Chapter Twenty Seven - Know Yourself.
The sound of ringing echoed in Stan's ear, as he waited for Joseph to answer his call. His heart was pounding in his chest, as a thin film of sweat formed on the palms of his hands. Haley watched on, a nervousness fluttering in the pit of her stomach, all she could do was watch on as her boyfriend made his first tentative steps to contact his mother, the woman who had given him away.
"Hello, this is the answerphone of Joseph Franklin. I am sorry I am unable to answer your call. Please leave your name, number and I will get back to you as soon as I am able."
Stan let out a frustrated sigh, he had worked himself up to make the call only to be left in a limbo once more.
"Hello Mr Franklin, This is Stan Parsons. I have received your letter. If you
