Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 13:34:51 -0500
From: Miguel Sanchez <miguel_sanchez55@hotmail.com>
Subject: The Pilot III Ch 22

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The Pilot III

Shane and Robert's Life

Chapter 22

It took about 45 minutes to get home because the traffic was a nightmare.
Dad and I got something to drink then I went and got out of my good uniform.

I sat down on the couch then I heard the phone ring. I grabbed the cordless
handset, "Hello."

"Hi Shane," the voice said. "Jess Martin, again."

"Oh hi Jess," I said. "What's going on?"

"Not much," he said. "I finally found the information on the twins' parent's
auto insurance."

I had forgotten all about that. That insurance should pay their hospital
bills. "What did you find out?" I asked.

"Well," Jess said. "They weren't happy about having to pay off but I just
pointed out that the deceased left two teen age sons behind. I also told
them that I wouldn't hesitate to take them to court."

"That's great Jess," I said. "How much will they cover as far as medical
bills?"

"I think it should cover all their hospital and related bills," Jess said.
"I found out that their policy had a $100,000 medical expense per person
cap. I went to the hospital and turned over their auto insurance information
to them and they will bill them. I also found that there is a $100,000 death
benefit on each of them."

"Has everything cleared probate yet?" I asked.

"I got lucky," he said. "The stocks and life insurance have. I have already
set up the trusts and there is a little less than $400,000 is each account.
The payout on the auto insurance is under the amount reportable to probate
so that will go right into their account."

"Sounds good Jess," I said. "I want you to contact Linda Eggleston at DCFS
and let her know you are representing us and the boys. Maybe you can find
out if she has heard anything as to weather of not there are any other
relatives other than their grandparents?"

"Alright Shane," Jess said. "I'll call her in the morning."

"Thanks Jess," I said. "I'll talk with you later."

I heard a knock on the door and Dad answered it and came in with Jake. "Hi
Uncle Shane," he said. "Are the twins here?"

I looked at my watch and it was 4:45. I had been on the phone so I hadn't
even thought about it. "No," I said. "They haven't got home yet."

"Oh," Jake said looking a little sad.

I held my arms out and he came over and fell into my arms. "Don't worry
son," I said. "Robert probably had to stay late for something."

"It's alright," he said. "I just wanted to see them. I love them so much and
I'm glad court is finally over."

Jake had to use the bathroom and while he was in there Robert and the twins
came in. I looked at Robert and asked, "What happened love?" Why are you
guys late?"

"We were talking with Joey while Billy filled out an application," Robert
said. "The headmaster interviewed him and he's going to be starting next
semester. Billy brought Jakes school records with him and he's starting then
too."

"I'm starting where?" He said walking down the hall.

The twins were surprised to see him and they ran into arms. "You'll be
coming to Castle Prep."

"Cool," Jake said as he kissed them. "Is Dad starting there too?"

"Sure is," Robert said. "That's why we were late getting home. He and Joey
stopped by to apply. The headmaster interviewed him and gave him a job."

Jeremy laughed and said, "Maybe we can carpool?"

"Good idea," Dad said.

Aaron looked at Jake and said, "Did you have to testify?"

Jake smiled and said, "No I didn't. Christine was great."

Jeremy took Jake's hand and led him towards their room so they could talk in
private. I went over to Robert and hugged him, "Why didn't you call love and
let me know you were going to be late?"

He kissed my cheek and said, "I'm sorry love. We got talking with Joey and I
forgot."

I kissed his nose and said, "That's alright love. Just don't let it happen
again. I worry about all of you."

"I'm sorry baby," he said kissing me.

Dad came out of the kitchen, "Where are the boys, dinner is ready."

I went down to their room and knocked on the door then opened it, "Boys,
it's time for dinner."

"Aww," Jeremy said. "Can Jake stay?"

Jake looked at them and said, "I wish I could but Dad already said I have to
be home."

The twins weren't happy with what Jake said but they understood. "Alright,"
Aaron said. "Can you spend the weekend with us?"

Jeremy looked at me and asked, "Can Jake spend the weekend with us, Dad?"

I looked at Aaron and he smiled weakly saying, "Oops, sorry Dad. Can Jake
spend the weekend?"

I was trying to look stern but when the twins put their chins on Jake's
shoulders I lost it on the spot and started laughing. "If it's alright with
John and Billy it's alright," I said through the giggles.

I got hugged by all three boys as they headed for the front door. The twins
gave Jake hugs and kisses then Jake left to go home. I came into the kitchen
still giggling and Dad looked at me like I'd lost my mind. He put his hand
on my shoulder and asked, "Did sitting in that waiting room finally get to
you?"

"Not court Dad, the twins," I said. "Aaron asked if Jake could stay the
weekend but forgot to ask me then Jeremy did. Then they put their heads on
Jake's shoulders."

Dad was snickering when I told him the last part. "Never a dull moment," he
said as I got the plates out and put them on the table.

The twins came in smiling, "Let's eat."

We had dinner then they boys went down to their room and did their homework.
When that was done, they took their showers and watched television with us.
Aaron leaned over to me and said, "Sorry I forgot to ask you first."

