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Monday, August 12, 8:27PM
Chapter 3: Paperwork…
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The workday ended at eight that night. Cameron had her hand around Madison, who had red-eyes from crying most of the day. The only times she stopped was when they went to the cafeteria for dinner and now. Cameron thought that she had no more tears left to shed.
As they approached Madison's old apartment and her new home, Cameron's apartment, Cameron instructed her: "Ok, here we are. This is what I want you to do," Cameron paused, and Madison nodded in approval. "Go into your apartment and only change into your pajamas and maybe bring a stuffed animal, if you want. Give three knocks at the door when you're ready. I'm going to set up the couch. Got that?"
"Yeah," she responded.
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Madison changed into a blue pajama set, and walked out of her apartment. She gave three, even knocks on Cameron's door. It was opened a few seconds later.
Cameron was wearing a college t-shirt and plaid pajama pants. She told Madison to make herself at home. Madison to make herself at home. Madison just sat on the couch.
"You have to sign custody papers by the police because I'm a minor." Madison stated.
"I do?" She looked confused, but had no idea, that she needed to.
"Yes, c'mon I'll come with." Madison added.
"Right," Cameron said absent mindedly.
They went next door to find her mother on the floor with police surrounding it. The other officers where filling out forms. Cameron took a glance at Madison, who was starting to cry again, but held back.
Madison started to walk up to the police officer that wanted her to sign custody forms, Cameron followed.
"Umm, I brought who was going to be taking care of me. This is Doctor Allison Cameron."
"Hello, sit wherever and fill these out, then you can be on your way." The police officer informed them.
Cameron sat on the couch and filled out the forms. When she was done, she handed them back to the police officer, and thanked him. She turned her back and then he said:
"She's all yours. You're her legal guardian…" He got interrupted be Cameron.
"I know, I read the fine print." Cameron said with a smirk playing on her face, saying 'I'm not an idiot'.
"C'mon, let's go home!" Cameron cheerfully said to Madison, in attempt to encourage the younger girl.
When they came next door, Madison plopped on the couch. Cameron sat next to her.
"Allie…"
"Yes…"
"When did you stop crying of your late husband? And when did you move on?"
"Umm, I don't think I ever got over him. House, being a, um, an ass, said something about a patient reminding me of him. And that's why I treated him with so much care and respect," Cameron paused, and looked down at her hands.
"Go on, it's okay," Madison said comforting her.
"Okay, anyways, I walked out of the office angry. Walking down the hall, I realized that I never got over him. I don't think that I ever will." A tear rolled down Cameron's cheek. Madison wiped it away. Cameron turned to look at her. Madison knew she hit a nerve, but not an angry one.
"So, I guess I can cry now," Madison stated.
"Of course," Cameron pulled a loose strand of hair out of Madison's face, and continued. "You never had to stop."
They hugged and just sat there, with water works taking place.
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"Okay, let's pull ourselves together," Cameron suggested. "When you wallow, what food do you feel like eating?"
"Umm, I don't know…I've never really wallowed."
"How about some vanilla ice cream?"
"Yes, please!" Madison said with a smile.
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A/N: I don't know if Madison's adoption is legal, so don't yell at me in the form of a review…You can review, just don't yell in it!