He turned around to see Ethan approaching with a still sleepy Lucy in his arms. Cal reached out and took Lucy from his brother who was still a bit unsteady on his feet. 'Eth, just a quick one before we go, when is your birthday? It's just that we need it for the form' Cal asked. '23rd April 1985' he answered. Cal looked down at the papers in front of him, it said the same date of birth, the same blood type, and the same details that matched Ethan. 'Oh my goodness' Cal muttered. 'What, what's going on Caleb?' Ethan asked. 'Umm I don't know how to explain this to you but, I don't think we will be needing these adoption forms.' Cal murmured.
'Cal, that's kind of the point we are adopting Lucy' Ethan stated frustrated.
'Yeah well, that might change somewhat, I mean a father can't adopt their own child can they?' Cal whispered so as not to wake Lucy.
'What the hell are you talking about?' Ethan said raising his voice.
'I now realise why you and Lucy look so similar. Ethan, I'd like to introduce you to your daughter, Lucy' Cal exclaimed. Ethan looked at Cal, he was in shock. 'Ethan, Lucy is your biological daughter' Cal explained.
'But, I didn't know, how?' Ethan stammered.
'You don't need me to explain how, all you need to be told is that Lucy is not being put up for adoption because she is yours' Cal explained.
'Mr Hardy, if this is true you will need a quick DNA test and then you can take Lucy home, as soon as we have the results we will be able to allow you permanent guardianship whereas now you will only have temporary guardianship whilst we wait for the results' the Social Services woman explained. Ethan and Cal both agreed. It would increase the accuracy if Cal did a DNA test too. They went to a cubicle.
Cal prepared the necessary equipment for the blood tests. Ethan was afraid of needles so Cal put up a small screen so that Ethan couldn't see what was happening. 'Roll your sleeves up for me Nibbles, that's it, now look at me, this is not going to hurt, okay. I promise this will not hurt' Cal whispered. Ethan nodded his head. 'Right, now you need to look away for a moment, okay. I promise I will be gentle' Cal murmured to his brother who was trembling. He picked up the needle and brought it closer. 'Okay, here we go. Just hold still and don't worry' Cal soothed as he gently inserted the needle into his brother's arm. Ethan flinched as the needle pierced his skin.
He tried not to show how scared he was but he was really not comfortable. 'Okay, just one more minute and it will be over' Cal murmured. Ethan repeated this to himself. 'One minute, one minute. Just one minute' he thought. Before he knew it, Cal had taken the needle out and put a small plaster over the puncture wound. 'All done!' He declared.
Ethan smiled, he was proud of himself for not freaking out when the needle was in his arm.
'Right, Cal it's your turn.' Ethan declared before putting some gloves on. Cal sat on the bed, Lucy was snuggled up beside him. He put an arm around her to keep her warm.
'Okay, you know the drill, you will feel a sharp scratch and it shouldn't hurt and whatever else I'm supposed to say' Ethan whispered jokily.
He took the needle and inserted into Cal's arm, he filled several vials of his blood before removing the needle. The social services woman filled out several forms and sent them to the lab to be checked. Ethan lifted Lucy into his arms and carried her to the car. She woke up as they were driving home.
'Where am I?' She whispered sleepily.
'It's alright Lucy, you're here with me and Cal, and we're taking you home with us!' Ethan murmured. She was sat in the back right next to him and he lifted her onto his lap for a cuddle. She buried her head into his chest. 'I love you' she whispered.