The next morning Robbie woke up and found Ronnie still asleep. For a change Robbie watched Ronnie sleep.
She yawned and then snuggled up to Ronnie. Automatically Ronnie put her arms around Robbie and then gave her kiss on the head.
- 'You're up already my sweet?'Ronnie asked opening her eyes slowly. Robbie just pretended to be still sleeping.
- 'Ohh i love you so much my little troublemaker'Ronnie said sqeezing Robbie. Robbie tried to wiggle out of Ronnie's strong arms.
- 'Mum you're suffocating me'Robbie said still trying to get out of Ronnie's arms.
- 'Say 'I love you mummy very very much' 'Ronnie said putting her nose into Robbie's ears which tickled.
- 'Oooh muuum please don't, nooo stoooop'Robbie screamed and laughing at the same time.
- 'Oi you're gonna wake up the rest of the house'Ronnie said giving Robbie a kiss and then let go of her.
- 'Mum' Robbie then said.
- 'What babe?' Ronnie asked stroking to Robbie's hair.
- 'I think i'm sick, i really am not feeling well'Robbie said putting her hands on her stomach pretending to have a belly-ache.
- 'Sweetie i know what this is about, but i just want you to go to school and just ignore him yeah if you see him'Ronnie said knowing this was about mr Mckindale.
- 'Ignore him, how can i mum, i have a class with him today'Robbie said looking at Ronnie, hoping she would tell her that she could stay home today.
- 'Don't worry about it darling, miss Bell knows about him so if anything happens you just go straight to her yeah'Ronnie said stroking Robbie's face.
- 'Don't think she's in today, i mean she never is on Friday'Robbie said.
- 'Common, go take your shower babe, you're a Mitchell, and Mitchells don't just give in, we'll have the last breath'Ronnie said as Robbie got out of bed.
- 'Fine i'm Archie Mitchells flesh and blood, that's really something to be proud of isn't it, having had him as a father, and oh don't forget the great memories!'Robbie said and walked out of the bedroom.
- 'Robbie, come back here'Ronnie called, as she bit her lip, she just didn't wanted to keep Robbie at home but hated the fact Archie came up again.
Ronnie was afraid that if she kept Robbie home today, she wouldn't wanted to go back to school anymore for as long as mr Mckindale was still working there.
But deep inside, she really wanted to say yes to Robbie to let her stay at home today and just relax a little and try to forget about that crazy teacher, then on Monday she would be more relaxed maybe to go back.
Ronnie got up, put her dressinggown on and walked over to Roxy's room.
Roxy's room was empty.
She then walked downstairs and got to the kitchen.
The radio was on and she heard Roxy talking to Amy, talking as if she were a small child.
- 'Morning babes' Ronnie said to little Amy, who was sitting on her highchair, then walked over to Roxy and gave her a big hug and held her.
- 'What is that for?'Roxy asked giving her sister a hug back.
- 'Robbie doesn't wanna go to school, she says she sick, but it's about that horrible teacher, and i'm afraid that if i keep her home she doesn't want to go back to school anymore at all' Ronnie said.
- 'Keep her home Ron, i'm gonna stay home too, i'm still not feeling alright, i just got out for Ames, you both were still sleeping'Roxy said 'And mum, you gotta sit down for this Ron, there was someone in her bed, i think it was a woman, i saw her from the back and i saw long hair'.
- 'It's Carol, they were pretty drunk last night'Ronnie said rolling her eyes to Roxy.
Roxy started laughing 'Oh my god, she really gave me a scare there'.
- 'As long as she is happy Rox'Ronnie said smiling at her sister.
- 'I can't see mum with a woman, she more settles for some hunky boy who's like 20 years younger then her' Roxy said getting some aspirine out of the cupboard.
- 'Are you sure Rox?'Ronnie asked sitting down with a coffee.
- 'About mum you mean or what?'Roxy said giving Amy some fruit.
- 'About letting her stay at home, i mean if you're not feeling well'Ronnie said.
- 'Yeah, she can take care of her big old sis, keep me company, we could watch some movies in bed'Roxy said 'and she can help me with Amy, then i don't have to bring her to nursery'
- 'Alright, ehm, i will call school later and i'll just give Whitney a call then'Ronnie said walking out of the kitchen and upstairs again since she forgot her phone upstairs.
