The next morning Jack woke up and looked to the side where Ronnie and Robbie were laying.
He saw Robbie was still asleep, and Ronnie, already awake, was watching her baby sleep.
- 'Morning sweetheart, so, the peanut sleep alright then?'Jack whispered to Ronnie.
- 'Yeah, i've been awake for a while and just been looking at her, i hate the fact that dad can still do this to her, i mean i love her here next to me, but not because she's scared of him, but just because she just wants to sleep here and wants a cuddle from her mum, she's a teenager, she wants to be cool around her friends not being afraid and therefor sleeping in her mums bed'Ronnie said turning her head to give Jack a goodmorningkiss.
- 'Well hopefully Ritchie will have some good news soon and let us know, and if the papers are ready, and we get the adoption over with, i can finally be her dad, i just wanna make her forget about Archie, so she wouldn't have to be afraid anymore'Jack said making Ronnie's heart melt.
- 'Daddy, our hero!'Ronnie said giving Jack another sweet and intimate kiss, while Robbie started to move a little.
- 'I will go and get us some coffee ready ok, i did hear Roxy with Amy right?'Jack asked softly.
- 'Yeah they're up, they're already downstairs'Ronnie whispered back'go on, i'll wake this one up'.
Jack left the room, and Ronnie stroked through Robbie's hair.
She recognised still a little bit of the smell of Robbie's perfume, which she always would spray on her hair also.
For a minute Ronnie closed her eyes, and just enjoyed the sweet scent.
Then opened her eyes when she felt Robbie turning.
Ronnie felt Robbie was already a bit awake.
- 'Morning my little heart, you alright?'Ronnie asked smiling at Robbie.
- 'Mmmm'Robbie mumbled, and snuggled up to Ronnie, who put her arms around Robbie and just held her close to her body.
- 'If your friends could see you now ey, mummy's girl'Ronnie teased.
- 'Mum shuss'Robbie said pinching Ronnie's upper arm.
- 'Oi you little cheek'Ronnie said squeezing Robbie's bum and side, making her giggle.
- 'I'm tired mum'Robbie said closing her eyes again 'what a night ey'.
- 'Yeah, i'm glad you got a little sleep, but you have to get up though babe, shower, breakfast and school, another brand new day has began'Ronnie said, giving Robbie another tight hug, enjoying this tender moment with her daugther.
- 'Ahh you know how to spoil a moment'Robbie said sitting up'but alright, i will take a shower right now, before psycho-sis throws me under a cold one again'Robbie said rolling her eyes.
- 'Do not give your sister names ok, it's Roxy, Rox, Roxanne or Drama alright'Ronnie smiled.
Robbie smiled back at her mum, then got out of bed, and walked out of the bedroom, and went to the bathroom to take her shower.
Ronnie, still smiling, also got out of bed, put her bathrobe on and went downstairs.
In the kitchen there was music playing, Roxy was singing and dancing a little with Amy, while Jack was making his daugther some breakfast.
- 'Put her in her highchair Rox, it's done, right Jack?'Glenda asked, who was also already up.
- 'Yes, it's ready'Jack said, handing Roxy Amy's bowl of porridge.
Ronnie walked into the kitchen and gave Jack a kiss then giving Amy a little kiss on the head.
- 'Did she sleep alright then?'Glenda asked Ronnie, refering to her youngest daughter.
- 'Yeah no problem, she moved a couple of times but yeah, she slept alright'Ronnie said.
- 'She can sleep in my bed, if she wants, tonight'Roxy said sounding a little concerned.
- 'No Rox, as soon as we start that, she's not gonna sleep in her room anymore, she has to know her room is safe and that nothing will happen to her there, i hope she stops having these dreams when Jack has the adoption through and she's officially his daughter'Ronnie said to her sister, then smiling at Jack.
- 'You're right, if her mind, you know her subconsciousness, knows Jack is her dad then it hopefully be over, think maybe she's now in between, still thinking of Archie but wanting Jack as her dad'Glenda said taking a bite of toast.