"It's ok son," I said.

At ten, Robert and the twins headed off to bed Dad and I finished watching a
movie. At 11, I wanted to see the weather so we watched the news. There was
a news report on Jake's father being convicted of putting him out before the
hurricane. I was in shock as the reporter gave Jake's father's name and said
"Timothy Curtis had been convicted of putting his 15 year old son out of his
house 36 hours before the hurricane. Judge Calvin Henry sentenced Curtis to
a total of 35 years in prison."

"God Dad," I said. "I hope the kids at school don't see that. I don't want
Jake to be a laughing stock or be ridiculed."

"We can call John and Billy in the morning and tell them about the report so
they can be aware," Dad said. "It might not be like you're thinking, son."

"I hope you're right Dad," I said as I kissed him good night. "I'll see you
in the morning."

I didn't hear Robert's alarm go off and I was sleeping soundly until Jeremy
was sitting beside me. He was rubbing my nose saying, "Wakey wakey Dad,"

I cocked an eye open and saw him sitting there and I said, "Alright son, I'm
awake."

"I missed you when I got up," Jeremy said leaning down and kissing me.

I tried to move but Jeremy's butt was in the way. I looked at him and said,
"If I don't get up son, someone's gonna get wet."

He quickly moved so I could get to the bathroom. The boys ate their
breakfast as Robert and I talked with them. Aaron asked, "What's going on
with the adoption?"

"Linda said it would take some time before she had everything she needed,"
Robert said.

"I have a friend, who is a lawyer, that's going to call her today to see
what progress has been made," I said.

"I hope it's soon," Jeremy said.

"Yeah," Aaron said.

Dad patted their hands and said, "We're not going to stop here until you've
been adopted. That's a promise."

It was after 7 and Robert said, "We have to get going boys."

The boys got their backpacks and we gave them hugs as they went out the
door. I looked at Dad, "I hope Linda's gotten that information back. Maybe
Jess can get her to start moving forward."

"Yeah maybe, Dad said. "But Linda knows how important this is to the twins."

Dad and I went back into the kitchen when the phone rang and it was Linda. I
answered it and she said, "Shane, what's going on. I hadn't been at my desk
5 minutes when I got a call from a lawyer who said he was representing you
and the twins."

"Yes Linda," I said. "That was Jess Martin. He's handling the boys' trust
and I asked if he'll represent us for the boys' adoption."

"If that's the case Shane," she said. "Then I shouldn't really be talking
with you."

"Linda," I said. "You know I trust you. You've went out of your way for the
twins and for Jake too."

"That's right and now I find out you have a lawyer," she said.

"Hang on Linda," I said and passed the phone to Dad.

"Hi Linda," Dad said. "Look sweetie, there's something you don't know and
well, do you think you could come over?"

"I shouldn't but I will," she said. "I'll be there in about an hour."

"Boy," I said looking at Dad. "What's got into her?"

Dad sipped his coffee and said, "I think it was that she got blindsided by
Jess this morning. I don't think she would have acted like this if we told
her about Jess first."

"Yeah but Jess isn't going to try to interfere with anything," I said. "He's
here just in case things start to go tits up."

"We know that son," Dad said. "But she doesn't. She has gone out of her way
for you like Gary Waters did me but Emma Grimsley tried to fuck us over."

"Yeah," I said. "And that's why I asked Jess."

"That was a smart thing to do son," Dad said. "But you should have told her
first."

I started crying then said, "Gad Dad, I just fucked things up, now Linda
hates me."

Dad scooted over and put his arms around me and said, "Easy tiger, no body
hates you. I'll explain why you called Jess and I think she'll understand.
Now I'm going to call Jess and have him come over. Why don't you go and wash
your face?"

I did like Dad said while he called Jess. I hoped Dad can smooth things out.
I went back to the kitchen and tried to say calm when we heard the doorbell
ring. Dad went up and answered it and then came back with Linda. She came in
and said, "Alright guys, now what's going on here?"

Dad looked at her and said, "Linda, we know you've been doing everything you
can for us so Shane and Robert can adopt the twins. When I was in
California, the Director there was just like you and he found no reason for
me not to adopt Shane but one social worker really tried to sabotage
everything. She even had a doctor try to molest Shane and force him into
performing oral sex on him."

"Oh my word," Linda said. "Shane I never knew that."

"I know," Dad said. "That really has no bearing here. But because of the
social worker's mentality, I hired Jess just before I applied formally to
social services, and it's a good thing I did. The social worker was in court
and she even misled the director as to the time of the hearing, otherwise it
would have been open and shut."

I was trying to keep my composure after Dad brought up what I went through
with that doctor. I wiped my eyes and said, "I know you've helped us Linda,
but can you understand why we have Jess. I'm sorry I didn't tell you about
him first. It was late yesterday and well, I just forgot to call you."

There was another knock on the door and Dad then came in with Jess. "Linda,
this is Jess Martin. He was a fellow pilot with me back in California. Jess,
this is Linda Eggleston with DCFS."

