Angela and Caroline had already left for London. Charlie was getting Tom and Jo ready for school when Tony walked in.
"Hello there." Charlie looked up.
"Hi…" He paused and frowned. "Tony, isn't it?" Tony nodded.
"Yeah. I remember you're Charlie because I have a poker buddy in the states named Charlie." Charlie nodded silently. Sam walked in and Tony put his arm around her shoulders. Charlie looked up at her.
"Samantha. I thought I'd show you, Jonathan and your father around London." Charlie said smiling.
"Cool!" Samantha exclaimed.
"Can I come dad?" Jo asked. Charlie shook his head.
"I'm sorry Joanna, but you have school today." He paused. "We can do something here in Henley when you get out." Jo frowned.
"Alright." She stood up and put her bowl in the sink. "Come on Sam. I'll show you what to wear for a day in London." She looked up at Tony and got the nod of approval before she replied to Jo.
"Alright!" They ran out of the kitchen.
"What can I make you for breakfast Tony?" Tony rested his hands on the back of the chair.
"Oh, I can make my own. I am a house keeper." Tony replied and Charlie looked at him.
"Caroline would be upset if she thought I wasn't doing my job. You're a guest." Tony sat in a chair.
"Alright. I'll have scrambled egged." He looked over at Tom. "Hi Tom."
"Hi Mr. Bower." Tom replied. Tony laughed.
"No, I'm not Mr. Bower. I'm Tony Micelli. Call me Tony." He paused. "Where's Jonathan?"
"He was still asleep when I was upstairs last." Tom replied and Tony nodded.
"He's not used to England time. It's not even three in the morning Connecticut time and he's only eight." Tony said and Charlie nodded.
"Did you and Jonathan get along alright last night?" Tom nodded as he finished his juice. "Go get your backpack. I'll clear the table." Tom stood up and walked out.
"So Tom is Caroline's son and Jo's your daughter?" Tony asked and Charlie nodded. "That's the same with me and Angela. Sam's my daughter and Angela is Jonathan's mother." Jo and Sam walked in. Tony nodded. "You look very good Samantha." She beamed. Laura and Mona strolled in.
"Tony, I hate doing this; but I want to show Mona around England so we're heading out."
"Do you need food before you go?" Laura shook her head and looked at Mona.
"We have bigger issues than breakfast." Laura said and Mona nodded in agreement.
"We need to see the world bub." With that, Laura and Mona walked out the door. Joanna sighed.
"I don't wanna go, but we don't have a choice. Tom!" Joanna exclaimed walking through the kitchen door.
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"Pst! Psst!" Somebody whispered from behind Caroline. She turned around and walked over to an intern at the company.
"What?" Caroline asked.
"Is it true? Is the president of Wallace and McQuade here?" Caroline nodded silently. "What's he like?" Caroline looked at the intern, but stayed focused on the door which held her superiors and Angela behind it.
"She's a no nonsense business woman, but she's kind and loving. She and her family are staying at my home."
"Really?" Caroline couldn't reply because the door opened and Angela walked out.
"Caroline?" She asked.
"Leggy blonde." The intern whispered and that made Caroline smile as she walked into this meeting. All of this was what she had been hoping for. Her promotion. She just hoped they'd give it to her while Mrs. Bower was still there.
