Termination of Parental Rights Hearing

This morning was the hearing for the termination of parental rights for Matson's birthmom and I guess also the birthfather. I went and took Matson with me as the timing was perfect with Oliver's school. It was pretty uneventful but the judge is a big advocate for birthparents and reunification. He asked some questions that made me, the case manager, and guardian ad litem all a little bit nervous. He was fishing to see if there was any possibility of her getting it together. In the end he terminated the parental rights and said to me "see you in a couple of months", meaning the adoption hearing. Now to get to that point.....