November 2, 2024: Posted ByadminNo Commentson Story of the Day: A couple adopts a 6-year-old boy and discovers him nursing an unfamiliar baby in his room the next day.
It’s for Ben. Colleen stirred the cheese into the spaghetti and said, “He’s been so quiet.” “I hoped he would enjoy it.”
Ray gave her shoulders a rub. He’s still getting used to it. He has spent a day with us. However, this could be useful.
Ben was summoned to eat. The six-year-old youngster swiftly finished his lunch and asked to go back to his room.
Colleen and Ray agreed to speak with him because they were worried. They were startled to discover Ben nursing a baby when they entered his room.
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Whose baby is that, Ben? Colleen inquired.
Ben looked anxious as he added, “She’s my sister.”
“Your sister?” Confused, Colleen repeated.
“Not at all. At my former house, she is the new foster. “I couldn’t abandon her,” Ben clarified.
Ben objected when Colleen suggested calling the foster coordinator, Mrs. Campbell. “No! She cannot reclaim her. My foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin, are bad people!
“What do you mean?” Taking the infant from him, Colleen asked.
They are malevolent. Fearfully, Ben repeated, “She’ll be in danger.”
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Colleen and Ray looked at one other anxiously. Ben disclosed that he had been harmed by Mr. Franklin.
Ben was reassured by Ray. “You don’t need to be scared. We will assist you.
With the infant secure in Colleen’s care, Ben eventually dozed off in Ray’s arms.
After wrapping Ben in his blanket, Ray and Colleen went outside with the infant.
“How are we going to proceed?” Colleen muttered. “The infant cannot be kept by us. We’ll be taken into custody.
“I’m not sure,” Ray said. “But I don’t believe Ben is telling lies.”
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“WHERE IS SHE?!” Ben suddenly woke up and yelled.
As he rushed to her, Colleen comforted him, “She’s here, Ben.”
“We need something tangible, Ben. What actions did the Franklins take? Ray enquired.
Ben coughed out, “They hit me with a belt… and videoed it.”
Colleen’s horrified eyes grew wide. “Has Ben told Mrs. Campbell?” Ray questioned.
No, but she has to be aware. Ben remarked, “She keeps pairing kids with them.”
After giving it some thought, Ray concluded, “All right. We will not return her.
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Colleen concurred. But Ben, we can’t keep her a secret. In Mrs. Campbell’s department, I know another person. Colleen said, “There is something we can do about this,” and she put Ben back in bed. Ray later gave DCFS employee Alana a call. “Alana, I apologize for the late call. We’re in a problem.
Alana heard Ben’s story at their house. “Do you believe Ben is telling lies?” Ray enquired.
“I don’t believe so,” Alana answered. “Children in difficult circumstances conceal the truth.” He told you because he believes in you.
Alana acknowledged that she had a suspicion that something was wrong with the Franklins. “Children are regularly moved from their home.”
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“So, what should we do with the baby?” Colleen inquired.
Alana made the decision, “I’ll give you temporary permission to be her foster parents.” “I’ll need to be cunning about it. However, it is my issue. Don’t discuss this with anyone. Tell me if you get a call from Mrs. Campbell or anything else.
Colleen and Ray decided to protect Ben and the baby and keep the matter under wraps.
It was quiet for the next few days until Colleen’s phone rang. When she saw Mrs. Campbell’s name, she froze. She went outside and answered anxiously since Ben was home.
“Hello?”
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“How are you, Mrs. Ferguson?” Mrs. Campbell said hello.
“I’m doing fine. Colleen rambled, attempting to cut the call short, “Ben’s adapting well.”
Mrs. Campbell said, “I’m calling about something else.” “Has Ben mentioned his foster parents?”
In an attempt to divert her attention, Colleen said, “No, he doesn’t talk about his past.” “I thought he might benefit from counseling.”
With a worried tone, Mrs. Campbell said, “I don’t think that’s necessary.” “But please give me a call if he tells you something strange.”
“Is there anything about his foster parents that I should be aware of?” Colleen pushed. She was wrong to do that!
