This seemed a little long-winded, seemed to go on & on. It has to do with abandoned children.

In the story, Jaina couldn't believe it when her mom, Rita, told her that the mother was gone! Ray, her father, wondered how she knew they weren't murderers. He wanted to call the cops. Rita had a note to Jaina. The mother had come to Ellicott City to ask her uncle to take care of Liam, but he didn't seem like a loving person. She was dying, only had a few months to live. She wanted Jaina to take care of Liam. She was convinced that God had led her to Jaina. Ray dumped the baby's bag to find the picture of the young woman & a birth certificate. Liam seemed to recognize the picture of his mom. Ray suggested that everyone should pray about what was best in this situation, so they prayed together. Rita commented that Jaina had always been bringing home stray critters, including a skunk! Jaina's past had effected her parents. The more Rita looked at Liam, the more she liked him. Jaina didn't want to talk about what the doctor had said years ago, even though it hadn't been her fault. She hadn't taken the Doctor to court because she couldn't prove that he had botched the surgery. It was getting late. Ray reminded her that the right man would love her & not be concerned with the scars. If only Jaina could believe him. Rita commented that Jaina wanted to be Liam's mommy. But Jaina was convinced that Liam's mom would be back. Why did the name "Buchanan" sound so familiar? Jaina would call Skip in the morning. She had prayed for divine intervention right up to the point of impact. She'd keep the baby until the mother came back. This was a temporary arrangement.

Jaina lined the bottom dresser drawer with a quilt for a crib for Liam. She watched him as he slept, hoping that the pain of separation would pass quickly. How had Kirstie known that Jaina would do right by Liam? Rita had always told her that a mother knew what was best for her child. Today was June 22, eight years to the day of the accident. Connor Buchanan had no idea that his niece had been to see him. Jaina decided to call him, even though it was 5:45 AM. He answered the phone & accused her of trying to con him. With caller ID, he had her number. Liam's giggle was a direct contrast to his uncle's complaints.

Pearl McKenzie asked Conner why he was frowning. He told his secretary of the unusual call that morning. She told him about Kirstie Buchanan coming to see him about a custody matter. Was this the prank caller? He called the number from the caller ID & got The Chili Pot. The woman's voice was musical. They agreed to meet in his office. He didn't want the call to end. ( )