I do not own the fosters. I wish I did because it is an amazing show and is very inspiring.
IMPORTANT DETAILS for this story:
Callie got Adopted the same day as Jude, her biological father is Donald.
Callie did go through the ordeal with Liam but she kept a few things hidden from everyone.
LENA got the principals position and lost the baby.
I don't know where Sharon, Dana and Stuart live. So Im saying that Sharon lives in the California area. While Dana and Stuart live in Florida.
SO I HAVE NOTICED THAT A FEW OF YOU WANT TO SEE RYLAN BE COMFORTED BY THE MOMS WHEN RYLAN IS SICK, OR HAVE RYLAN BE SICK IN GENERAL. SO I WILL BE ADDING THAT IN WHEN I CAN, I JUST HOPE THAT WHEN I DO WRITE A CHAPTER ON THAT, THAT IT COMES OUT ALRIGHT, IF NOT I AM SORRY.
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Previously:
"Im sorry baby, Mommy is so sorry" Stef whisper to Rylan.
"Can Mama have a hug too?" Rylan smiles and reaches over to Lena. Lena pulls Rylan off of Stefs lap and into her own mama bear hug. Rylan sighs and smiles into the neck of her tanned foster mother.
"Ill leave you too it." Callie goes to stand up but Stef shakes her head.
"You stay here, we will take her to our room. Can you get everyone into your room please? We need to talk." Stef says standing up, kissing Callies temple before following her wife and littlest daughter to the master bedroom, hopefully they can get the little girls hair clean.
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"Wash her hair tomorrow?" Lena nodded at her wife as they lay their sleeping foster daughter in the middle of the bed. Rylan had fallen asleep after her crying fit in the girls room. The moms didn't want to wake her as she was sleeping peacefully.
Lena and Stef headed towards the girls room where they knew their older children would be waiting for them. Callie and Mariana were sitting on Marianas bed while Jude, Brandon and Jesus lounged on Callies bed and the floor.
"You wanted to talk to us?" Brandon asked raising an eyebrow as Stef sat on Marianas bed next to Callie and Lena sat on Callies bed next to Jesus and Jude.
"Yeah, Mama and I have realised that we haven't actually talked to you about Rylan living with us. We are sorry for just springing it on you. Now is the time for you to voice your opinions." Stef looked around at all of her kids.
"Well I like having her here, Im not the youngest anymore and its pretty cool to be an older brother for once." Jude spoke up after a bit. Lena leant over and kissed his cheek making Jude blush.
"Thank you buddy, Anyone else want to say anything?"
"Is she replacing Frankie?" Lena and Stef were taken back as their oldest daughter spoke up. Stef wrapped her arms around Callie to comfort her before looking at each of her children individually.
"No, no definitely not. No one is replacing Frankie. Yes We miss Frankie a lot but Rylan isn't here to fill her place and take over. There is enough love for Frankie and Rylan. Do you undestand? We can never replace Frankie." Lena voiced to her children as she got nods from everyone.
"We want her to stay Mom, she fits in very well and we like having her here. Plus shes fun and cute." Mariana spoke for the group and a round of nods were given to the moms. Both Lena and Stef smiled, How lucky they were to have such caring children.
"Thankyou." Lena whispered.
"Group hug?" Jesus offered, knowing that his moms would probably feel like one. Giggles filled the room as everyone got to the floor where Brandon sat and all formed a group hug.
"Alright babies off to bed." Stef announced after the group hug. The kids each kissed their moms goodnight before hopping into bed as Stef headed to her room while Lena finished kissing the kids goodnight.
"I guess its time?" Lena said as she saw Stef walk out of their room holding Rylans file in her hand. Taking a deep breath and then releasing it Stef nodded and followed her wife down the stairs after closing the bedroom door carefully, as to not wake the little girl up.
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"Im afraid Stef." Lena and Stef were seated at the dining table staring at the file before them. The file that contained the information, the entire recorded life of the little girl so far. Lenas words were met with silence as they both continued to stare at the file.
"Im going to make us some Tea" Stef got up and set about making a tea for each of them. She had a feeling they were going to need it. Something deep inside Stefs gut told her that there wont be all rainbows and sunshine in Rylans file, like there was something really wrong with what they were going to read, yet she couldn't put her finger on it till she read the file.
"We can't put it off any longer Stef." Lena said nervously before taking a sip of the tea her wife had just sat down in front of her. Stef nodded slowly before pulling the file infront of her and slowly opening it.
