Page 12 of Crazy Love

Henley

Shit. That’s heavy.

Weston

What do we do? What’s the plan?

I called his social worker again tonight. She shut me down again. Says the powers that be might not think I’m a viable option. I travel too much. I’m not a “family unit.”

Weston

Fuck that. You’d do anything for that kid.

Doesn’t matter what I do. I mean, I’d go through all the red tape all over again if someone would just tell me what I need to do to fix this. Everyone has a job. I can work out childcare when I’m out of town.

Henley

He can stay with our family when you’re traveling.

Rhodes

Elle says he could stay with her too when we’re at away games. Or just anytime! We’d love to have him around here.

Weston

Sadie’s saying the same thing.

Bowie

As I said, Poppy’s primal about it. She’s in.

Thanks, guys.

Rhodes

What about filing a complaint against the foster home?

Mrs. Murphy said she’s looking into it. But you know how slow that process is. Meanwhile, Sam’s stuck.

Henley

What about temporarily? Can he stay with you while they figure it out?

I asked. Same answer.

Weston

This is so messed up. A kid shouldn’t have to stay in a bad situation just because of red tape.

Rhodes

Maybe there’s a way around it. We just need to figure out what that is.

Henley

In the meantime, we’re here.

Bowie

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