Lindsey Audeberrie was a friend (with benefits) of Chris' way back when. However, their "relationship" was very toxic, and it ended on terrible terms. When Chris tries to search for Lindsey again years later to apologize and possibly become friends...
Knowing that Kaitlin was no longer sure that she wanted to be in my custody was a good thing to me at the time. It meant that she was at the very least open to the possibility of going to foster care, and at that rate, I was sure that foster care would be better for her than me. Kaitlin would have a family and she likely wouldn't have to relocate pretty far.
It was very hard and emotional for me to make that choice, but it was what I'd decided was right. After tour was over, I had two months off and planned to spend as much of it as could with Kaitlin...because I'd planned on convincing her not to choose me on decision day.
I hadn't heard from Lindsey or Kaitlin in a few days, which worried me...
From his hotel, Chris drove to Lindsey's house with a lump in his throat that he couldn't swallow down. Why was he upset? This would be a good thing. Kaitlin would be much better off in foster care, and it's not like he was never going to see her again. He'd still get to visit her every few months...
Chris pulls up to the house with tears in his eyes.
"Damn it." Chris mutters, rubbing his eyes. He had to put on a brave face today.
Chris takes a breath, then gets out of the car and shuts the door. He starts to walk up to the house when Kaitlin runs out of the door at full speed with tears running down her face.
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"Dad!" Kaitlin cries.
Chris' eyes widen, "Woah, what happened?"
Kaitlin runs to Chris as fast as her legs will carry her until they collide. Chris lets out a grunt and stumbles back at the impact. Kaitlin clings to Chris for dear life and starts to sob hysterically. Chris tries to grasp what may be going on.
Kaitlin takes a sharp breath, still holding onto Chris, "Please take custody of me!" She exclaims, verbally through sobs, "Please take custody of me, Daddy! I can't go with anyone else! Not after that! Not after that! Please, Daddy, please!" Kaitlin cries before continuing to bawl, taking short and choppy breaths in between.
Chris breaks the embrace. He puts his hands on Kaitlin's shoulders and looks down at her.