"Here goes nothing." Stef whispered blowing out a breath of air as the two began to read the file.
FOSTER CARE FILE INFORMATION.
GIVEN NAMES: Rylan Elizabeth
SURNAME: Unknown
D/O/B: 2007
GENDER: Female
MOTHER: Unknown
FATHER: Unknown
SIBLINGS: Unknown
EYE COLOUR: Blue
HAIR COLOUR: dirty blonde
ALERGIES: Penicillin
Bees
Arrival of child into Foster system:
2010 – age 3 - Child Found wandering around in an ally, immediately placed into foster care until family is found.
Looking over at Stef after reading the first page, Lena couldn't believe what she had just read.
"She has the same middle name as me." Lena was a little excited about that. Stef smiled and pecked her cheek.
"Bill did say there was a lot of information missing from her file and that if we could fill in the blanks he would really appreciate it." Stef replied
"Rylans whole identity is missing thats more then a lot, that is really unexplainable." Lena was really shocked that nothing about the girl was found. A whole identity not in the system. Leaning over and kissing Lena on the cheek again, Stef turned the page over and the two continue to read.
#1 FOSTER CARE RECORDS OF CHILD: Rylan
FOSTER FAMILY NAME: Holloway
CASE WORKER: Bill Harrington
Fosters: Jemma and Boyd
children: None
Childs age at time of arrival: 3 YRS
Childs age of time of departure: 3 YRS
Notes:
Taken from couple at the couples request after a couple of months.
Child not social, no interaction
"Well that would have been the first foster home. Rylan would have been scared, I mean wouldn't you if you were placed with strangers." Lena said wiping away a single tear. How could anyone just think that a child that had been found wandering around an ally would be all happy?
#2
FOSTER CARE RECORDS OF CHILD: Rylan
FOSTER FAMILY NAME: Archer
CASE WORKER: Bill Harrington
Fosters: Harry and Mavis
children: Three – no longer living at home.
Child age at time of arrival: 3 YRS
Child age at time of departure: 3 YRS
Notes:
Child removed after death of foster father.
three months with family
"Well thats two homes in a space of a year so far. I understand MRS Archer not being able to look after Rylan after the death of her husband but the Holloway family, seriously." Stef said before taking a long drink of her tea and running a hand through her hair with a sigh. She was afraid of how many more foster homes Rylan had been in and what the excuse for her leaving was.
"Read more or should we call it a night?" Stef looked at Lena. She could see the exhaustion pouring off of her wife but she didn't want to push. Stef had seen so many things in her line of work and could be tough but her own kids were another thing. Her wife was different however, she was more loving and strong in her own way and affected her more.
Running a hand up and down Lenas back for comfort, Lena lent to the side and rested her head on her wifes shoulder.
"Im really afraid Stef. I mean shes so young Stef, im just afraid of what I am going to read. I um I would like to read one more page before we go to bed and snuggle with Mini." Lena said clasping Stefs right hand in her left.
"Alright my love." Turning the page they read another foster home.
#3
FOSTER CARE RECORDS OF CHILD: Rylan
FOSTER FAMILY NAME: Thatcher
CASE WORKER: Bill Harrington
Fosters: Henry and Georgina
children: Emily
Child age at time of arrival: 3
Child age at time of departure: 4
Notes:
family could no longer care for child.
Four months with family
"Alright lets go to bed. I can't think about this anymore." Lena said before she sighed and stood up. Rylan had been with three foster families within a year, Lena just couldn't understand how the little girl in their bed could be handed back so easily. Taking her wifes hand Lena pulled Stef along ,after turning out all the lights downstairs and locking the door, the two headed to their room.
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The sun streaming through a crack in the curtains woke Stef up before the alarm. 6.00am lit up in red was what Stef turned her head and read. She sighed and stretched a little. She didn't have to be up for another 15 minutes or so, turning over she closed her eyes and reached a hand out to pull her wife towards her.
"Mmmm. This is nice." Lena whispered sleepily as she scooted back so Stef was spooning her. Stef kissed lenas temple and sighed. Breathing in the scent that was just her wife. The two moms relaxed a little, taking in the silence that was usually chaotic with 6 kids.
"Lena wheres Mini?" Stef shot up after a few minutes remembering that they had 6 kids, one who was suppose to be asleep in their bed between them. Lena shot up aswell and sighed in relief as the little blonde walked slowly out of the bathroom, her movements slow from her sleep.
