A Phone Call I Won't Forget

Many of you know the back story with my stepson, Andrew.

His biological mother has never been a stable presence in his life.

Then, she basically disappeared for about a year and a half. We didn't know where she was or how to contact her.

Andrew was adamant that he did not want to see or speak to her.

(there is a whole lot more to this story, but for many reasons, I'm not going to post it all here.)

Anyway, at the end of last year, we started getting letters from an attorney representing Bio Mom (a.k.a. BM). They demanded that we bring Andrew to BM for a weekend visitation. This, after him not seeing her or talking to her for nearly two years. Clearly, we did not jump at the chance to do that, as neither we nor Andrew's psychiatrist felt that it was in Andrew's best interest.

So, we now have an attorney representing us. We've had a few meetings, and then today was the Preliminary Hearing in front of a judge. It was a one-hour hearing in the judge's chambers. Her attorney requested this; it was to be a first step towards her officially getting visitation set up (and we were trying to keep that from happening). Both BM and John were required to attend. The lawyer said that I would not be able to go back to the judge's chambers, so I stayed home with the kids. As the time for the hearing to end neared, I was on pins and needles waiting.

And then, I got the phone call.

I ran outside and John said, "Are you ready for this?"
And I said "Yeah, yeah, TELL ME!"

And he said........"BM did not show up."

That's right. For months she has pushed this issue. Blamed us for her lack of involvement in her son's life. All she wanted was a relationship with her son. Etc............

And she couldn't even be bothered to show up.

Her attorney had been calling her all day. No answer. None of us have any idea where she is or why she didn't come.

But needless to say, that doesn't exactly help her case.

And that is most definitely one phone call I will NOT soon forget!

{Joining in with Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop ~ A Phone Call I Won't Forget}