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It was the third week of supervising visits and until now Ana had been in all the meetings but in the last two she didn't seem exactly sober and after 20 minutes she left. Jesus still was angry at her and didn't want to go to the meetings anymore. They had just been two months with them and he was calling them mom and mama and saying that he has an older brother called Brandon. Mariana was another case, she wanted more and more to see her mother and she stopped talking, she was acting like the first time they saw her. And Stef was concerned because she knew that when Ana leave them Mariana would be devastated. Today was the day of another visit and they were waiting for 30 minutes and Ana was nowhere to be seen. One of the secretaries called Stef.
-Ms. Foster, Ana called and told us that she is not coming and not coming for the next visits.
-So that means that she is abandoning them again?
-Yes, she has told us that the twins are better with you and she doesn't want that responsibility. She has resigned her rights so you can adopt them whenever you want.
-Ok, thank you but now we have to explain to that little kids that their mother don't love her and how do I do that?
-I'm so sorry Stef but I'm sure those kids would be safe and sound with you two. –Bill have entered the conversation –I would have to visit them once every two months for an entire year and then you would be free to adopt them. Ok?
-Perfect. We would be in contact, right?
-Yes. By Ms Foster
-Bye, Bill
Stef told Lena the news and they both sighed, dreading the conversation they would have to have with them:
-Hey guys, we have to tell you something –Lena took Mariana in her arms and sat down with her on her lap and Stef did the same with Jesus and kissed his head.
-Ok, I went and asked why your Mamá was not here and they told me that she is not going to come and see you anymore. –Stef looked intensely at the twins' reaction: Jesus face at first showed sadness and his eyes filled with tears but then he showed anger and folded his arms. Mariana was a mix of feelings: at first she was confused and trying to process everything and when she finally realized that she would not see her birth mother anymore she cried in Lena's arms. –Shh it is ok, you are with us and we are going to love you so deeply that you would be so so happy.
-NOOOO, NOOO, I WANT MY MOMMY!
Mariana got out of Lena's arms and through the street. Stef let Jesus with Lena and ran behind her but when she couldn't find her she panicked. Where is Mariana? She can't run that fast, she has to stop somewhere. Stef kept running until she found an old woman waiting to cross the street.
-Excuse me, have you seen a little latino girl with a blue sundress and sandals. She is tiny and small she can't be so far away.
-Yes, she has long hair, right? – Stef nodded-I saw her went to that park, she was crying and fatigued. Good luck finding her.
-Thank you.
She went to the park and started yelling Mariana's name but there was no response, she kept yelling while looking for the little girl in every corner of the park: she wasn't on the swings, or the slides but she found her under a tree. She put her in her arms and hugged her.
-Mariana, never do that again, never, you hear me? –She nodded and cried in Stef's arms, Stef rubbed her back, trying to calm her and when Mariana stopped crying she sat down on the floor and put the little girl on her arms. She informed Lena that she has found her and that she would see them in the house –Look at me baby.
Mariana was looking at her lap, refusing to look into the woman's eyes but Stef put her hand under the latina's chin and make her look into Stef's eyes.
-I know that you are sad because your mamá let you alone again –Mariana's eyes filled with tears- I know you are angry because she promised you she would stay forever and she let you again –Mariana cried more- And I know that you are afraid of what would happen now with you and your brother, is that right?
-Yes –she said in a whisper.
-And I know you don't think about Lena and I like your mothers yet but we are the ones that would give you the forever house and family you both need. And we are not giving up on you, even if you never talk with us, there's no pressure, ok?
-Ok –she whispered again.
Mariana grabbed Stef's hand and they walked to the house. Once in there Jesus and Brandon hugged Mariana and then went with Stef to have their bath so Lena could talk with Mariana. The little girl smiled at Lena and sat with her on the sofa, she hugged her tightly: Baby girl, you scared me and mommy so much, we were so worried. I know you are afraid of not having you madre anymore but I promise you that with us you are safe. You have me and mommy and Jesus and Brandon, they would always play with you, mommy would push you when you are in the swings and you and I can make dinner together. That's make you happy, right?
Mariana nodded and cried silently in Lena's shoulder.
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-Thank you for keep Jesus with you also dad, he wanted to watch a Padre's game with you, how does sound?
-That sound very good baby girl and what about Mariana?
-Mariana has an appointment with the therapist because we are trying to help her talk and being less shy. She has made improvements but she needs more reinforcement.
-Ok Stef, so you pick them in two hours?
-Yes, thanks dad.
Is have been two months since the incident with the twins mother. Jesus was a little difficult to handle because he was always bouncing, hopping on the bed or running around the house what drive Lena crazy and in kindergarten he was very distracted: never staying in his chair or in his spot on the center while they were playing a board game, he stand up without permission and has had two fights with a classmate but a month ago the therapist found the perfect medicine for him and now was controlling his ADHD. Mariana was the sweetest girl ever, she helps Lena bake cookies and make pasta; she also like to put on Lena's lipstick and like to go to the park with Stef. Her Belle dress was always on her, she has wear it to school all days in this two months until today: today she fell to the ground when an older boy push her and the Belle dress get dirty and broken. Lexi Rivera, one of Mariana's classmate help her stand up and together went to Lena's office where the little girl changed into normal clothes and went to play with Lexi. She talked a little, sentences like: "I want this or this to eat" or "Good morning" or "good night", "hello" and "bye" but not much more so today they were going to another appointment with the therapist to help Mariana.
