Jill and Gordon watched them leave and then went through to tidy up fifteen minutes later there was a knock at the door it was both Matron and Sister. Gordon let them in and got them settled in the front room
"Before you ask, no she is not here but she will be back shortly so let's get this sorted before she gets back once and for all" Gordon stated
No one said anything they all took the same positions as the night before. Jill came in with a tray of drinks and nibbles. By this time the others had woken up and come downstairs
"Were off see you later" said Tom
"Not to late we've got that special dinner planned remember" said Gordon
"No we won't be long we just wanted to give you some space and we want to get a little present as well" replied Jonathon
"That's a good idea" replied Jill
They heard the front door close and then they started this time it didn't take long to get all the facts what they had said must have finally gotten through to Sister their only problem now was that Ash had been telling the truth and that Sister had admitted to saying these things, but she could see nothing wrong with it.
Meanwhile Ash had been shopping and was sat having a light lunch and a chat with her grandparents.
Back at the Ormerod residence
"I don't understand the problem" said Sister for the third time
"The problem is that you hurt Ash" said Jill looking at the clock and noticing the time she would be home any moment now
"Your talk was the reason she ran away" added Gordon
Sister seemed to ignore what Gordon had just told her
"I was making her aware of her faults so she would be a better person" replied Sister
"That's not you decision" replied Matron
"Well how is she ever going to follow in my footsteps if not" replied Sister
"That is for Ash to decide what she wants to be" said Gordon
Just then they heard Harold's car pull in the drive
"If you can wait here we have to talk to Ash alone" said Jill
Jill and Gordon got up and went to meet Ash at the front door
"Hello sweetheart can we have a quick word in the kitchen" said Gordon
Ash nodded
"Mum, Dad how was she" asked Jill
"Quiet" replied Harold
"How did it go" asked Bunty
"She was telling the truth" said Jill
"Go on through Matron and Sister are in there, we won't be long" Jill added
Harold and Bunty went through to the front room and were sat having a conversation with Matron, while Jill went through to the kitchen
"Sweetheart, she told us everything" started Jill
"And" said Ash
"We are very sorry we ever doubted you" replied Gordon
"I don't blame you" said Ash
"Is she still here" asked Ash
"Yes" replied Jill
"She wants to see you" added Jill
After a few seconds for it to sink in
"I don't want to see her" said Ash
Sister was bored of waiting and came to the kitchen
"Aisling, can we talk" said Sister
"No, I've got nothing to say to you" said Ash
"Aisling, please" replied Sister
"Just give her time" said Gordon
"She will come to you when she is ready to listen" added Jill
Sister tried to talk to her one last time
"Aisling, please I only want what is best for you" pleaded Sister
"Then leave me alone, to get on with my life" replied Ash
Ash was starting to get frustrated with having to repeat herself and the pain was getting on her nerves now. Absent mindedly she started rubbing her side. Jill noticed this and nodded to Gordon
"Right I think it is best if you leave now" said Gordon forcefully
"But I haven't talk to her yet" replied Sister
"She will come and find you when she is ready" replied Gordon guiding her from the kitchen into the hallway
"Bye Ash, see you soon" said Sister
"Bye" said Ash after being prompted by Jill
Gordon saw Sister out and then went through to the other guests to see if they needed any drinks meanwhile in the kitchen
"How long have you been in pain" Jill asked
"I'm not" Ash lied
Jill looked Ash in the eyes and then looked at her hand which was still rubbing her side
"Ohhh that pain" said Ash
"Nice try, so how long" replied Jill
"All day, on and off" replied Ash quietly
"ALL DAY" shouted Jill