Cora got up with a much lighter head. The massage of Robert had relieved so much pressure, but also talking to him had helped. She was a bit sad he went back to Rosamund's, but she totally understood. She shut him out for weeks, she could not expect him to come running back. She took a shower, much needed after lying in bed for days.

Downstairs, she made tea for the girls and started with breakfast. She was tired, but her head had stop throbbing.

"Good morning, good to see you up, Mama." Edith said while walking into the kitchen.

"Morning darling, it is good to be up." Cora smiled, she gave Edith a cup. "How do you want your egg?"

"Just baked today."

"Can you make mine also baked." Mary said


Tom was waiting for Sybil just outside the bed and breakfast, when he saw a woman talking to her.

"Don't be rude." The woman said.

"I am not, I just don't know you." Sybil answered.

"You must get your brain checked, we talked last week."

Tom stepped towards Sybil. "Lady, that is almost impossible, we weren't; here last week."

"You two are talking nonsense. Where else would you have been?"

"You must confuse my girlfriend for someone else, please leave her alone." Tom took Sybil's hand and opened the car door for her.

"This is so weird. This was almost the same conversation I had yesterday in that shop."

Tom had a deep frown on his forehead, but didn't say anything.


Robert, can we go for a walk?'Cora texted Robert. She knew he was in a meeting, but hoped he would have time during his lunch break.

'Sorry, it is extremely busy, what about tonight?"

'Just let me know what time and where, I will be there.'

Cora let out a deep sigh, Robert was willing to talk. After he left yesterday, she wasn't sure if he wanted to reconnect with her.

That evening, they met up in Hide Park. Cora hooked her arm in Robert's, she still was a bit wobbly on her legs after her migraine.

"Thank you for coming." Cora said.

Robert laid his free hand on Cora's. "Of course!"

They walked for a while without saying a word, both not really knowing how to start. Robert sensed Cora getting tired. "Should we go back?"

"No, no. But can we sit down for a minute?"

Robert walked her to the nearest bench.

"I hate to say this, but you were right about Kieran." Cora started.

"And you were right, I pushed her in his arms." Robert answered.

Cora leaned in on Robert, he put his arm around her, pulling her closer.

"I am sorry, I behaved awful towards you, and I was wrong for demanding you leaving the house."

Robert brushed Cora's arm with his thumb. "You know what? Maybe we just needed this. If we would had stayed in the same house, we would be divorced now."

"I am afraid you are right."Cora rested her head against Robert's shoulder. "What are we going to do now?"

"About Charlotte or us?" Robert asked.

"Both. But let's focus on us first. Together we are stronger."

"I will pick up my stuff and move back in tonight, if you will have me?"

Cora poked his side. "Of course I will have you!" She closed her eyes.

"Come, we should go back home, you need to go to bed." Robert said when he sensed Cora was starting to fall asleep against his shoulder.


Cora went directly upstairs, she was incredibly tired, but so relieved.

"Dad?" Mary asked when she had seen them coming in together, hand in hand.

"You see it correct. I am moving back in." He smiled

Mary screeched from joy. "This makes me really happy. I was afraid you two would end up in a divorce."

Robert took her hand. "Your mum and I needed some time, but we will work it out. The first step, we took. I will go check up on your mother." He kissed Mary's cheek and went up.

Robert found Cora already in bed. He softly kissed her temple. I will not move back in tonight, you need your sleep and it will be to much of a disturbance for you."

"What?" Cora's voice sounded sleepy already. "Robert? Did I say something wrong?"

Robert sat down and took Cora's hand in his. "No, darling. But you need your sleep, me moving my stuff will keep you awake."

"There is still clothes from you in the closet, and we have enough toiletries. Please stay here!"

Robert gave in, changed into his pyjama and laid next to Cora. She scooted over and rested her head against his chest. She fell asleep instantly, and he also could barely keep an eye open.


Robert woke up a little bit disorientated, but then he heard the snores of Cora and an instant peace fell over him. He was back home, next to his wife. How could he had thought about filing a divorce, he was very glad he never told her that. The months he was living at Rosamund had made him doubt. He was angry at her for being angry and unreasonable. He had not seen any other way than a divorce, how relieved he was that he didn't go for it. Now he was here, where he belonged, with Cora in his arms. They would find Charlotte one day, they had to. Kieran could not keep her away for ever.

Robert felt Cora's lips touch his neck and felt her warm breath when she whispered: "Good morning."

He wrapped his arm a little bit firmer around her and kissed her forehead. "Good morning to you too. It is a good morning again."

Cora smiled: "It is, it definitely it. Thank you for staying. Are you up for a breakfast date?"

"You don't need to make breakfast, dear. I can do that." Robert said.

"I meant getting breakfast somewhere out of the house."

"Are you feeling ok enough?" Robert asked.

"This is the first day in days my head doesn't hurt and I am feeling rested. I have you next to me again, so yes I am ok enough."

"Next step, finding Charlotte." Robert said absently.

Cora pressed her body against Robert. "We will find her, we just have to keep looking."