After a trade from Boston to Los Angeles, Frank Adler would seem to have it all. Money, women, An amazing Niece, yes Frank should have it all,
Except for one thing.
One thing that left after a mistake five years ago.
Los Angeles should be the cha...
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Frank slammed the door to the office. One week ago, his world was being turned upside down. Now, after the motion hearing, they had to continue to wait for a decision on the adoption. The judge had granted the stop on the adoption but not the cancellation. Mike had to prove that he was a fit parent and DNA evidence. He also had to show why Abby and Frank were not fit for adoption. Frank reached for the scotch after Andy called with the news. He poured himself a healthy measure and sat on the window seat. He watched as Mary played with Dodger and Scott, Marco watching over.
"Frankie?" Abby poked her head in after letting Frank have a few minutes. "Baby?"
"I can't right now Abby. I just can't."
"They didn't say we couldn't adopt her."
"No but they are giving him a chance. Why would they fucking do that? He has charges against him!"
"I know, baby, I know." She sat next to him and rubbed his back. "None of it makes sense."
Frank drained his glass. "There has to be something to prove he's an unfit parent."
"I agree." She kissed his cheek. "And we're gonna work together to find it."
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That whole week was dedicated to research and reaching out to anyone and everyone who had been a part of Mike's life. A lot were shocked to hear what Mike had been trying to do. Others felt that the way Frank and Abby went about their relationship forced the reaction.
Frank and Johnny were warming up for their next game. "Have you heard from Andy?"
"No." Frank felt dejected. Andy, Steve his agent and Scott had been making call after call. Abby had been called in by the hospital to cover for another surgeon so that added to Frank's worry. He thought back to after she got to the call.
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