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“No, nothing. I simply have to leave since I’m busy. With haste, Mrs. Campbell said.
Ben cut Colleen off at that moment. “The baby is destroying everything, Mom!”
When Ben referred to Colleen as “Mom,” her heart exploded with happiness. She abruptly hung up, but then her heart began to race with panic. Had Mrs. Campbell assumed she was aware of the Franklins after hearing them? After that, Mrs. Campbell contacted her several times, but Colleen never picked up.
I guess I become too arrogant. However, I felt that she wasn’t being very subtle and was concealing something. She filled Ray in on the call that evening.
Ray let out a sigh. “You ought not to have taken that action. Compared to her and those perverts, we were at an advantage.
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Colleen said, “I know, but I called Alana already.” “Don’t worry, they’ll find out eventually,” she added.
“Did she tell you the name of the baby?” Ray enquired.
“No, she remains a “baby girl.” Colleen answered.
Ray made the decision to stay at home tomorrow just in case. “We cannot remove the baby. We must pretend that she is not present.
Ray got ready to take Ben up from school the following day. A truck rushed down the street as he was leaving, slowing down close to their home. After giving Ray a long look, the driver drove off at an extremely high speed.
“Hi!” Ray screamed, furious. Although Ray was aware of who that was, he was unsure. On a dirt path, he lost it while chasing after it. When he got home, he was overcome with fear for the safety of his family.
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“This cannot go on, Alana. When she arrived, Ray quickly detailed the entire event, saying, “He was outside our house.”
Alana warned, “You don’t know if that was Mr. Franklin.” “I’m almost done gathering hard proof, so we can actually call the police and put an end to this.”
“We are eager. Ray emphasized, “We’re in danger.”
Colleen proposed to phone her mother. “While Alana looks into it, we’ll move into her house.”
“I’ve observed that kids are regularly relocated from the Franklins’ residence,” Alana continued. I’ve located an adult who spent years with them. I’m awaiting his phone call.
They were suddenly cut off by a tremendous thumping and shouting. Through the living room window, Ray caught a glimpse of Mrs. Campbell and a couple who were probably the Franklins.
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“It’s them,” Ray said, his face growing solemn.
Colleen’s hand went to her phone. She screamed, “I’m calling the police.”
The door was opened by Ray. “Who are you? You have no right to knock on my door.
Mrs. Campbell and the Franklins threatened, saying, “Mr. Ferguson, you know me! If you won’t let us in to get that kid, I’ll take your son!
Ray retorted, “After what we know about you, you wouldn’t dare!”
Mrs. Campbell hesitated, and Alana moved forward. “Cynthia, before we call the police, I think you should go!”
“That baby is ours to take!” Angrily, Mrs. Franklin said.
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“That would be illegal!” Alana gave a shrug. “I have legally appointed the Fergusons as her foster parents.”
“You didn’t have any right!” Mrs. Campbell lost her temper.
“I did.” And I’ve started looking into you,” Alana shot back.
Mr. Franklin sprang at Alana in wrath, but Ray stopped him. Colleen attempted to dial 911 during the confusion, but Mrs. Franklin slammed the phone away.
“You’re not going to call anyone! Now give us the baby! Colleen’s spine froze at the expression in Mrs. Franklin’s eyes as she threatened. Mrs. Franklin was a cruel, heartless woman who tortured and recorded children!
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Coollen’s hands clenched into fists and swung violently at the awful woman for the first time in her life. Ben observed from his room while Mrs. Campbell and Alana quarreled.
“Give us the baby, Ben!” Mrs. Franklin let out a shriek.
“Ben, shut and lock your door!” Colleen shouted. Ben closed his door and obeyed.
Meanwhile, Ray was able to eject Mr. Franklin from the residence and quickly evicted Mrs. Franklin and Mrs. Campbell as well.
“I’ll file an assault report against you!” Mrs. Campbell made a threat.
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“We will file a trespassing report against you!” Colleen returned the shout.
“I’ve called the police already!” They all turned to face Colleen and Ray’s neighbors, Sarah and Andrew, who were staring at them with wide eyes when they heard a new voice.