- 'Yes, that's what i think too, her head is way to busy these days dealing with the adoption, school, and us getting married' Ronnie said buttering her toast.
- 'Yeah about that, do you have a date now sis?'Roxy asked.
- 'Well we're thinking that if they can squeeze us in, maybe somewhere next week or the week after that Rox, but ehm, it's just gonna be us at town hall, Jack, me, Robbie, you , mum and Amy, and i think we'll have a party at the club since we don't know what's gonna happen to the Vic'Ronnie said.
- 'But you're gonna buy a weddingdress right?'Roxy asked a bit bummed that it wasn't gonna be a wedding with a big bang, but she knew her sister didn't really care about that, she just wanted to get married and finally be happy with Jack.
- 'Yeah, don't worry Rox'Ronnie said, as Robbie walked into the kitchen getting the looks of everyone.
- 'What?'Robbie said, walking over to the cupboard, to get a cup for coffee'i'm alright ok, don't worry bout me, it's a new day'.
Glenda gave Robbie a hug while Ronnie winked at Jack and Roxy.
- 'Don't worry little one, it will pass, these dreams i mean, we're all here with you, don't have to be afraid anymore'Glenda said stroking one of Robbie's cheeks.
- 'Alright mum, don't get all soppy on me, i'm alright, i gotta face another nightmare today...school...whoohoo terrifying'Robbie said making Roxy and Ronnie start to laugh.
- 'Why don't you sit down and have some breakfast bigmouth, and then go and get dressed, think you're feeling alright already'Ronnie said.
Then Roxy's phone went off, it was Phil.
- 'Morning Phil, what do you want?'Roxy asked, still a bit dissapointed in her cousin, who, in her opinion, was the reason for her aunty, leaving her family.
- 'Morning Rox, ehm well you'll be pleased to hear that i found your keys, they were under the seats you were sitting last Sunday, guess they must have fallen there or something'Phil said.
- 'Ah cheers Phil, i thought i'd lost them, ehm, i'll come and pick em up later when my shift starts alright'Roxy said'Oh and Phil?'
- 'What?'Phil asked.
- 'Is auntie Peg doing a dinner or what before she heads off?'Roxy asked.
- 'Not that i know off Rox, she ehm, well i think it's a bit to hard for her to do that, to emotional and all, she wants to leave quietly i guess'Phil said.
- 'Hmm alright, i can understand that..., alright, i'll see you later yeah'Roxy said and put the phone down.
- 'Found your keys then?'Glenda asked.
- 'Yes, right under our seats, it must have fallen there while we were at the Vic Sunday'Roxy said smiling'i'm so relieved'.
- 'Thank god it wasn't your head, can you imagine a headless Roxy walking around here, it finally would be very quiet here, right Ames'Robbie said winking to her little niece.
- 'Alright smartass, you weren't so talketive last night now were you?'Roxy said putting her arm around Robbie's neck giving her a little tickle.
- 'Ehm, come here you, sit down here and eat your breakfast, let go of her Rox, i want her to eat her breakfast now'Ronnie said grabbing, a laughing Robbie by her arm and walking her to a chair at the table.
Later on, Robbie was dressed and was putting on her shoes in the livingroom and Jack walked in sitting next to her on the sofa.
- 'You alright darling?'Jack asked putting his arm on her back.
- 'Yeah, i'm alright Jack'Robbie said looking at her future father.
She sometimes imagined how it would be calling Jack dad, or introduce Jack as her dad to friends, or just talking about Jack as her dad.
- 'Ehm, Ron told me you have been having these nightmares a couple of nights now, and that you were a little cautious to come to your mum to tell her, i mean, you didn't wanted to interupt her now that i'm here'Jack said.
Robbie looked down and sighed then turned to Jack.
- 'Yeah well, you know, i don't wanna intrude and...'Robbie said trying to explain that she felt a little weird just walking into her mums bedroom. during the night, now that Jack was there so often.
