Lost and Found Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Bo and Nora had arranged for Matthew to spend the day with their neighbor the next day. They sat in Randy’s office waiting for Sam and his lawyer. Nora could tell Bo was extremely nervous he kept playing with his tie. Nora took his hand in hers. Bo stopped fidgeting and looked at her. He gave her a small smile then leaned in and gave her a small kiss. The door opened just as he did that. Sam walked in, obviously seeing the kiss rolled his eyes. Nora tensed, she felt Bo tense as well. This was going to be harder than she thought.

Sam sat down across from them as did his lawyer, nobody said a word. Randy came in behind everybody and sat next to Nora. He started the meeting.

“So we all know why we are here. Bo and Nora Buchanan would like Mr. Rappaport to give up his custodial rights so Bo Buchanan can adopt Matthew Buchanan and become his legal parent.”

Sam’s lawyer spoke up.

“My client has already given you his answer, he isn’t giving up his right. He doesn’t need to be in son’s life but he doesn’t want Mr. Buchanan to have any legal rights over his son.”
“Yes, we understand that, but we felt this meeting was needed to let you know how serious Mr and Mrs Buchanan are about this. They are ready to bring this to court.”
“WHAT!”
Nora and Bo jumped slightly at Sam’s outburst. Randy calmly responded.

“Mr and Mrs Buchanan are raising Matthew Buchanan and they feel they have a very strong case and win the adoption petition.”

Sam stood his face red.

“No, no way I am going to let you two use my son to have you happy ending.”
Nora couldn’t take anymore.

“Sam, we have our happy ending with or without this petition. I am doing this for Matthew. He views Bo as his father, he doesn’t even know you exist. If something happens to me I want him to go the father he knows and adores and who in turn loves and adores him. You are neither of those Sam.”
Sam sneared.

“Take me to court. I can’t wait to air your dirty laundry in public.”
With that Sam left his lawyer following. Nora put her head in her hands. Bo rubbed her back.
“Its ok Red, we’ll get him in court.”
“I agree Nora, you and Bo have a very strong case. Sam isn’t in his son life, he doesn’t even pay support. Even with all the dirty laundry I don’t think a judge will like that.”
Nora sighed and nodded.

“I know, I just wish he’d done the right thing.”
“That isn’t Sam’s strong suit honey.”

She laughed.

“I’ll get the suit started, I think I get it through the red tape get us in court within a month”
Nora looked up in shock.

“That fast?”
“I know people”
“Thank you.”
“Thank me when I get it done.”
Bo stood up and put his hand out.

“Let’s go home to our son Red.”
She smiled and took his hand.

“Yes, to our son.”