Carolines POV

Watching my husband have such a rude and arrogant outburst was not very impressive for me and it wasn't exactly a nice gesture, or a supportive one for that matter for Danny and Alice. I was going to find out what his problem was, and it had better be a good one at that.

I shouted for him when he reached his Jeep. He turned round and I ran quickly to him. He jumped in his Jeep, but not quick enough to set off, I was in next to him in a flash.

"What on earth was that outburst about Anders? It was an absolute disgrace to yourself, me and to this family. You could show a little more support." I grilled him.

"Yeh, well, you wouldn't bloody understand, all you'll do is badger me!" he mumbled back.

"Yes I will Anders, I'll badger you until you tell me what's going on."

He looked at me, his eyes were soft... full of tears, emotion and hurt. Would it really affect him so much?

"Oh Anders, what's the matter?" I asked grabbing his hand.

"They can't go Caroline, they can't. I love them like my son, my daughter. Charlottes like a grand-daughter to me. I can't bear it. They have to stay they have to!"

I kissed him gently.

"Anders, I feel the same way, but we have to... we have to let them go." I whispered.

"Well I can't and I won't." He said putting his foot to the floor, allowing the Land Rover to speed off.

I stared at him, what was he up to now?

We drove along the dusty road for around 2 miles. He stopped at the watering hole.

As he jumped out, I followed him. He grabbed my hand, and sat down on the ground. We sat there in silence for a few minutes. He broke the motionless silence with a long and passionate kiss, before hugging me delicately. I dissolved into his aura, as he quietly began to speak.

"I wish I could change their mind, but they said it was Charlotte?"

I looked at him. "Yes, they did Anders. For Charlotte's sake."

Anders turned and stared at the water hole.

"I wonder what, why."

I was about to open my mouth when I heard the sound of car tyres. I looked round swiftly, it was Danny. It seemed the watering hole was the place where everyone came when they were down. Danny jumped out the car, and sat beside us.

"Danny... are you okay?" I asked in concern.

"Not really, me and Alice don't really want to go. But we have to think for Charlotte. I wish I could change her mind, help Charlotte see sense."

Both Anders and I turned to Danny. Danny didn't want to go? Alice wanted to stay? Anders began to smile smugly. His eyes lit up, and his whole mood changed, a once upset, hurt and fearful Anders, became a feisty, mischievous and daring Anders.

"Whats the reason Trevannion?" asked Anders, forcing Danny to look at him.

"Charlotte doesn't want Alice to get hurt, she's upset, she doesn't want Alice to be a vet anymore. Its more complicated, but thats the basis of it." Danny said, throwing a stone along the watering hole.

"I understand." I said , hoping my small squeak would provide some form of comfort.

"I'm going to talk to Charlotte..." Anders got up, I began to get to my feet. "No, you go back with Danny. I'm going alone, Charlotte needs some reassurance."

I looked at Danny, he had a confused look on his face. I knew exactly what Anders was up to.

"If anyone can change her mind, its you." I said, kissing my husband, his untidy beard tickling me.

Danny stood up. He looked as though he may protest, but subsequently decided against it. His eyes were soft.

"I agree, thanks Dupe, c'mon Caroline. "

And as we all left there was only one thought running through my mind. Would Anders be able to stop this whole move? Would Anders really do it?

I hoped so, I loved that man more than anything, more than pretty diamonds, more than pampering session, more than clothes. If he was unhappy, I was unhappy, and if Danny and Alice left with Charlotte, I knew I'd be unhappy.