It was a busy day at the Mill as it was a friday the busiest time of the week before the weekend, it was just coming to the end of the day and everyone else had finished up it was just Emma and Howard left he was waiting for a delivery and Emma had some paperwork to finish off ...

Howard: I thought everyone had left (he said clearly surprised to see her still here)

Emma: oh yeah i just had some paperwork to finish off thought i might aswell get it over with.

Howard: right , soo any plans for the weekend ? (clearly trying to start a convosation).

Emma: (putting her paperwork away and putting her coat on) umm not reai probs just hang out with chris.

Howard: (sighs) right

Emma: what?

Howard: nothing (trying not to upset her or annoy her)

Emma: Howard? (she said intrigued)

Howard: (sighs again)fine it's just... Don't you think you two are spending a bit to much time together?

Emma: two much time?!

Howard: yeah it is just...

Before He had a chance to finish the delievery man inturupted ..

Delivery man: Howard Bellamy ?

Howard: umm yeah sorry thats me , straight throught here..

Emma: ive got to go i'll see you monday (in a short manner)

Howard: Emma...

Deilvery man: trouble in paradise?

Howard: oh no were not (looks at door and sighs) yeah something like that (smiles)

Deilvery man: Don't worry mate just buy her some flowers she will soon come round again .

Howard: yeah i just might have to do that.

A couple hours later...

Chris and Emma were in their front room watching tv Emma had a glass of wine and Chris had a botte of lager...

Chris:you okay ? ( in a concerned manner)

Emma: mmm what sorry (Clearly miles away)

Chris: mum is everything okay ? you seem distant.

Emma:(rubs both hands over her eyes + face) yeah sorry , just tired.

Chris: (sighlty laughs) it's only 6:30 !

Emma: yeah i know just a busy day (smiles) what do you want for tea?

Chris: (sighs and smiles) i'll tell you what why don't i go out and get us a takeaway my treat.

Emma: you pay?

Chris: oi! you dont have to sound so suprised (pretending to be hurt)

Emma: (smiles) yeah go on then .

Chris: (gets up ) want the usual ?

Emma: yeah thanks , you having your usual?

Chris: umm no i think im gonna have what Dad used to order (checking his wallet)

Emma: really , you never wanted to try your Dad's .

Chris: yeah well i thought ill give it a go , must of been a reason he liked it so much (putting the jacket on)

Emma: umm right yeah i guess... your wearing that jacket? (trying to hid her unsettlement)

Chris: yeah why?

Emma: mmm no ,no reason (smiles) want to take my car?

Chris: umm no thanks im gonna take Dad's bike , won't be long (leaves the house)

Emma: of course you are..( she said clearly unsettled and concerned)

...To Be Carried on ...