DNA or Nurture

Visit day and after affects

Amelia was driving to social services for her first visit with her kids, Harper and Harvey.

Meanwhile Addison is driving to social services with Harper and Harvey. She's excited to see Amelia again, but she's also nervous.

"So are you excited to see your mom?" Addison asked

Harvey nodded and smiled, "Yes. I can't wait to see mommy. I miss her."

"A little. I miss my mom too." Harper added nonchalantly

Once they arrived at social services, Amelia was already there. When Harvey saw his mom he ran and hugged her.

"Mommy!" Harvey exclaimed "I missed you."

Amelia hugs her son, "I missed you too, baby." Then she asked, "Do you like your foster mom?"

Harvey nodded, "Addie's really nice, mommy."

"Addie?" Amelia questioned when she looked up and saw Addison walking in with Harper.

"Hi mom." Harper said as she hugged Amelia

Amelia smiled and hugged her daughter back, "Hi baby girl." Then she looked at Addison, "Addie, I'm so sorry. I missed you."

"It's okay, Amy. I missed you too." Addison replied "Why didn't you call me?"

Amelia shrugged, "I don't know. I guess I was scared."

"Why'd you leave? Why'd you run away?" Addison asked

"Addie, I was scared and I felt betrayed." Amelia stated

"Betrayed by who, Amy?" Addison asked confused

"My uncle." Amelia replied

Addison looked shocked, "Is he...?" She was too afraid to finish the sentence.

Addison's fears were confirmed when Amelia gave a small nod.

"I'm so sorry." Addison replied as she hugged her sister in law "I'll always be there for you, Amy."

Amelia smiled, "Thanks, Addie. And thanks for taking such great care of my kids."

"Mommy?" Harvey asked "How have you been?"

"I've been good, little man." Amelia told her son with a smile

"Are you...are you sober, mom?" Harper asked

Amelia nodded, "Yes sweetie, I am. I'm working really hard to get you and your brother back." She thought, 'My daughter is too smart and mature for her age.'

Harper nodded, "Okay mom."

Amelia visited and chatted with her kids and Addison for a couple hours, before the visit was over. Amelia felt her heart break when she saw her son crying and reaching for her.

Harvey cried and reached for his mom, "Mommy! No, don't go. I wanna go home with you."

"I know you want to go home with your mom, bud. I know you do, but right now you can't." Addison explained to Harvey as she tried to comfort him "I'm really sorry."

Harvey pushed Addison away and yelled, "No, you're not. I hate you, Addie. I want my mommy."

Addison nodded, "I'm sorry you feel that way, because I love you."

Harper hugged her brother, "It's okay, bub. Mom's working hard to get us back, and in the meantime we have Addie. She takes good care of us, right?"

Harvey nodded and sniffled, "Y...Yes." Then he looks at Addison, "Sorry, Addie. I didn't mean what I said."

"It's okay, bud. I forgive you and I always will." Addison replied