"And forward," Lewis said in an authoritative tone.

Ben obliged, and looked straight ahead as Lewis examined his eyes. Anna sat in the desk chair, her legs folded under her. Her morning sickness was beginning to extend into the afternoon, and she tried to keep composed as she sat in Lewis' office, waiting for the diagnosis on her husband.

Lewis sighed, and shook his head. "Induced amnesia," he said, shrugging his shoulders, "I don't think there's anything more to it. Probably from a rough blow to the head, but there's no signs of external damage. Take him home, let him rest. Hopefully it'll wear off after a good night's sleep. If you notice any signs of bruising or concussion, let me know."

Anna smiled gratefully

"So you're…. a doctor," Ben said curiously.

"Yes…" Lewis replied, half laughing at Ben's newfound ignorance.

"I want to be a doctor when I grow up," Ben said cheerfully.

Anna giggled involuntarily. "When you… grow up? Ben, honey, how old do you think you are?"

Ben frowned decisively. "Fifteen. Why?"

Lewis' and Anna's eyes widened.

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"There we go," Emma said with a sigh, "A wall."

"Thanks Em," Rikki said, now feeling terrible for making Emma get up. Emma really didn't look well. Her face was now verging on a shade of gray, and her eyes were ringed with purple.

"No problem," Emma said, smiling unconvincingly. Rikki could tell that she was in pain.

"What's wrong?" Rikki said frankly.

"Nothing, truly," Emma said, "I'm just tired, that's all."

Rikki raised an eyebrow.

"Truly," Emma insisted.

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By the time Bella got home from work, Will had put the kids to bed after a very early dinner.

She opened the door to the nursery quietly and cautiously, being very careful not to wake Jake. She was still furious at him for disobeying her and getting moonstruck, but she couldn't help loving him. Bella crept over to Jacob's bed and sat down beside it.

The blond little boy stirred in his sleep and looked up at his mother. Darn he was cute, thought Bella, how am I meant to stay mad at him when he's that adorable?

"Mama?" Jake asked tentatively.

"Yeah sweetie," Bella relented.

"I'm sorry."

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A few days later (August 21st 2019)

"Lewis! I'm off. I'm gonna take the boat. See you in a little bit," Cleo called as she swung her purse over her shoulder.

"Be nice!" came the reply from Lewis' office.

"What are you talking about?" Cleo scoffed, "I'm always nice to Kim! Always!"

"You know what I mean," Lewis said, poking his head around the door.

Cleo rolled her eyes in exasperation. "I'll try," she grumbled.

Lewis gave her a quick peck on the lips before disappearing back into the lab.

Cleo exhaled and made a mental note that she would be nice to Kim.

"Em?" Cleo called, "You ready to go?" Emma and Cleo were going to pick up Kim and Elliott from the airport, which Emma was looking forward to much more than Cleo.

"Em?" Cleo called again. She frowned. Emma was usually so prompt. Cleo checked her watch again. They really needed to get going. Cleo pushed open the Dove's front door.

"Emma…" Cleo said, walking down the hallway. In the living room, Eric and Lucy sat playing with some building blocks.

"Auntie Cleo!" Eric said happily.

"Hey buddy!" Cleo said playfully, "Where's your mama?"

"See's in her bedwoom," Eric lisped, "See's sick."

Cleo walked down the hallway and into Emma's room. She was covered in blankets, but Cleo could still notice her shivering.

"Emma, honey," Cleo said softly, "Are you okay?"

"Just a bit of a fever," Emma rasped, "Don't worry about it!"

"Well, I'm gonna go pick up Kim and Elliott from the airport now," Cleo said, unconvinced.

"Oh no!" Emma exclaimed, "I completely forgot! Oh Cleo, I'm so sorry."

"It's fine Em, get some rest. I'll see you in a little bit."

As Cleo left she poked her head into Lewis' office again.

"Hon, can you go make sure Emma's okay? She's in a pretty bad way."

"Will do!" Lewis called back absentmindedly.

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"Anna?" Ben called. He had been making progress in the past few days, mostly because he had no choice. Everyone was telling him his whole life.

"Hi Ben," Anna smiled tiredly, "What's up?"

"I'm starting to remember," Ben smiled.

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Planes made Cleo nervous, even if she wasn't on them. As the flight from Sydney touched down on the tarmac, Cleo breathed a sigh of relief. She closed her eyes and tried to reassure herself one last time that she would get along with Kim. She would, she would, she w-

"Cleo!" A voice called.

Cleo gritted her teeth and opened her eyes. "Kim!" she said pleasantly. Cleo walked over and hugged her sister, who, though shorter than Cleo, had gained a few inches by the tall orange stilettos she wore.

Kim pulled back and looked Cleo up and down with a scrutinizing glance. "Still embracing the jeans and t-shirt approach, I see," Kim noted. Kim worked in fashion and was forever disdainful of her elder sister's comfortable style.

"Still embracing the lack of tact approach, I see," Cleo shot back. No, Cleo chided herself, I'm going to be nice.

A tall and handsome young man came up behind Kim and smiled warmly at Cleo.

"Elliott!" Cleo grinned, "How are you?" They hugged. "Here, let me take your bags," Cleo offered politely.

"What a lovely pack mule you are!" Kim laughed snidely.

Cleo smiled, but internally she was fuming.

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Author's Note: Wow, look at me go! Two chapters in one day? Thanks to Krystalslazz for your prompt review of the last one... and no I'm not telling you what'll happen next! Kate x