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Stef and Lena were in the kitchen cooking dinner while Mariana and Callie were playing soccer in the yard and the boys argued over who was winning at basketball.

Lena was putting the chicken in the oven when her phone began to ring.

"Who is it?" Stef asked giving as she mixed the salad.

"Bill" She said before swiping to answer the call. "Hey Bill, what's up?"

Bill sighed. "Lena I have some not so terrific news."

Both ladies hearts began to think as they thought Callie would be being moved.

"What?" Lena asked trying not to shed a tear.

"Callie's father is out of prison and is wanting custody of her. It's a process that he would have to take to court but they are granting him supervised visitation tomorrow so she can get to know him then after that she will be staying with him every other weekend, starting this weekend." Bill explained knowing how much this was breaking both ladies.

Stef took the phone and held it to her ear. "Bill her father was arrested for beating her mother to death and neglecting Callie and beating her. She had just turned 3 bill! She just turned 4 that's only about a year. One day isn't enough time for Callie to get to know him or us. He could be a danger to our daughter. Not to mention today is Thursday that means she would leave in two days." Stef said looking out the window at her daughter who was struggling to kick the ball far enough to Mariana.

"I know and I am sorry. All I can say is that he will be there tomorrow morning." Bill said. "Have a wonderful night and I will see you tomorrow when I bring Jeff over."

Stef looked outside before walking to the door opening it slightly yelling for dinner. "Kids dinner is ready."

One by one each kid ran into the house as Lena directed them to the sink to wash there hands.

"Hey mommy, can we play a game tonight?" Callie asked lifting her arms up to be carried.

Stef gave the small girl a sad smile before kissing her cheek. "Of course we can love. However, right now you need to wash up for dinner." Stef said sitting the girl on the counter so she could reach the sink.

Stef helped Callie was her hands before setting her in her seat. "There baby now you can eat."

Callie smiled as she took a bite of her chicken both moms dreading the conversation they were going to have with Callie after dinner.