When she got upstairs Robbie was already out of the shower and was putting on some sweatpants. Ronnie sat down next to Robbie and put her arm around her.
- 'You stay home today my little sweet alright, i will send miss Bell a text then, she will understand and call school, and i will call Whitney yeah'Ronnie said'You can help out with your sister and help her with Amy, Roxy is staying also home cause she don't feel well either'.
Robbie put her head on Ronnie's shoulder.
- 'Thanks mum, i love you, you're the best'Robbie said giving Ronnie a kiss 'Is Rox downstairs then?'
- 'Yeah she is, ehm you go downstairs, i'll be there in a minute after i call Whit, then we're gonna get us some breakfast, wanna see you eat something before i leave'Ronnie said standing up.
Robbie also got up and left her room, then when she came out, Carol just got out of the bathroom.
- 'Where did you sleep last night, and what happened, run into a truck or something'Robbie said, receiving a slap on the arm by Ronnie.
- 'Morning Carol, there's coffee and breakfast downstairs if you want?' Ronnie said'you go downstairs now'she said to Robbie.
- 'She's got a sharp tongue that one'Carol said'but ehm, yeah i feel like i ran into a truck'.
- 'And is mum up yet, you both should get ready for work you know'Ronnie said.
- 'Yes 'mum''Glenda said walking out of the bedroom hearing in on the conversation.
- 'What ever'Ronnie said walking into her bedroom to make some calls.
- 'Let's get some coffe yeah'Glenda said putting her arm round Carol, and the two got downstairs.
- 'Well if it isn't Cagney and Lacey, what did you two do last night?'Roxy said getting some cups out of the cupboard.
- 'Yeah alright we look like crap ok girls, enough'Glenda said sitting down.
- 'Even Amy doesn't recognise you mum, Ames it's nan, look imagine her fresh and fruity'Robbie said which made Roxy smile.
- 'Oi, will you cut it out now!'Glenda said looking strict at Robbie who was laughing with Roxy'anyways, shouldn't you be getting ready for school or something?'
- ''Mums gonna let me stay home, cause of…well you know'Robbie said to Glenda but not wanting to tell Carol it was all about mr Mckindale.
- 'Oh alright, some horrible teacher told Ronnie she wasn't quite fit as a mum, well something like that'Glenda said'don't you worry darling nothings gonna happen, well to you that is, mr Mckindale should better be piping down or else'.
- 'Yeah well we're not gonna talk about him today alright'Roxy said looking at Robbie who was looking down to the floor and getting more quiet all of a sudden.
- 'Thank god it's almost weekend, what a week'Glenda said looking at Carol'i'm gonna have a quiet weekend in i think, how bout you?'
- 'Well quiet is not really a word we use over at Pat's'Carol said'but ehm, yeah i think i'm gonna sleep all day'.
- 'I'm gonna take Amy up for a change yeah Rox, i kinda smell something'Robbie said getting Amy out of her highchair.
- 'Yes babe cheers'Roxy said tapping Robbie on the shoulder.
- 'Alright ladies think you both better get moving, well …at least try yeah'Roxy said getting the plates of the table.
- 'You go take a shower first Carol, i will take another coffee alright'Glenda said pouring herself another one.
- 'Well, i'll better go home and take a shower, and i really need fresh clothes, my blouse got wine all over it from when you tripped on me last night'Carol said, starting to grin at the thought of that.
- 'Oi shuss you, i had to carry you home last night'Glenda said giving Carol a little push.
- 'Alright i'll see you over at the bookies yeah'Carol said walking out of the kitchen.
- 'You'd also better go take a shower mum alright, i can still smell sigaretsmoke on you and it's disgusting'Roxy said ordering her mum to go upstairs.
- 'Oi i'm your mum you're talking to, better watch that mouth of yours madam'Glenda said warning Roxy with her finger.
- 'Yeah yeah whatever, now go upstairs mum before you gonna be late at work'Roxy said.
Glenda left the kitchen and Roxy walked over to the livingroom, sat on the sofa and turned on the telly.
Upstairs Robbie was getting Amy dressed into some fresh clothes after she had changed her dirty nappie. Ronnie walked in.
