Sophie woke up early, first official day after summer vacation. She sighed trying to ignore the pain in her tummy and looked at Peter while listening to his breathing as he was still in a deep sleep. "ugh" She forced herself out of bed and got ready for the day ahead, taking a couple of painkillers and putting the rest of the pack into her bag. While waiting for her fiance Peter and step daughter Charlie to wake, she filled a hot water bottle and lied down on the couch placing it on her tummy.
"Soph? You Ok?" Charlie asked as walking into the room to wait for Peter after having a shower.
"Not really... no... but don't worry." Sophie said reassuring Charlie.
"Period?" Charlie asked knowing she had endometriosis.
"Yeah... it's pretty bad..." Sophie said sighing.
"Oh well... take the day off... Charlie said sounding concerened.
"Thanks Charl... but I'll be OK..." Sophie said smiling slightly
"Oh if you're sure..." Charlie replied and sat down next to Sophie.
Peter awoke to the sound of his alarm "What time is it?" He asked and waited for an answer.
"Time to go!" Charlie exlaimed, amazed at Peter's late awakening.
"What's up Soph?" Peter shoved some clothes on and ran into the living room not wanting to be late.
"Um... woman things." Sophie said and sighed. "But I'm ok to work Honest."
"Ok then, Soph... you sure?" Peter asked as they got ready to leave.
"Yeah I'm sure." Sophie sighed and stood up.
"Ok well... let's go then... Charl? You going to school at horizon for your senior year... or you going to help me out? "
"I'll finish of my school stuff then next year I'll help with all the admin, counselling, teaching ect. If that's ok?" Charlie asked and they left for Mt Horizon.
"That's fine" Peter said and smiled being able to see the school as they parked up and got out the car already glad to be back.