I do not own anything with DWP I have just borrowed the characters for inspiration.

Once at work Miranda called for a contractor and a decorator. Cecilia looked puzzled. Corinne shook her head as she saw Cecilia started to ask Miranda, why. Within minutes Cecilia had the names of a contractor and a well-known interior decorator for infants and children.

Miranda called the contractor and hired him to place the door for the girls. Then she called Kara the girl's nanny to let her know the plan and that the contractor would be at the townhome that afternoon, "And Kara make sure he does not dawdle. I want it done and I want it done now."

"Yes Miranda."

"Oh and Kara I would like to talk with you about your employment." Miranda simply stated.

"Uhm … yes Miranda … is there a problem?" Kara was scared.

"Kara of course not. You are family. You can do no wrong in the eyes of the girls and me. You have been with us since the girls were born." Miranda was flabbergasted.

Kara let out a breath, "Thank you Miranda."

"I wanted to discuss this in person but Andréa is pregnant."

Kara smiled brightly, "I am so happy for the two of you."

Miranda smiled, "Thank you Kara. That's not all, she is having twins."

"Really? Ah that will be so nice for the girls."

Miranda felt so lucky to have found Kara for the girls. The lady was a life saver.

"Yes, Kara when the new babies arrive there will be twice the work. I want to ask if you will be the new baby's nanny too. I understand if you think it would be too much. If you do I would love to get references from you. Someone to help you out." Miranda was rambling, she could not trust her children with anyone but Kara.

Kara was beaming, "Miranda, I would be honored. I do not think it would be too much. The girls are in school all day. I would be fine with the new babies."

Miranda left out the breath she had held. "Oh thank God Kara, because I do not know who I would trust with those precious lives besides you. If it does get to be too much please let me know. I never want to lose you, so anything that can be done to help you I will do." She was rambling again.

Kara had tears in her eyes that Miranda thought so much of her, "Thank you Miranda. I love the girls and I am sure the two new ones will be just as precious."

Miranda smiled, "Thank you again Kara." And she hung up making a mental note to start increasing Kara's salary.

"Cecilia." The new first assistance ran into the inner lair with pen and pad. "Arrange for the girls nanny to have a two-week vacation for her family were ever they want to go. Make sure it goes on my private account."

Cecilia stared at Miranda, "O.K. … yes." She turned and left. Once in the outer office Cecilia looked at Corinne, "Did you hear that?"

Corinne nodded, "Once you do good for her, she pays it back. Which reminds me it is about time for another coffee run. I will be right back." She got up and took off.

Miranda's next call was to the decorator, "I do not care how busy she is. Did you hear who this is?"

Katherine came on the phone, "Sorry Miranda, good help is hard to find now a days. What can I help you with?"

Miranda explained about the new additions to the family. She told of the move of the girls and redecorating the girl's old bedroom into a nursery. She informed her of the furniture already purchased. "The girls want to decorate their rooms and you will give them what they want up to appoint. I will need to O.K. everything. As for the new babies room my partner Andréa will need to be consulted on everything if she wants it you will do it for her. Do you understand?"

"Yes." Katherine replied.

"And Katherine I know my Andréa so do not try to talk her into anything because I will know and you will no longer be the decorator. Understand?"

Katherine was nodding her head, "Yes, Miranda."

Miranda was in full Dragon Lady mood, "Third we have only announced the pregnancy to family and very close friends, if word of this gets out you will no longer be the decorator. After we have announced it you will be able to acknowledge you are the decorator but under no circumstance will you divulge how the nursery is decorated. Do you understand?"

Katherine was becoming jittery, "Yes, Miranda I would be honored to work for you."

"Good. Either I or Andréa will be in touch with you when the construction is done so you may begin. In the meantime secrecy contracts will be sent to you. Everyone involved in the project will have to sign one."

"Not a problem Miranda. I will have them signed immediately and returned to you within the day. I assure you the people who will work on the project are very reliable."

"Thank you Katherine." And Miranda hung up. "Get Billy Joel on the line."

Katherine stood in her office with the phone in her hand. "Oh My God, how in the world did that just happen?" When this comes out it will be one of the biggest scoops of the year, and her business will be in on it.