Previously...
After Judge Ringer sat down on his bench, "I've taken all testimony and evidence in this matter under submission and after careful consideration, my ruling is as follows. I hereby grant sole physical custody of Jaelynn Elizabeth Marie Adams Foster to..."
After Judge Ringer sat down on his bench, "I've taken all testimony and evidence in this matter under submission and after careful consideration, my ruling is as follows. I hereby grant sole physical custody of Jaelynn Elizabeth Marie Adams Foster to Stefanie and Lena Adams Foster. And I want Melinda Adams Foster to return home to her moms. This custody arrangement will be revisited in two years when Melinda can file for emancipation. I think she is very capable of being a good mother, but according to the state laws she's too young to be on her own." He looks at Melinda, "Do you understand, Melinda? You must return home to your moms. They legally have custody of you. You can't live with Mr. and Mrs. Turner unless your moms allow you to."
Melinda nodded, "Yes, Your Honor, I understand."
When court was out of session, Melinda turned around and took her daughter from her Uncle Cole's arms and cuddled the baby close to her chest.
"I'm sorry, baby girl. I'm so sorry. I let you down. I really wanted to win." Melinda whispered into Jaelynn's ear. She sighed softly as she thought to herself, 'I can't run away this time. I have to stay. For my daughter. For Jaelynn.'
Outside of the courtroom, Lena approaches Melinda to hug her and Melinda pushes her away.
"GET AWAY FROM ME! STAY AWAY FROM ME AND MY DAUGHTER!" Melinda yelled
Lena backed away and put her hand up in surrender.
"Melly? What's wrong with you?" Wyatt asked concerned "Mama's just trying to give you a hug. She missed you. We all have."
Melinda looked at him confused, "Who are you? Are you Wyatt? Are you my brother?"
"What?! You don't remember me?" Wyatt asked also confused
Melinda shook her head, "No. I don't remember any of you." Then she added, "I'm sorry." Then she walked over to the bench, sat down, and held her daughter close.
By now the whole Adams-Foster family all shared the same confused look, well all expect Stef.
"Mom, do you know something?" Brandon asked as he looked at her and noticed the look on her face.
Everyone else looked at Stef too, so Wyatt took this opportunity to step away into the bathroom. He looked up and yelled at the sky.
"Okay listen here you elders I don't know what you did to my sister but reverse it." Wyatt commanded "Reverse it or else."
An Elder orbed in and spoke to Wyatt, "Is that a threat? Are you threatening me?"
"Not just you. The whole magical community, because I will expose magic to the whole world if you don't reverse what you did to Melinda." Wyatt explained
"She was lost so we sent her on a quest after erasing her memory. The quest was fair and completely up to her who she chose. Her heart led her back to her daughter, and she forgot the life she had with you and your family." The Elder told Wyatt
Wyatt looked angry and yelled, "MEL IS MY FAMILY! I AM HER BROTHER! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU!" Then he added, "No wonder my mom Piper hated the Elders. Plus about Mel, you have to return her memories. The judge told her she has to come home. She can't live with Phoebe and Cole, but she won't feel comfortable living with a family she doesn't remember. Just please give me my sister back."
"I have to consult with the other Elders." The Elder replied before orbing away.
Wyatt sighed heavily, "Ugh! You are useless." Then he mumbled, "That was a complete waste of time. I pretty much got no where. The Elders are so stupid."
Meanwhile in the hallway with the Adams-Foster family right after Wyatt had slipped away and Melinda had walked over to the bench and sat down with Jaelynn.
Stef stared blankly and didn't say anything. She didn't know what to say or how to explain her actions.
"Stef" Lena said
Stef sighed softly, "Alright. I might have known Melinda wasn't going to remember us. Her memory was taken away. Magically."
"So she has no idea who we are?" Mariana asked
Stef nodded, "Yeah that correct."
"She really was telling the truth in the courtroom." Callie stated
"Yes, unfortunately." Stef replied
"Why didn't you tell me?" Lena asked
Stef took a breath, "I was going to, but you called me first and told me Wyatt had run out the front door and I just couldn't tell you. I didn't want to worry you anymore."
"Stef, we've been over this. We have to tell each other everything." Lena told her wife
Stef nodded, "I know. I'm sorry."
Jude looked around, "Wait a minute. Where's Wyatt?"
"I'll go look for him." Brandon said "I think I saw him go into the bathroom." Brandon walked away and as he opened the door to the bathroom Wyatt came out.
Wyatt jumped slightly, "Oh geez, B. You scared me."
"Sorry. We were looking for you." Brandon stated
Wyatt nodded, "It's okay. I'm sorry. I slipped away when you guys weren't looking." Then Wyatt started to cry, "I just I miss my sister and I wish she remembered us."
Brandon draped his arm around Wyatt's shoulders and ushered him toward a bench, "Come, let's sit and talk."
"O...Ookay." Wyatt said sniffling as he sat down
"I know you miss Mel, Wy, I miss her too. And I hate that she doesn't remember us. It sucks." Brandon explained
Wyatt nodded in agreement, "It totally sucks. And the worse part is that I talked to one of the people who took her memories and they aren't going to give her, her memories back. She's never going to remember us." Wyatt starts to cry harder.
Brandon hugged his brother and let him cry out all his tears, "It's okay. Don't worry. We'll figure it out. Mel will remember us. We'll get them to return her memories. It will all be okay in the end."
Hope you enjoy. Comments are greatly appreciated.
This may be the last chapter, but I'm unsure. Let me know if you think I need one more chapter or if the ending is good like this.
This story has been fun to write and I love it. I think it's one of my best stories.