I DON'T OWE EMMERDALE OR THE CHARACTERS BLAR BLAR BLAR...IT'S ALL THE PROPERTY OF ITV.
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After her hot soak, Donna received a text from Kelly. She was at the station and was on her way over in a cab. She quickly got dressed and went down the stairs, Ross was sitting on the sofa looking like he was turning over something in his mind, "She's on her way...hey...are you alright"
Ross looked at her, "Yeah...well...no...not exactly..."
Donna folded her arms, "Oh? And what does that mean...Ross?"
Ross stood and looked at her, "I just saw Debbie when I were chucking out the bins...she's just gone and binned us off...just like that, says she's got that Aaron as my replacement"
Donna could see that Ross was seething, but was impressed that he was keeping it all in so as he wouldn't take it out on her.
"Is this about me staying in the village? I know you and her had a thing and..."
Ross was quick to reassure her, "We DID...but, me and her are as dead as Sam Dingle's brain is...it's just me and you and the bub", he gently jabbed the bump with his finger as he said it..."
"And April...", she corrected.
Ross nodded, "Yeah...just as soon as Marlon can get his head round that I'm not out to take his darling little girl away...true April has a better time with me than him...but I can't help that, can I"
Donna put her arms around his neck, "we'll be fine...you'll find another job", she soothed.
Ross shrugged, he was doubtful, "I've burnt my bridges way too much around Hotten to even begin to look...and the ones who WILL take me on, will want extras"
Donna scowled at him, "CARJACKING!"
Ross shrugged.
Donna pointed her finger at him, "There's NO way you are doing that...the last thing I need now, is you going inside for it and me having this baby on my own"
Ross tried to sound helpful, "Well you WERE anyway, so what does it matter...sorry...that didn't come out right"
Donna was adamant, "It's NOT going to happen Ross...just TRY and get a legit job, for ME if not for you"
Ross sighed and shook his head and tilted it as he gave her a quick peck on the lips, "well I can never say no to you anyway, so what hope do I have going out carjacking anyway...because it'll be...Oi sweetheart, give us your car...oh wait a minute the missus wants a word...kills that moment that..."
"Ross"
Ross smiled, then he was cheeky, "I could alwayssss...rob a bank...that new Barclay's in Hotten looks like it's lacking in good security"
Donna played him at his own game, "Awwwww...you'll rob a bank for me?...Awwwww, it's a shame that I've binned your balaclava, isn't it, could have come in handy for Christmas..."
Ross laughed, but then became serious, "Donna, if we can't keep up the rent on this place...we are so screwed..."
"leave it to me..."
XXX,
Kelly Windsor arrived back in the village in the back of a cab with her son Elliott. There was no way she intended to let Jimmy know she was back, or he'll be over in an instant wanting to claim their son.
When she saw the cab pull up outside, Donna opened the front door, it was dark and it was starting to snow, Kelly came forward with her son in tow.
"Donna be a love and pay the driver, I'm skint"
Donna grabbed her purse from the side and went out and handed over the fair to the driver, Donna turned.
"You best get inside then...do you want me to call Bob or something"
"Ohhh no, not yet, I don't know if I'm gonna be staying that long", she said glancing into the direction of the café.
Donna ushered them inside and in the hallway, she took a look at her sister probably. Still the same old Kelly, hair all styled up and the best looking of clothes.
"You don't mind do ya? It's just that there's no one else is there...Scott's living it up in Spain"
"I said it'll be fine...you are my Sister", Donna reassured.
Kelly turned to Elliott.
"You remember Your Auntie Donna, don't ya?"
Elliott looked up at Donna bewildered,"No"
"Well she is...anyway, he's tired...is there anywhere he can kip down, an armchair'll do"
"Don't be silly, I'll set up the camp bed upstairs."
Kelly turned and smiled at her.
"Thanks Donna, you are a love...I knew I can count on you"
Bare chested, Ross came down the stairs and took Donna's arm.
"Is SHE gonna be staying long...?"
"Ohh Ross try to be nice to her, she's my sister and it's only for a couple of nights"
Ross turned and walked into the living room, Kelly turned and instantly gave him the once over and a smile.
"Wow, Donna never said she had YOU tucked away...I'm Kelly"
"Oh yeah? Ross..."
"Nice to meet you Ross...", Kelly tried to be all flirty, Ross looked at her up and down and frowned, "Are you SURE you two are sisters?"
"Different dads..."
Donna came in and Ross backed off like he was doing something he shouldn't be doing and of course he wasn't, it was just being there with Kelly gave him that impression and that meant trouble.
"Camp bed is set up and Elliot's on it...do you want to go tuck him in?"
"Nahh...he tucks himself in usually"
Kelly finished her sentences with the usual pouting. Donna nudged Ross to leave Kelly to it.
"The loft room is always made up...help yourself...night Kelly, we'll have a proper talk tomorrow"
"Thanks Donna, night...night Ross"
Ross glanced back at her then followed Donna up the stairs.
XXX
In bed, Donna watched Ross pull his jeans off then jump into bed, "I just said to her down there...can't believe you two came out from the same hole"
Donna opened her mouth, "ROSS! You can be so rude sometimes..."
Ross glanced at her, "true though...what I've seen already, you'd probably come home from somewhere tomorrow and catch her trying to lure me into her bed..."
Donna bit her lip, "Kelly and I are different...I know that..."
"No...you're WAY sexier than she'll ever be"
Donna tried to shrug off his words, "SHE was always the sexy one...she used to be every blokes dream, her...I just ended up with Marlon...oh...that was a bit nasty of me"
"True though...I would never understand that...you and him...I mean...HOW does HE manage to score with a cracking bird like you, huh?"
She met him for a kiss and then rested her head on his chest, "If she does make a play for you...IF...then please don't be too hard on her...she's not as confident as she makes out..."
Ross raised his eyebrows, "If she tries that, it'll be her with egg on her face, believe me...WHY is she back though? She's skint...WE'RE skint...two extra mouths to feed...believe me girl, the first place you can go to tomorrow morning is go see Bob...all I'm interested in, is making sure that you and the bub are alright, no way I'm gonna be having to make sure your extended are alright as well..."
Donna nodded, why was Kelly back? No doubt she'll find out tomorrow..."
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