The following morning Jill and Gordon came downstairs to a messy kitchen
"Gordon, this is getting beyond a joke" said Jill
"I know I will have a word with them later" replied Gordon sitting down with his breakfast and picking up the paper
Jill had finished clearing away the mess and was just about to sit down when she heard someone coming down the stairs
"Morning" said Ash
"Morning sweetheart what can I get you" replied Jill
"It's alright sit down and have yours" replied Ash getting herself a glass of orange
Jill sat down and started eating
"So what time are you going out today" asked Gordon
"After lunch" replied Ash
"And remember come straight to the hospital after" replied Gordon
"Yes Dad" replied Ash stifling a yawn
"Are you alright" asked Jill
"You're not in pain again" asked Gordon putting the paper down
"No, I'm just worried about my results, promise" replied Ash which was the truth she was worried that she had let them down after all the mucking around they had done with their shifts to make sure she could still do her exams.
"You are to call if you are" replied Gordon
"Don't worry you will have done great" added Jill
"Thanks mum" replied Ash
For Ash the morning seemed to go by so slowly once Jill and Gorgon had left for work and she had cleared away their breakfast things, she had gone upstairs to get ready which hadn't taken long as she had done most of it the night before.
It was mid morning before the others had gotten out of bed Ash hadn't seen them she only heard the noise they were making downstairs and then the slam of the front door as they made their way out for another day of fun.
It was finally lunchtime she made her way downstairs and sighed as she enter the kitchen she now knew how her mum felt the others must of been running late again she thought as there were empty plates and glasses on the kitchen table and one of them had managed to leave the milk out on the side again.
She went to the bread bin which was empty
"Thanks guys" Ash said out loud to herself
She then went to the fridge and a smile spread across her face in there was a sandwich which Jill must have left her
She sat down and ate her sandwich, then looked at her watch if she was quick she would be able to tidy the kitchen again before she left or at least most of it. She had thrown the milk out, wiped down the sides and had done the washing up but that was it the bus would be here in five minutes she quickly dried her hands and put her shoes on and grabbing her bag and coat ran out the door and all the way to the bus stop.
It was a short journey to school, she hadn't been here for what seemed like an age she drew a deep breath and walked through the gates she was hoping a lot of people would've gone in early and would now be at the beach having a good time.
For once she was right it was just a couple of teachers in the hall she made her way over
"Hello Aisling how are you" one of them asked while looking for the envelope there wasn't a lot left so it didn't take long
"I'm getting there" replied Ash
"Well take care" replied the teacher handing the envelope across
"Thank you, you too" replied Ash stuffing it in her bag and making a quick get away
She waited nervously at the bus stop for five minutes not wanting to bump into anyone and have to explain why she couldn't go to the beach or into town with them.
Once in town she went straight into the shop she needed and purchased the frame she was glad she didn't have to take this back on the bus it was really awkward. Ash made her way to the hospital she was nearly there when she met matron who was also on her way in
"Hello Ash what have you got there" asked Matron
"Hello, it's the frame" replied Ash walking to matron who was waiting for her to catch up
"For your parents present" asked Matron
"Yes, it's nearly finished, I might give it early" replied Ash
"Ohh, I would love to see it once it's all done" replied Matron
"You should come around" said Ash
"That would be lovely" replied Matron
"Ash" shouted James, Jonathon's friend running towards them
"Hi James" said Ash
"I'll leave you two, too it" said Matron
"Yes I will let you know when you can see it" replied Ash
Matron made her way in and found both Jill and Gordon waiting at reception
"She won't be long she's just outside talking to James I think" said Matron to the pair of them
"We we're not" started Gordon
"Of course not" replied Matron walking up the corridor
"See I told you nothing to worry about" replied Jill with a smile
"Yes, well early days" replied Gordon
Meanwhile back outside
"Ash, are you coming with us to the beach party tonight" asked James
"What party" asked Ash she knew she wouldn't be allowed but this was giving her valuable seconds to come up with an excuse
"It's a mates birthday party only the others were suppose to ask you last night and then I saw you just now and thought well" explained James
"Well I can't tonight but maybe next time" replied Ash
Before anything else could be said sister Brigid had come along unbeknown by Ash and quickly put her bike against the wall she then ran over and grabbed Ash by the arm leading her way from James and into the hospital.
