(aka Bike, est. 2007) Part 2255 by Angharad Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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We’d left the judge to contemplate the order which had resulted in social services taking Danielle into care. In my mind, the whole thing was a set up and they had no grounds for removing her from my care.
We trouped back to the judge’s chambers to see what he thought having given him a couple of hours to make a decision. The same security man let us in and we knocked on the door of the judge’s rooms. ‘Enter,’ was called and Simon opened the door and we went in, sitting where we’d been before.
Judges are very powerful people, they are also reputed to be very clever and wise. All of these things appeared to apply to Roger Kenyon, especially if you included charming in the description–though I’m sure some who sat in the dock might not have thought so.
“Lady Cameron, I’m going to rescind the order to seize Danielle, and I’m going to insist they return her to your care as her adopted mother as quickly as possible. Quite how she feels I honestly don’t know, but I suspect she’s a very anxious young lady and I’d like to resolve this as soon as we can.
“I said I didn’t know how she felt, I know how you all feel because you’ve told me, and I believe you are perfectly entitled to feel that way. I am disappointed because I feel social services have let themselves down as well as apparently targeting you and your family. I am aware of several incidents which seem to imply that someone quite senior is trying to cause you problems. I have therefore sent for the director and he should be here in a short while.
“I am aware that the children you have adopted have all got problems with histories of abuse and being taken into care. I’m also aware that you gave a home to a young woman who suffered as a result of the law being perverted by both police and the custodial services. I’m aware that you have a reputation for being difficult, impetuous but courageous and not being prepared to walk past on the other side when you see someone in distress. I am therefore going to issue instruction to the director to ensure you’re left in peace unless something new and substantially wrong comes to light which requires them to act. I trust you’ll remain as good parents as you have to now.
“As for you, young lady,” he addressed Trish. “How you got my phone number, I’ll never know…”
“It was easy, Mr Judge, I went on the internet and…”
“I think it might be better that I don’t know.” I managed to shut Trish up before she got us all incarcerated. “You should have a brilliant future before you, and I look forward to seeing reports of you going to Oxford or Cambridge and doing something special.
“I think that concludes our meeting.”
We shook hands and I thanked him. Simon had talked about sending him a case of his favourite tipple but I told him not to, as it could be seen as bribery. He argued that the old man would be destroying the evidence anyway, but I stopped him.
I let the others walk on a little and then turned and spoke to Mr Kenyon. “You know you have a growth in your left lung.”
“How did you know that?”
“I have a way of seeing these things.”
“A lifetime of smoking, I’m afraid.”
“If you stop smoking now, it will go.”
“If you were able to guarantee that, I might.”
“If I did guarantee it, would you?”
“I don’t believe you can.”
“Believe, because I can and have.”
“What? But that’s impossible.”
“To an open mind all things are possible.”
“Just what are you, Lady Cameron?”
“Someone who tries to help those who deserve it.”
“I believe you are. You’re this mystery healer, aren’t you?”
“That would be telling, but if you stop smoking, the tumour will disappear.”
“And you can guarantee that?”
“I just told you, I asked it to go. Provided you stop smoking it will not recur.”
“Aren’t you playing God?”
“No, I’m returning your body to a default position which it would have achieved had you not smoked.”
“My breathing feels easier already. I’ll stop the cigars. I hope this isn’t because I got your child back for you?”
“No, it’s to try and keep you providing justice and guidance to all those who come before you. We need people like you to try and balance those who upset things.”
“Very well, I won’t see it as trying to influence a decision.”
“You’d already made your decision, I wasn’t rewarding it, just helping you because I can.”
“Just how did you know about it?”
“We shook hands and I knew instantly.”
“And cured me?”
“Yes.”
“Remarkable.”
I smiled and left catching up Simon and Trish as they got to the car.
“Where have you been, Mummy?”
“I wanted to discuss something with Mr Kenyon.”
“Not me goin’ to Oxford or Cambridge, was it?”
“No, it was totally unrelated to anything we’d spoken of before.”
“Did you make him better?”
“I beg your pardon?”
“He had a thing in his lung, didn’t he?”
“How did you know that?”
“I saw it, like a black blob in his lung.”
“You saw that?”
