In the afternoon Ronnie had called Ritchie from the club.
Ritchie had a little time on her hands and decided to come by the club, and have a little talk with Ronnie and Jack.
- 'So i understand you both are gonna tie the knot soon, and you Jack, you want to adopt Robbie to be your daughter, right?'Ritchie asked. Jack nodded with a smile on his face.
- 'Yeah that's it, ehm and since you helped me with adopting Robbie before, letting me be her mum officially, i thought you could help me out again, help Jack adopt her too'Ronnie said putting a drink down for Ritchie.
- 'Yes, ofcourse, i don't think i see any problems, i know your father is dead, so he won't be waving with rights and all, ehm, i heard your mother was back right, is she gonna give any trouble, i mean, what did she think of you adopting Robbie?'Ritchie asked.
- 'No she's not gonna give any trouble, ehm, she understands why Robbie asked me and she knows i've been her mum all her live, Robbie has 2 mums now, i mean, that's what Robbie says herself 'Ronnie said'mum is alright with it, she wants to see Robbie happy too, she feels a lot of guilt towards all 3 of us'.
- 'Well the adoption isn't really gonna be any problem i think, she is gonna carry the Branning name then i pressume, i mean with you two getting married?'Ritchie asked getting her agenda out of her purse.
- 'Ehm well, i think we still have to run that by Robbie i guess, we haven't really talked about that part yet, we'll ask her tonight and let you know ok'Jack said looking at Ronnie not really knowing what Robbie wanted.
- 'Ehm why don't you call me after that then, then i'll make up the paperwork and bring them over as soon as i can, you all sign, and i will set things in motion'Ritchie said standing up.
- 'Thanks for making this possible so fast'Ronnie said shaking Ritchie's hand.
- 'You're welcome'Ritchie said'i will do my best, don't worry'.
Ritchie then walked up to the stairs of the club and left.
- 'Well "dad" any day now you'll have another princess to look after'Ronnie said putting her arms around Jacks neck.
- 'Yeah, it's great isn't it, i mean it all goes really fast'Jack said putting his arms around Ronnie.
- 'You wanna back out?'Ronnie asked a little insecure.
- 'Don't be daft Ron, i have been wanting you to be my wife for a long time, and having Robbie to be my daughter is like icing on the cake'Jack said giving Ronnie a kiss.
Then Roxy suddenly interupted their embracement 'Ron, Jack oh my god you're not gonna believe this'Roxy walked up to them and Ronnie saw tears in her younger sister's eyes.
- 'Hey, babe what's going on, why are you...hey come here?'Ronnie asked immediately putting her arms around her sister.
- 'Auntie Peg'Roxy said'she said she's leaving, she's leaving Walford, she's leaving us Ron' Roxy said very emotional.
- 'What?'Ronnie asked a shocked at what she just heard.
- 'She said they're having some problems at the Vic, also because of Phil problems over the summer, they lost a lot of money they have to sell or have someone rent the Vic, something like that'Roxy said being really upset.
- 'Where is she going then?'Ronnie asked.
- 'She said she thinks it's time to leave Walford, she has to many memories here, she has called Grant, and she and Sam are going to Portugal, not knowing if they will come back ever?' Roxy said'Ron i even offered auntie Peg the money, she just said no, she doesn't wanna take my money for it, she's really done here'.
- 'Pfff' Ronnie sat down'i don't know what to think of this, and you said they're gonna sell the Vic, or whatever, so where are they gonna live then?'
- 'I don't know Ron, oh i just can't believe auntie Peg is leaving us'Roxy said.
- 'I really need to go over and talk to her'Ronnie said walking up to Jack'i'll see you later yeah, ehm, Robbie's gonna pop over here after school she should be here in about a half hour i think, so could you not tell her yet please?'
- 'Yeah ofcourse babe, i'll see you later yeah'Jack said as Ronnie and Roxy left the club.
Both sisters arrived at the Vic where Phil and Shirley were behind the bar.
