Disclaimer: Yeah I own RENT and keep them all in my basement! Just kidding!
Note: Sorry for the long wait. I've been working on Boho Teens for a while but I'll end that in a few chapters to work on this. This is set back to when the girls first moved in so they should be 7, 8, and Skylar is 10.
Flashback: Custody hearingsMark and Nadia sat at the hearings as the judge made his ruling.
"Subsequent to the deaths of Roger and Mimi Davis and Thomas B. Collins it has been stated that Katy Collins and Angelica Davis were between the custody of Maureen and Joanne Johnson-Jefferson and Mark and Nadia Cohen, correct?"
Mark spoke into the microphone "Yes your honor that is correct"
"And in each of the deceased parents' wills they stated that upon their death that their children were to be placed in the Cohen family custody or with Ms. Johnson and Ms. Jefferson. Seeing as that the latter have decided to withdraw their request for custody it is my ruling that custody be awarded to the Cohen family. Court is adjourned" he said striking his gavel.
Mark and Nadia left the courtroom and headed over to pick up the kids from school. Angelica and Katy got in the back with Skylar and sat there looking out each window.
"So how the did the hearing go?" Katy asked nervously
"It went great…you won't have to go into foster care, they awarded custody to us" Nadia said with a smile.
"Great…I guess" Angelica sighed.
When they got home Mark pulled Skylar aside after dinner.
"Sky, I know that you had your heart set on going out to film tonight but you know that the funerals are tomorrow and…"
"Dad it's okay, I know everyone's in a slump right now we can go some other time."
"Thanks for understanding. Oh and remember to come home right after school tomorrow, visitation starts at 5." Mark added
"Dad?"
"Yeah buddy?"
"Do you think we all be okay? I feel bad for Katy and Angel but I don't know what to say. I try to talk to them but they burst into tears and then I just feel worse."
"Don't worry Sky, we'll figure it out somehow. But right now just finish your homework and then we can look at Today 4 U: Proof Positive. I think it'll make the girls feel a little better." Mark said "See you in a bit"
He closed the door and sighed. As much as he loved those two girls, he had no idea how he was going to be able to handle this much baggage.
Okay guys, what did you think? Sorry its so slow but I'll work on it later. I know these plots have usually been done (the whole Mark raises his dead friends kids thing) but I'll try to make this different. Reviews are welcome but don't flame because it's the first chapter, give it a chance. I'm gonna work in the girls dealing with their HIV later and Skylar's feelings about the new changes.
