The next morning Robbie's bedroomdoor opened and Glenda came in, for a moment she starred at her youngest daughter still fast asleep. She then walked over and kneeled next to her bed.
She then softly stroked through Robbie's hair. Robbie did not move, she then stroked her rosey cheeks, they felt warm. Then Glenda's quiet moment was interrupted.
- 'Just wake her up mum, it takes her about ages to get downstairs so if you don't want her to be late for school you have to do it like this'Roxy said as she had walked over to Robbie's room to see if she was already awake, she walked up to the bed of her little sister and leaned over her and took the covers off and gave Robbie a slap on her bum before Glenda could say anything. Glenda immediately gave Roxy a little slap on her bum back.
- 'Get out of the room Roxanne, this is not the way to start a good morning, common leave!'Glenda said leading Roxy out of Robbie's bedroom.
Robbie woke up from her sisters slap and the noise she was making, witnessing Glenda throwing Roxy out of her room.
- 'Go mum!'Robbie said cheering her mum on while stretching out. Glenda walked back over to Robbie's bed.
- 'Goodmorning my little darling, sorry about your sisters rude awakening'Glenda said sitting down next to her and giving her a little goodmorning hug.
- 'Sometimes it's a rude awakening remembering she's my sister mum'Robbie said giving Glenda a cheeky smile.
- 'Oi take that sneaky smile of your face'Glenda said putting her hand on Robbie's face to cover her smile.
- 'Is mum still sleeping?'Robbie then asked Glenda giving her a hug back and putting her tired body in her mothers arms.
- 'Yes she is'Glenda said giving Robbie a kiss then standing up to get the day going.
- 'She is, Ron is still asleep?'Robbie asked confused a little'i can't believe it'.
- 'Yeah Jack stayed over so i told her last night she could sleep in if she wanted'Glenda said folding some of Robbie's clothes she had probably taken off last night and thrown them on the bed.
- 'It's mum, mum'Robbie smiled at her choice of words'she never sleeps in, she's always awake at the crack of dawn?'.
- 'We'll see what time she wakes up yeah, now you get out of bed and we'll go have breakfast first then you go take a shower alright darling'Glenda said walking to the door.
- 'Yeah alright'Robbie said following her mum out of her room.
When Robbie and Glenda went downstairs, Ronnie and Jack both got out of Ronnie's bedroom, dressed in a nightgown and some sweatpants and a shirt, they both walked by Robbie's room, Ronnie took a peek inside and saw Robbie was already up. They both walked down the stairs.
Arriving in the kitchen, Roxy was on the phone, Glenda was making some scrambled eggs and Robbie was sitting on a barstool holding little amy on her chest.
- 'Morning'' Ronnie said walking into the kitchen with Jack, putting her arms round Robbie and Amy 'Morning my little loves'.
- 'Morning mum'Robbie said' Morning daddy' she said pretending to be Amy.
Jack gave Amy a kiss on the head then also gave Robbie a kiss on her forehead.
- 'Here you go darling'Glenda said to Robbie putting the scrambled eggs on her plate, Ronnie could you take Amy so that Robbie can eat her breakfast'.
- 'I'll take her, come here darling'Jack said taking over Amy from Robbie.
Robbie started eating 'Mum are you working at the club today or at the Vic?'she asked Ronnie.
- 'I'm gonna be at the club with Jack this morning and then i'll be at the Vic till round 7-ish'Ronnie said'why you asking babe?'.
- 'Oh i just was wondering about it'Robbie said 'see how you're day will be, when i will see you again' Robbie said, obviously making something up.
- 'Yeah right, mum are you gonna be at home round 4?'Ronnie asked her mother wanting someone at home for when Robbie got home from school, she just wanted someone to keep an eye on her cause out of experience she knew that rules would be broken when being alone at home while being grounded.
- 'Mum i don't need a babysitter, come on don't treat me like a baby, for God sakes'Robbie said sighing putting her head on the table.
- 'She doesn't trust you alone babysis, that because you always cause trouble'Roxy said putting the phone on the table.
- 'I just don't want you to be alone babe'Ronnie winked at Robbie to ease her doubts about why she would want someone at home, but Robbie knew why, she did messed up a couple of times before.
- 'No i'm sorry darling, Carol has something so i'll be there till round 7 or 8 even'Glenda said buttering some toast.
- 'You come over to my place after school alright?'Jack said suddenly'Amy will also be there since Roxy is also working till late'.
- 'Yeah alright'Robbie said, not really jumping up but she was glad that apparantely Jack still liked her even after the weekend and the whole drinkingpartytrouble.
- 'Ehm sweetie'Ronnie said to Jack 'Be sure to let her do her homework yeah, no fun, she's grounded' Ronnie then winked at Jack.
- 'Mum stop, going to school 5 days a week and staying in is already punishment alright'Robbie said smiling being a smartmouth.
- 'Putting up with you all of our days is like being life sentenced'Roxy said walking by Robbie, receiving a punch in her side by Robbie for saying that.
- 'You little..'Roxy said turning round to give her sister a smack but Jack jumped in just in time while he just had put Amy in her highchair.