The two of them shook hands and Linda said, "I was going to call you this
morning Shane. I got these back from the grandparents and LA County social
Services. The grandparents confirm that there aren't any other blood
relatives for the twins but they said they want to care for the twins."

My heart sunk when I heard that. I knew it would take a court fight to adopt
the twins. "Now what," I asked fighting back more tears.

Linda took out the papers in the other envelope then said, "This letter from
LA Social Services is from their background investigation on the
grandparents. It states that they are not the best candidates to care for
two teenage boys. The man is 84 and has had several minor strokes and has
other medical problems. The woman is 79 but she spends most of her time
caring for her husband. They have informed them that they will not be
getting the twins."

I heard that and cheered up quickly. Then it hit me, "What happens if they
try to fight the adoption?"

"They can try," Jess said. "But all they will be doing is wasting money.
Once that letter there is presented to the Judge here, they will have no
further standing with the case. LA County is one of the best for conducting
a good investigation on someone."

I looked at Linda and said, "So now we can get things going?"

"We sure can," Linda said. "I'm going to wave the home study because our
office has been here so much and we know everything about you three already.
I'll schedule the psychologist's interview then the physicals for the boys."

I looked up and said, "With all due respect Linda, Robert and I will be
present when the boys are examined. I will not take the risk of having what
happened to me, happen to them."

Linda patted my hand and said, "I wouldn't have it any other way. You are
still their parents so no doctor would do anything without you being
present."

"Thanks Linda," I said. "What ever happened to Mrs. Walden?"

"She's still suspended." Linda said.

Dad looked at her, "Did she ever contact Orange County Social Services?"

"Good question," Linda replied. "But I don't think so because they would
have wanted to talk with me seeing I'm the Director.

Jess looked at her and said, "Maybe you should give them a call and speak
with the Director there just to be sure."

"Alright," she said.

"I just don't want any surprises Linda," Jess said. "It was supposed to be
an easy court appearance when Buck adopted Shane so we're not taking any
chances here. I just can't help but be leery of that woman. I think with the
grandparents wanting the twins Shane and Robert should be represented in
court."

"I don't object Jess," Linda said. "This came totally by surprise to me
today, that's all."

I looked at Linda, "I'm sorry Linda. I should have called or at least left a
message on your cell phone."

"Well," she said. "It's been worked out. I need to get going. I'll make
those phone calls and I'll let you know when I get the psychologist's
interview  scheduled. It will be sometime this week, this much I can tell
you."

"Can it be scheduled so they won't have to miss any time from school?" I
asked.

"I will let them know that," Linda said. "We do these at the home so it's
easier on everyone. "What time do they get home?"

"They're home by 4:30," I said.

"Alright," she said. "I'll be in touch."

I showed Linda to the door, "Thanks Linda. You're really a great friend."

She leaned in and kissed my cheek and said, "You are too Shane. I'll be in
touch."

I closed the door and went back to the kitchen when Jess said, "I think the
grandparents are going to try to contest this, LA County report or not. I
will talk with Linda after lunch. I'll be in touch guys."

Jess called Linda and told her his concerns about the grandparents. Linda
got Jess' fax number and told him she would send him copies of everything
she got. She put the letters she got in the mail to him and would let him
know when the appointments would be.

Two days later we got the call from Linda telling us that a Dr. Stanley
Peterson would be here Friday at 4:30 for the interviews. When Robert and
the boys came home that day I let them know they really needed to be here
early. I told the boys that Jake could not come over until after everything
was done.

The next day, I reminded Robert that they needed to get home from school as
soon as possible and he assured me that they would. Robert's classes were
going smoothly until just before lunch. He was about to head to the
cafeteria when he was called to the headmaster's office. He walked in and he
saw a strange man talking with him. Robert said, "You wished to see me Mr.
Smithers?"

He looked at Robert and said, "Ah yes, Mr. Wright I did. This is Dr. Stanley
Peterson. He says he needs to talk with you."

Robert looked at the Doctor and said, "He has an appointment this afternoon
at my house sir. I have too much work to do. I'm grading papers while I eat
as it is."

"Is this true sir?" Mr. Smithers asked.

"Err ah well yes I do," he stuttered. "I like to conduct my interviews in a
neutral environment."

"If that's the case sir," Mr. Smithers said. "You should have made an
appointment here. My teachers have a full schedule and I won't disrupt that
schedule."

Robert looked at the man and said, "I'll see you at 4:30 at my home."

Robert and the boys got home at 4:10 and slammed the door when he came
inside the house. Dad and I looked at him as I said, "What's wrong baby?" I
asked.

"That shrink showed up at school this morning telling Mr. Smithers that he
needed to talk with me," Robert said. "Can you believe the nerve of that
man?"

I went over and hugged him saying, "Calm down love. You need your wits about
you when he gets here."

"You're right love," he said.

I looked at the boys and said, "You guys can't let on that you're gay. You
can be brothers and show your brotherly love for each other but nothing else
please."

The boys came and hugged us and Jeremy said, "We already talked about that.
We won't let you down."

At 4:30 the doorbell rang and Robert answered the door. "Good afternoon Dr.
Peterson," Robert said. "It's nice you could make it to our home."

To be continued