Question N

[Jonetta]

Levi’s daughter Kaylie asks to live with Mercy and she agreed. Was this inevitable or do you think Mercy’s family will ultimately object?

[Robin]

The family may object, but Kaylie is old enough to choose where she wants to live. Levi had broke away from the family and some of their prepper ways. But the family may go to court to have Kaylie stay with them. It should be interesting.

[Charlene]

I expect that Kaylie will be with Mercy, at least by her eighteenth birthday, perhaps sooner.

[Jonetta]

Kaylie's old enough to make that choice and it was Levi’s dying wish. I don’t think Mercy’s parents will fight her over this, especially as she’s moving back close to home. It’s the right thing to do and the Kilpatrick’s would never want this settle by a court of law.

[Robin]

I didn't think about the fact that they would avoid a hearing on the matter.

[Jonetta]

They’re no fans of any government.

[Charlene]

Good point.

[Sharon]

I don't know. Mercy's dad may voice an objection, and use it to pull the family further from Mercy. Kaylie admires Mercy too much to side with the family though. She wants what Mercy has, a career and independence. They won't battle her in court though.

[Jonetta]

I agree they’ll object and won’t let it go to court.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

I don't think they'd object after all that has gone down.

Mercy being a Guardian for her niece will be a great storyline moving forward. Lots of emotional tension with a teenager.

[Sandra]

I'm not sure on this one. I could see Mercy's dad exerting his "authority" and demanding Kaylie live with them. But I agree that he would want to avoid government interference as he has no respect for them. This one just isn't black or white to me.

[Ellen]

I could see it being brought up but I don't think the family will protest too much. Kaylie shows her independent streak and Levi was not as close to the family for some years, so I don't feel Mercy's father would want that conflict in his household.