- 'No, that's my line, i don't wanna intrude on what you and Ron have, i know you share a special bond, and it's definitely not my intention to break that'Jack said'what i mean is, if you ever feel scared, you know like last night, or something like that,you come to us ok, you're not intruding or anything darling, you're her child, if you wanna crawl in with her when you're having nightmares or stuff it's alright, even if it's just for a cuddle, ok peanut?'
- 'Yeah alright Jack'Robbie said shyly with Jack calling her peanut, she felt a little blush coming up, she hated being 15 and still feeling so scared sometimes, that the only thing that mostly could sooth her was her mum, if her friends would find out, she would be so embarrassed, she would be the laughing stock.
Thankfully Jack's phone rang.
- 'Max?'Jack said as he stood up'ehm yeah give me 10 minutes i'll have to check at my apartement, i'll be right back darling'Jack winked at Robbie and walked out of the kitchen and walked out the frontdoor.
- 'Where did Jack go to?'Ronnie said walking in a bit surprised.
- 'His apartement i think, he's on the phone with Max, he said something about his apartement'Robbie said standing up.
- 'So you're ready for school then babe?'Ronnie asked Robbie fidgetting with Robbie's blouse.
- 'Mum!'Robbie said'let go of me, i can dress myself alright'.
- 'God, i was just putting it right, don't want you walking around with your collar like that'Ronnie said excusing herself.
- 'Controlfreak'Robbie whispered'i'm off'.
- 'I heard that'Ronnie said grabbing Robbie's ear'have a good day yeah babes'.
- 'Mum, ouch, yeah, thanks i guess'Robbie said, kissed her mum and walked out of the frontdoor.
She was gonna go over to Pat's to pick up Whit, and seeing Peter walk up to her from across the street, made her face light up again.
At recess, Robbie was sitting with her friends, at the schoolcafateria, eating their lunches, when Lauren walked by and sat down next to Abi.
Since Sunday Robbie wasn't on speakingterms with Lauren anymore.
Abi had called about finding the cd but Lauren hadn't even said sorry for accusing Robbie for it and slapping her in the face ofcourse.
- 'So, how's that paper coming?'Peter asked Robbie who was starring at Lauren who gave her just a angry look.
- 'Ehm, still have to work a little on it tonight, and what is your problem Lauren, i don't know where you got the nerve to treat me like this?'Robbie said'what have i done to you huh?'
Lauren just smiled, a bit of a vicious one, taking another bite of her sandwich.
- 'Just leave it Robbie'Peter said wanting to keep things quiet.
- 'I'm not gonna leave it Pete, not untill she tells me what's bothering her so much'Robbie said 'well cat got your tongue?''
- 'Like i said before, you're a spoiled brat Mitchell'Lauren said.
- 'Lauren, what is your problem'Abi said trying to talk some sense into her sister.
- 'A spoiled brat that always gets her way, winding people around her spoiled little finger, little, yeah, little you still are'Lauren said.
It actually made Robbie laugh thinking she knew what Lauren was on about.
- 'Why are you so jealous Lauren, jealous of me getting attention from your favourite uncle, who almost...but not quite...but almost got to be your stepdad then, don't have enough of your dad for yourself then, having to share him with Abs and Oscar, and now Vanessa and Jodie, Darren, hmm is that your problem maybe ey, and now your uncle Jack is gonna be my dad, let's face it i'm gonna be a Branning too, whether you like it or not'Robbie said noticing she hit a nerve with Lauren.
- 'Stop you guys, you starting a scene here'Whitney said, as some of the other students gathered round a bit to see what was a ll the yelling about.
- 'Oh i kinda like it actually, almost cousins and already having a row'Lucy said with a smirky smile.
- 'Stop girls, ehm is this really necessary'Jay said trying to make them stop, though he was in for a good girlfight.
Lauren walked up to Robbie, who also stood up.
- 'What are you gonna do Lauren, you gonna slap me again then, it's not gonna make Jack become your dad you know?'Robbie said not able to keep her mouth shut, having to look at Laurens angry face.
- 'You think you know it all, now don't you, you Mitchells really think you own half of Walford, but you know what, you're nothing, and you will never be a Branning, you always be a loudmouthed suck up Mitchell'Lauren said.
