Midge gets adopted
KittyDoxie: Midge dear, I am so glad you are home
KittyDoxie: I've had news from the lawyers concerning the adoption, but first I wanted to show you some things I got for you
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) smiles "We got told a story bout dragons today in school by Jin... then Kaitlyn burst in and wuz all upset with Miss Larah cuz Marshal Wes has gone away again..."
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) gasps "Really?"
KittyDoxie: dragons?!
KittyDoxie: he has?
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) nods "Uh huh. she wuz really upset..."
KittyDoxie: where has he gone? hope not alabama
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) flinches a little and nods
KittyDoxie: hmmm well it is of no matter
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) "Ah came home as that wuz the end ah school... ah dun knows what happened next..."
KittyDoxie: I see you are upset, come upstairs, perhaps we can brighten your mood
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) smiles and nods
KittyDoxie nods to the doll house then the new vanity
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) squeals in disbelief "Ohmahgawsh! its.... its.... ohmagawsh...!"
KittyDoxie giggles
KittyDoxie: so you like it?
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): Oh yes Miss Kitty! Thank you so much! ah had a dolls house a long long time ago.. but nutthin as nice as this!"
KittyDoxie: i have more
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) eyes pop in disbelief
KittyDoxie: i hope it is not too small
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) giggles and shakes her head "Nu huh! it's perfect!"
KittyDoxie: sit, lets see
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) sits at the pretty vanity
KittyDoxie: oh perfect
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) giggles
KittyDoxie: i have another surprise
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) gushes "It's wonderful!"
KittyDoxie smiles at her happiness
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) can't believe this "Another surprise!"
KittyDoxie: come ill show you
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) nods and jumps up
KittyDoxie: open that door
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): gasps "Ah dun knows there wuz ah door there!"
KittyDoxie: go upstairs
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) giggles and rushes up the stairs
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) looks round in wonderment "Ah ne'vr seen anythin' likes this before!"
KittyDoxie excited she is so happy
KittyDoxie: the train is rideable
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) giggles "Thank you so much Miss Kitty!" and forgets herself and gives her a big hug
KittyDoxie: and the rocking horse
KittyDoxie a little shocked at the sudden hug but then wraps my arms around her and smiles
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) laughs "Ah'll try the train!"
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) laughs
KittyDoxie claps giggling
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) overwhelmed runs to the rocking horse,,,
KittyDoxie watches her excitement and feels a little warmth in her heart
KittyDoxie: I am so very glad you like it
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) beams "Uh huh! it amazing! can I haz Joseph n'loki over t'play too?"
KittyDoxie: of course
KittyDoxie: and look out the door
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): OH! Ah can see your studio frum here!
KittyDoxie giggles, yes and the mansion
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): y'can see ev'rythin fum herer!
KittyDoxie: if you use the telescope you can see everything closer
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): Oh wowie! ooooh, lookit!
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) giggles
KittyDoxie giggles with her, "this is your space now. you can do anything you want with it"
KittyDoxie: and over here you have painting and drawing and even reading
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) "Ah.. ah dunno what t'say!"
KittyDoxie: you dont have to say anything
KittyDoxie: a daughter of mine deserves everything
KittyDoxie smiles hoping she understands
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): Oh lookit... oh ah'll have lots ah fun with that with Joseph!
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) joy suddenly melts away as she feels wretched inside... knowing she got to tell Miss Kitty the other news...
KittyDoxie notices her smile fade and wonders what is the matter
KittyDoxie: what is wrong child? dont you want to be my daughter ?
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) screws up her nose looking more that a little worried "Oh of course ah duz... only... ah gotta tell y'summin... an ah dun thinks y'gonna likes it..."
KittyDoxie: well do tell
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): Well... In church yesterday... and ah been tryin' t'find ya when y'not busy cuz ah always said no secrets... ah dun secrets... so... well... in church yesterday...
KittyDoxie listens with a straight face
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): Well... Marshal Wes... an'Miss Larah... an Rebecca... they... " Winces and screws up her face "said they wants me t'go live with them... and sortah might want t'adopt me a lil'bit....too...."
