(Hey guys! I really appreciate all the positive feedback and insight; and I promise to try to do better in this chapter; which was the one I intended to go into all the legal adoption and qualification stuff in. About the 12-David response; I know they're in the 29th, but I have not seen them in action on season 9 yet, for I only have access to Netflix. Can anyone tell me their new call? Also, I apologize; I failed to do research the protection issue because I honestly believed NYC operated through CPS and I am thankful for you all pointing it out. Jamie and Eddie know they cannot just take her home, but in their hearts that is their endgame plan, and now the process will begin, and due to chapter- stretching will go on for a few chapters while Rosalie will be in a foster child care home. And though I try to write in 3rd person every now and then, it is very hard for me; so tips in all these scenarios are very appreciated)

Jamie's pov

I sat down on a park bench after getting ice cream with Rosalie, needing to talk and hardly seeing it go well. She had been through a lot, and I would not blame her if she put up a fight against what I had to say

"Rosalie, we need to talk."

She gave me her attention and I went on

"As much as my wife and I want to, we can't just take you home. There are a lot of things that need to be done first. There is the part with the law, with papers and documents to be signed by a lot of people, including Eddie and me; that's what my sister is going to help determine today; and then there's the other, trickier part. There's a whole team of workers, men and women alike; that protect kids, they're called the Administration for Children's Services; and they're in charge of taking care of you until all this is over and you can be ours for good."

She looked up at me

"What do they do?"

I brought her closer on my lap, rocking her

"They look into me and Eddie, who would be your mommy and would never hurt you; to see if we would be a good fit for you; they see if our home is a good environment; they'll make sure she and I know how to care for you; and they'll take care of you and the other kids they are helping until this really powerful guy called a judge says it's ok for you to come live with us and be our daughter. No one will hurt you at the foster care center and Eddie and I will be there as much as we can. But there will be women there helping you and caring for you; not to hurt you. I need you to be my brave warrior princess, can you do that?"

To my relief, she did not even protest, but nodded

"Yeah, I can. Thank you."

I hugged her

"You're welcome."

We headed over to Erin's office; and once they met, she and Rosalie instantly clicked. I was so grateful. My older sister smiled at me as my hopefully soon-to-be daughter played with her necklace mesmerized. Erin had had that necklace since before I was born, and I remember acting the same way with it as a young child.

My thoughts are interrupted by the lady from ACS coming in, smiling at us as Rosalie inched closer to me. She shook my hand and Erin's, smiling at the small child glued to my side

"Hi there. I'm Angela Dallas, but you can call me Angie, ok hun?" that last part was obviously aimed at Rosalie; who just looked at her, and I could see she was beginning to understand Mrs. Dallas would not put her in harm's way or cause her any direct harm. I was so glad for this small little step towards a full recovery. Before we began looking through some of the paperwork, I explained that Eddie was at work and would come by later. Mrs. Dallas smiled

"Of course. Brilliant!"

I had just wanted an extra pair of eyes from the profession of the law, for I also understood the paperwork before me and the process it would begin. Regardless, Mrs. Dallas walked me through it all; as she will with Eddie; and were were now one step closer into making Rosalie a Reagan.