Okay Chapter 27 apparently needs clarified. Ray met Ana at 14, but was aware of her existence since he attended Franks funeral. I really don't think you can meet a baby of three days old. Just my opinion. Ray met her at 14 because the will set him up as her guardian if she became orphaned and she did. He and the Thorns decided for joint guardianship

Anas mom signed for her work permit prior to her death. So Ana had it in her house amongst her other belongings.

As for her helping (helping not working legally) She could help with a lot of things. But could legitimately work at 14 with a work permit. Guidelines vary from state to state. Like in Indiana I got my permit at 14 and started working at 14. Amount of hours were varied but nothing over 30 hours. I think it also states summer employment is different. And beginning and ending times are based on age as well. Curfews were taken into consideration. The curfew laws in the county or state working in. She did most of her work on line. Along with her college.

Sorry for the confusion Hope I didn't over inform. Or underinform.

Chapter 28 All Alone "Family Reunion"

Ana

I asked Ray and Thomas to come to the family reunion. I also asked The Thorns and the Lanes to come as well. I hope this reunion goes well. Victor and James are thrilled for more family. It means more playmates although they have a multitude at GEH daycare.

Christian

Ana is still skiddish at big get togethers. I understand why and have security ready and shes wearing her latest tracking device. Shes updated her first one three times with Barney helping with design and software. This time we will locate her sooner. My grandparesnts are beside themselves with two new babies on the way. Lisa and Ana are being fussed over more than the children.

Addie

Twins for each of you is it a deal? Mom thats not by choice or a deal Grace tells her. Hey I had to try I smile and say time to wrangle Mia a husband. If Ethan isn't going to ask I see some non family members Ana invited.

Theodore (Graces dad)

Addie come here dear. I love you, but you aren't ordering up french fries. These are babies and trying to get an agreement on that is invading Gods work. Now lets get some food in you now. I see a clear spot by all the children, lets go enjoy their energy. I take her hand and lead her to our beautiful great grandchildren. Even the ones not adopted into our clan I feel like they are our great grandkids too. At least while they are around us. Addie was diagnosed with dementia and its getting worse. Grace has noticed, but plays along for my sake. But shes still the life of the party and I will not begrudge her that. I love my Addie and will til death and then some.

Christian

Hey gramps I guess you heard we have another baby coming. I can't wait. Grams has already picked out the names. How are you holding up I ask him and he replies fair to midland. He asks about the company he helped me build. If not for gramps encouragement and business accumin, who knows where or what I would be doing.

Elliot

I am enoying this time playing with all the kids and looking forward to having another child. Grams seems a bit off even for her. I am going to sit with her for a few moments. Mom smiles at me as I sit and chat with grams. I sense something is wrong. Shes not her normal upbeat self.

Lsa

Hey you okay babe? Elliot seems sad after he visited with his grams. He looks at me and says if the baby is a girl can we name her Addison? I tell him sure we can. He says he hopes grams gets to see her namesake. He wants us to bring the baby to see Addie as soon as we have it. Hey this is supposed to be fun. Whats got you so upset?

Elliot

Grams seems different than she normally is and I can't put my finger on it. I noticed gramps is keeping her close by him and mom and Cristian are keeping tabs on her as well. Ana is staying by her side with the boys.

Ana

I picked up at our wedding that something was off about Addie and asked Grace about it. She walked over and sat down with Addie and Theo. I then saw Grace head inside crying. I approached Addie and Theo and he told me the doctor said Addie has dementia. So Theo stays near her now.

I just let her make her agreements and say I will try just for her. The twins might not work out though.

I finally met my uncle Thomas, he,Ray, Christian and I all spoke and hes a good person though. His interest in Steele Lambert was because he has an idea that might be useful to expanding the company in a years time. It was a very simple idea that would cost only manpower. Christian said he might even use the idea, like he needs to expand his business. Thomas was going to visit his other companies soon and put his idea to work in those companies. He told me I got my brains from my grandma on my fathers side. She was a Pennington by birth. And the family had brains.

Thomas

I was really nervous about meeting my niece and her family and now my family. I am glad I assisted in getting Jenkins his just desserts. Even if I just took him to the people who finally got true justice for their dead family members. I coukdn't kill anyone unless its self defense or protecting a loved one.. All in all this was a good day I met my nephews and caught up with Ray.

I also know carrick and Christian ran a background check on me. It comes up like I tell them I am. But it leaves out what I really do. That can never be revealed. Lets just say theres a reason I have been gone from the states for so long and its not one I can or are willing to share with anyone.

One day I will see about a wife and children, but not now. I am very happy to know Ana and see the large family she has and how they love one another. We are the only Lamberts left that I know about so far.

Too bad Jason has Gail or I would have asked her out. Hey maybe I can get to know one of the other single ladies. Looks like even Ray is checking a few out. The thing about family reunions is that they single friends my age. Okay so a single guy gets lonely. Hmmm wonder if Gail knows someone? As I walk over to ask her. I think Ray and I have the same idea. Better to find ladies through friends than go to a bar and get drunk. Alcohol and meeting is maybe not recommended.