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) stares at the floor nervously and continues quietly "Ah said ah'm already bein' adoped... bah you though... so... s'okay... ain't it?... ahm only sayin what she said.... "
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) sniffs "Ah ain't keepin secrets...."
Midge Hiker sniffs "Ah ain't keepin secrets...."
KittyDoxie shakes my head at that damn larah, "yes that was exactly what you should have said."
KittyDoxie: you have nothing to be worried about, i will deal with larah
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) smiles nervously and nods
KittyDoxie: speaking of the adoption I have had a note from the lawyer
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) listens intently
KittyDoxie: he is on his way back and should be here this evening, if the roads permit
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): Oh, well thats gud, ain't it?
KittyDoxie: Well yes, everything is in hand and he has secured your adoption for me
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) gasps "F'real!"
KittyDoxie: so according to the state of alabama you are now my daughter
KittyDoxie smiles waiting for her response
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) feels a little light headed "Ohmagawsh!"
KittyDoxie: that is what you wanted wasnt it?
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) nods "Uh huh"
KittyDoxie smiles relieved
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) goes to speak, but just manages another "Ohmagawsh!"
KittyDoxie: so from now on you are my daughter, you can keep your last name if you like, since i know you loved your daddy so much but officially you are a Manahan now.
KittyDoxie: I asked them to put your full name as Honorable Midge Elizabeth Hiker Manahan
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) sucks back another big gasp "So ah gots a new name too!"
KittyDoxie: well new and old, combined
KittyDoxie: do you like the new name?
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) smiles and puffs happily... but can't help be feel Marshal Wes may be having a wasted trip...
KittyDoxie cocks my head
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) giggles "Yes, thank ya Miss Kitty, ah duz!"
KittyDoxie: where is he going
KittyDoxie: dont tell me he went to alabama
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) nods
KittyDoxie shakes my head
KittyDoxie: and why would he do such a thing
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): That's why Kaitlyn burst into the end ah school and shouted at Miss Larah...
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) thinks hard "He got a telegram... an'had t'rush away."
KittyDoxie: well it doesnt matter now
KittyDoxie: alabama has made their decision
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) nods and smiles "Uh huh... s'all dun nah?"
KittyDoxie: all done, the papers will be here when the lawyer gets here
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) can't help but feel like a massive weight has been lifted from her...
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) puffs "Ah am soooo relieved... ah dun likes the though ah you n'Miss Larah spattin over me... ah dunno what ah wud ah dun...."
KittyDoxie: you have no worries over larah, she does everythig in her power to vex me
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) nods and smiles "But it dun matter no more... so... s'all gud!"
KittyDoxie: exactly
KittyDoxie: i do hope the lawyer gets here before morning
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) nods and coos a little... still mulling over her new name...
KittyDoxie: where is Joseph today? he is usually right with you
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): Well, ah just said ah had t'go straight home after school, so ah dun hangs around t'day... I'll see him t'morrah...
KittyDoxie: oh alright
Midge Hiker (midgehiker): an ah...well... too much shoutin...
KittyDoxie nods, "cause of Kaitlyn?"
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) nods "there was ah lot ah shoutin... they went outside but we cud still here them... ah think she'll be pleased t'know ah wun be goin' t'lives with them...
KittyDoxie: she was shouting at Larah? thats not Larahs fault that he has to work
KittyDoxie: that child i swear
KittyDoxie: she either need a whipping with the willow branch or a husband, shes just about old enough
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) nods "She wuz upset cuz she dun gets t'see very much ah him... so she wuz sayin... she wuz very upset"
KittyDoxie: i think you dodged a bullet with that one
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) gives a little nervous smile and a nod
KittyDoxie: well come downstairs and get some ice cream before bed, I also bought us a new kitchen table
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) beams "Owww, yes please!
Walks into the kitchen
KittyDoxie: well have a seat
KittyDoxie: claire bring Midge her ice cream
KittyDoxie: *claire sets the ice cream in front of midge*
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) smiles and asks again "An it's okay t'has Joseph n'loki over t'play?"
