May 7, 2024
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Previously / Legacy Tag
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Previously / Legacy Tag
It didn't take very long for the police to show up. Emely let them in and explained what happened, while Reila set up a crib the couple had found left in the attic when they first moved in. She set Luca down gently and he snuggled up against one of her childhood toys that she had put in the crib for him. He looked so content that she wanted to tell the police that it was a mistake and that they didn't need to be here.
Emely: --and whoever left him here put all his information in an envelope. It's on the coffee table. Of course, whoever his mother is blacked out her name on all the forms and birth certificate.
Officer Robles: I'll take this down to the station and see if we can get to the bottom of who dropped off the baby. I'll notify the station and forensics, so if you'll excuse me...
The cop took out his phone and started making a call, nodding to his partner to start asking some questions.
Officer Clifford: Do you have any clue who could have done this? Any friends or ex-girlfriends who got pregnant and didn't want to be?
Reila: We don't know anyone who's been pregnant. None of our friends have.
Officer Clifford: So, do you plan on having kids?
Reila, defensive: What's that got to do with anything?
Emely, calm: Reila, stop. Yes, we do plan on adopting. It was something we planned for the future.
There was about ten minutes of silence when finally the other cop came over to them.
Officer Robles: Okay Clifford, we need to get back to the station. The social worker already found a foster care center for the baby.
Reila, surprised: Wait?! A foster care center? Why can't he just stay here until you find out who his mother is?
Officer Clifford: That's not how things in Newcrest work. You'd have to talk to the social worker and apply to be foster parents first before you could keep the baby.
Officer Robles: Luckily, the application process and interview aren't too bad. But it does usually take anywhere from six weeks to six months to get approved.
Reila, upset: S-six months?
Emely: Okay, I think it's time to go...
Reila: No. No.
Emely: Reila, babe, you know it's for the best.
Officer Clifford picked up a sleeping baby Luca and before Reila knew it, the police were gone and the crib was empty.
Reila, crying: I hate this.
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Reila couldn't really explain it, but time seemed to pass a lot faster since they brought Luca home. He was growing so fast and before anyone knew it, it was already Winterfest! Reila and Emely had discussed their plans and made the decision to stay home and celebrate with just the three of them. They didn't want to overwhelm Luca during his first holiday with them.
Reila and Emely decorated the tree with lots of colorful bulbs and lights. Luca had fun opening presents for the first time, and he was a happy little boy, giggling and cooing at all the toys he got from Father Winter. The day had been quiet, but it had also been one of the nicest Winterfests they'd ever experienced.
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Best buddies! 🥰
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Although Reila was instantly smitten with the infant, whose name was Luca, Emely knew the first thing they had to do was bring the baby inside and call the police.
Emely, on the phone: Is this the Newcrest Police Department? Yes? Hi, my name is Emely Townsend-Kibo and I have a possible crime? I'm sorry, I'm not sure what to call it... I need an officer sent out to our--I live with my wife--address as soon as possible.
Reila sat quietly cuddling with baby Luca. He was so very sweet and she didn't understand why Emely couldn't just chill for a few minutes and at least hold him. Whoever his mom was, she wanted them to take care of him. It didn't seem right getting the police involved.
Emely, hanging up: Yes, that's the correct address. We'll be here waiting for an officer. Thank you so much.
Reila, soft: So I guess the cops are on their way?
Emely, sighing: Yeah... You know it's the right thing to do Reila. We have no idea who this baby belongs to. He could have been kidnapped. This could be some sort of prank or--
Reila: ...or someone we know could've trusted us enough to raise this little boy.
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New house, new pets. Meet Coco the kitty and Tea the chick!
There's no way that's comfortable...