- 'Well i got news for you Lauren, someone we know, Ritchie, is making up the papers, and all we have to do is sign it and then it's a matter of time till i become Jack's daughter, and a Branning just like my mum'Robbie said smiling, feeling on top of the world to say that.
- 'Oh yeah your mum, your mummy, the one you sleep in bed with cause you're having boohoo nighty nightmares and you cry boohoo like a little baby, and then you can sleep in bed with mummy, baby you are, a spoilt little baby, Robbie Mitchell'Lauren said and the way she looked, so fullfilled of getting to share that with almost the whole schoolcafateria around them, made Lauren feel on top of the world. It was that moment, that a raging Robbie jumped on Lauren and started to punch and pull Lauren's hair.
Lauren fought back and punched Robbie all over trying to get her off her, but Robbie was like a pitbull and wasn't about to let go.
Peter, Whitney and Jay tried to split them up but they weren't strong enough for these two fighting girls.
Then a couple of teachers jumped in and pulled them, hardhanded, from eachother.
- 'Alright miss Mitchell, miss Branning, headmastersoffice now!'a teacher said pushing Robbie and Lauren away, out of the schoolcafetaria.
At the bookies, Glenda walked in, she saw Carol already busy behind the counter.
- 'Morning Carol'Glenda said as she passed her behind the counter to put her bag away.
- 'Morning Glenda, ehm, do you know when..'Carol said.
- 'What?'Glenda asked looking at Carol, who obviously wanted to ask something.
- 'Well do you know when that brother of mine and Ronnie are getting married?'Carol asked.
- 'Soon'Glenda said'That's about as much as i know, they're working on it but they're also busy with Robbie's adoption'.
- 'Yeah ehm, how do you really feel about that?'Carol said'you know just wondering'.
- 'To be honest, since i've been back i've regretted so many times that i let Archie have the power to send me away from my girls you know'Glenda said'i mean, i have to say that Ronnie did an excellent job with Robbie and Roxy, i really admire her for that, and to be honest, i didn't expect it to be any different though, i don't know if i could have done it like that, i always had a good feeling about Ronnie pulling it off though'.
- 'Well we all raise our kids the way we think is best, i'm sure you would have done alright Glenda'Carol said.
- 'Well, now i'm just glad i can be part of their lives again, i mean when i first came back i didn't think they would let me, to be honest, now at least i can see my youngest grow up and my granddaughter'Glenda said.
- 'So, the adoption then'Carol tried to change the subject a bit seeing Glenda got a little quiet'I know Jack loves that little troublemaker'.
- 'Yes, yes he does, i ehm, i've seen that a couple of times now, and she loves him a lot, i mean with the father she had, i can understand her wanting Jack to be her dad really badly'Glenda said'and troublemaker, Carol, she's my little Bianca'Glenda laughed at Carol who also started to grin.
Music was loudly playing at the club.
Ronnie was behind the bar cleaning the little mess that was left behind,from the night before.
She was putting some glasses back in their places.
She was dancing a bit, she felt happy.
Jack came out of the bathroom area and walked up to the bar.
- 'Hi baby'Ronnie said'Everything spotless there?'
- 'Yeah they did a great job'Jack said smiling.
Just as they wanted to get strangled into eachother Jack's phone went off.
- 'Yeah Max?'Jack said making a face to Ronnie that he'd rather be kissing her then answering his brother.
- 'Do you know where Ronnie is Jack, they have been ringing her and they've called me, you know what they did?'Max was acting a little hyper.
- 'Slow down Max, who's been calling and what about, and who did what?'Jack asked'go check your phone'he whispered to Ronnie who immediately walked back to the office seeing that she missed 5 calls from school.
Ronnie sighed and called school back right away.
Jack came walking back to the office just as Ronnie had hung up the phone.
- 'You want me to come along?'Jack asked looking serious.
- 'Yeah, you can hold me back, before i wring that little neck of hers'Ronnie said as they both walked up the stairs.
- 'Let's hear them out first ok, see what went on there'Jack said while Ronnie looked at him and sighed.
