It was 8.15am the next day and Lindsay was coming down the stairs with Paul, fastening her cardigan buttons. Lindsay lied to her mum and said she was staying at Lauren's. Ever since the incident with Scott, her mum hadn't been to keen on Lindsay having a boyfriend. Not just yet.

''Bye.'' Lindsay kissed Paul

''You in a uniform turns me on.'' Paul purred

''Why not come by at lunchtime.'' Lindsay suggested

''I've got college today.'' Paul sighed ''Anyway, June 2010 was the last time I stepped foot in that place and I don't fancy going back.''

''See you.'' Lindsay smiled, heading outside

Lindsay was heading back home for her school bag. She was completely unaware that Katie was there. If she moves in, that means 8 kids and 2 adults. Lindsay still wasn't use to Kyle, Hannah and Poppy. What would it be like with their half sister?

In the James-Holland household, it was breakfast. Mrs James was going to collect Poppy from the hospital later. Katie had slept in Lindsay's room for the night. Katie wasn't sure whether she was going to Waterloo Road or college. Waterloo Road seems pretty fun from what she heard from Kyle, but all the same Katie wanted decent grades to get to University.

''Where's Katie sleeping tonight?'' Emily asked ''If Lindsay is home tonight, they'll be no room.''

''I guess in then short term, Kyle and Katie will have to share.'' John said

''What?!'' Kyle and Katie were shocked

''But she's a girl.'' Kyle was annoyed

''10 out of 10.'' Mocked John

''Are you starting at Waterloo Road then?'' Hannah wondered

''Dunno.'' Katie shrugged

Mrs James was flicking through the newspaper and reached the properties section ''Why don't we move house? Obviously somewhere local and near the school.''

''Can we afford it?'' John asked ''Especially now.''

''We can't live in a 4 bedroom now. It's too cramped.'' Emily said

The door opened and Lindsay came in ''Mum. I'm home.''

Lindsay came into the kitchen and saw Katie. Eh? She wasn't here yesterday. Kyle looked at Lindsay with an 'I know what you've been up to look'.

''I'm Katie.'' Katie introduced her self

''Lindsay.'' Lindsay said coldly, not thrilled at the new arrival

John pulled on his jacket ''I better get off to work. We're 2 nurses down this week at the hospital.''

''Bye.'' Mrs James smiled

John left for work. Soon after, the kids left for school. Katie was staying home until she's sorted out what's happening.

Kyle was walking down the road to school, joining a sea of kids, dressed in burgundy, black and grey. Suddenly, his eyes were covered by a pair of eyes.

''Guess who?'' Sang someone

Kyle moved the hands away and saw Rhona with a huge smile on her face and she planted a kiss on his lips. Kyle pulled away and Rhona was confused. This time yesterday, he was so into her.

''What's up?'' Rhona asked ''Have you gone off me?''

''No.'' Kyle said ''It's just family stuff. Katie's come to live with us.''

''How old is she?'' Rhona wondered

''17.'' Kyle replied

Mrs James had gone to work. It was fast approaching 9.00 and Lindsay had only finished eating her cereal. There was only her and Katie in the house. Katie was watching TV.

''Shouldn't you be at school?'' Katie asked when Lindsay walked in

''Can't be bothered.'' Lindsay said ''So why did you move from your mum's?''

''She's moving to Sydney.'' Katie began ''My step dad, Bill, is originally from Australia. They're married and I couldn't say no, but I did. Me and mum had a row and she gave me the address and told me I can either go with them or move in with my dad. I chose dad. They're too busy with my step sister, Marny, 14 and half brother, Oscar, 10.''

''And you came here?'' Lindsay said ''There's 7 kids here.''

''And I didn't want to move thousands of miles away.'' Argued Katie ''By the way, I thought you were banged up.''

''I was released.'' Lindsay said, wanting to avoid the conversation

Lindsay then noticed that Katie had a blue carrier bag which contained a bottle of red wine in it. On the coffee table, there was a half bottle of white wine and Katie had a glass full.

''That is a lot of alcohol.'' Lindsay began ''And it's only 8.30am.''

''I need something to get me through the day.'' Katie took a sip ''Want some?''

''No thanks.''

''It helps you know. With family problems, stress and school work. Always helped me.''

''How long have you been drinking?''

''Since I was 15 in Year 11. GCSE's got on top of me. I don't drink much. Once in the morning and before bed and maybe at lunch. So, do you want some?''

''OK.'' Lindsay gave in

''Red or white?'' Katie asked

''Red thanks.'' Lindsay smiled

Katie opened the bottle and handed a glass of red wine to Lindsay.

''Just don't let my mum or John see us drinking or get it on the furniture.'' Lindsay warned

Lindsay and Katie were there for a good hour and had got through both bottles of wine. Katie was really good fun and they had a lot in common with each other.

''Has my dad and your mum got any more booze?'' Katie asked

''Yeah, in the cupboard.'' Lindsay answered ''I'll go get it if you want.''

Lindsay went in to the kitchen and Katie took a small strip of tablets out of her pocket. She popped a tablet out and swallowed it.

''What was that?'' Lindsay queried

''Just a tablet.'' Katie told her ''Anti depressants.''

''I could do with those these days.'' Sighed Lindsay

A smile appeared on Katie's face as she reached for some anti depressants. She held them out for Lindsay to take. Lindsay looked at them for ages, wondering if she should take them or not...