Brand New Journey

Chapter 21

After lunch with Dotty Lee was starting his car to leave when his phone rang. It was Billy stating, "Scarecrow, it's me. We need to talk. Where are you?"

Lee remarked, "I had lunch with Dotty after checking on things here at the house. I'm leaving now. What's up?"

Billy responded, "We'll talk when you get here. See you soon."

They hung up with Lee knowing the subject matter already. Angelo!

Shaking his head he knew Angelo was also innocent in this as he had been unaware of Kelly's existence up until now but emotions can go anywhere where custody of a child is concerned.

As Lee drove on the expressway he became lost in thought and groaned. Custody wise, Kelly belonged with Amanda and him! Not that he wouldn't allow Angelo to visit, but the last thing Lee or Amanda wanted was to confuse Kelly.

Being distracted he was nearly sideswiped by someone trying to change lanes! Swearing, he looked for a spot to pull over until he felt calmer.

Shaking his head as he smacked the steering wheel with his hand he thought, Boy, Stetson! There was a time when you wouldn't even let a broken shoe lace bother you. But look at you now! Get it together, already! Amanda and Kelly and the rest of the family are depending on you!

Sighing deeply he shook himself and starting the car again looked all around before carefully merging into the traffic to head to the Agency.

When he at last arrived he went straight to Billy's office and going in sat down and commented, "All right. What about Angelo?"

Billy sighed and remarked, "The contact just phoned me saying that Angelo wants a visit with Kelly if it's possible. Would you and Amanda be agreeable to that?"

Lee shrugged replying, "If that's all it is I'm sure we could arrange something. I have to talk to Amanda about it. She said she'd call tonight. But what if it's for more than a simple visit?"

Billy firmly answered, "Hold on, Lee! Now the man just learned he's Kelly's father! It's only natural that he'd want to at least meet her."

Lee nodded and groaned stating, "I know, but I really don't think Kelly is going to go for it. She's gotten used to Amanda and me. What if she thinks we don't want her any more?"

Billy shook his head and replied, "You have to calm down! Just tell Amanda when you talk tonight what the situation is and the two of you can figure out where to go from here, all right?"

Lee shrugged helplessly and remarked, "I know it isn't Angelo's fault but if Eva had at least had papers drawn up or filed, we wouldn't have to worry-"

He stopped in mid sentence and Billy asked, "What is it, Son?"

Lee stood up immediately snapping his fingers stating, "That's it! Of course! Rose must have papers on Kelly besides the medical stuff! Why didn't I think of that before?!"

Dashing to the door Lee remarked quickly, "I'm going back to the house to look for them! Wish me luck!"

He ran out before Billy could stop him!

Getting on the phone he dialed Francine's extension and when she answered he responded, " Get me everything you can on Eva Spinelli! Pronto!"

TBC