All of them got the best night's sleep they had had for weeks, Jill had got up once to check on her through the night because she thought she had heard a sound but Ash was sleeping peacefully so Jill didn't disturb her, the next time she woke was when the alarm clock was going off, they got up and got ready then made their way downstairs. Jill made breakfast, while Gordon made the drinks
"Ash breakfast's ready" shouted Gordon from the kitchen
"There's no need to shout I'm just here" replied Ash making her way down the last steps
"Sorry, how did you sleep?" said Gordon
"Alright thanks, did someone come in my room" queried Ash
"Yes I did sorry I thought I heard something did I wake you" said Jill
"No I was awake anyway I had just moved because my leg was a bit achy sorry I didn't mean to wake you" replied Ash
"That's alright as long as it wasn't pain" replied Jill with a smile. They sat there having breakfast
"So what have you got planned for today?" asked Gordon
"Well I thought I would start with a run along the beach, then come back and have a nice long bath" Joked Ash.
Both Ash and Gordon burst into laughter at the look of horror on Jill's face
"Ha-ha very funny, maybe its best if I stay here this morning, or you could come into work with us" retorted Jill
"No, I was going to take it easy I promise" replied Ash
"Well I don't know, what do you think Gordon" said Jill jokingly
"Dad" said Ash.
This time it was Jill and Gordon laughing "Well I think we can leave her" said Gordon
"Well we'll be back at lunchtime and phone us if you need anything" said Jill.
"O.k. mum can you help me with something before you go" said Ash
"Yes of course, you go on up I'll be there in a minute" replied Jill.
Jill cleaned the breakfast table and washed the dishes while Gordon went upstairs and finished getting ready he came back down and took over the drying up. Jill gave him a peck on the cheek
"I'll see you at work later" she said
"Yes see you later" replied Gordon.
Jill made her way upstairs she had just reached Ash's room when she heard the front door close "So what can I do for you?" asked Jill
"Can you help me get some clothes out please" asked Ash
"Yes, yes of course I should of thought" replied Jill. When they had chosen the clothes
"Is there anything else" asked Jill
"No I think I'm alright thanks mum" replied Ash
"Right well I'll see you later then" said Jill "Remember you can't have a medicine until lunch and call if you need anything" she added
"Yes I'll be fine, you don't want to be late" replied Ash
"Well if you're sure I can always go in later" replied Jill
"Yes I'm sure, now go" replied Ash.
Five minutes later and Jill was out the door somewhat reluctantly she wasn't sure leaving her alone was the best thing to do, when she got to the hospital Gordon was making tea
"Hello, everything alright" he said
"Yes, I'm just not sure we've done the right thing" replied Jill
"I know but she has to know we trust her" replied Gordon
"I know, I know I just can't get this feeling out my head that I'm missing something" said Jill
"It's only for today the others are back tonight don't forget" replied Gordon
"Yes I know talking about that we need to go shopping tonight you know how much the boy's eat" said Jill
Before they could decide whose turn it was Lizzie interrupted them "Sorry doctors there's a phone call for you"
"I'll take it Lizzie thanks" said Gordon they quickly made their way to Gordon's office, Gordon picked up the phone
"Hello" He said somewhat shakily
"Hi dad, it's me Katie, are you alright" she said on the other end of the phone
"Yes, yes we're fine Katie" he said somewhat relieved the panic gone from Jill's face as well
"Well I just phoned to let you know I'll be home around half five".
Jill left Gordon to the conversation her first patients had just arrived and if she wanted to leave on time she had better get started. It was like that all morning either time one of them had a phone call or message they automatically had this bad feeling. The rest of the morning went by without too much trouble just the usual time wasters or people who didn't like to make a fuss.
Ash however had had a pretty quite morning she had managed to get dressed although it took longer than normal, she then had made her way downstairs and switched on the television just for some back ground noise she could never get use to how quite it was with no-one else around, she then made her way to where her parents kept their photos she needed at least another half a dozen if she was going to finish the collage. She had them laid out on the dining room table keeping an eye on the time she didn't want them to know anymore than they did already. She had picked out a couple and removed them from the album if she only took a couple at a time they hopefully wouldn't notice it's not like they got them out very often anyway.
