Moon Child (A Camren KidFic)

thirty-three

"What if he doesn't sign, Ari?", Camila spoke quietly. Ariana dressed in her chief attire walked her to the door of the police station. "He is being charged with child-abuse amongst more. He will not have much of a choice," Ariana explained. Camila nodded, "I need this to work out." Ariana smiled and wrapped her arms around Camila reassuringly, "it will. Is Dinah brining Lauren?" Camila shook her head, "I rather her be with Dinah at the moment."

Ariana pulled Camila in for a kiss or two before speaking, "you are doing the impossible. You are overcoming a divorce, thriving in a new relationship, and taking your health seriously. You sobered up. Then you are being a parent, baby. You got this. You are like Wonder Woman. You are Wonder Woman." Camila smiled and hugged Ariana tightly, "I'm so happy to have you. You're my rock." Ariana's heart lifted. "We did this whole thing backwards, but I wouldn't want it any other way. You and Laur are my world now. I'll be damned if Mike stops that."

Ariana finally tracked Mike down through a series of bar brawls. She arrested him, but transferred the case to colleagues to ensure the judges or trail would not be comprised. She kept her mouth shut at work even not to give her opinion. She was just as stressed as Camila, but she wanted to be strong too. It was the least she could do.

"You know where you are going, babe?" Ariana asked. "Yes, I'll let you know how it goes, okay?" Camila ensured clasping their hands together. "I expect you too. Are you sure you want to go alone?" Camila hesitates for a moment. Ariana kisses her forehead, "how about I walk you there?" Ariana lead Camila through the building until they reached the room where Mike was being held. "He cannot hurt you, Cam. He is being watched on cameras, and my most trusted partner is there right now." Camila took a deep breath. Ariana noted her shaking hands and minor fidgeting.
Ariana took her into her arms rubbing circles on around the small of her back, "baby, it will be okay. He will sign the papers then you can tell Lauren the great news. We will be a family." Camila couldn't help, but smile.

"Okay, I'm ready."

Camila walked inside and her stomach dropped. Mike looked rough. Part of her felt, compassion. She knew first hand what addiction could do to a person. However, anger rushed through her bones knowing how his hands have hurt her little girl. She hid her anxiety and took her seat. She swiftly pulled out the papers of custody and placed them in front of Mike along with a pen. Mike glared at her then looked down at the papers. "You want Lauren?" Camila nodded, "I love her." Mike's jaw clenched as he looked at the papers in front of him.

"I do too."

Mike began to silently let tears fall and he picked up the pen. "I love her a lot." Tears streamed down his cheeks as his worst memories filled his head. He signed his name in each spot that required it.  He began to sob as Camila left the room mumbling a quiet thank you.

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I am so sorry! I have been protesting, working, and everything under the sun. I wanted to be clear I stand with the Black Lives Matter movement!!!! I will be posting more information on my profile. Be educated! And I hope you all are staying safe.

I will be posting the last chapter later. Then I will begin to edit and fix plot holes. I know I've spoken about a sequel, but I'm not sure if I will follow through with a full book. I am growing out of fanfiction and getting burned out:/ I would love to experiment with my own characters too. However, I will do one shots of kid Lauren and maybe a short book in this setting.