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Book Excerpt From "Love In Action" (ISBN: 978-1-387-53039-7)

EXT. - IN FRONT OF MICHAEL'S HOUSE - FOUR HOURS LATER

Ty is sitting on the top step. Michael walks over. Ty looks at him.

MICHAEL

You can talk to me any time. I am always here for you kids.

You still want me here?

Michael sits on the step on Ty's left then turns to face Ty.

MICHAEL

Of course I still want you here.

My parents hate me.

Chris walks over.

CHRIS

Those people are not your parents.

MICHAEL

Chris, you're not helping. Let us talk alone.

Ty starts to cry.

CHRIS

He is crying. He cannot get upset.

MICHAEL

I know all about his stomach.

CHRIS

He should go to bed.

Michael looks at Chris.

MICHAEL

Chris, leave us alone.

Chris walks off.

Do you want me to go to bed?

Michael looks at Ty.

MICHAEL

Are you tired?

Ty wipes the tears off his face.

Not really.

MICHAEL

It is okay to cry.

He doesn't want me to cry.

MICHAEL

Chris is just concerned about your stomach. I am too. You are allowed to cry. We just want to keep you in good health. How is your stomach feeling?

It feels okay.

Michael hugs Ty.

MICHAEL

I love you, sweet boy.

I'm not sweet.

MICHAEL

Yes, you are.

INT. - MICHAEL'S HOUSE - AN HOUR LATER

John James and Gabriel watch as Michael walks over.

MICHAEL

I love you both very much.

JOHN JAMES and GABRIEL

We love you too.

Michael kneels. He hugs John James and Gabriel.

Book Excerpt From "Love In Action" (ISBN: 978-1-387-53039-7)

INT. - MICHAEL'S HOUSE - TWO HOURS LATER

Kye is sitting on the couch. His feet are on the coffee table. Gabriel walks over. Kye looks at him.

GABRIEL
I care about you.

KYE
You do huh?

GABRIEL
Yes.

Kye takes his feet off the table then stands up.

KYE
Why?

GABRIEL
Do I need a reason to care?

KYE
Yes.

GABRIEL
I care because you are a person. I don't need any other reason.

KYE
Yes you do.

GABRIEL
I'm not like your parents.

KYE
You're not like anyone I've ever met.

John James walks over.

JOHN JAMES
You may not understand that we care about you but we do care about you.

Ty walks over. Gabriel turns to face him.

GABRIEL
I care about you.

TY
You care about me?

GABRIEL
Yes.

John James turns to face Ty.

JOHN JAMES
We both care about you.

Jye walks over.

GABRIEL

I care about all of you.

JOHN JAMES
We all do.

Michael walks over. They look at him.

MICHAEL
I love all five of you.

GABRIEL
I love you too.

JOHN JAMES
I love you too.

KYE
You love us?

MICHAEL
Yes.

TY
You love me?

MICHAEL
Yes.

Book Excerpt from "Inspiring Influence" (ISBN: 978-1-6671-2690-6)

EXT. - PARK - A MONTH LATER, 5 P.M.

Ty watches as Gabriel walks over.

GABRIEL
Are you hungry?

TY
I'm fine.

GABRIEL
You look like you might be hungry.

TY
I'm fine.

GABRIEL
We are having a picnic. You can join us.

TY
I am fine.

GABRIEL
My name is Gabriel.

GABRIEL
(beat)
What's your name?

TY
Why?

GABRIEL
I just want to know your name.

TY
Why?

GABRIEL
I won't hurt you.

John James walks over.

GABRIEL
This is my brother John James. Please tell us your name. We won't hurt you.

JOHN JAMES
We would never hurt you.

GABRIEL
Please join our picnic. We have plenty of food.

Michael walks over. Ty runs off.

GABRIEL
We won’t hurt you!

MICHAEL
Do you know him from school?

JOHN JAMES
No. I have seen him around. He is always alone.

GABRIEL
I think he is hungry so I tried to get him to join us.

