"Come on now, Brielle." Katherine said. She was the social worker. Five girls were standing outside of the car, waiting. Finally, a sixth girl slid out, taking hold of the oldest girl's hand.
"Right, we're all set then." Katherine smiled and led the six to the door. "Your brothers will be here later." She promised, as she knocked.
The girls exchanged a hopeful glance. A big woman with black braids opened the door.
"Ah, you must be the Ryder girls." She said, grinning. "I'm Gina Conway. Come in." she said, letting the girls in.
They walked in, along with Katherine, who was carrying some bags. The girls were carrying some too, and Gina went to get the rest.
"Right, you can't all share together, but we've managed to get you good roommates. I'm Tracy." A short woman smiled at them. "Everyone here is very nice but reluctant to share. We've sorted stuff for your brothers as well." Tracy added.
"Thanks." The eldest finally said. She had light blue eyes and long brown hair, and a soft smile. She had her arm around the youngest, Brielle. "I'm Cassie. This is Brielle, Maria, Skye, Ellie and Grace." She introduced. "Our brothers are Jason, Lewis, Henry, Oliver and Brandon. At least, the ones who are coming here." She said calmly. "Our other sisters couldn't come here…" she trailed off and smiled lightly. "Can we see our rooms before going to meet the others?"
"Sure." Tracy agreed, and she helped Katherine and Gina get the stuff upstairs into the girls' rooms. "Come on, let's go meet the others." She said, holding her hand out to Brielle. Brielle glanced up at Tracy then took it.
The girls and Tracy all walked into the living room.
"Guys, this is Cassie, Brielle, Maria, Skye, Ellie and Grace." Tracy said, gesturing to each girl.
Frank was staring hard at Cassie, his eyes wide. She was staring straight back.
"Frank…?" she said, shocked.
Everyone seemed surprised; nobody had even started on their names yet, so how could she know him?
The other sisters exchanged a glance as Cassie and Frank both stepped forward and hugged each other tightly.
"It's been such a long time!" she said, grinning as she pulled back.
"I know." Frank said, grinning. "It's good to see you, Cass."
"Anybody care to explain?" Maria asked, hand on her hip.
"Frank was my best friend from when we were 3 years old. Remember, he visited a couple of times, but mostly I went out?" Cassie said.
"Oh right, yeah." Maria said, grinning. "We thought he was your boyfriend."
Everyone giggled and Cassie swatted at her. Maria ducked.
"Cheeky." She said, rolling her eyes.
They were introduced to everyone and they all hit it off instantly.
The doorbell rang and Brielle ran outside.
"BRANDON! OLIVER, LEWIS, JASON, HENRY!" Brielle shouted, and laughter could be heard. The other girls ran outside, followed by the other kids.
They all ran over to their brothers and the family grouphugged tightly.
"You're okay?" Brandon whispered. He was around Sapphire's age.
"We're all fine." Cassie said. "We're going to be just great, you'll see."