The slow and simple melody of the tears you cannot keep from me -- Late October 1961

**Marcus Darwin** Sat May 16, 2015 10:26 am

I had to do something. I knew that Darwin was closing in on where I was with our daughter - my daughter. I kept trying to hide from him, but he wanted to have her and raise her to be as dark as he was... I did not want to risk my daughter being raised to hate. I bit my lip and went into the adoption agency. I had already picked a family and this was the night I would give my one month old child away to her new family. I hoped that it woudl protect her from him -- they were a kind family and I knew they would protect her the way she needed to be protected. A way that I would not be able to protect her at all. Marcus scared me... his intensity at first had intrigued me. But then, after I got pregnant, his intesity got too extreme. He became overbearing and wanting to control me... and his thoughts were intimidating. I had to protect my baby girl.

**Ryan and Tabatha Potter** Mon May 18, 2015 1:34 am

We had James with us to meet his baby sister that we were adopting. James was only two years old, but still. This little girl was only a month old and we were going to be meeting her mother and taking her home today. It was all so sudden. I mean, Ryan and I were looking to adopt for nearly a year now, so we were prepared for getting a baby. But it was just sudden that this mother wanted us and loved us from the instant that she read about us. There was no prior meeting before now. We were a little concerned, but were glad to get the baby out of any odd situation it may be in. We walked in, Ryan holding James, and I saw the mother holding a little baby. "You must be Annaliese Kensington," I said, smiling at her warmly.

**Marcus Darwin** Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:55 am

I looked at them and tears came to my eyes. They told me that they had a little boy and he seemed so excited to have a sister! I went to my daughter's future mother and nodded, embracing her. "And you must me Tabatha Potter," I said. "Thank you so much for wanting to adopt my baby girl." I pulled away and went to the llittle makeshift crib that the agency had in the room where I had laid my little girl down.

**Ryan and Tabatha Potter** Sun Jun 28, 2015 8:30 am

I was surprised by the hug, but gave it to her because she was so upset. I wondered if she really wanted to do this. She looked down at the baby girl with such love -- just like any mother would. "I am so glad that you chose us," I said. "Our son, James, he was a little miracle for us since we are a little older. But we can easily keep up with them." I hoped that I was not ruining our case.

I chuckled and looked at Annaliese. "Excuse my wife," I said. "I'm Ryan and this here, this is James. We're all a little nervous and excited, as I'm sure you can understand."

**Marcus Darwin** Wed Aug 12, 2015 2:37 pm

I smiled sadly at my daughter and then towards the Potters. "You are perfectly fine," I assured them. I adjusted my daughter in my arms so they could better see her. "Her name Alana Lacey Rylan Kensington... but please, you must rename her." I wanted to ruin any chance that marcus had in finding her.

**Ryan and Tabatha Potter** Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:12 am

I nodded at the poor girl. "Whatever you'd like," I said to her quietly. "May I...?" I offered my arms. Annaleisa let me take her from he rmother's arms and I held her so tenderly. "She is so beautiful."

**Marcus Darwin** Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:01 am

I was grateful that the Potters would take my daughter and change her name. They would love her like I wanted to love her. Their son already seemed so loved by the way they let him gently meet his new baby sister. I wiped away a tear. "James, you best make sure no one hurts your little sister, okay?" I said to the boy, bending down and giving him a watery smile.

**Ryan and Tabatha Potter** Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:37 am

I let my son go up to Annaliese. "James, it's okay," I said to my young boy. He was never one to be shy, though. He went right up to her. "He'll be the best big brother possible."

I held the little girl in my arms and looked at Annaliese. "Please stop me if I am pushing my boundaries, but do you need any assistance? I almost feel as if you don't believe you're safe," I said to her gently, glancing over at my husband as we spoke.

**James Potter** Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:03 pm

I nodded at the lady with a big grin. "She's my baby," I said as I giggled a little bit.

**Marcus Darwin** Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:08 pm

I gave their son a hug, surprised he let me actually. When Mrs. Potter spoke, I stood back up and took a deep breath, shaking my head. "You are helping in the best way possible," I assured her. "There isn't much else you can do for me or for Alana."

**Ryan and Tabatha Potter** Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:04 am

I wished that there was something I could do for the poor girl. "I will protect her like my own," I assured Annaliesa who looked so worried.

**James Potter** Wed Mar 09, 2016 2:40 pm

I let the lady give me a hug; she was giving me her baby to have a sister. "She's mine!" I said to Mummy.

**Ryan and Tabatha Potter** Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:09 am

I chuckled sadly at James. "Alright, settle down," I said to him and then looked at Annaliese. "And there is nothing that we can do for you, dear?"

**Marcus Darwin** Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:12 am

I had tears in my eyes as I shook my head. "You are doing everything," I said to them. "I am just so happy that you are getting her away from the dangers she would have to face if she stayed with me."

**Ryan and Tabatha Potter** Sun Aug 26, 2018 4:06 am

I did not like the sound of that, but I looked at Ryan. I gave him our new daughter and put my hand on the poor girl's shoulder. "We can help you be safe from those dangers, too," I said gently. I did not want to overstep my boungs, but I was so worried about her. "We could... we could help you keep her." As much as I wanted another child, I was not going to separate these two if I could help it.

I looked up surprisingly at Tabatha then at Annaleise. "We will save this little girl. But it is true what my wife said; we can protect both of you," I assured, looking down at the beautiful baby girl in my arms.

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