"Come on then, let's go and find dad" said Jill
Ash let Jill go and went downstairs
"I tell you what why don't we sit outside" said Gordon
"Okay" replied Ash
"You, go on, I'll just make some drinks" said Jill
Ash went on outside, Gordon stayed behind with Jill
"What is it" asked Gordon, seeing Jill was concerned
"I don't know, I've just got this feeling" replied Jill
"Try not to worry" replied Gordon
"I'm not, I just think something happened this morning" replied Jill
"Maybe, she's just worried with how we will react" replied Gordon
"Maybe" replied Jill, with a smile, she gave Gordon a peck on the cheek
"Why, don't you go on out, I'll bring these out in a minute" replied Gordon
Jill went on out, Gordon had that feeling as well he went through to the study and had a look, but everything seemed in exactly the same place as when they had left it last night, he then went through to the front room and dining room but nothing looked out of place in there either, he made his way back to the kitchen. He heard the others coming down the stairs, just as he finished pouring the drinks, he went into the hallway
"Good afternoon" said Gordon jokingly
"Morning" they replied
"Right, we would appreciate it, if you would give us some time alone with Ash, outside" said Gordon
"Okay" they replied
They followed Gordon into the kitchen and set about getting breakfast
"Remember to tidy up" replied Gordon, going out the door
"What's that all about" replied Katie
"I don't know" replied Tom
"He seemed really annoyed" replied Jonathon
"I told you, I heard the phone" said Katie
"Who, do you think called" replied Tom
"Sister" said Jonathon and Katie together
They sat having their breakfast, talking about what they had planned for the rest of the day
Meanwhile outside
"Mum, Dad, I'm really sorry for last night" started Ash
She took a sip of tea and continued
"I never, meant for you to think I hated you" she added
"It's alright" replied Jill
"I'm also sorry for being in Katie's room last night" replied Ash
"Well" started Gordon but stopped when Jill gave him a look
"I know, I shouldn't have been in there, but I was hoping the others would help me understand a bit better, I never meant to hurt you, I'm just finding it hard" replied Ash
"It, will get easier and we are here" replied Gordon
"I know, but I don't want to upset you more than I have to" replied Ash
"Sweetheart, if you need to talk, we are here" replied Jill
"Mum" shouted Katie from the doorway
"Yes" replied Jill
"Phone" replied Katie
"Okay, I'll be right there" replied Jill, getting up and going indoors
"Ash, what's wrong" asked Gordon
"I'm finding it hard, I feel like I've been left out and asking questions seems to upset people, I don't know how to make it better" replied Ash
"Sweetheart, that you are here, and well is enough for us, we just want you to be happy" replied Gordon
"I know, I need to talk about what I remembered, would it be easier if I talked to someone else" asked Ash
"What would be easier for you" asked Gordon
"I don't mind, I just don't want to upset either of you" replied Ash
"Sweetheart, listen you won't upset us" replied Gordon
They sat in silence for a minute
"Ash, listen to me, all we want is what is best for you" added Gordon
Ash nodded, she decided to change the subject until Jill arrived back
"So, was it a bad accident" asked Ash
"You, know we can't really talk about it" said Gordon
Ash looked disappointed and Gordon saw this
"It was a traffic accident, everyone that was taken the royal were being kept in for observation" replied Gordon
Ash knew he had told her more than he should have
"Thanks, dad" replied Ash
Gordon looked towards the house and saw Jill coming back towards them
"Don't tell mum" replied Gordon
"Okay" replied Ash
"Who, was that" asked Gordon as Jill sat down
"Mum, asking about this one" replied Jill placing a hand on Ash's head
"I'm just going to pop to the bathroom" said Ash getting up
"Okay" replied Jill
They both waited until Ash had gone inside
"Is she alright" asked Jill concerned
"She, really needs to talk, but she's worried about upsetting us" replied Gordon
"Why, would she upset us" asked Jill
"She's just finding it hard, to come to terms with things" replied Gordon
Gordon took Jill's hand
"I told her all we want is for her to be happy" added Gordon
They saw Ash coming back towards them so changed the subject
"Yes, they said they would pop around today, just after lunch" said Jill as Ash sat back down
"Who, nan and grandad" asked Ash answering her own question
"Yes" replied Gordon
"Dad, said you are worried about us, don't be" said Jill
Ash looked at them and then lowered her gaze
"Well, I've been having flashbacks are you sure you're okay to listen" said Ash
Jill and Gordon didn't say anything Jill put an arm round her while Gordon reached over the table and took her hand
"Okay, well, when we left yesterday in the car park, I remembered leaving with mum and that we went to see a patient, before going home, I remember sitting in the car waiting, trying to get comfy and getting my book out, then there was a loud bang then I remember being at a doorway but I don't remember how I got there" said Ash
"Well, maybe I can help" said Jill, looking at Gordon he nodded
"I came out of the house, you told me something had happened over the road, I asked you to go inside and ask for help, while I got my bag out of the car and went to help, you must have come out and asked for me, I was in a building that must be what you can remember" said Jill
Ash smiled at Jill, knowing that could was not very easy for her, she took a deep breath and continued
"I'm at the doorway, there was another bang and it was dusty, I shouted for you but there was no reply, I waited for what seemed like forever and tried again, then I went in, it was dark and silent, I remember calling out again, I heard a noise from upstairs, so I went up and I saw you both on the floor, I finished dealing with the man and then looked after you, you had a cut to your head and I put a neck collar on you, while we waited for the ambulance" said Ash
Ash took a sip of her drink; her throat was starting to feel sore
"Then it goes hazy, I remember falling then it goes dark, then I remember dad calling, then nothing until the ambulance" said Ash quickly she was trying so hard not to cry
"You are doing really well" said Gordon squeezing her hand
"I'm, sorry, if I hadn't taken so long to find you" sobbed Ash
"Sweetheart, it wouldn't have made any difference" said Jill also getting upset, she got up and cuddled Ash
"I thought, you were" sobbed Ash
"It's alright" said Jill, trying to sooth her and gently rubbing her back while looking at Gordon for support
Gordon got up and cuddled them both
"You, have done really well, and trust us when we say, those few seconds would have made no difference" said Gordon
"Dad, phone" shouted Tom
Gordon went to go inside
"We are very proud of you" said Gordon
Gordon went in, it was the royal they needed him to go in and look at a patient, he put the phone down and went and told Jill and then left
Jill and Ash were still outside when the others asked if they could join them, Jill nodded