Injunction

There were grumpy looks all around for the Atkins family and me...the other adults only held pity and sympathy. 

"I have a suggestion." Mr. Pickens spoke up. "A legal suggestion." He glanced at Mr. Duncan. "It may be troublesome to you, Doug. I hope you don't mind."

"What kind of suggestion?" Mrs. Atkins asked, looking hopeful. 

"We can file an injunction to stop the removal." He threw out. "It's a lot of paperwork and a costly fee, but it would put a pause on this for now. And at the very least, it would take us to a judge to decide if Jake has to leave or not."

Mr. Duncan stood up abruptly. "I'm not here. I didn't hear about this. I know nothing. I'm just going to get back to work." He headed for the door. 

"I'll walk you out." Mr. Atkins stood up and went with him. "Thanks for coming, Doug. You do everything you can and we appreciate it." They left for the door. 

"Why is he leaving so suddenly?" Kyle asked.