- 'So i called school and Whit, and i texted miss Bell, she immediately answered me back that she understood so no worries alright'Ronnie said standing behind Robbie at the changingtable and putting her arms around her.
- 'Alright, so when are you going to the club or the Vic, what?'Robbie asked.
- 'I'm gonna take a shower in a bit and then i'll get dressed and pop over to Jack's see how he's getting on with the cleaning and then i'll be at the Vic till round 3 or 4'Ronnie said.
- 'Alright, why don't you go do your thing and i'll put this little one down for a nap yeah mum'Robbie said picking up Amy.
Ronnie smiled 'Look at you, you're so good with her, a proper little mummy'.
- 'Oi, shut up mum, i'm just taking good care of my favourite little niece, who i love to dead, yes i do, yes i do'Robbie said putting Amy down and soothing her a little with her hand on Amy's little head.
- 'You go to sleep yeah my little princess and auntie Robbie will be here later for you yeah, then we're gonna play'Robbie said then walked away from the cot and pushed Ronnie out.
Ronnie just smiled, at times Robbie could be really mature especially with taking care of Amy, and on other times she just wanted to be the little kid again and to be soothed by her mum herself.
Glenda just got out of the bathroom, and so Ronnie got in, and Robbie walked down the stairs to join Roxy in watching some telly and curling up together on the sofa.
After a while Ronnie was dressed and all and came down, while putting in her earrings she walked into the livingroom.
Roxy was asleep and Robbie had put a dvd on while laying up against her sister.
- 'Are you gonna be alright babe?'Ronnie asked Robbie 'i mean with Amy if Rox is still gonna be sleeping'.
Robbie just gave Ronnie an arrogant look.
- 'What do you think that i'm 5?'Robbie said feeling a bit insulted.
- 'Alright alright, i'm sorry, but if you need me call me yeah'Ronnie said putting on her boots.
- 'Yeah alright, maybe we can do lunch at the cafe?'Robbie asked'that would be nice right mum?'
- 'Yeah alright if i'm not to busy, i will ring you about it, and see if Rox wants to come too then yeah, otherwise if you wanna bring just Amy that's alright, i mean Roxy might be still sleeping then, think she was up really early this morning'. Ronnie said getting of the armchair walking over to Robbie and giving her a kiss 'like i said, call me if you need anything yeah'.
Robbie nodded and continued watching the dvd.
Ronnie got outside and walked over, next door, to Jack. She opened the door with her key and walked in 'It's me babe' she called.
- 'Jack?'Ronnie said again but there was no reply.
She looked around the appartement but Jack was nowhere to be found.
In the kitchen she saw a plate with some crumbs on it and ther was a cup with with still some coffee in it.
She picked up the cup and felt if it was still warm, but it was already cold. He must have left the house a while ago.
Ronnie walked out of the apartment and in front of Jack's door she looked onto the square.
Everyone was up and about getting to work or working on Bridgestreet.
Ronnie decided to go to the club, maybe Jack had already gone there.
On her way through Bridgestreet Ronnie saw Peggy coming out of the launderette.
- 'Auntie Peggy'Ronnie called. Peggy looked up and saw her niece.
- 'On your way to the club then?'Peggy asked putitng the laundrybag down.
- 'Yeah, i have to make some calls for deliveries and stuff for tonight, you know the Halloween party, and then after i'll be over at the Vic ok'Ronnie said.
- 'Yeah alright, take your time sweetheart, i'll see you later, ehm are you letting Robbie go, cause Jay and ZsaZsa are going, Shirley, Phil and Billy decided that they could go'Peggy said.
- 'Yeah, she can go, but i haven't told her yet, wanna give her a surprise, i already got some costumes last week so she could pick one, but then the whole alcoholthingy happend'Ronnie said.
- 'Yeah Shirley took ZsaZsa and Jay yesterday after the parentsmeeting, how did it go with Robbie?'Peggy asked.
- 'I'll tell you later yeah i really am in a hurry, sorry auntie Peg'Ronnie said knowing this could take a while and she just wanted to find Jack.
- 'Alright darling, i'll see you later then yeah, say hi to Jack for me' Peggy said, grabbing the bag and walking up to the Vic.
Ronnie walked over to the club. The door wa still locked.
