Chapter 2

Martha stepped from the car to be greeted by a warm gust of wind .She then turned to the entrance to the old coastal cemetery and took a deep breath and let out a sigh. She glared through the clear car window at her little boy Jack and thought to herself how Jack would have been so happy about his son's existence. She then put her hand on the handle of the car door when she realized that Rachel's car was a parked parallel to hers.
"Will you guys be good for mummy when I go speak with Auntie Rachel?"
"Yes mummy just tell Jack to leave me alone" Brooke demanded
"If both of you be good we might go to the beach later for a while, would you like that?" Martha told them
The kids were ecstatic at this news and began screaming with excitement.
"Yay mummy "they both said at the same time which made Martha smile.
"I will be five minutes ok "
Martha approached the entrance with reluctance but soon picked up the courage and walked on up to Jack's resting place where Rachel was also visiting. Rachel didn't see Martha approaching her as her back was turned until Martha put her hand on Rachel's shoulder.
"Oh hi Martha, I didn't see you coming". Hi Rach how are you? As well as can be expected." Rachel told her as she stood there looking down at the two graves. "I still can't believe they are both gone". "Neither can I. I still think about Tony everyday". Martha could see the tears in Rachel's eyes. "How is little Natasha?" Rachel then looked up at Martha and said "She's good thanks. How are Jack and Brooke? Yeah they are allright thanks. Can be right little pains though" Martha and Rachel started laughing. "How would you and Hugo like to come over for dinner tonight? Roman's cooking and Charlie and Angelo are coming over aswell. Yeah I'll check with Hugo but I'm sure we can come."
"OK Martha, I'm going now. I'll let you know about tonight. Hey Rach, before you go, would you mind sitting with the kids in the car. I would like 5 minutes with Jack on my own. Yeah of course I will. Take as long as you need. Thanks". As Rachel walked over to the car, Martha turned round and knelt besides Jack's grave. "It's been four years Jack and I still think about you everyday. I wish Jack got to know his dad. I wish we could have done things differently and maybe you would still be here with me today. I love you so much Jack". Martha stood up and walked towards the car.
As Martha was driving along the smooth road with the sunshine blazed through the windows she suddenly saw Alf outside the Surf Club and quickly flicked her indicator upwards and entered the car park .She rolled down her window as fast as she could and called out "Grandad"
She parked her car perfectly between the bright white lines and unbuckled her seatbelt.
She emerged from the car gracefully and walked in his direction.
"Alright love, how are you?" Alf asked her
"Well today is Jack's 4th anniversary" she replied
"Oh I'm sorry love it totally slipped my mind, I have been so preoccupied with the Surf Club lately "he stated.
" Don't worry about it Grandad, So are you still rushed off your feet at the Surf Club then after having to fire Xavier ??
"Well to tell you the truth love I am kind of relieved he is gone he was nothing but trouble. Anyway enough about me how are the kids?"
" They are really taking it out of me to be quite honest, they are so demanding of my every piece of attention and Roman is always working, it just takes its toll you know" she exclaimed
"Well at least they're sleeping now that is something you should take a breather and have a juice maybe in the diner with me" He asked
"No Grandad I really can't I promised the kids I would take them to the beach!!" "Another time though definitely"
"That's alright love just make sure you look after yourself ok "Alf told her strictly
"I will talk to you later then and tell Ruby I said hi"
Alf then looked into her eyes and she looked back at his and she broke down in tears. Alf grabbed her and threw his arms around her.
"I don't normally cry on people lately but thanks for your support, I don't know what I would have done without you Grandad. You've been my rock" She sobbed
"I will always be here for you no matter what "He told her
Then with that she smiled at him and turned to her car and as she arrived at her car she became suddenly weak and had to hold onto the car for support. She had to let herself down gently to the ground for fear of falling. She took a couple of deep breaths and pulled herself from the stony car park ground and she felt a lot better.