“Yeah, didn’t you?” She chuckled knowing full well that I had and dealt with it. Now I had the prospect of dealing with a smart arse who was catching me up in other areas as well as intellectually. Simon stood and watched us shaking his head and muttering something about broomsticks.
It was tea time when a police car came up the drive and I saw Andy Bond walk from it with Danielle. I rushed out and hugged her and she burst into tears. “Oh, Mummy, it was horrible, they tried to prove I was a boy and they wouldn’t listen.”
“I know sweetheart.” I hugged her and Andy stayed a few yards back to give us a little space.
“You coming in for a cuppa?”I asked him.
“Nah, I’ll get back to the station, enjoy your reunion.”
“We will,” I replied with tears running down my face.
“C’mon kiddo, let’s go and see the rest.”
“Can I have a shower and will you do my hair for me?”
“Of course I will.”
“I want to get out of these clothes too.” She wore a pair of boys jeans and sweatshirt with a hood. Somehow she’d managed to retain her bra and panties and her shoes–some pink and white Reeboks. I have a pair virtually the same.
I took her upstairs and sent the others away until she’d had her shower. Trish felt quite disgruntled seeing as she was of the opinion that she’d got her back for us. She probably had but if I agreed with her, we’d never hear the end of it.
After Danni had showered and dressed, I combed out her hair and styled it for her. She could have done it herself but I think she enjoyed having me do it for her. She did her makeup and repainted her nails, then we went down to see the others.
“The director of social services phoned, he’d like you to meet him at his office on Monday.”
“No way.”
“What?”
“If he has anything to say to me, he can come to me. I’m not the one at fault, so he can do the travelling.”
“He’s not going to like that.”
“Tough tittie.” I replied and he fell about laughing.
Comments
Glad that Things Are a Bit Closer to Normal
Very, nice relaxing chapter. I think Danni may get through this quite well. Julie needs to do something about Danni's hair soon.
Portia
Wonder what the Director wants to talk about.
Well I suppose we'll find out all in good time.
Still lovin' it Ang.
Thanks.
Bev.
Well, Let's See.....
The director could be the problem and want to tell her that that while she'd won this time, they'd prevail next. That of course would be incredibly stupid, but who knows.
More likely, the judge made him (maybe her) aware that his agency, through its unwarranted actions is exposed to civil liability which the Cameron's have pursued successfully in the past vs the local police and are more than able to pursue in this case. He'd want to head that off if possible with some boot licking and a promise to discipline the guilty.
As you say, we'll no doubt find out.
“If he has anything to say to
“If he has anything to say to me, he can come to me. I’m not the one at fault, so he can do the travelling.â€
I wouldn't want the scum in my house.
Great chapter, Ang!
Kris
{I leave a trail of Kudos as I browse the site. Be careful where you step!}
Cathy may want to pull it back a notch or two?
I agree with her sentiment, but oh I don't know ...
G
Not to suspect underhandedness but...
if the SS director comes to visit - record the meeting and have Jason present. Am I paranoid? Hell YES!
Also - that male who "inspected" Danni needs to have a lawsuit and criminal complaint slapped on him for sexual assault on a female child.
No Coincidence
I think it is not merely coincidence that the Social Services and the organization that was so feared in the Dritte Reich both have the initials SS.
In my own life I have fortunately had very little to do with them, by luck more than good precautions possibly, and I will accept that in some cases they may do some good for someone, but the description of them as interfering busybodies and breakers up of families I would suggest is a fair match in many cases. That old bit of wisdom that holds how Power Corrupts applies. Give half-trained busybodies a wee bit power and then watch and see what you get !
Briar
So its all
sorted.... Why is it then that i just have this feeling that the director of the SS will not accept the Camerons victory with any good grace, Nothing i have read about a person who can sanction the taking of an obviously well loved child from her parents leads me to believe that he will take this without at least attempting to get back at Cathy in some way..
Perhaps Andy Bond could pass a message to him, If you want to keep your job leave Cathy and her family well alone....Good advice he needs to follow
Kirri
There we go.
No need for the sharp implements this time. Someone is going to regret the inconvenience though. I hope Danni can sleep tonight.
"Reach for the sun."