Ash hadn't realised the others had been listening
"What are we going to do" asked Katie
"We go back in there and wait for your parents to finish their conversation and then I will talk to them" said Matron making her way to the front room
It wasn't long before Gordon came in to check if anyone needed a top up while Jill had gone upstairs to freshen up, she noticed that Ash's bedroom door was shut but didn't think too much about it, it was only when she was coming back past that she heard a bang in there she put her hand on the door handle and was about to go in when Gordon called her
"Jill can you come down here please" shouted Gordon
"Coming" she replied letting her hand linger on the handle for a few seconds before she went on down the stairs
Jill went downstairs and into the kitchen "Where are you" she asked
"In the front room" replied Gordon
As she walked into the front room everyone started talking at once but Jill put her hands up and said
"One at a time" while scanning the room looking for everyone she realised Ash wasn't in there she sat down next to matron who took her hand and told her everything that had happened word for word
"What do we do now mum" asked Jonathon
Everyone was clearly worried and looking to Jill for guidance but she was still trying to take it all in
"Mum" said Tom
"Right first we are going to act like normal" said Jill
Everyone looked at her waiting for something else to be said
"I can't do that I'm going to talk to her" said Gordon
"Who's with me" He asked
"No I think Jill is right" replied Matron
"This is going to take more than just going up and having a few words she needs to know you are there for her no matter what" she added
"So what then" Gordon asked
"You go and check dinner it should be ready by now" replied Jill
Five minutes later
"Dinners ready" shouted Gordon
"Right you lot go and get your dinner" said Jill
"Jill what are you thinking" asked Matron
"I don't know yet, have you any ideas" asked Jill
"Why don't we see if she will sit with just us" asked Matron
"We don't have to talk about anything to do with today just talk about anything" tried Matron
"I'll see she can be very stubborn" said Jill
"Right you lot, have you got everything you need, we are going to see if she will sit with me and matron so you lot stay in here please" said Jill
No one replied Jill left them to it and went upstairs and knocked on the door she didn't wait for a reply she went straight in Ash was busy drawing a picture she didn't see Jill come in
"Dinners ready darling" said Jill
"Mum, I'm sorry I made you and dad, have a fight" said Ash
Jill could see she had been crying
"It's not your fault, really your dad can be so stubborn sometimes" said Jill
"But I ruined the day for everyone" sobbed Ash
Jill moved closer and now noticed what Ash had been drawing it was of their day only she wasn't in it
"Sweetheart, listen to me you did not ruin the day for everyone, I for one enjoyed our walk and matron enjoyed your company in fact she is looking forward to sitting down to dinner with you and me, to tell you the truth the others have been so noisy I think the three of us should sit outside to eat alone" said Jill
Jill moved to get a jumper for Ash
"You might need this though it's a little chilly out" said Jill
"Won't it be too cold for matron then" asked Ash
"Well let's see what we can find for her in my room then" replied Jill
"Mum, thanks and don't worry about this" said Ash pointing to the picture
"It's not finished but I have finished one of my favourite part of the day" smiled Ash lifting up the picture to show the one underneath of her and Jill talking in the woods
"That's brilliant, take it down and show matron, and I wasn't worried" replied Jill
"No" said Ash
"Really" replied Jill hitting her playfully
"No, of course not" replied Ash sarcastically and ducking out the way of Jill's hand
"Come on mum matron's waiting" said Ash by her door
"Don't be so cheeky otherwise it will be your dad coming to get you next time" replied Jill
"I don't think so he would just shout" replied Ash
"Yes you may be right there" replied Jill
They rummaged around in Jill's closet and when they had found something they both agreed would be alright and Jill had one for herself they made their way down to matron who was waiting for them in the kitchen
Once they had gotten their food and given matron the jumper they made their way outside they were having a nice time out there Jill couldn't remember the last time she had seen Ash so relaxed and laughing since the accident or herself for that matter, Matron was telling stories about the old days.
They had finished eating and were just sat there talking when the others came out to see what was going on, Ash got up to take the plates in, Jill made eye contact with her to make sure everything was alright ash replied with a weak smile.
The others pulled up chairs and made themselves comfy sat around the table, Ash put the plates with the others and was making her way back out
"Ash can you put the kettle on please" shouted Gordon
"Okay" replied Ash making her way back in she filled up the kettle and switched it on she then started filling up the washing up bowl, she was half way through the washing up when the kettle had boiled
"What's everyone having" she shouted out the back door
"I'm just coming" replied Jill getting up and double checking what everyone was having
Ash went back to the washing up and was nearly finished when Jill had finished making the drinks
"Thank you" said Jill
"But leave that now, I'll finish once I've had this" added Jill
"It's alright it's almost done, just this last bit and then I'll be out" replied Ash
"Well if you're not out in five I'll send your dad in to get you" replied Jill taking the drinks out
"Okay" replied Ash
"Ohh and when you come can you bring those plates and forks and the cake please" said Jill nodding to the table where they were
"Yes mum" replied Ash turning back to the sink
Two minutes later ash was just drying her hands
"Come on Ash hurry up I'm starving" shouted Jonathon
"You're always hungry" replied Tom
"Hey and you're not" replied Jonathon
That was it they started fighting
"Boy's" said Gordon
"Boy's stop it now" said Jill angrily
"Sorry" they both said
"Where do you want this" asked Ash who had reached the table without anyone noticing her
Jill started making room "Just here will do thank you" she added
Ash put it all down "Which ones my drink" asked Ash
"This one" replied Matron
"Thank you" replied Ash picking it up and turning to make her way indoors
"Ash where are you going" asked Matron
"Indoors I feel a little cold" replied Ash
"Do you mind if I join you" asked Matron
"No not at all" replied Ash waiting for matron
"Let me take that for you" Added Ash helping matron with her drink once they were back in the front room and Ash had made sure matron was alright she ran upstairs to get her sketch pad and pencils on her way back down she could hear matron talking to someone but she didn't know who she secretly hoped they hadn't all followed them in