Chapter 7

"Hey Claire!" Becky said when Claire and Alex entered the kitchen.

"Welcome home!" Said Meg as she peeled some potatoes. "The rest are outside."

Alex grabbed Claire's hand and led her outside into the hallway. Claire was surprised to be hand in hand with him, but she just gave him a look. "Reckon you can lead yourself outside now?" Alex asked when they reached the door.

"I don't need your hand now," She paused. ".But thanks Alex, for everything."

"HEY CLAIRE" everyone chirped. Tess, Jodi, Nick and Dave were all gathered on the deck. "Sorry, you can't have a beer Claire - bad for the bub ya know!" Dave laughed.

"It's OK, Alex, get me a water will you?"

"What, I'm your personal slave now am I?"

"Please?" Claire said in a cheeky voice. Alex rushed off to the kitchen. "So how are you?" Jodi asked.

"Oh I'm ok. Ankles are bluddy sore though!"

"I'm surprised you can even see them at this stage!" Alex laughed as he handed her the water.

"Excuse me, I can see them perfectly fine!" She look down, pretended to be able to see her feet and took a sip of water.