JOHN JAMES
We will pray for him. We may not know his name but the Lord does. The Lord knows his name and his needs.

GABRIEL
Yes.

JOHN JAMES
We will pray.

GABRIEL
Yes.

Book Excerpt from "Beyond Family" (ISBN: 978-1-387-39380-0)

EXT. – OUTSIDE THE CALIFORNIA MIDDLE SCHOOL – 3 P.M.

Nick is standing by the stairs. He is holding a bag. Nick walks down the stairs. Ty walks out of the school then follows Nick as he walks.

Nick continues to walk without noticing Ty.

Kara watches Nick as he walks into the alley. Nick puts his bag by the wall. He sits facing Kara.

NICK
You are a good girl. I love you, Kara.

Kara puts her paw on Nick’s right shoulder.

NICK
You are the very best ever.

Kara puts her paw down. She licks Nick’s face then backs up slightly. Kara looks away from Nick. She watches as Ty walks over. Nick stands up. Ty walks closer.

TY
Is this why you didn’t want me to walk you home?

NICK
I don’t want to end up in an orphanage. They would take Kara away from me.

Nick starts to cry.

NICK
She’s all I have.

Ty kneels facing Nick.

TY
Tell me what’s going on.

NICK
I have to stay with Kara.

TY
I promise I won’t let Kara be taken away from you.

TY
(beat)
Tell me what’s going on. Let’s start with where your parents really are.

NICK
They died two months ago.

TY
What happened?

NICK
They killed themselves after my brother Tyler died in a car accident.

TY
I am sorry to hear that.

Nick cries harder.

NICK
I wasn’t enough for them. They loved Tyler but not me.

TY
How did you end up here?

NICK
I can’t lose Kara.

TY
You won’t. I will not let anyone take her from you. I promise.

TY
(beat)
Is this where you sleep?

NICK
Yes.

TY
Not anymore. Come with me.

NICK
What about Kara?

TY
She is coming with us.

NICK
Where are we going?

TY
To my home.

Ty stands up.

TY
Follow me.

Book Excerpt from "Inspiring Adoptive Love" (ISBN: 978-1-312-19215-7)

INT. - MICHAEL'S HOUSE - MIDNIGHT

Ty is standing facing the door. Gabriel walks over.

GABRIEL
Please don't run away.

Ty turns to face Gabriel.

GABRIEL
We need to stick together.

Ty starts to cry. Michael walks over. He kneels facing Ty.

MICHAEL
Where are you going?

TY
I don't know.

MICHAEL
It is not safe for you out there.

TY
Do you really want me here?

MICHAEL
Yes I really want you here. I want all five of you here.

TY
But I’m a.

MICHAEL
Do not insult yourself.

Michael hugs Ty.

INT. – MICHAEL’S HOUSE – THREE HOURS LATER

Gabriel is sitting on the couch. He is crying. Michael walks over. He kneels facing Gabriel. Gabriel wipes the tears off his face.

MICHAEL
It is okay to cry.

GABRIEL
I’m sorry if I woke you.

MICHAEL
You have no need to be sorry. Tell me what is on your mind.

GABRIEL
You need to concentrate on Ty.

MICHAEL
You are amazingly smart.

GABRIEL
Ty is a genius.

MICHAEL
I think you are too.

MICHAEL
(beat)
I can concentrate on Ty and still help you. Are you upset because of Ty?

GABRIEL
Ty didn’t do anything wrong. He never hurt anyone.

MICHAEL
You are a strong empath aren’t you?

Michael hugs Gabriel then backs up slightly.

MICHAEL
I am here for you at all times but you really do need some sleep.

GABRIEL
I.

MICHAEL
You did not wake me. Please do not apologize. Are you okay to go to sleep?

GABRIEL
Yes.

MICHAEL
We will talk more after you get some sleep.

Michael kisses Gabriel on the forehead then stands up. Gabriel stands up. Michael rubs Gabriel’s head. Gabriel walks off.

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