𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞.

𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠
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Taylor's pov

" Taylor, Travis, it's lovely to see you again " Liza spoke, her voice joyful and cheery as she entered our home.

" oh Liza, we are so grateful to be seeing you again. Thank you for this opportunity " I spoke honestly, my hand entwining with Travis' as we sat down at our table. Travis offered Liza a drink, but she politely declined, saying she just had a coffee on her way over.

" well I should be thanking you guys really, for having such an amazing file and home, I have no doubt that you will be the best parents to whoever we find for you " she smiled, and my whole heart swelled. Words like that meant a lot to me. All I've ever wanted to be is a parent, and to be the best at it. " so, I actually made this appointment pretty urgently, sooner than I would any other, but we had a case come in a few days ago, and I really think it would suit you guys. I know it's so soon after you got approved, but I think this would be really beneficial "

" you mean you have a child for us already? That soon? " Travis questioned, leaning forward with intrigue.

" potentially, yes. If the case matches what you are looking for and if you are happy to take them on. Like i said, it's extremely quick but I just wanted to discuss it with you, see what your thoughts are " she explained, and I turned to Travis. This was quick. But it wasn't too soon. We've been waiting for our baby for over a year and I would be open to looking into this case if Travis wanted to as well.

" I think I would like to look at the file, what about you trav? "

" yes. Yes let's look " he confirmed and Liza grinned, pulling out a folder from her bag, spinning it to face us as she flicked open the page.

" this is Caleb, he is 3 months old so within the age range that you requested. He's obviously very young, so there's not much to him in terms of personality, but, his mother passed away a few weeks ago, the cause isn't fully known but as far as the court are aware it has something to do with substance misuse. His father, we tried to get in contact, he has no interest in raising or knowing his son, claiming to remove him from the birth certificate immediately as he never agreed with Caleb's mother to go on. So he was brought to us " Liza told us, and I felt my breath get caught in my throat. A tiny picture was displayed in the corner of the file, a brunette, blue eyed newborn stared back at me. He was beautiful. " as far as we've seen, he's a very happy, content little boy and I think he would really match with you guys but of course it's completely up to you " gosh, I couldn't turn down an innocent little baby, he needed us. So much. I needed him. We could heal him as much as he healed us.

" what do you think Tay? " Travis ran his hand up and down my back, obviously contemplating it as well.

" I-I...he's perfect, don't you think? Look at him " I turn to face Travis, tears welling my eyes but it's written all over Travis' face, he isn't sure, he's not feeling the connection. " what about you? "

" he's, yeah he's adorable " Travis forced a smile, but I knew it wasn't genuine. " how long until we could take him home and stuff? "

" well, pretty much as soon as possible, the adoption will not be processed immediately but for a few days maybe a week you'll be classed as Caleb's legal guardians, before you legally become his mom and dad, there's a bit of paperwork beforehand, but we want him placed with a long term family as quickly as we can, right now he's in a foster home, the couple are lovely and very experienced, but nothing long term " Liza answers and Travis nods attentively