"Ouch, stop it your hurting me" said Ash trying to break free she flung the frame at James who took it quickly
"This is what I was on about" said sister going through the doors to reception
"Stop it" whinged Ash
"I will not stop it, not when you are still doing this" replied Sister
"Sister" said Gordon
"Mum" cried Ash still trying to get free
"What's going on" said Gordon
"I found this one talking to" started Sister when Ash butted in
"I was talking to James"
"We know" said Jill
"Matron told us" said Gordon
Sister let her grip slip on Ash who ran into Jill's arms
"Mum" sobbed Ash
"Aisling I'm so sorry" tried Sister
"It's alright sweetheart" soothed Jill while directing her towards her office
Jill sat her down and then told her she would be back in a minute.
Jill made her way back to reception where Gordon and Sister Brigid were still stood in silence.
The reception doors opened and a rather worried James came walking through; Jill gave a smile trying to make him feel at little more at ease
"Hello James what can I do for you" Jill asked
"I'm sorry to interrupt but this is Ash's" He replied giving Jill the package
"Thank you James" said Jill taking it from him
"Is she alright, I didn't mean any harm I was just asking about tonight" asked James
"Yes, she'll be fine, what about tonight" asked Gordon
"If she was going to the party with the others" said James
"What party?" asked Gordon
"It doesn't matter she said no anyway" replied James
"Can you tell her I'm sorry" he added before leaving
They waited for a minute before they started. Jill lent the package against reception
"So what did you think was going on" asked Gordon
"I thought he was... I don't know" said sister
"What did you mean this is what I was on about" asked Jill
"Well" started Sister starting to feel rather interrogated
Jill and Gordon hadn't even started yet they had only asked two simple questions and had gotten no answers yet
"Did you tell her she would turn out like Moria" asked Jill getting angry
"Well, it's not that simple you see" replied Sister
"A simple yes or no will do" said Gordon starting to raise his voice
With all the noise going on Ash poked her head out of Jill's office door and matron walked down towards reception to see what the commotion was all about she got as far as Jill's office
"Sorry it's my fault" replied Ash quickly getting matron up to speed
"I don't think so, I think sister has more to do with this than you think" replied Matron walking on towards the noise
"Doctors, Sister Brigid, what's going on" asked Matron
"Sorry" replied Gordon
"We'll have to sort this out later" replied Jill
"I have to see Aisling" said Sister
"Ohhh, no you don't" said Gordon forcefully. It even took Jill by surprise
"You don't go anywhere near her until we have the answers we need and even then" said Gordon
"But doctor" pleaded sister looking from Jill to matron hoping they would change Gordon's mind
"I'm sorry sister but Gordon's right" said Matron
"Yes, sorry come to the house at about seven we can talk then" said Jill
The three of them stood in silence as they watched sister leave the building
"Gordon" said Jill
"Sorry, it's just if that's true" said Gordon
"I know" replied Jill giving him a hug
"I thought" he started
"I know me too" replied Jill
"Matron I know it's late to ask but would you mind" started Gordon
"No of course not, I think it would be a good idea" said Matron
"How do you do that" asked Jill
"Years of practice" replied Matron
Jill picked up the package and followed the others along the corridor they stopped outside Jill's office Ash was sat in there flipping the envelope over and over in her hands
"I believe this is yours" said Jill placing the package on the desk
"Thank you" replied Ash
"So come on were all dying here how did you do" asked Jill
"I don't know" replied Ash
"What do you mean you don't know" asked Matron
"I'm too scared, what if I've let you down" replied Ash putting the envelope down
"Ash sweetheart, you could never let us down" replied Jill
"I'll come and find you when I've finished" said Matron
"Yes thank you matron" replied Gordon
"So come on then open it" said Gordon
Ash took a deep breath and opened the envelope, Jill took Gordon's hand and squeezed it
"I'm so sorry" said Ash mucking around throwing the letter towards Jill
"I'm sure it's alright you can always take them again" said Gordon
"You little...come here well done" said Jill
"Jill" said a shocked Gordon Jill showed him the letter
"See what did we tell you" said Jill
"You" said Gordon giving her a hug
She had passed all her O levels with a couple of B's the rest were all A's
"That's great we will have to celebrate" said Gordon
"Right wait here, I won't be long I've just got to do my ward round and then we can go home" said Jill
"Okay mum but we need to go shopping on the way home" replied Ash
"What for" asked Gordon
"We need milk and bread the others used it all" replied Ash
"You found your lunch in the fridge" asked Jill
"Yes thanks mum" replied Ash