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"The jury has come to their decision." The judge said raising his hand to the jury.

A man stood addressing the court. "We the jury feel as if Miss. Ledge would be the wrong choice for the child. The child shall be returned to Mr. and Mr. Beloved and Miss. Ledge have her rights severed for the safety of the child."

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The couple rushed to the social worker embracing their son tears falling.

"We can take you home Michael. You can come home." The family stood huddled together enjoying their embrace.

"Lets go home."

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That night the couple sat on the ground of the bathroom playing with rubber ducks.

When it came to bed time they stared at the baby monitor watching their son sleep as if he would disappear.

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