'Katie and Tom have got to be at school for half eight. I'm sure Jonathan and Aishling shouldn't be too much trouble, although Jonathon is a bit grisly this morning.' Sister Bridget and Jill stood in the Ormerod kitchen, Jill holding a sleepy Jonathan in her arms. 'Are you sure you want to look after them?'
'Yes, it's not a problem at all. It's my day off anyway and if I can be of use then I'm very happy to help and I'm sure the three of us will be grand together! Now you get off to the hospital, you've got a long day ahead' Sister Bridget encouraged her colleague.
'Right Jonathon be a good boy for Sister Bridget. Mummy will be back later' she kissed her son goodbye and handed him over to Sister. Jill quickly waved at an occupied baby Aishling and without a second glance she dashed out of the house shutting the door behind her. Tom and Katie were presumably upstairs getting ready for school, after much persuasion from their stepmother.
The Ormerod had been like this for weeks now; constantly relying on others to hold them up. They were usually a very independent family but were now being supported by the people closest to them. Without Gordon's 'happy-go-lucky' vibe the house had lost a bit of its spark but more importantly the centre of its family. Each night Tom and Katie talked about their dad with Jill. It seemed to help them, and although they couldn't see him it made them all happier.
The Royal- 8:45am
Jill parked her blue mini in its usual spot, next to the space where her Husband's car should have been sitting. She got out, the sun shining above, locked the car and made her way into the hospital. As always she was dressed appropriately; a black skirt suit with a white collared shirt.
'Morning Lizzie' Jill chirped as she reached reception. Lizzie was behind the desk dashing around as usual.
'Morning Doctor!'
'Morning Doctor Weatherill' added Matron as she made her way into the hospitals reception
'Morning, any change during the night?' the Doctor questioned the aging woman inquisitively.
'Nothing to speak of, very much the same I'm afraid'
'Only to be expected I suppose. Is there anything I'm needed for this morning?'
'We've shared your morning patients out for you. No, no you get along and check on him. We can manage here Doctor' commented Matron, a warming smile graced her face for Jill. Jill herself responded with a smile and headed down the corridor to the side ward.