A/N: Last chapter. This has been one of my favourite stories to write and I thank everyone for the amazing support.

Chapter Sixty-Seven

The End

"Minnie!" Prue said happily as Mildred kissed her cheek. She had gave everyone a nickname now. Sybil was 'Silky' and Julie was 'Wan' as she couldn't say her G's quite right yet. Prue was keeping everyone on their feet as she had recently being brought a walker and zoomed around in it and only a month later she took her first unaided steps. Everyone had cried and celebrated and Prudence had giggled.

Today was a very special day. It was Prue's first birthday. Sybil held her hands gently as the little girl took small steps, not quite able to walk far without someone leading her yet. Julie was with the other adult preparing the food. Sybil picked Prue up so she could see it before talking.

"What time is Ethel coming?" Sybil asked as Ethel was currently at Josephine's and did not know about the surprise party that was happening at Cackles.

"Just after twelve" Mildred told her sister as she rushed around to help. Prue giggled happily.

"SILKY" she shouted as she cuddled Sybil who smiled at her gently. Sybil then felt upset because she realised Prue was upset as she had realised something.

"MAMA" she said looking around for her mother in question and Sybil sighed.

"You will see her soon, she is coming with Grandma Josephine" Esmerelda told the girl as she stroked her cheek but of course the baby did not understand and when she kept looking around but didn't see her mother she burst into tears.

"Oh baby don't cry" Julie said taking the little blonde girl and rocking her "She will be here before you know it" Julie told her feeling bad as the little girl was clearly missing her mother and didn't understand why everyone was there but her.

"MAMA" Prudence said again as she cried more.

It was hard to keep her entertained as they set up the party but Esmerelda gave her a biscuit to nibble on which distracted her a little bit.

"Good girl" Esmerelda said as she stroked her hair and smiled as she looked at the time. Ethel would be arriving soon.

Ethel was confused. She had been sent to Josephine's for 'a break' but it was Prudence's birthday so she was in a bad mood. At this rate she would miss her entire birthday which is why she was relieved when Josephine called her at twelve and they got into a taxi that was waiting.

"Where are we going? I know something is going on!" Ethel said annoyed but the woman just smiled and tapped her nose as they were driven towards Cackles.

"Why are we at Cackles?" Ethel asked as she saw the familiar castle come into view.

"You will see in a minute" Josephine told her as they stepped out of the car and walked into the castle. Ethel was more annoyed than ever about having to go to school, until she walked into the great hall with her grandmother.

"SURPRISE" everyone shouted as they jumped out. Ethel jumped and looked around confused.

"What is this?" Ethel asked as she saw the banners and the food

"We had to throw a party for Prudence, but we wanted to surprise you with it, it is not just us who care, you have friends too" Esmerelda told Ethel as she looked around and saw Felicity, Gloria, Beatrice, Clarice and a bunch of other students including Maud and Enid. Some of the teachers were there too.

Ethel didn't know what to say she tried to speak but the words got stuck, the way they did when she had being crushing over Zac.

"MAMA" Prue shouted interrupting the silence and trying to wiggle free from Mildred as she saw Ethel. Ethel rushed over and took her baby kissing her face.

"You all did this?" Ethel asked seeming very overwhelmed.

"Yes, we had to do something for her birthday, we all love her so much" Mildred told Ethel "And we love you too" she finished and Ethel kept looking around more still not saying anything.

"Ethie are you okay? Esmerelda asked starting to worry. She looked back at the crowd with tears falling down her face.

"Thank you...it is one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me" Ethel said and Julie smiled and hugged her as Prue squealed with delight now she had her mummy back.

"Come on big girl, it is your birthday, should we celebrate?" Ethel asked her and Prue clapped happily as if to say yes.

Ethel sat cross legged on the floor and held Prudie as she helped her open her presents. She received clothes and toys that she held happily.

"That is so nice, say thank you Felicity" Ethel said as she opened Felicity's gift of a new dress and shoes.

"Bebeobahbe" Prue babbled in response and everyone laughed.

Her favourite toy was one that Julie and the other girls had gotten her which was a bear that lit up and made sounds, similar to the one Mildred had when she was a baby. She played with it and giggled.

After her presents everyone went to get food. It was a buffet so people lingered and spoke to each other as they stood or sat down. Ethel sat with Prue and fed her little bits of cake, knowing to much was not good for her but she had to have some on her birthday. Prue seemed to love it as she chewed it quickly and opened her mouth for more and by the end she had icing all around her face.

"Your cake is meant to go in your belly you silly billy" Mildred told her as she tickled her belly.

"This cake is amazing, where did you get it?" Ethel asked thinking it was one of the most delicious cakes she had ever tasted.

"We got it made at a bakery just for Prue" Sybil replied as she smiled.

After everyone had eaten someone put some music on and people started dancing. Prue watched them and smiled happily.

"Want to dance Prudie?" Esmerelda asked her as she picked her up and spun her around and bounced her. Prue giggled in delight.

"Hey Felicity, you have competition for the best dancer" Mildred said and everyone laughed remembering her dancing at the talent show last year.

"She might be the most famous dancer, who knows?" Julie asked and everyone smiled.

After the dancing most people just stayed to talk. They hadn't seen Ethel in a long time and had questions and things to say to her.

"Are you going to come back to school?" Felicity asked as everyone had been wondering that now Prue was a bit older. Ethel shook her head.

"I don't know, I am not ready to yet" Ethel told her classmates who nodded accepting it. Ethel had spoken to her family about it but she just wasn't ready to go back to school full time, maybe when Prudie was two or three or maybe she would just continue to work from home, she wasn't sure yet but she was glad to have the option.

"Well whatever you decide we are here" Gloria told her and Ethel smiled thinking what an amazing day this had been.

By the end of the day Prudence was exhausted and fell asleep on Ethel's chest. Agatha Cackle returning could not have woken her from how deep her sleep was and as Ethel put her in her car seat she smiled.

"Really everyone thank you" Ethel said as she got in the car to go home with her family.

"You are welcome darling" Julie told her

"Did you have a good birthday Prudie?" Ethel asked her as she stroked her cheek. The girl didn't stir though.

"We have loads of pictures to show her when she is older" Sybil commented and Ethel smiled.

She was adopted, she had a daughter which she didn't plan but she couldn't live without her now, she was better overall mentally and knew she was loved for once. She knew now whatever happened she would always have people to help her. She couldn't wait to keep seeing Prudence grow.

"Night Princess" Ethel said as Julie drove. Ethel's heart soaring with happiness as being lucky enough to be in the car with the most important people in her life. She had never being more happy than in that moment.