Part 2

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That kid is scared.

I asked Manuel to tell me everything he knows about his mother, he said she never talked about herself, I did tell him I know what his last name is, he said it's Paul's he was afraid to tell us, he thought I would find some of his mother's family and send him away, he doesn't know any of those people he wants to stay here with us. 

He told me I play it tough, but he knows I like him, and he likes me too, can we just let things stay the way they are, I told him if someone from his family comes and takes him, we can't keep him, but I'm just making sure no one does. Cece is working on getting temporary custody of him so we can put him in school I'm sure he would like that, and he can be with other kids his own age, he needs to be with more than just us.

Manuel asked me will the kids be mean to him, because he's a bastard, I told him he's not a bastard and I don't want him to say that ever again, for now we're his family.

Okay Mr. James, I'll go to school, he asked me again am I sure I don't know anything about my mother's family, I told him I'll put my hands on a stack of bibles that I'm not lying, I don't know anything about them.

Manuel, I believe you, how would you like to go to the office with me, we won't stay long, and we can see Cece too, we work in the same building, he said okay, I told Liz we're going out don't make any lunch for us, she said she wasn't that woman is something else. We left, in the car, Manuel just kept staring out the window, saying wow look at this and that, I forgot he hasn't really been anywhere since he's been here.

We got to the Alexander building and went into the building, I'm told that Cece is in a meeting with Reese, I asked could I see Reese, the receptionist said she'll check, we were told we could come in, bae smiled at us, Reese saw Manuel and asked what's his friend doing here, I told him he hid on the jet after we left the island, we've been trying to find his family with no luck. Reese said as far as he knew Manuel didn't have any family, but he paid someone to take care of the boy, I told him they just took the money and left Manuel on Alexander Island. Reese said he didn't know that Cece said we're keeping him, that's why he asked Reese did he have anyone in the state department, who could help us.

Reese said he does, he'll make some calls, Reese said it's nice to see Manuel again, Manuel asked Reese did he have any of that candy he would give to him, he told him look on the desk. Reese got a call telling him his appointment is here, I told him we'll leave, he told me to stay it's just Maximillion, he came in and Maximillion looked at me, he said nice to see me again, he acted as if he didn't try and have me killed the bastard, he put his hand out. I told Reese thanks for helping us, I told Cece I'll see him at home, I looked at Manuel and he just kept staring at Maximillion.

I told him to say goodbye to Reese, he just ran out the door, I ran after him, I caught up with him at the elevator, I asked him what's wrong, he was staring at Maximillion does he know him. He said yes, his mother worked for him, he was one of the men who would do things with him, I asked him if he's sure, he said yes.

I went back to Reese's office he asked me was there something else I needed, I walked over to Maximillion and just started punching him in the face, Cece tried to pull me off of him, Reese asked me what's going on. Manuel said kill him, I stopped and looked at him, I picked him up and we left, I told him no one will ever hurt him again.

Bae came behind us and asked what's going on, I told him, he said that sick fuck he should go back in there and finish what I started, I told him I'm taking Manuel to kids world, we'll see him when he gets home, bae said he can't go back into that office he's afraid of what he might do to that sick fuck, but he'll straighten it out with Reese, he hugged Manuel and said he'll be alright no one will ever hurt him again. We got on the elevator, I told Manuel to repeat after me, I am strong, and I have people who love me, and no weapon formed against me shall prosper, he repeated my words, I gave him a handkerchief and told him to wipe his face.

 He held my hand, we left, and I took him to kid's world, he seemed much better, I don't know if I still have a position at Alexander and I don't care, I will kill for Manuel if I have to, he will be our kid and sick people like Maximillion will never hurt him again.

Cece called and asked how's Manuel, I told him he's alright, he asked about me, I told him if Manuel hadn't said kill Maximillion I could have, I don't like him seeing me that way, Cece said he explained everything to Reese. He didn't make the deal with Maximillion, in fact he told him to stay away from this town or any other place he might be, or next time he'll let me finish what I started. Reese said he'll be calling me later in the week, for now he wants me to find out all I can about Manuel.

I said wow he turned down a twenty million dollar deal for Manuel, bae said and me, I know how much I mean to Reese, I told him I have to thank him when I talk to him and apologize for my behavior, bae said he understands, he said he has to go he'll see us when we get home, he loves me and Manuel someday who will be our son, I told him we love him too, and I hung up.

I just watched Manuel playing a game, that kid shouldn't have to go through so much, in such a short lifetime. Now that I know what he's been through I'll take care of him, and someday he will be our son.

I think I'll get in touch with Ruth maybe she can tell me more about Maximillion, and just how sick he is, I watched Manuel, he seemed happy now, but I'm sure he'll have nightmares after seeing Maximillion.

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