Chapter 295: I really hope so

Lincoln POV

"It's too much still Lucas."

"Well it's been transfered to your business account already and another $15,000 has been sent to your private account as well. My son eats a lot. It's a lot of paperwork to take it back so enjoy." He says laughing.

"Okay thank you Lucas." I say nodding. I guess we can use that to pay for the elevator.

"Also I've told Marco that we will be paying for your home upgrade that is no doubt to accommodate my son so please use that money for something you need. Maybe a trip to paris for that honeymoon you two haven't yet taken."

"Lucas.." I start but he stops me "Lincoln I'm a man who gets what he wants so please let us not waste time on some argument even a great lawyer like you will lose." I laugh and nod my head. He shakes my hand and we both sit.

"First off I want my beautiful new granddaughter added with a revisement for future grandchildren to be added later. I would also love for you to add Lucy and her boys to my will as well. I would like it added that $100,000 will go to each of the Tokash girls when they reach the age of thirty years. I will need a drift put in place as well just in case I passed before Mama Sylvia that the black card I gave her will always be paid and available to her with no annual limit." My mouth opened long before he finished and still hangs open. He looks at me waiting for my answer.

"Yes of course. I'll get started right away." I say.

"Miss Lucy is going to be a permanent person in your life then?" I ask curiously. Flame made me promise I would find out if her father was keeping her around like we all hoped.

"I really hope so." He says with a smile as he goes to a bag and pulls out a small velvet box. He opens it showing me the most gorgeous engagement ring I've ever seen.

"Wow. It's beautiful." I say. This ring could pay for our whole property at least twice with some left over.

"I toned it down just for her. I wanted bigger but Gio reminded me that she would already think this one is too much. She's a simple woman who don't know her worth but I will be giving her the whole world as well as my heart." He says with the biggest smile I've ever seen on his face.

I stand to shake his hand with congratulations but he pulls me for a hug "I'm Italian we don't shake hands with family." He says hugging me.

"When are you going to ask her?" I ask curiously for my self. This won't be something I'll be reporting back to his children this is something special he'll have to tell them on his own.

"Two days ago but even at my age my nerves won. I haven't be this nervous and unsure in twenty-five years." He says laughing squeezing my shoulder.

"I've seen how she looks at you when your not looking at her. Trust me you have nothing to worry about."

He smiles and claps his hands together.

"Let's get this started then." He says, the smile never leaving his face.

We land on time making a stop at the hotel to drop off our bags before heading to the hospital.

"Mr. Nunzio. Mr. Lincoln. Ms. Mumford. I'm sorry miss I don't think I've had the pleasure yet." The young doctor says looking Chailor up and down. I grit my jaw.

"This is my wife Chailor." I say taking her hand.

"My apologies. Nice to meet you Mrs. Spencer. If you'll follow me please."

He moves us to that familiar waiting room. It is filled with people this time. Families of the new missing people I assume.

"Mr. Spencer and Mr. Nunzio. Mrs. Mumford. Mrs. Spencer. Hi I'm Betty and this is my husband John. Our daughter was one of those missing. We just want to thank you for everything you all have been doing to help with our missing children. We pray every day for your missing boys." We all shake hands and talk moving around the room talking to the other families. Before we know it a hour has passed. We all stand when four doctors enter the room.

"John and Betty Rothrock." One calls. Betty grabs my hand pulling me over with them.

"Scarlett is doing well after her surgery to remove old burned skin as well as that damage done to the stomach. She is asking to speak to Mr. Spencer and Mrs. Mumford before you come back." They both hug each other crying. I squeeze Betty's hand while I squeeze John's shoulder.

"Praise the lord." Betty says.

"Why would she want to see us first?" I ask the doctor.

"She has messages about your loved ones. Unfortunately they are not the men found." Young doctor Berger says. I nod before looking at Chailor and shaking my head. I can hear her gasp out as I turn back to the doctor.

"The Colonel would like a word with all of you after as well just in the conference room." He says.

"They have a new video?" I say more to myself but he nods.

"Lucy." I say waving her over to me. I take both her hands.

"Betty and John's daughter would like a word with us." I say.

"Scarlett. Her name is Scarlett." Betty says hugging us both before heading over to the other families.

"Why?" She says as her eyes tear up "Does she know where they are?" I shug "I'm not sure." I says pulling her to me "It's not them. They are still out there. She refused to even speak to her parents before she sees us." Lucy starts sobbing. I hold her as I wipe the tears from my own face.

Lucas and Chailor rush to us.

"Oh Lucas. My baby's still out there somewhere." She sobs into his chest.

"Scarlett Rothrock would like to talk to us. We'll be back my love." Chailor kisses me as she wipes a tear from my cheek.

"Me and Chailor will go down and get coffee for everyone." Lucas says gently kissing Lucy's lips.

I take Lucy's hand as the doctor leads us out of the room.

This familiar hallway seem so long. We have to get dressed in some paper gowns and a mask before we can enter her room in the burn center. I notice her hands are wrapped as well. She moans in pain as she turns to face the door as we walk in.

"Lincoln and Lucy?" She asks in a small shaking voice.

I nod and she reaches her bandaged hand to us.

I lightly touch her bandaged hand as we reach her.

"I wanted to say it's a honor to meet you both. I have served under both Sergeant Spencer Sergeant Mumford at different times in the last few years." She says stopping to breathe with the oxygen mask.