KittyDoxie: of course
KittyDoxie: this is your house too
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) beams happily at that
KittyDoxie: you are now my heir, everything that is mine is yours or will be yours one day
KittyDoxie: well if i every marry the governor and have children you may have to share
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) puffs, still not quite getting her head round it "Wowie..."
KittyDoxie smiles
KittyDoxie: dont worry you will get the hang of it eventually
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) smiles and nods "Ah hopes so..."
KittyDoxie: now I think some etiquette and elocution lessons are in your future
KittyDoxie: we need you to act and speak like a lady
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) frowns "Ah dun speaks likes ah lady?"
KittyDoxie shakes my head, " not exactly"
KittyDoxie: but that is alright
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) giggles and shrugs "Sounds like fun."
KittyDoxie: youre a smart girl, I think youll enjoy it
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) has no idea what it will entail but smiles on "Ah rekon so too!"
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) giggles happily as she devours her ice cream
KittyDoxie smiles at the childs happiness
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) can't stop thinking about the dolls house....
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) scoops out the last of the ice cream with a contented giggle
KittyDoxie: good?
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) nods licking her lips "Uh huh, that wuz real gud!"
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) blinks still smiling and rubs her eye with the crook of her wrist whilst stifling a yawn
KittyDoxie: perhaps its bedtime little one
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) smiles happily and nods
KittyDoxie: alright up to bed with you then
KittyDoxie: and by morning you will wake up as Honorable Midge Elizabeth Hiker Manahan
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) squeaks and giggles happily, still finding it hard to believe "Ah know! Ain't that summin! G'nite Miss Kitty! see ya in the mornin!"
KittyDoxie: goodnight dear
Midge Hiker (midgehiker) runs upstairs happily
KittyDoxie: shakes my head and smiles at her excitedness
3 hours later Kitty is fast asleep until a banging on the front door
Butler comes to get Kitty
Butler: A Mr Samson to see you Miss
Throwing on my robe I hurry down the stairs
KittyDoxie: Mr Samson, you are so late, no matter you are here now. Do you have my papers?
Grant Fox Samson Esq: Rummages through his bag before pulling out the stack of papers, "yes maam all is here."
KittyDoxie: Taking the papers I sit at my desk to examine them, "Perfect! I assume there were no issues.
Grant Fox Samson Esq: No maam, just the original request of the court to establish a residence in Alabama. I purchased that house we discussed, everything is in hand.
KittyDoxie: And that other property we talked about?
Grant Fox Samson Esq: Do not worry maam, as soon as the trial is over we will be able to acquire it
KittyDoxie: Good, and be sure to put it in her name exactly as I requested
Grant Fox Samson Esq: Of course my Lady
KittyDoxie: I do thank you for your services sir, I'll have Jeremy drive you to the bed and breakfast in bisbee, send the final bill and we will take care of it."
Grant Fox Samson Esq: Stands and bows, "Thank you My Lady."
Kitty watches Mr Samson exit Jeremy and smiles slyly. "well that's that, and there's nothing anyone can do about it."
**The state of Alabama has declared Midge Hiker's adoption by Miss Kitty approved and valid based on the evidence presented regarding the death of both Sadie and Harry.
The fact that the Sadie on trail for murder can not prove she is the Real Sadie and the fact that she is on trial for murder, and has deemed her unfit.
Since both parents are dead she is now a ward of the state of Alabama. Since there are no records from the Alabama orphanage, thanks to Sadie's rampage, Midge is a ward of the state under her birthright and not the 'Crowbridge Manor Home for Wayward Children'.
Midge was never legally entered into the registry as an orphan of Nanna Tuxings Orphanage in Tombstone, nor a citizen until after she lived with Miss Kitty,
Alabama has deemed Miss Kitty a fit parent under the 1851 Adoption of Children Act under the 'creating a family' statute.
Miss Kitty did have to purchase property in the State of Alabama to establish a residence, which is why it took so long to get approved.
Miss Kitty's agent, Grant Fox Samson Esq, was her legal representative in all matters and was able to sign all necessary documents regarding the purchasing of the property and the adoption.
Some will say that Sadie's death certificate is not a real one and one her parents made up or Miss Kitty had forged, that's the fun part, Where will this go next???.........
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