“Carter, you are employed as a carpenter, correct?” Daniel asked.
“Yes, sir. I have worked at the same shop for 11 years.”
“And you transformed part of that property into bedrooms for five children?”
“I built bunk beds against the north wall. I insulated the rooms, finished the safety work, and arranged for inspections. I also contacted a pediatrician before this hearing.”
“That is admirable. However, you have no wife, no partner, and no living parents named in your file. Why would a young man in his prime voluntarily take on this level of responsibility and debt?”
“Because they need somebody.”
“Many children need somebody, Carter. You did not petition for other children. You petitioned for these five. Why?”
I looked beyond him.
Eli sat in the rear row with the youngest child resting on his lap.
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One of his tiny hands rested against his sister’s back to hold her steady.
“Because they’re siblings,” I answered.
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