After switching the television off, she decided to sit outside with her sketch book, she still had to finish the one that had got her into trouble in the first place. She sat at the table near the kitchen window so she could see when Jill and Gordon arrived she didn't want them seeing the pictures and she knew they would panic if they couldn't find her if she didn't reply to their calls. So deep was her concentration she didn't hear them arrive, the first she knew they had was when Jill came walking up calling her name so she didn't have time to put it away
"That's better now it's got my beautiful baby in there" said Jill brushing hair from Ash's face
"Mum" whinged Ash
"What you are my baby and always will be" said Jill
"Mum" she winged then added "Don't say that and you're not suppose to see it yet" replied Ash
"Sorry, I just can't help it" replied Jill. Gordon made his way out with a tray of lemonade
"Is everything alright" he asked
"Yes" replied Ash and Jill,
Then Jill added "I'll just go and make some lunch."
Gordon sat down at the table "What is it?" he asked
"Nothing" replied Ash
"Don't give me that, we know something isn't right" he replied
"It's nothing really" replied Ash getting frustrated
"Well if you can't talk to us can you talk to someone else please" pleaded Gordon
"There's nothing to talk about" shouted Ash as she made to get up and go indoors
"What's all this shouting about?" said Jill making her way over with the sandwiches.
"Ash come and sit down and have your lunch please" said Jill. Ash turned back around and sat down again
"Now is someone going to tell me what all that shouting was about then" said Jill getting angry
"Nothing" said Ash
"Don't give me that you don't just shout for nothing" replied Jill sternly
"O.k. dad said I need to talk to someone because you think there's something wrong with me" replied Ash trying to bite back the tears.
"Ohh Ash sweetheart" said Jill taking her hand
"We're just worried about you that's all, yes I think you're not telling us something and I don't want you to think if you feel you can't tell us that you couldn't tell someone else that's all, come here" said Jill giving Ash a cuddle and gently rubbing her back while also giving Gordon a look of disgust.
They spent the rest of the time in silence "Right well we've got to get going" said Gordon getting up and taking the empty plates and glasses and going indoors
"Are you going to be alright, is there anything I can get before we go" said Jill
"I'll be fine, when can I take more medicine?" asked Ash
"I can give you some now" said Jill getting up and going to the kitchen to fetch some "Anything else" said Jill as she handed over the pills
"No thanks, I'm fine" replied Ash
"Right just so you know, one of us will be back late one of us has to go shopping and Katie phoned she'll be here about half five" said Jill
"O.k. thanks mum" smiled Ash
"Bye Ash, come on Jill we'll be late" shouted Gordon from the kitchen door
"Bye dad" shouted Ash
"O.k. I'm just coming" replied Jill she then turned round and said to Ash "See you later"
"Yeah see you later" replied Ash.
Jill then made her way through the house and to the car where Gordon was already waiting "What did you have to go and say that for?" asked Jill as she got in the car.
"I thought you two were having some sort of argument" replied Gordon "I was trying to help" he added.
"I know, but we're going to have to tread carefully from now on" replied Jill leaning over and giving him a peck on the cheek.
Gordon then pulled out the drive "So what were you two talking about it looked a bit tense" asked Gordon
"Ohh I saw the picture from the other day and I shouldn't have and I called her my beautiful baby" said Jill.
"What that's it" replied Gordon
"Yes" replied Jill "I was trying to act like normal hoping she would open up" she added
"Sorry" said Gordon
"Well no harm done" said Jill then she added "But for that you can go food shopping" she thought it would take more persuading but Gordon gave in rather easily
"O.k. give me the list and I'll go" he replied
"Are you sure" she questioned
"Well I only seem to be getting it wrong with Ash at the moment, maybe it's best if you two have a little time together" he replied as they pulled into the hospital
"I love you Gordon Ormerod" said Jill
"And I love you Mrs Ormerod" replied Gordon taking her arm so she turned back around and giving her a kiss. They didn't see each other for the rest of the day it was only when Jill knocked on Gordon's door
"Come in" said Gordon.
Jill opened the door and walked in "Right I'm off, I'll see you at home" said Jill
"Yes right well I'll be leaving once I've done this" replied Gordon.
Jill made to go out and turned round "ohh and here you go, you didn't think I'd forgotten did you" said Jill handing over the shopping list
"No of course not, I wouldn't be so lucky" replied Gordon with a chuckle.