@CANDLEQUEEN this story was somewhat confusing for me. Auggie was Ben's student. Maggie and Ben became his foster parents because the previous foster parent couldn't handle all of Auggie's medical needs. Every time something good would happen, up would pop another obstacle. Maggie and Ben kept stepping up which was great but I never got any indication that placement would be permanent or that either of them wanted it to be. Then Auggie couldn't get the transplant because he didn't have a permanent home/parents. Once again Maggie and Ben to the rescue but also again they seemed to be responding to what Auggie needed at that time. Not saying there wasn't some bonding going on - particularly with Maggie who spent the most time with him - but to me it seemed like everything was initiated out of a need to help Auggie, not a want to be his parents. That was my perception.
This may have worked out for the best anyway. Maggie and Ben had just got married when this whole thing started; as a matter of fact they canceled their honeymoon. The two of them need to get to know each other as a married couple and then if they decide to pursue adoption that would be a wonderful thing for a child looking for his/her forever home/parents.
As for whether they will stay in touch with Auggie, I would think so. His brother's parents seemed like standup people so I hope they would encourage it.
Oops forgot to mention Halstead. He really is a piece of work. Guess since he's currently between women Natalie started looking attractive again. Glad Crockett called him out.
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