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"So when do you have to pick her up?" asked Rick.

"Whenever possible, so I was thinking we pick her up this morning and then we can get all the stuff we'll need because Social Services only packs one bag for a child." Kate replied.

"Great, so we should get dressed and the go get Grace, then I'll help you with shopping for Grace okay?"

"Sure I'd love your company," Kate said.

"I'm sure I'll love the company too. I was gonna do some writing today. Your more interesting."

"Okay"

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"Katie!" shouted Grace.

"Hey baby bird, you okay?" Kate asked.

The little curly haired girl nodded. She lifted her arms up for Kate to pick her up. Kate bent over and picked her up.

"Katie, whats you doin' heres?" little Grace ask.

"I'm here to take you home with me and my friend, is that okay?" Kate asked.

"Yeah, where's momma?"

"Baby Bird your momma had to leave and she gave you to me so I get to protect you and take care of you, and my friend, his name is Rick, he is going to help me, okay?"

"Momma left me?" Grace snuffled.

"Your momma didn't have a choice, baby bird, it's like when you asked me about my momma, she isn't here but she is with me right here," Kate said as she put a hand over her heart.

Rick watched as Kate talked to Grace and saw the way she looked at her. It was with love and promises of happiness. He thought it was time to introduce himself so he walk over to Kate and Grace.

"Hi, I'm Katie's friend. I'm going to help take care of you. Is that okay?" he said.

"Yeah" she whispered.

"Come on Grace we'll get you out of here and then we can get you some new stuff." Kate said.

They'd already filled out the paper work so Kate could take Grace home and they'd also started the adoption process so they would have a daughter.

XXX- After shopping -XXX

"Will I get started on the dinner and you can go set up Grace's room while she plays with her new toys?" asked Rick.

"Sure call if you need me," Kate replied.

"Will do," Rick said as he walked into the kitchen…

-TBC-