I thought it might be a good idea to start a thread to develop a profile for the couple in the park who took Gabe. It's based totally on the assumption that EJ was telling the truth about giving Gabe to a couple that a trusted 3rd party set up. All ideas about who the couple are, how they got involved, etc. to try to figure out who they are are welcome.
My assumptions here are based on this belief: that EJ had intended to set herself up in SA long enough to get LM's parental rights terminated so that she could give Gabe to TayJay. When whatever happened changed those plans, TPS sent a couple to SA to pick up Gabe so that EJ could leave town.
1) I think the couple has to be someone TPS knows and trusts (and figures wouldn't turn her in) - most likely a fellow church member (are there couples in her church that she seems particularly close to?) or family.
2) I believe they live in the Scottsdale, AZ vacinity, since I think TPS would have needed to talk to them in person about going to get Gabe. And if this is the case, then Gabe is probably back in AZ.
3) I think the couple arrived in San Antonio the day before they met EJ in the park. If so, I would canvas hotels near the park for a couple who stayed only 1 night and fit the description given by EJ.
4) I suspect the couple would have driven out instead of trying to find a last minute flight during the Christmas holiday. If so, I would canvas the gas stations and rest stops along the same route EJ took for any sightings.
5) If the couple are members of TPS's church, I would question the congregation about a couple who either: a) suddenly showed up with a baby or b) stopped coming to church (or possibly don't come as a couple anymore).
6) I would guess that if this couple had an active social life before Christmas, that they are now more reclusive.
7) With the way TPS shows she needs to be in control of all situations, I would believe that she is somehow keeping tabs on the couple and on Gabe (ie spying on them at parks, grocery stores, etc. perhaps).
8) Because I believe this arrangement was supposed to be short term, but has turned long term with additional expenses for a baby's needs, does there seem to be some a lot of money going from TPS's bank accounts as either cash or to the same people again and again? Or, if the church supporting members who gave a false story about why they needed money?
I had more assumptions earlier today, but I've forgotten them (still haven't had coffee yet this morning!) and will post as I remember. In the meantime, please post your own assumptions. We may just hit on a piece of the puzzle that LM is missing in order to bring his son home to him!
Let's find this couple and bring Gabriel home where he belongs!