Hey, been a long time for this chapter :( once again College work is taking it's toll. I'm not sure if/when I can update this again. I certainly won't be able to over the next few weeks. With so much work, I've got to focus on. Anyway, I think this chapter serves as a fitting end, one that is left open, should I be able to return and continue writing. Thanks for everyone who read and reviewed. It meant a lot to me, Hope to continue writing soon.

'Broken'

"How dare you"

Ronnie's voice was more bitter than she could ever remember it being so. Danielle remained against the wall her head hung low. Archie simply smirked as Ronnie glared in to his eyes.

"After everything you have done to me, done to Danielle/. How dare you even show your face around here!" Ronnie screamed every bit of anger was finally surfacing; her anger towards this old bitter man was starting to boil.

Archie slowly walked towards Ronnie. He knew now he had won, he had broken Danielle and now he had Ronnie right where he wanted he wanted her.

Ronnie felt her body tense as Archie got closer to her; she quickly glanced towards Danielle who was still leaning against the wall. Not making a sound. This made Ronnie feel sick, what had he done to her? Everything that Archie had done had affected everyone.

"You see Ronnie; after everything Danielle has done I thought it right that she feel some of the pain I've felt." Archie glanced over at Danielle, feeling hatred once again flow throughout him, thinking of what he would have if this girl had never had shown up.

"Everything she's done? How dare you say that, she's done nothing wrong! She exposed you for who you are!" Ronnie angrily pointed her finger at her father, unable to comprehend the words he had spoken.

"But at what cost Ronnie, Peggy is devastated, so is Roxanne how can you love her eh? After she has broke up this entire family. It's her fault!" Archie clenched a fist, focusing his anger only on Danielle, the one who had ruined his family.

"You're the liar!"

"You think the sun shines out of her don't you? Well you're wrong veronica, you're so wrong"

He cast his gaze upon Danielle, anger rushing through him. How did this one girl destroy everything he had, his whole family?

This isn't over Ronnie, when Danielle here goes back to Telford what are you left with?

"She won't go; she needs me I'll look after her!" Ronnie's voice was desperate, trying to convince herself that a miracle would happen, that Danielle would decide to not leave. She would decided to stay with Ronnie, so they can be a proper Mother and Daughter, something Ronnie had always wanted.

The sudden voice of Danielle cut through the air, surprising both of them

"Just both leave me alone! Why can't you just leave me alone?" pain echoed throughout her voice, she was scared, tired she just wanted to go home and be alone.

Everything happened so fast as Danielle quickly rose to her feet, clearly about to run away.

"Danielle, wait!" Ronnie's desperate voice called out to her baby who was once again slipping away from her. Danielle finally turned around to face Ronnie for the first time, their eyes finally meeting. Ronnie could only gasp at seeing Danielle's tearful eyes.

"Baby, I...its okay I'll..."

"Run along Danielle, You go on back to Telford" Archie smirked from behind Ronnie, who suddenly span around so fast her eyes blurred due to the motion. Without thinking she lashed out at the evil man stood before her, her hand striking his face.

"You bitch!" Archie snarled, bringing his own hand up to his cheek, surprised at Ronnie's sudden outburst, glaring between both Ronnie and Danielle he finally backed away.

"This isn't over V, Danielle's leaving you and there's nothing you can do to stop that, she hates you her own mother" Archie once again glanced over at Danielle who quickly avoided his gaze, staring at the floor aimlessly. Archie turned around and proceeded to walk down the dark alleyway, vanishing out of sight.

Ronnie quickly turned, relieved to see Danielle still there, scared that she had ran off. "Danielle, are you okay?" she swiftly moved towards her daughter who merely nodded weakly. "Its okay baby, he's gone he won't hurt you anymore" Ronnie whispered reassuringly.

Danielle felt the warm embrace of her mother, almost instantly feeling comfort. Silence lingered for several seconds until Danielle's timid voice broke through the silence.

"I don't hate you...I don't, please don't believe him. I don't" Danielle buried her head against her mother's shoulder, Ronnie only held on tighter.

"I know baby, its okay. Don't worry..." Ronnie finally pulled out the embrace to face her daughter once more.

"I don't think I... want to go to Telford anymore..." Danielle shyly avoided eye contact, once again staring at the ground. Ronnie felt a huge sense of relief rush through her, hope suddenly consuming her.

"That's..I mean, would you...like to come back with me? Just for tonight?" Ronnie, instantly regretted her words, inviting Danielle to stay at her flat would surely be too much, too soon. To her surprise however, Danielle weakly nodded yet again.

"I'd like that" she replied, her voice echoing how tired she really was.

Ronnie felt her heart beat faster than she had ever felt it beat, excitement rushing through her once more. This was it, this was the day she had her daughter back. Her baby was back in her arms, where she belonged.