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Gavin loved living by himself in his little house; it had everything a nineteen year old needed for living alone in Thames. The neighbourhood was also lovely; everyone was friendly to one another especially his next door neighbours, the Gruchy’s.
They recently had a son they named Dan. They often asked Gavin to watch little Daniel while they go out. Gavin was always help to help as Dan was absolutely adorable.
However, when Dan was nine months old, he was spending time at Gav’s house as his parents were spending the day in London. There was a phone call from Gavin’s younger brother, George, saying to check the news.
When Gavin switched on the telly, he was shocked at what he saw. The reporter said that a young married couple from Thames were in a car accident in the direction of London, they leave behind a young son.
Gavin had to sit down as a wave of nausea washed over him. Dan crawled over to Gavin and grabbed Gav’s leg.
Tears welled up and fell from Gavin’s eyes
The next morning, Child Protective services came by.
“Hello Mr. Free,” the lady greeted, “I am sure you know about the Gruchy’s passing?” Gavin nodded and the lady continued “did you know that there is no next of kin for Daniel?” Gavin’s eyes widen, “No I did not.” He said to the lady.
“Well I’m sorry to say but the little guy has to be put in foster care while we try to find another relative.” The lady said solemnly.
An idea popped into Gavin’s head “would it be okay if I foster the little tyke until you find another relative? I often babysat him while his parents went out.”
The lady considered it. “There is a lot of paperwork involved, luckily and oddly, I carry around a couple copies just in case.”
“Brilliant! Do you mind coming in so then I could fill it out and give it to you right away?” Gavin asked
“Not at all,” the lady said “do you have any tea?”
“I think I do,” Gavin pondered “and maybe while we are at it do you have any adoption applications that I could fill out? In case you can’t find another relative for the little guy.”
After a month of paperwork and no other applications for adoption, Gavin is now the guardian of little Daniel.
Luckily for Gavin, his parents helped out getting a bunch of baby supplies for Daniel while Gavin was busy with the paperwork.
“Here we are little man, your new home.” Gavin said with enthusiasm.
But all the young Daniel did was yawn and fall asleep.
Gavin just smiled and took him to the master bedroom where his crib is and set him down for a rest.
“Ye, a kip is definitely needed after those busy week that we had.” Gavin said mainly to Dan but also to himself with a yawn. Gavin lay down in his own bed and had a kip of his own.