Switched At Birth-Ch 17
About half an hour later the family was walking into the house, Fran smiled and said, "how did it" and she noticed the stranger and said, "I'm sorry I didn't know we had company". Derek said, "momma this is Veronica, she's Jamies grandma", Fran held out her hand and said, "Fran Morgan Rossi" Veronica smiled and said, "nice to meet you".
Derek said, "Veronica dropped the case momma and she wanted to see Jamie before she leaves town", Fran said, "she's in her crib", Derek said, "I'll be right back". They watched as he walked up the stairs only to come back a few minutes later with the now awake little girl, as he walked up beside them he said, "Jamie this is your other grandma" as he put the baby into her arms.
She said, "ohhhh you're so beautiful, you look just like your mommy did when she was a baby", Derek wrapped his arms around his wife and kissed the side of her neck as they stood watching the two. Veronica said, "your mommy and daddy are going to take such good care of you and treat you the way you deserve, like a princess".
Derek said, "you have our word on that", Penelope nodded her head in agreement and said, "definitely", it was only a few seconds later that Madison started crying. Penelope said, "I'll get her", and as she headed upstairs Veronica said, "she'll have a great home here with you", Derek smiled and said, "we're going to do our best to make sure they both will".
Penelope walked back into the room and said, "it's okay sweetheart mommy's got you", Veronica said, "awwww she's beautiful", Penelope said, "thank you". Veronica said, "if you don't mind can I ask you two something"?, they looked at each other and then at her and said in unison, "sure".
Veronica smiled and said, "how did you do it"?, Penelope said, "do what"?, she said, "talk to me when I threatened to take her away from you"?, Penelope said, "she's my daughter in every way that matters and you're her grandmother I wasn't going to stand in the way of you getting to spend some time with her".
Veronica said, "you are a special person Penelope Morgan", Derek grinned and said, "truer words have never been spoken", causing everybody to smile. Penelope said, "she likes you", Veronica said, "she's a sweetheart and so so easy to love", Derek and Penelope listened as Veronica cleared her throat and readied to speak.
She said, "I'm an old woman and a wealthy one at that, she's my only granddaughter and I was hoping that you would allow me to leave my money to her in my will when I pass away". Penelope looked at Derek and Derek said, "you don't have to do that", she said, "I know I don't have to but she's all the family I have left and I want her to have it, want you to have it".
Penelope said, "thank you Veronica and we understand why you want to put her in your will and it's okay with us, right hotstuff"?, he kissed Penelope on the top of the head and said, "exactly beautiful". Veronica said, "here let me hand your angel back to you, it's time for me to go and get my things together".
Before Derek took the little girl she kissed her on the forehead and said, "I love you, never ever forget that and I'm so so sorry that I wasn't a part of your life sooner". She looked up at everybody and said, "thank you for giving me a few minutes with her", they all nodded their heads and Penelope said, "I'll walk you to the door".
When she stepped out on the porch she said, "you are a great mom", Penelope said, "thank you", Veronica handed Penelope a card and said, "if you need anything please don't hesitate to call me". Penelope said, "we will, be careful traveling back home", she said, "I will", she turned around and headed down the sidewalk and then turned back and said, "I'll arrange everything with my attorney", Penelope nodded her head and smiled as Veronica climbed into her car and pulled away from the curb.
