Months went by, James and Christine settled into married life, James was now business partner's with Frederick, Christine was working in the local shop. Charlotte and Frederick had gotten married and she was now known as Charlotte Rolls. Clementine was casually dating Christopher Moody and sadly Victor's health was quickly deteriorating.

3rd may 1916

"Everyone come quickly, I think it's time" Charlotte shouted to her two sisters, husband and brother in-law.

They all rushed to be at Victor's death bed.

He said weakly "I am so proud of all of you. I know my legacy is in safe hands with my three daughters and two son in-laws. I hope I have raised you three well and you all go on to have your own families"

"Oh father, we all love you" Christine couldn't control her tears

"It's ok honey" said James placing his arm round his wife

Victor gently and peacefully fell asleep and never woke again

He was buried on 9th may

After his funeral, his will was read; he left his fortune jointly between the three sisters. The house and estate was left to Christine and James as Charlotte had her own house with Frederick, and Clementine was living in London.

September 1916 Christine and James decided to take the next step, start trying for a baby.