The next day, Ethan brought Christian to work with him. Everyone was still getting their heads around on how Cal, an irresponsible person can be a father instead of Ethan. Though you got to give him some credit, he thought he was already a father back in October but sadly two women were just playing around with him, even though he wasn't in the mood since he was stressed with Ethan being involved in a car accident.
"Uncle Ethan? How come we didn't drive in? It would of been much more fun than walking!" Christian skipped.
"Because...there...would of been no where to park." Ethan lied, hesitantly. Christian looked around the outside of the ED, Ethan did have a point. Ethan and Christian walked into reception to be greeted by the nurses cooing over Christian. But they couldn't understand that Christian looked my like Ethan than Cal and yet he was Cal's son. Christian needed glasses and he had blonde hair but he definitely had Cal's attitude. It was confusing for everyone. Cal came and greeted them.
"Hey! How's it going little man?" Cal high fived his son
"Hi dad!" Christian high fived back.
"Is the social worker here?" Ethan asked.
"Yeah, Connie let me borrow her office for the meeting, where no distractions can happen." Cal replied.
"That was nice of Connie to do that, I wonder what Cal had promised her for her to give him her office." Ethan thought to himself he alsolightly smiled at his thought. Cal got down to Christians level.
"Okay time to go and meet someone, remember what I said? She's going to ask you some questions and I wouldn't usually say this, but I need you to be honest with her okay?" Cal smiled at his young boy. Christian nodded and Cal took his hand and walked to Connie's office with Ethan following shortly behind.
"Miss Wickers, this is Christian and my brother, Ethan." Cal introduced his family.
Ethan shook Miss Wickers hand.
"I hope we didn't keep you waiting too long, Miss Wickers?" Ethan slightly worried.
"Oh not long at all. Please call me Carol."
They all sat down, Christian sat on the sofa in Connie's office while the brothers and social worker sat at the desk.
*Half an hour into the interview*
"Everything is looking good with you guys being Christian's full time carers, but I do have one concern." Carol kept her smile. Ethan adn Cal showed some fear in their faces.
"Oh no, it's going to be the flat isn't it? Oh don't be daft Ethan. Your flat is huge, it can't be that." Ethan thought to himself.
"With both you two being in full time employment, how will you be able to take care of Christian?" Carol asked looking at her folder.
"Oh no, I honestly didn't think about that." Cal thought to himself, panicking.
"Well we can change some times around on our rota. It's not a problem." Ethan quickly responded.
"Okay, that sounds good." Carol smiled at the boys then write down what Ethan said. Cal face showed relief. "Is it okay if I speak with Christian alone?"
"Yeah of course." Cal spoke positively. Cal and Ethan left the room.
"Hello Christian, I'm just going to ask you some questions okay? Nothing too scary.
"Okay." Christian nervously smiled.
"Do you currently attend school?"
"I did, but when I got put in the orphanage, I wasn't allowed out."
"What do you mean?"
"Danny, who's the oldest kid there, he stopped me from going out, till one day I escaped and went to find my daddy here."
Carol was gobsmacked at Christian's answer.
"Wow and did you like living with your dad and uncle last night?"
"Yeah it was fun! I really want to stay over again. I slept in a bed and not a wooden floor." Christian bounced on the sofa lightly.
Carol thought Christian was just being strong with his imagination but what if he wasn't?
"Well I'm glad to here that you like it there so much Christian." Carol smiled.
"I do! Can I please stay with them? Pleeeeeeease?" Christian begged.
"From the looks of things, I don't see why not. I will have to talk with your current carer first though before we do anything." Carol responded positively.
"Can I stay with Daddy and Uncle Ethan again tonight? I don't want to go back to the orphanage."
Carol could really see terror in Christians eyes, she started to think that his imagination might actually be true. Christian got hot and took his jacket off and Carol noticed the bruises.
"Christian? What did you do to your arm?" Carol asked, concerned.
"Danny did it, said it was my punishment." Carol felt sorry for the little guy. "He pushed me down the stairs yesterday too."
Carol knew actions had to be taken.
"Okay shall we get daddy and Uncle Ethan back in?" Carol smiled at Christian. Cal and Ethan entered when Carol hand gestured them to come back in. "I'm quite happy with Christian coming to live with you guys, while I sort out the court hearing."
"Court hearing?" Cal asked scared.
"Yes you will need to attend court to get custody of Christian, it's just routine. Don't worry from what I've been told, there will be no problem with you guys adopting him." Carol smiled.
Ethan and Cal could literally jump for joy but it would look weird.
"Thank you so much!" Ethan grinned. Carol smiled before leaving the office. Cal showed her out. Ethan held Christians hand and they went to the staffroom to be greeted by Robyn.
"Hey, how did it go?" Robyn awaited a good answer.
"Really well, we have a very good chance of getting custody of Christian. He's going to be staying with us from now on." Ethan beamed. Robyn hugged Ethan.
"That's amazing!" Robyn almost screamed with joy.
Once Cal's shift finished, He took Christian home while Ethan was started his shift shortly after the meeting. They were watching Fast and Furious. This made Christian remember something.
"Daddy?"
"Yeah?"
"Earlier today I mentioned to Uncle Ethan about driving and he went all weird and funny about it. How come?
Cal thought about it for a second: Should he tell him?
Sorry if the social worker part is all wrong, I don't know much about social workers and how the routine goes in their line of work but oh wells, it was nice to have a happy chapter at least! : )