For a minute Ronnie stood there wondering where Jack could be.
She grabbed her phone and called Jack's number.
She got Jack's voicemail.
- 'Jack where are you, i just went by your place and i'm at the club right now, ring me back please' Ronnie said.
Ronnie went inside and started to make some calls, while on the phone she kept checking messages on her mobilephone but Jack didn't call back or send a text.
She got a bit worried.
She called home to see how the girls were but from Robbie's tone of voice she could understand that she felt like Ronnie was checking up on her.
- 'Mum we're alright, just do your thing at the club or the Vic, we'll be alright, don't worrie so much yeah'Robbie had said.
Ronnie walked over to the bar, she had made her calls, some of the staff had come around to decorate everything so she could go over to the Vic.
- 'Alright, i'm off to the Vic, call me if you need me for something yeah?'Ronnie said to the staff present, they all nodded then continued decorating.
When Ronnie got out of the club she got a phonecall, it was Jack.
- 'Where the hell are you Jack, i've been worried sick?"Ronnie reacted irritated.
- 'Well i'm at home right now, ehm could you come over please, ehm there's something i wanna talk to you about'Jack asked.
Ronnie's face looked worried, why would Jack wanna have a word with her.
- 'What do you wanna talk about Jack?'Ronnie immediately got defensive.
- 'Just come home yeah'Jack said serious.
- 'Jack?'Ronnie said but Jack had put down the phone.
Ronnie started to walk a little hasty.
Because Jack sounded so serious that her head went spinning with all kind of thoughts.
Something had happened, to Jack, to Robbie, Roxy, oh god Amy, or did he found someone else, someone better, sweeter, not so complex as her, or her family.
She sighed as she stood in front of the Vic and looked at Jack's door.
She sighed again and then walked straight through the park and stood in front of the house, she looked over to nr 27, there was no movement to be seen.
She then looked over to Jack's window but because of the blinds she couldn't see anything.
The door opened and Jack stood there, looking serious.
Ronnie approached him slowy and hesitated a bit.
When she came to the door she looked at Jack.
- 'Please come in'Jack said serious. God he looked so bloody serious, Ronnie was thinking.
They both walked in and got into the livingroom.
- 'Jack what is this, just tell me what's wrong alright'Ronnie said almost getting shivers of getting more nervous.
Jack sighed and sat Ronnie down on his sofa.
Then Jack sat next ot her and grabbed both her hands.
- 'Oh my God Jack, i know this is something serious and you're killing me, just tell me what's wrong, if you wanna break up just say so'Ronnie said looking annoyed at Jack.
His silenced and serious look was tormenting her.
- 'Well it is serious yes, i wanna break up our relationship….'Jack said.
Before he could say anything else Ronnie stood up.
- 'What, why?"Ronnie asked shocked.
- 'You didn't let me finish'Jack said trying to make her sit down again.
In a glimps she thought Jack was starting to smile.
- 'You think this is funny Jack, do ya, breaking up with me, oh what a laugh'Ronnie said.
- 'Sit down Ron'Jack said forcing Ronnie to sit down again.
He put his finger on her lips 'just let me speak yeah, shut your gob'he said talking slowly.
Ronnie's irritation was written all over her face, what she thought she had with Jack was all blown in way in just one second, and she never had seen this coming, inside she was already crying but she wouldn't wanted to show that to Jack.
- 'I wanna break up our relationship, our datingrelationship that is'Jack said his face lightening up.
- 'Wh…what?'Ronnie asked not understanding anything what Jack just had said.
- 'I wanna break up our datingrelationship cause i want a real relationship, with you as my wife, and everlasting relationship'Jack said with a cheeky smile.
Ronnie starred at him as a tear rolled down her cheek.
- 'What are you saying Jack'Ronnie asked a bit confused, not knowing if she heard Jack right.
- 'I'm asking you to marry me Ronnie, i want you to be my wife'Jack said.
Suddenly a smile slowly appeared on Ronnie's face 'Do you mean that, i mean, you really want me to marry you and be your wife?'Ronnie asked still in shock.
- 'Yes darling, i know you're the one, my soulmate, i love you so very much, it's unbearable to be with out you, i hardly slept last night thinking about it' Jack said'so what do you say?'