"Hey baby girl." Stef said as she lifted the sleepy looking child up onto the bed between them. Rylan had been to the toilet and was still very tired. All she wanted to do was sleep forever.
Mumbling something that Stef or Lena couldn't catch, Rylan cuddled up to Lenas body and fell asleep immediately. Kissing Rylans head, Lena tucked the blanket around the little girl and slowly ran an arm up and down the girls back.
"Still getting use to a little one, aren't we." Lena chuckled when Stef sighed and flung herself back onto her pillow with a groan.
"Well since we are both awake, am I getting your parents or are you?" Stef whispered stretching her muscles out, being careful not to wake the child in the bed. Lena chuckled and then winced at hearing Stefs bones crack.
"Ummm can you, if thats alright. I can get the food ready and the kids can sort out the stuff we need to bring." Stef nodded turning off the alarm that they didn't need anymore.
"Alright lets go get a move on. We will leave Mini in here to finish sleeping, we can wash her hair after the beach, no point doing it this morning when she will just get sand and salt in her hair." Lena nodded and slowly moved herself off of the bed and headed into the bathroom as Stef got changed.
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"So do you think Moms will let me go out with Matt tonight?" Mariana said looking at Callie as the two got changed into their bathing suits. Callie was in a bright blue bikini with a white surf shirt and bright blue board shorts over the top.
Mariana had chosen a red bikini with a orange/red coloured sundress over the top. Both girls were almost ready.
"Mari, let me put it this way. Moms will probably say no, but if Wyatt and I come then maybe they will say yes. All we have to do is ask." Mariana sighed and flopped down onto her bed.
"They still think we are babies when it comes to dating." Callie chuckled and flung a towel at Mariana.
"They just want what is best for us and to keep us safe. Mini is the baby after all and so we have to act more grown up and If moms can see that then there is a chance we can start dating. I mean im almost 17 and your almost 16, we should be allowed to date by now." Mariana nodded.
"You girls breakfast is on the table." Brandon had knocked and let the girls know. Both saying they will be down in a moment.
"Alright, lets go have some fun. Afterall its family day. We can discuss it with moms tonight. Deal?" Callie said giving her sister a raised eyebrow. Mariana rolled her eyes but agreed.
"Deal." Both chuckled and made their way down the stairs towards the kitchen, ready to have some breakfast and start the family beach day.
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"Alright, Jude, Callie and Mini in the car with Mama. Your going to pick up Wyatt and meet us at the beach. Brandon, Jesus and Mari in the car with me, we are heading to the airport to pick up Grams and grandpa. Lets go." Stef ordered after the cars were packed with the things they needed for the beach.
Lena scooped up a sleepy looking Mini from the sofa and settled her on her hip before casting a look at Stef before following the kids to the cars.
Stef watched as Mini yawned and rubbed her eyes from Lenas shoulder. The little girl had been sleepy and non interactive since she had woken up. Stef knew Lenas glance was one of worry, they would just have to keep an eye on her for the day.
"Alright troops, to the airport." Stef said buckling in and pulling out of the driveway.
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Lena, Wyatt, Mini, Callie and Jude pulled up at the beach and got out when Sharon spotted the car and was heading their way.
The 6 of them had spread out the blankets, put up the umbrella, placed the picnic basket and cooler on the side under the umbrella by the time Stef and the others had arrived.
Callie and Wyatt were entertaining Mini while Jude sat on the blanket under the umbrella with Lena. Mini was still unsure of Wyatt and stuck close to Callie, observing him.
"Mom, Daddy." A smile lit Lenas face as her parents, kids and wife headed towards them. Lena stood up and embraced her mom and dad, each giving her a kiss to the forehead and hug.
"How was your flight?" Lena said escorting them to the blanket after wrapping her arms around her wifes waist. Stef pecked Lenas cheek as she watched the kids all muck around in the sand with Wyatt.
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Lena sat on a blanket under the umbrella with her mother and mother in law. She couldn't remove the smile that was plastered on her face at the sight of her wife with their children. Lena loved her, she loved when Stefs maternal instincts kick in and she plays around with the children.
"Stef is so good with them. I always thought Brandon would be her one and only." Sharon says looking out at the kids, Wyatt, Stuart and Stef. Lena chuckled and nodded
"That is one of the many reasons why I love her. I mean she gave me a perfect life and perfect kids, our family is perfect." The smile never leaving Lenas face.
