Disclaimer: We don't own the Ducks and probably never will because they belong to Disney. However, Emaliar Malfoy does own Bella, Ollie, Seraphina, Alex, and Patrick "Paddy" Ridley. Bobcatwriter owns Annie, Mike, Travon, all the characters at Lakeshore Academy, Baby Hans, Paddy's family, The Lebrie Family, Reese, Mark, Judge Stone, Judge Murray, a few of the other students and teachers from Eden Hall.

A/N: This is the sequel to the other Mighty Ducks story's: "The Way Things Are", "The Way Things Were" and "The Way Things Should Be". We recommend you read those three first. However, this can also be read as a stand-alone story. Please read and review. We live on reviews!

Chapter 13

7:25 am December 25th, 1998

Adam's POV

I and James snuck up the steps to see if Santa had been here. When we saw all our stockings full of stuff we knew Santa was here.

James yelled out, "HE'S BEEN HERE! HE'S BEEN HERE! SANTA CLAUSE HAS BEEN HERE!"

James had the responsibility of getting his parents up and the guys downstairs. I had to get the girls, Michele and Coach and Genny's Parents. I busted through the door that Coach, Michele, and baby Hans were staying in, "SANTA'S BEEN HERE, SANTA'S BEEN HERE!" I said as I bounce a leg on Coach's side of the bed.

"JESUS BANKSIE ENOUGH!" Coach said.

"But he's been here. It's time to open gifts. See Hans is ready to go?" I said looking at my baby brother who was standing up in his crib and chewing on the top of the rails to the crib. He had more teeth coming in. I had grabbed my baby brother out of the crib and felt his wet diaper. I knew that he needed a fresh diaper before we continued, on our way. I changed my brother and then we went into Connie and Bella's room to wake them up. Genny's parents were the last to join us downstairs and we tore into our stockings. After which we had the traditional Christmas morning Moreau breakfast of cinnamon rolls.

11:30 am

Gordon's POV

I went to pick up Adam, Bella, and Ollie's Grandmother. I was pleasantly surprised that she only lived about a half mile away. Knowing Bella, she probably ran by here when she was staying at Connie's and not even know she was running by her Grandma's house. Bella had tried to get me to let her come with, but I had to tell her no, I was going to go and fetch her grandmother. With the appearance of their Grandmother, Michele and I had a potential problem with a gift for Adam and Bella.

"Oh Gordon, Thank you so much for driving me to the Moreau's I really appreciate it," Mrs. Lebrie said as we were walking to my warmed-up car

"Of course, Mrs. Lebrie. I need to ask you a question," I said.

"Well the floor is open, shoot," Mrs. Lebrie said.

"Well I don't know if you know what has happened between Phillip, Seraphina and the kids in the last few years," I said.

"No, I am not aware. What has happened?" Mrs. Lebrie asked.

"Well Phillip and Seraphina have disowned Adam and Bella," I said.

"What? That jerk, I knew there was a reason that I didn't like him. How dare he disown my grand babies?" Mrs. Lebrie asked.

"Anyway, Michele and I have plans to present Bella and Adam with copies of some adoption paperwork. We were hoping that you would not object," I said.

"Oh, why would I object? I never liked Phillip in the first place he changed my Seraphina. She was such a good person as a child. I don't know what happened, my husband went to his grave shaking his head at her," Mrs. Lebrie said.

"Well money will do that to people," I said.

"I wish that Seraphina had married you instead, maybe I would have seen my grand babies grow up," Mrs. Lebrie said.

"Well Adam and Bella aren't done yet, so it's not too late," I said.

"And do you live in Minneapolis Mr. Bombay?" Mrs. Lebrie asked.

"Well no, Michele, Hans, Oliver, Adam and I live in California," I said.

"Oh no, no I just got them back and they are leaving me again," Mrs. Lebrie said as she started to break down and cry.

"Oh, please don't cry it's only for the duration of Adam's treatment," I said as I handed her a few tissues from the Kleenex package I had in my coat.

"What treatment?" Mrs. Lebrie asked.

"Adam is at Lakeshore Academy for treatment for cutting and bulimia," I said.

"My grandson. Why… why would he do a stupid thing like that?" Mrs. Lebrie asked.

"The cutting came from years of abuse by Phillip and Seraphina. The bulimia happened; within the last year, when he was trying to lose weight that wasn't a healthy way for him to do so. He's been fighting both issues," I said.

"And Oliver?" Mrs. Lebrie asked.

"He's a staff member at the Academy. He was tired of the abuse too," I said.

"I can't believe they did that, my poor grandbabies. If I had known I would have stepped in years ago. I am glad that they are with you now, Mr. Bombay," Mrs. Lebrie said.

"So, do we have your blessing," I asked after I parked the car into the Moreau's driveway.

"Of course, as long as I get to see my grand babies," Mrs. Lebrie said.

"Yes, absolutely Michele and I talked about this last night. We want you to be a part of their lives all of their lives, for as long as you are still with us," I said.

"Oh, my goodness, I have so much to do. They need to meet their aunts, uncles, and cousins. Because when Seraphina left, she cut off all contact with the family. I would read about her and Phillip in the paper from time to time but over the last several years those articles had become fewer and further in between. I only wish that Gabriel and Benedict were here with us," Mrs. Lebrie said.

"Who are Gabriel and Benedict?" I asked.

"Gabriel was my husband; Benedict was the child that we had before Seraphina he was a stillborn baby. Which is why I called Seraphina my rainbow baby because she came after the rain that was left by Benedict," Mrs. Lebrie said.

"I see well let's go in, you have grand babies awaiting your arrival," I said.

Adam's POV

I was sort of shy with my grandmother. I didn't know if she would like it to know if I was gay. I sat next to Gunnar and Charlie. I had to tell Gunnar not to make it obvious to my grandmother that we were together. I was glad for the buffer between us, and my grandmother provided by everyone else. Everyone was cool about mine and Gunnar's decision. But I wasn't too sure if my Grandmother would be appreciative of this news since I just met her.

Bella and I were handed a couple of slim packages for our last gifts from Coach and Michele

"It's an awful thin package, Coach," Bella said.

"Just open it," Coach said smiling.

Once I had the red wrapping off the gift there was a brown envelope under it. "Just want I wanted an envelope," I said.

"It's in the envelope Banksie," Michele said.

Bella and I opened the envelopes and read together, "State of Minnesota application for adoption for Adam Jonathan Banks petitioners Gordon and Michele Bombay," I said.

"Does this… does this mean that you are going to be our parents?" Bella asked.

"Yep once the adoption study is complete, the judge rules on it, your ours," Coach said.

"Wait a minute we live in California why does this say Minnesota?" I asked.

"Because the address in California is a temporary address, that's why we only have 2 weeks to get moved back up here after you graduate from Lakeshore because the court is going to want to have the adoption finalized in 6 to 8 months. The state of Minnesota understands that," Coach said.

"Wait don't we have to go to an adoption agency?" Bella asked.

"Nope, because Gordon and I are your legal guardians and we have had significant contact," Michele said.

"So, what do you think kids? You can keep the Banks if you wish," Coach said.

Bella got up and tackled Coach before she said, "Yes, YES I am going to get a DAD a REAL DAD!"

I saw the tears coming out of Casey, Genny and all the other female members of the household eyes.

"Well Banksie?" Coach asked.

"What do you think? Of course, it's YES!" I said.

"Grandma you won't be mad, will you?" Bella asked.

"No sweetheart, I am so happy for you two. If you two come and see your ole granny," Grandma said.

"You bet Grandma, you bet," Bella said.

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