Ray answered, panting, “Thanks, Andrew.”
Mrs. Campbell grinned. “Well done! I can now fully report your kidnapping to the police. Nearly every person in the department is someone I know! “Only you three will be imprisoned here!” she swore.
Soon later, the police showed up. Officer Carson, who knew Mrs. Campbell, appeared to think about her account.
“Stop!” Alana raised her voice and gave the police officer her name. “I also work as a social worker. And I gave the infant to the Fergusons after they revealed some information about the adopted child. Everything is official. The documents are within. She came into the house in a hurry.
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“FALSE INFORMATION!” Mrs. Franklin went on to say.
Ray described the insult Ben had received in detail, saying, “Officer, our adopted son revealed disturbing things about his former foster home.” Additionally, he acknowledged that Ben had surreptitiously snatched the infant from the Franklins. “Our son had good intentions, but he was wrong for that.”
Alana produced the paperwork. She handed the papers to the officers and said, “Officers, please take a look.”
“Taking the infant away from our house is not justified by those documents! or how they just attacked us! Mr. Franklin pointed to his wounded lip in dispute.
Mrs. Campbell dismissed the records the police were looking at and said, “Yes, it doesn’t matter what those documents say.” “The Fergusons committed a crime. It is considered kidnapping and assault under state law.
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Colleen looked at Mrs. Campbell and shuddered in rage. “It’s unbelievable,” she whispered.
Abruptly, little Ben appeared, holding the infant. “I took the infant! You can’t send any other child to that house, but I’ll go to jail!
Officer Carson said, “Kid, give the baby to Mrs. Campbell.”
“NEVER!” Ben objected. “Mr. Franklin thrashed me while Mrs. Franklin was recording! He pointed accusingly at Mr. Franklin and Mrs. Campbell, saying, “They showed me videos.” Mr. Franklin has been mistreating other lads. Bad stuff. He had his— A number of exhales came from the assembled throng as the child gestured toward his pant area.
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Colleen and Ray were appalled.
Mrs. Campbell trembled as she attempted to defuse the situation by saying, “He’s misunderstood.”
“Do you believe he is telling lies?” Alan was asked by Officer Tristan.
Alana shook her head at Mrs. Campbell and said, “I don’t.” “I have documentation of their erratic foster placements.”
“Irrefutable accusations are being made! I’ll take you to court! Mr. Franklin made a threat.
Ray remarked, “You pervert, don’t even dare threaten anyone here.” Because of what you, your ugly wife, and this awful woman have done to several children, you will spend a considerable amount of time behind bars. Officers, check out their house. The videos are most likely in their possession.
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“This document contains your address, correct? Let’s leave immediately. Officer Tristan started to walk, but he didn’t make it very far to his car.
“NO!” With a shout, Mr. Franklin threw the officer to the ground. The other officers hurried to their colleague’s aid.
“You just assaulted an officer of the law, Mr. Franklin,” stated Officer Tristan, standing and washing his hands. “You’ve been arrested.”
At that point, Officer Carson made the decision to include Mrs. Franklin and Mrs. Campbell in the inquiry. He said, “If you’re innocent, you have nothing to fear,” suggesting that they would also be investigated.
Colleen and Ray consoled Ben as he broke down in tears as everyone departed. “Ben, you showed such courage. With both toddlers in her arms, Colleen remarked, “You might have saved so many other kids.”
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Alana called Ray and Colleen the following day to give them an update. Colin, the child, stepped forward. told all about the Franklins to the police. They are currently searching their home. Mr. Franklin remains in custody. Cynthia went out. However, she will be more implicated if she flees.
Colleen remarked abruptly, “What about the baby girl’s name?”
“That’s Grace,” Alana replied. “I can assist you in adopting her if you’d like.”
Colleen and Ray exchanged glances and agreed right away.
Later, the police discovered tapes involving Mrs. Campbell and other incriminating material at the Franklin residence. As a result, the Franklins and Mrs. Campbell were accused of maltreatment and more serious crimes. Colleen, Ray, Ben, and Grace, meantime, made a new beginning.
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