- 'Oi that was not funny'he said to Roxy'and you keep your hands to yourself yeah'he said to Robbie who was surprised at Jack saying that to her. Ronnie looked at Glenda first also surprised that Jack jumped in and told the girls off, she then smiled at Jack, her eyes telling him it was alright he said something.
- 'Why don't you go upstairs and take a shower babe or else you gonna be late for school'Ronnie said to Robbie who got of her chair and walked out of the kitchen to get upstairs.
While Robbie was taking a shower, Roxy had come up, the door of the bathroom wasn't locked and she had walked in.
- 'Oi, you're done little brat, get out of there, i need to take my shower'Roxy ordered Robbie to get out.
- 'Yeah well tough'Robbie said'Get out of the bathroom Roxy!'Robbie didn't make any movement to get out which pissed Roxy off.
- 'You've been in there long enough now get your tiny bum out or i'll drag you out of there'Roxy said standing in front of the mirror brushing her hair.
- 'Mum!'Robbie yelled hoping someone would hear her'you'd better not touch me fat-ass or you've got something coming'.
- 'I'm serious Robbie i'm counting till 3 then you'd better be out there'Roxy said walking over to the bath.
Robbie had gotten her towel and was trying to swat her sister with it just to keep her away from her, but Roxy grabbed the towel and pulled it which almost made Robbie slip in the bathtub
- 'What is going on in here?'Ronnie said who had heard Robbie scream and had come up 'Roxy will you get out of here before i'm gonna give you a slap, are you alright baby?' She walked over to Robbie.
- 'I need to take a shower Ron, and i need it now'Roxy said standing by the door.
- 'You need a shower yeah cause you smell, just wait till i'm done here yeah'Robbie said looking at Roxy.
- 'Oi shuss you'Ronnie said looking at Robbie'Listen why don't you rinse off and get out and let you sister take her shower, you 2 give me splitting headaches, now stop yeah, if i hear anything i will slap you both …and hard'Ronnie said looking at the both of them.
- 'Well Roxy likes it hard don't ya'Robbie said again looking at her sister with a cheeky smile.
Roxy walked up to the bath again but Ronnie stopped her and pushed her out of the bathroom. Then she walked back to Robbie and lifted her out of the bath carrying her out of the bathroom putting her down in her room.
- 'Now you 're gonna get dressed and don't let me find you anywhere near your sister'Ronnie said strict as Roxy stood behind her making face to Robbie'and you in the shower and i don't wanna see you anywhere near your sister either or i'm gonna knock you both into next week'.
- 'If that means i'm not grounded anymore next week then be my guest'Robbie said looking at Ronnie.
Roxy started laughing 'Smartass you are!'she said and walked to the bathroom and got in, locking the door.
Ronnie got hold of Robbie's chin 'If you think next week house-arrest is off, then keep on dreaming baby, now get dressed cause i don't want any note from school of you being late'.
Then leave yeah, i wanna get dressed but you and Roxy are holding me up'Robbie said.
Ronnie gave Robbie a little slap on her bum 'Little wiseass you are, hurry up ok, i'm gonna make your lunch then yeah' Ronnie then left Robbie's bedroom.
A little while later the doorbell rang at nr 27 and Ronnie opened the door, Whitney, Lauren , Peter and Jay were standing outside.
- 'Morning Ronnie is ehm Robbie ready yet?' Whitney asked a little embarrassed still about saturdaynight.
- ' Yeah she is, ROBBIE!'Ronnie called'have a good day troublemakers'She then walked back to the kitchen where Robbie came out of.
- 'Darling, your lunch here, don't forget it!'Glenda said handing the little lunchbag Ronnie had made.
- 'Cheers mum'Robbie said wanting to walk to the door and leave the madhouse.
Ronnie got hold of Robbie and gave her a big hug 'Have a great day my little love, love you!'.
- 'Yeah yeah love you too'Robbie said wanting to get out of the house but Ronnie didn't let go of her.
- 'Stay out of trouble yeah'Ronnie said giving Robbie a kiss.
- 'Mum stop, let go of me i'm gonna be late'Robbie said feeling embarrased and to old for huggs and kisses knowing her friends were right there looking and waiting for her.
Roxy just came down and waved to the kids outside and said 'Peter babe i better not catch you and my babysis stuck on eachothers lips yeah, or you have me to deal with'.
Robbie, embarrassed again, pulled one of Roxy's legs making her slip a little at the bottom of the stairs, then she quickly got out of the house escaping Ronnie's hands.
Roxy sat on the stairs looking angry at Ronnie.
- 'Don't give me that look Roxanne, you brought that all on yoursélf' Ronnie said warning Roxy with her finger.
- 'Oh you're no fun Ron, a little teasing her about a crush she has on Peter isn't gone hurt her'Roxy said getting up and walking by her older sister.
When out of side Robbie walked up to Peter and Peter gave Robbie a little kiss.
- 'Are you alright?'he asked getting hold of Robbie's hand.
- 'Yeah i'm alright, but grounded for life i think'Robbie said 'What about you?'
