Nora watches and listens to the confession Keith managed to extract from Jordan Kling. She had to admit that his way of extracting information, was a lot different than hers or his cousin. She had the evidence she needed to put Chris into protective custody. She picks the headset up from the phone on her desk and dials Detective Hardcastle’s cellphone number.

Hardcastle’s Residence:
Detective Hardcastle and Chris were outside tending to the lawn. Hardcastle had informed Chris that she didn’t need to help him with the yard work, but she wanted to help him. He watches as she walks up and down the yard mowing the grass.

He goes back to edging when he feels his cellphone vibrate in his pocket. He pulls his cellphone out of his pocket and checks who it is. He notices it was Nora’s home phone. He accepts the call.

“Hey Nora, what’s on your mind?”

Nora’s Home Office:
“I have some information about Chris’s situation and was wondering if you and her can come to my house?”

Hardcastle’s House:
“We have some yard work to finish before we come.”

Nora’s Office:
“That’s fine. I have one more person to call as well.”

Hardcastle’s Yard:
“Alright, let’s make it a lunch meeting.”

Nora’s Place:
“I’ll supply the lunch.”

Hardcastle’s Yard:
“Alright, I’ll see you in a few hours.”

Nora’s place:
Nora ends the call to Hardcastle. She dials the number to her friend at Children Protective Services. She hopes Brenda wasn’t too busy and could come to her house.

Children Protective Services:
Brenda Lacey finishes the adoption file she has been working on. There was a smile on her face as she closes the file. The couple that adopted the Jefferson children were happy and so were the kids as well.

She gets up and files away from the folder. She was happy that the Jefferson children were happy. As Brenda is walking back to her desk. Her office phone starts ringing. She picks it up “hello?”

“Brenda, it’s Nora. Do you have any lunch plans?”

“Not really, why?” Brenda has been friends with Nora since college.

“How about if you could drop by for some lunch?” Nora figures Brenda could help them with Chris’s problem.

“Lunch sounds good, but I bet there’s something else you want to talk to me about?” Brenda knew her old friend Nora pretty well.

“There is because I need some advice from you about a matter.”

“Let me guess, you want to adopt another child?” Brenda knew Nora has already adopted several children and has guardianship of another child.

“Nope, I’m good on that. It’s about one of my students and some trouble she is in with her family.”

Brenda knew there was a catch. She knew Nora too well “alright, what time do you want me there?”

“Let’s say two o’clock.” Nora figures it would give Hardcastle enough time to finish whatever yard work he was doing.

“I can do two. I’ll see you then.”

“Thanks, Brenda.” Nora ends the call and hangs the receiver back on the cradle.

She pockets the thumb drive and heads into the living room. She spots Kelly and Tiffany in the living room folding laundry.
Little Marie was sound asleep by Tiffany’s side. A smile appears on her face as she watches her wife and Tiffany “I’ve invited Detective Hardcastle and Brenda to come over for lunch. Are you two okay, with having barbeque for lunch?”

“Sounds good to me, sweetie.” Kelly looks over towards, Nora.

“Sounds good, mom.” Tiffany looks at Nora as well.

“I’m glad to hear it. So, who wants to help me on the grill?”

“I’ll help you.” Kelly stands up and smiles at Nora.

“I was hoping you would say that.”

Nora smiles at Kelly as she walks over and places a kiss on her cheek. She looks into Kelly’s eyes.

Kelly looks into Nora’s eyes “did Sasha’s friend learn anything?”

“He learned a lot. I’m going to share it with Detective Hardcastle and Brenda when they come over for lunch.”

“Are we adopting another child?” Kelly knew her wife and how much of a soft-hearted person she is.

“Nope, I’m hoping Detective Hardcastle might adopt her. He’s good with children.” Nora hopes Hardcastle might adopt Chris or become her legal guardian.

“Let’s go and get lunch ready.” Kelly takes Nora’s hand and leads her into the kitchen.