-Hello Mariana, how are you today?
-Fine, very happy.
-Yeah? And why is that?
-Because I have a new friend and we had played in the playground and she had told me funny stories about her cousins.
The three adults looked at Mariana wide eyes; the little girl had never spoken an entire sentence. She now knows how to speak in English but never had talked so freely about something.
-Wow, I see you don't have you Belle dress, what happened? You get bored of it? –The moms never talked in this sessions, they were there to make Mariana safe but for nothing else but they were desperate to hug and kiss Mariana.
-No –Mariana made a sad face- I fell to the floor and the dress get dirty so mi amiga Lexi me ayudó a levantarme and we went to see mamma and she gave me this beautiful dress.
Lena let out a gasp and her eyes filled with tears, Jesus had called Stef mommy first but weeks later he asked: Mama, can I have a snack before dinner? And it was the best feeling for both mothers but Mariana called them Lena or Stef but never mommy and mamma.
-Oh I see, and where are your brothers today?
-They are with mommy's daddy, hermano wanted to watch a Padre's game with him.
The therapist was speechless but she has an idea of why Mariana make this fast change. The moms had told her that they have shown the girl so much affection and had Mariana's special morning or evening and Brandon had also hugged her and play with her to make her see that they were a family. She asked more questions.
-Ok, Mari, I think we would see each other one last time in a month but I'm so proud of you and the changes you had made. Keep doing it, I knew you were one smart little girl that can talk by herself and you finally realized that you are part of this family baby girl.
Mariana gave her a big smile, Stef waited outside with her while Amanda told Lena what she thinks: I think this last month have been very important for Mariana, having her special time with you, you giving her affection and the people in the school have make her feel more confident and knowing by Brandon and Jesus that your family would be her permanent place have also change her. And Lexi, having a friend like her, have been a great help. Keep doing all of that but I have to tell you, she would be in trouble now that she is confident so don't hesitate in discipline her.
-Ok, thank you Amanda, you have been the greatest help for Mariana and Jesus, you deserve the world.
-Is my job Lena, so don't worry.
They went to Frank house to pick the kids. Jesus was on his lap wearing a Padre's hoodie and watching the game with big eyes. Brandon was on the floor playing the keyboard with his headphones on. Mariana ran to his grandfather and sat on his lap giving him a kiss.
-Hello Miss Mariana, you are happy today.
-Yes Grandpa, I am very happy, I had a good day at school, mommies give me a new toy and Mandy told me she's very proud of me. You are proud of me?
Frank was speechless also. In the three months he has known the twins he had never hear Mariana talking but he was in fact proud of her so he told her that and she was even more happy but she was soon tired of the game. Lena went with her and Brandon to the backyard while Jesus and Stef stayed in the living room watching the game. Half an hour later they were in the car and on their way to the airport to pick the other grandparents: Dana, Stuart and Sharon arrive today to meet the twins for the first time even if they had talked with them by FaceTime they wanted to hug their new grandbabies.
Brandon saw her grandparents first and he ran to them, hugging Sharon first and then Stuart grabbed his hand so he would not run through the airport again. When the grandparents and Brandon were with the others, Mariana hide behind Lena and Jesus behind Stef, they had seen the grandparents through the phone camera but they were shy with stranger. Dana knelt so she could look at Mariana's eyes, Stuart did the same with Jesus
-Hi Mari, why are you so shy? You know me, we had talked on the phone, remember? –Dana put little hands on hers and kissed Mariana's hand – We have an appointment to paint our nails pretty and have a spa day. Are you excited? I can't wait.
Mariana immediately smiled and hugged Dana, wrapping her arms around her neck tighly. She didn't want to left her since that. Stuart talked with Jesus too:
-Hey buddy, I'm Stuart, you remember me, right? –Jesus nodded- You remember that I promised a ball?
-Yes! But I don't see a ball. Where's the ball? –Stuart gave him the ball he has been carrying in her hands –A BALL! Brandon, look, I have a ball!
Brandon and Jesus started playing with the ball through the entire ride to the house while Dana talked with Mariana, she was telling her grandma how excited she was about going to a spa with her and her mamma.
-Okay babies, I want you to go to the bathroom, I would be with Mariana in five minutes and Mamma would be with you boys in ten too while your grandparents make dinner, deal?
-Of course, Stefanie, we would be right here, waiting.
After giving the kids warm baths and having dinner with the grandparents it was perfectly clear that the twins loved them but they were also tired so they take them to sleep. The instant Brandon's head touched the pillow he started sleeping, the moms kissed his head and whispered good night. Jesus was still excited because of all the moments he had that day but after a short story and some cuddles he was also asleep and Mariana was waiting for her mommies because she wanted to told them something even if she wanted to sleep.
-I want to tell you that I'm grateful we are here with you, that I love you and I never want to leave you. Forever?
-Forever