- 'Well we had an earfull of sreaming at us, from dad and Jane but Christian told them it was typical teenager stuff, we are grounded also though, i don't know a week or two i guess'.
- 'How bout you guys?'Robbie asked'Where is Zsa, Jay?'.
- 'She's sick, but not from the booze, that was me'Jay smiled'me and mr toilet are great friends these days'.
- 'Dad went hysterical, telling me i was to young and what would become of me if this would already start pfff, i told him he probably forgot how it was being young'Lauren said'You've should have seen his face'.
- 'What about you Whit?'Peter asked.
- 'Well you know Bianca, screaming her lungs out first, then Ricky starts talking to her and she calms down, i'm grounded for a week so i guess i'm lucky'Whitney said.
A little later in the morning Jack walked into the cafe to get him and Ronnie some coffee, while standing in the little que he saw Max sitting at one of the tables.
Jack walked over to greet his older brother.
- 'Morning Max'Jack said as he sat down.
- 'Morning little brother'Max said 'You here to get your breakfast?'.
- 'No i already had breakfast this morning, just here for some coffee for me and Ron, were working at the club'Jack said, you having a little break already from the carlot'.
- 'Yeah Darren just got in so he can manage'Max said'So all quiet back at 27?'
- 'Pretty much yeah'Jack said making waves to Ian to bring him some coffee.
A little later Ian came with the coffee for Jack.
- 'I hope Ronnie has had a good worth with Robbie and punished her for getting the booze and getting everyone drunk?'Ian said putting the coffee on the table.
Jack grabbed Ians wrist and held it very tight.
- 'I don't think she forced everyone to drink it now did she, think Lucy and Peter are not really the kind to be told what to do now are they, and besides it wasn't just Robbie who got the booze?'Jack said giving Ian an irritated look.
- 'They're kids Ian, they start exploring stuff, even you're little sweethearts'Max said sticking up for his brother.
Then Jane called Ian over, she saw he was acting like an ass like he usually did. Ian left the table.
- 'So Lauren is grounded for what happened Saturdaynight, how bout Robbie?'Max said wanting to see if Robbie got the same treatment.
- 'Yeah Robbie got punished too, Ronnie and Glenda were on her back, so she's also spending some time at home and no computer, phone and stuff, oh and Phill also came by'Jack said stirring in his cup.
- 'Oh really, what did he say?'Max asked.
- 'He was angry ofcourse, scared the life out of her i think, he told her not the visit the Vic untill he would tell her it's alright again'Jack said.
- 'Well she got a lot of punishments then, poor kid'Max said.
- 'Well i think if she behaves herself for some time, and does her best to coorperate a little, i think Ronnie will go easy on her'Jack said.
- 'Maybe we'll have a dinner this week, what do you say?'Max said looking at his brother for his answer.
- 'What at your house?'Jack asked.
- 'Yeah, you know the whole family, it's not only the Mitchells who do familydinners, we Brannings know how to organise something like that too'Max said 'You know, we ask Carol, Bianca and the kids, you, Ronnie, Robbie, Amy if you want, she can sleep in Oscars crib, maybe invite Glenda, she and Carol seem to get along'.
- 'And when, i mean does Vanessa know you're up to this?'Jack asked standing up.
- 'No i just thought of it, ehm wednesday maybe?'Max asked.
- 'I'll ask Ronnie yeah see what she thinks'Jack said 'Alright i'll see you later'Jack tapped Max on the shoulder then left the Cafe.
When Jack got back to the club he walked into the bar-area where Ronnie was standing.
- 'You took your time to get me a coffee, did you cross borders to get it?'Ronnie asked giving Jack a smile.
- 'I ran into Max, he ehm, he invited us and Robbie to come over for dinner this week, you know a Branning-Family-dinner'Jack said.
- 'Another dinner, is there gonna be any liquor cause you'd better lock that up if you know what i mean, just let me think about having Robbie with us, i mean she is grounded and she has a curfue for bed Jack'Ronnie said serious sorting some glasses out.
- 'Yes i know that, but we don't have to make it late, just enjoy a little meal you know, with family'Jack said'I promise to have her home on time to go to bed on time yeah'.
- 'I don't know yet Jack, this is her first week of being grounded, don't want to let her in on the fun things yet, she really did something that's not acceptable'.
- 'I know, but it's just a dinner Ron, it's not like a party after and besides Lauren is grounded and so is Whitney so they will behave themselves'.
- 'Just let me think about it, let's see how she behaves till then yeah, we can decide on the day'Ronnie said walking over to Jack putting her arms around his neck.
- 'Yeah alright'Jack said 'You're her mum, you decide'.
- 'Well you make it hard for me, wanting her there so bad, i mean i have to be strict with her, you know, and if she knows i'm thinking about it and she knows you want her there she'll try anything to wind me around that little finger of hers'.
- 'Allright i'm with you on this, we'll see how she behaves then'Jack said giving Ronnie a kiss on the head.
- 'Alright, we sound like a little family who have a very very naughty daughter'Ronnie said'we have to be on the same side if we are one'.
- 'Allright but i'm letting you decide, she'll probably wind me around that finger too'Jack said. Ronnie kissed Jack back.