So I was just going to alter this story but I think it was beyond saving! So chapter 7-8 has been altered and everything from Chapter 9 onwards is being completely re-written. Thanks - S

The rain pours down outside her window, water bouncing off the glass stirs her from her dreams. "Tommy." She murmurs, pursing her lips to kiss him. Her eyes flutter open as she frowns in confusion, where was he? Anna pulls herself up and sits with her arms in between her legs. She sighs, running her hand through her hair she looks around the room for any trace of him. Anna grins as she see's his jacket hanging over her dressing table chair. She hadn't dreamt him after all, he really was here. In front of his jacket on the dressing table, there is a crisp white letter, she can see that the ink is still wet.

Dear Anna,

I hope you slept well, you looked so peaceful I didn't want to wake you.

I did not get a chance to bathe before I came here so I have gone home to change and freshen up. I also wanted to spend some time with my family.

When you wake up come to my Aunt Polly's. I will meet you there.

All my love,

Tommy.

Anna beames as she reads the letter again and again. Each time her smile getting bigger and bigger. They had the most wonderful night they had drank with his family, he had stayed by her side all night, not letting her out of his sight, when the pub had closed he had offered to walk her home. Anna had offered him a nightcap and he had accepted, they hadn't done much drinking when they got home and she was grateful for that. Instead, they had gone straight to bed and they held each other until they fell asleep.

Anna rushes to get ready, nearly falling several times. She doesn't bother to pin her hair up this morning, enjoying her natural waves for the first time in a long time, besides she didn't have time. "Bye Martha!" Ana shouts as she races out of the door, her sister hears the door slam behind her before she has the chance to turn around.

She knocks on the now familiar door and waits impatiently the door eventually swings open and Ada greats her with a warm smile. "Good Morning Anna." The young girl smirks as she looks at Anna's messy hair.

"Morning, may I come in?" Anna tries to fight the urge to push past her. Ada stands to one side and motions for her to come past.

"Anna." A voice calls, she feels goose bumps form on her arms and it makes her shiver. "In here." She follows the voice through the door to her left, when she opens it she see's Tommy sat a dining table with his family. Suddenly she feels embarrassed, what was she doing here? This was his families time with him, how rude of her.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt." Anna looks around nervously, scratching the back of her neck that was now red hot.

"Don't be stupid." Tommy shakes his head and stands to greet her, she feels at ease as soon as his arms are around her, Tommy places a gentle kiss to her lips and smiles down at her.

"Actually Anna," John starts looking around at his family.

"John don't." Tommy snaps at his brother, giving him a stern look.

"She's not family Tommy, you don't even know her." The youngest brother huffs. "It's a family meeting for fuck sakes!"

"Show of hands, who here thinks she should stay?" Tommy gives his brother a sarcastic smile as he watches the rest of his family raise there hands. "There, family vote says she stays."

Anna sits quietly in the corner, in disbelief that this was a meeting, what kind of family has meetings? She observes silently, watching Tommy take control, he brings forward several points. Who he thought who the new recruits should be, they all agreed on his choices. They discussed who would be in the shop and when. The main subject up for discussion was the expansion into a legal betting pitch at the races. Anna listens amazed, she knew what they did at the shop, everyone knew but by the sounds of things it was going to get much better.

"Final topic." Tommy clears his throat and puts out his cigarette. "I plan on offering protection to the local pubs and businesses. At a cost of course"

Anna frowns, looking down at her fingers. "Protection from who, Tommy?" Ada quizzes, the same confused look on her own sharp features.

"Protection from the Peaky Blinders."