how old my mother was when I was born, and look what she did to me. I can’t do that to my child.”
“I’m not trying to convince you to keep your baby. Giving her up is a very brave and unselfish decision. But it is your decision. Just know that you’re not your mother.”
“I know. And I know the Venables are willing to take us both, but it wouldn’t be fair to anyone, especially my baby girl.”
Sabre put her arm around Bailey’s shoulder and gave her a quick hug. The foster mother greeted them and then retrieved the baby and showed her to Bailey. She had big round blue eyes, a head full of platinum colored hair, and a tiny dimple in her left cheek. Bailey’s eyes opened wide. Sabre could see the pride in her face when she looked at the tiny little pink face.
“She’s so beautiful,” Bailey said.
“Would you like to hold her?”
Bailey nodded. The foster mother placed the baby in her arms. Bailey stood there mesmerized, first smiling, then the tears slowly rolled down her face. Bailey gently rocked the little one back and forth.
After several minutes Bailey whispered to the baby, “Wherever you are, whatever you do, I’ll never forget you.”
She handed her back to the foster mother and walked out.
Sabre said her goodbyes, walked to her car, and drove to see her mother.
So, what did you think of the book?
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Teresa
www.teresaburrell.com
Books by Teresa Burrell
The Advocate
The Advocate’s Betrayal
The Advocate’s Conviction
The Advocate’s Dilemma
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