Jess was back at school after apparently being ill, and it was both girls last day at school before the Christmas holidays. Carla was really looking forward to having a bit of time off and spending time with her daughter's.

Carla had just dropped Ivy at school and decided to call in and see Jonny at The Rover's before heading to the factory.

"So you still haven't heard from Jenny?" Carla asked

"No I've just been giving her some space like you told me to"

Carla was shocked at Jonny and told him to text Jenny immediately. She didn't like being around the pair of them when they were fighting so hoped they would sort it out soon.

After a cup of coffee and a chat with Jonny Carla headed to work.

Carla was trying to get her work done as quickly as she could and finish at lunchtime to do something with Ivy.

Both girls only had a half day at school as it was the last day of term. Jess was going to the cinema and out for a meal with her friends so she was looking forward to spending some 1 on 1 time with Ivy.

The morning passed quickly and it was soon time to go Bessie Street Primary School and pick Ivy up. Carla had to rush to get there on time as always.

When she arrived most of Ivy's class had already come out.

Carla soon spotted Ivy rushing over to her with her best friend Chloe.

"Hi girls, how was your last day at school"

"Good thanks, Mum please can I go shopping with Chloe?"

"When?"

"In a minute, I'll get changed and then Chloe's Mum said she can pick me up"

"That sounds like fun. Yes of course you can darling" Carla said even though actually she was upset about not spending the afternoon with Ivy. At least she could get some more work done though.

The three of them went and found Chloe's Mum, who said she would pick her up on their way into town.

Carla took Ivy home so she could get changed. When they got back Jess was there too to get changed. Carla made the three of them lunch.

It wasn't long before Chloe's Mum had collected Ivy and Jess had gone out with her friends, so reluctantly Carla headed back to work.

Carla worked until she received a text from Ivy saying that they were about to leave. She quickly nipped into the shop to get some bits for dinner before heading home.

When Ivy got home Carla was cooking a curry for tea.

Chloe's Mum stayed and chatted for five minutes before going home with Chloe.

Ivy was about to rush upstairs when Carla stopped her.

"Aren't you going to show me what you got?"

"I didn't get much, you told me not to with Christmas coming up"

"Yeah but you must have got something, you've got bags in your hands"

Carla sat down on the sofa and Ivy brought the bags over to show her Mum what she'd got.

Ivy showed her a pretty top that she'd bought and a bracelet that she'd bought for Jess for Christmas.

"That's really nice Ivy, she'll really like that" Carla said impressed with her daughter for picking out a present for her sister

Carla then picked up another bag and had a look in it.

Ivy tried to stop her but she was too late.

Carla looked and saw that Ivy had brought a bra. She was surprised that her daughter had just bought one without talking to her about it. Carla had taken Jess shopping to get her first bra.

Ivy's cheeks started flushing.

"It's nothing to be embarrassed about you know, wearing a bra"

"I know" Ivy said but then she burst into tears

Carla immediately pulled her in for a cuddle.

"What's wrong love?"

"Nothing"

"Why are you crying then?"

"It doesn't matter"

"You know you could have talked to me if you wanted to start wearing a bra. I would've taken you to get one and made sure it fitted properly"

"I'm sorry. Are you mad at me for buying one?"

"Of course I'm not. I know you're starting to grow up a bit now so you're bound to want to start wearing one. I just wished you'd talked to me about it so I could have been there for you"

"But you've been so busy recently"

"I know I have, I'm really sorry darling. I'm going to make sure that changes though believe me darling. I'm sorry I haven't been there for you"

"It's okay. I have tried to ask you, I just couldn't get the words to come out of my mouth" Ivy admitted whilst still blushing

"You're starting to get to a difficult age now, things are starting to change aren't they?" Carla asked and Ivy nodded

"I want you to know that I'll always be here to chat, no matter how big or small something seems you don't need to be afraid to talk to me about it. Remember I have been there before myself"

"I know"

"Did you try on the bra?"

"No I just bought it because it looked pretty"

"Well it looks like it might be a bit big to me. How about we head into town tomorrow and we can get you measured properly and then buy you a few"

"That sounds good"

"Okay, well you go and put those things away and I'll carry on cooking dinner"

"Thanks Mum, I love you"

"I love you too Ivy"

Thanks for the reviews. I had one asking about their Dad('s). I was going to ask what everyone thinks as I haven't decided yet so let me know!xx