"Whats Rylans story?" Dana asked looking intrigued at Mini. Lena sighed.
"We have only read a few pages of her file but, her name is Rylan Elizabeth. From what we read she went into foster care at 3 and was in 3 foster homes within a year. We haven't finished reading her file but Im just scared to read more." Lena explained as her eyes never left the little girl.
Stef was kneeling on the sand, Mini on her lap, while Stuart, Mari, Wyatt, Callie, Jude, Jesus and Brandon built sand castles.
"Only time will tell darling." Lena nodded to Sharon before turning back to watch the others.
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"Mini, don't you want to build a castle?" Stef asked her youngest as she watched Stuart and the other kids build. The only thing Mini did in response was turn around and bury her face in Stefs neck. Stef sighed and looked over at Lena and their mothers.
"Alright, im going to take Mini here back to Mama. Ill be right back." Stef announced to her kids, situating Mini on her hip and heading over to her wife.
"Hey babe. Hey Mini. Having fun?" Lena asks with a raised eyebrow. Stef knelt on the blanket in front of their moms and Lena.
"Someone here doesn't want to play, she rather hide is my neck. Don't you mini?" Stef tickle her sides but she doesn't laugh, she just squirms. Stef lets out a sigh.
"Come her baby girl." Lena reaches her hands out and scoops Mini into her arms, Mini goes without hesitation, burring her face in Lenas neck. Stef leans over and kisses Lena before heading back to her other children, Wyatt and father in law.
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"Shes adorable Lena." Dana said with a big smile on her face, looking at the newest child in her daughters life. Lena smiled and rubber a hand up and down Minis bather clad back as she kissed the top of the little girls head.
"She is." Lena smiled proudly looking over at her mother.
"Do you want to go in the water baby?" Lena asked after a while. She had been talking away to her mom and mother in law until she saw that everyone else was heading into the water.
Minis head looked up and around from her spot in Lenas neck before her eyes landed on Stef. Mini nodded hesitantly and stood from Lenas lap. She was looking at the water where Stef and the others were but she was hesitant to go.
"Lena come." Mini whispered. It wasn't a question but more of a demand. Mini wanted Lena right now and, Lena seeming to understand nodded and stood taking the little girls hand.
"Im going swimming with the kids." Lena said to her mother and mother in law as she grabbed Minis hand headed towards the water where her wife, children and father were playing with Wyatt.
"Room for two more?" Stef smiled and nodded. She walked up to Lena and gave her a quick kiss before squatting infront of Rylan with a smile.
"You want to swim do you, baby girl?" Stef said with a smile. Rylan gripped Lenas hand tighter but slowly nodded to her Blonde foster mother. Stef smiled and held her hands out, waiting for her Mini me to come to her. Hesitantly, Mini let go of Lenas hand and walked into the older blondes outstretched arms.
What Stef didn't expect was the little girl to cling tightly to Stef neck and have her legs wrapped around her waist so tight. Raising an eyebrow at Lena, Stef walked slowly out into the water. With each step, Minis arms and legs tightened around Stefs body and she was tense.
"Hey, its alright, mommy has you. I wont let anything happen to you, your safe." Stef whispered as she rubbed the little girls back. Mini had heard Stef but didn't respond. She was holding on for dear life but her focus was on the kids playing a game.
Callie sat on Wyatts shoulders, Mariana sat on her Jesus's shoulders while Jude sat on Brandons. Each were trying to knock the other off and Mini found it very entertaining to watch.
"Do you want to sit on my shoulders baby girl?" Rylan hesitantly nodded and let out a squeak as she was swung up onto Stef shoulders. Stef laughed at the little squeak that came out of the little girls mouth and then the way Rylan clinged onto Stefs head like it was her lifeline.
"Not so tight squirt, your gonna squish my head and make me look funny."
"You already look funny mom." Jesus said before ducking away from Brandon and Jude who were trying to knock Mariana of Jesus's shoulders. Stef raised her eyebrow at her son as everyone including Mini and Lena laughed.
"Oh I see how it is." Stef pulled Mini from her shoulders and began to tickle the little girl. The little blondes whole body shook from her laughter and she wriggled around trying to get away from the tickling hands of her foster mother.
"Mommy stop."
Nawwwww, cute bonding.
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