Page 19 of Defy
"You're right. No need in me getting worked up until there something to be worked up about." Glancing around the kitchen and in the living room, Logan asks. "Where's Sofia?"
"She's staying the night with her friend Lucy. They're working on a history paper." I tell him.
A moment later we both turn our heads towards the door when we hear the bell ring. "Can you let your dad in while I finish dinner?"
Logan strides to the front door and greets his father. I'm pulling the enchiladas out of the oven when they both walk into the kitchen. Taking the oven mitts off and setting them on the counter I turn to greet Demetri. That man is a sight. His dark hair with the slightest touch of grey on the sides and those trademark green and blue eyes. I love my husband, but I can appreciate a good-looking man. "How are you doing, Demetri?" I ask kissing him on his cheek.
"I am well, Krasavitsabeautiful,"He says giving my arm a gentle squeeze.
"Why don't you two go sit out on the deck, and I'll bring you a beer. Dinner will be ready in about fifteen minutes."
"Thanks, babe," Logan says and kisses my temple before leading his dad out to the deck.
An hour later and nearly a whole casserole dish of enchiladas gone, Logan, his dad and I are sitting by the fire pit with full stomachs while drinking beer. I'm sitting in Logan's lap with my head resting on his chest and enjoying the rumble of his voice as his and Demetri's conversation flows freely. I'm brought out of my daze when I hear my cell phone ringing from inside.
Sliding off Logan's lap, I make my way inside to answer my call. Seeing Emerson's name on the screen, I respond immediately. "Em?" On the other end of the line, I hear her deep sigh and my gut is telling me she has bad news. "Just tell me Em." I urge.
"You and Logan were accepted."
Closing my eyes, I let out the breath I was holding. "Thank God," I breathe.
"But, it's going to take at least six months for all the paperwork to process," she states next, dropping the bomb.
Just like that, my hopes are shattered. "Six months!" I nearly shout, and seconds later Logan is by my side.
"I'm sorry, Bella. My friend was able to get you accepted, but she still has to go through her supervisor. She did try everything she could." Emerson's voice sounds pained.
"It's okay, Em. I know you did everything you could. I am grateful for your help."
"We'll figure something out, Bella."
I don't want her to feel even worse than she already does. "You've done enough Em; seriously, you're a good friend. I'll talk with Logan, and we'll see what happens next."
I let out another deep sigh, "Okay, I'll call you tomorrow."
Hanging up the phone, I turn to Logan and bury my face in his chest. "We were accepted as foster parents but will have to wait at least six months," I say through muffled sobs.
Logan runs his palms up and down my arms trying to comfort me, "We'll figure something out, Angel."
"Son? Is everything alright?" I hear Demetri ask.
When I look up at Logan I see him silently ask me if it's okay he tells his father what's going on, and I give a slight nod allowing him to confide in his dad.
"Bella and I have decided to adopt. As I was just discussing with you earlier, Bella has been volunteering at the hospital. She has been visiting a baby girl who was abandoned by her mother. The baby has come to mean somethin' to Bella, and we have decided to see about making her ours." He says.
"That's wonderful news, yes?" Demetri smiles.
Shaking his head, Logan continues. "It is, but adoption can take a while, so Bella's friend pulled some strings and got us accepted as foster parents, only it could take up to six months for everything to be finalized."
"I see," Demetri remarks understanding our dilemma. Reaching into his suit jacket, Logan's father pulls out his cell phone. After taping on the screen, he holds it up to his ear. A second later he begins to speak. "Donovan, find out who the head of Montana Social Services is. Logan and his wife have some paperwork that needs to be pushed to the top of the pile by the end of the day tomorrow. Call me when it's taken care of."
Demetri ends his call, and I'm standing here stunned while Logan has a huge smile on his face.What the hell just happened?"Wh… what did you just do?" I ask barely able to find my words.
"Helping my son and daughter-in-law make me a Dedagrandfather."
Unable to hold back my sobs, Logan scoops me up into his arms and whispers into my ear. "You see, Angel, I told you it would all work out."