- 'Phil what is going on, Roxy's telling me Peggy is leaving for Portugal to go and live with Grant for a while?'Ronnie asked standing at the bar.
- 'Yeah, it's true, we've eh, we've had some problems, because of a..well you know, with me over the summer, and we have to sell the Vic, or let someone rent it, and mum, she ehm, she's done with the square, Walford'Phil said looking at Shirley.
- 'So where are you all gonna live then?'Ronnie asked'i mean, or are you all moving to Portugal?'
- 'No, ofcourse not, just mum and Sam, ehm we don't know yet'Phil said looking at Shirley.
- 'Is she upstairs then?'Ronnie asked already walking to the door to go upstairs.
- 'Yeah she is, don't upset her, cause she's already feeling bad about all of this'Phil said.
- 'Well she at least feels bad for something that wasn't even her fault'Ronnie said looking at Phill, her eyes blamed him for all this, his addiction to the alcohol, the drugs.
- 'We upset auntie Peg, think about it Phil?'Roxy said giving Phil a dissaproving look then followed Ronnie upstairs.
- 'Auntie Peg'Ronnie said walking to the livingroom where Peggy was sitting on the sofa.
- 'Hi girls'Peggy said'so i guess Roxy told you what's goning to happen'.
- 'Yeah, you're leaving us, i can't believe you're not gonna be here anymore, and selling the Vic?'Ronnie asked.
- 'Well you know of Phil's troubles over the summer that led to this, and i was getting tired of Walford, a lot has happened here Ronnie, but i never got tired of you girls i promise you that, i'm really gonna miss you ofcourse, you've been like my own daugthers to me, the hardest part is leaving you all behind'.
- 'You really have to leave then?'Ronnie said'i mean you could live at our place if you want, we could arrange something'.
- 'Thanks darling but i really have been thinking this through, and well, i guess it's the right time'Peggy said.
- 'What about my wedding, i want you there auntie Peg'Ronnie said with tears in her eyes.
- 'I already booked tickets darling, Sam and i will be leaving coming Friday, i'm sorry about that'Peggy said.
- 'I can't believe this'Ronnie said' we were already gonna make it a small thing, never thought you weren't gonna be there to witness it'.
- 'You all will be alright, and Glenda's here now'Peggy said'and well, we can call and you can come visit me ofcourse'.
- 'I guess'Ronnie said putting her arms around her aunt 'i'll hope you're doing the right thing'.
- 'Yeah well, we'll see, come here darling and dry those tears, it's a good thing'Peggy said to her nieces and gave them both a big hug.
Back at the club Robbie had arrived and walked down the stairs.
When she saw noone there she walked to the office.
- 'Hi Jack'Robbie said'Where's Ron?'
- 'She's over at the Vic for something we'll see her later'Jack said'so did you have any problems at school?'
- 'No not really, guess what Jack, Mckindale was sick, so i had a good day, well sort off'Robbie smiled relieved.
- 'Ok, well guess that is good news for you then, ehm i gotta finish up some of these papers darling, why don't you go and put some music on ey'?Jack said knowing Robbie loved that.
- 'Are you serious, the turntables you mean?'Robbie asked.
- 'Yeah go on, i will finish up here and then we can go home, go on have fun darling'Jack said'and if you're thirsty you can take a softdrink alright'.
Robbie walked out of the office straight to the dj-booth and turned on the turntable, she was gonna play some tunes while Jack was busy. She loved this.
After some mixing and playing with the turntables, Jack took Robbie home.
- 'That was awesome Jack, i loved playing that music loud'Robbie said as they passed the Vic.
Jack looked up and then looked back at Robbie 'i'm glad you liked it darling, there'll be plenty more times to play with it don't worry'.
- 'Great'Robbie said as they walked up to the frontdoor.
When they got in they walked into the livingroom.
Roxy was sitting behind the computer, Amy was walking around holding a little doll and talking to it.
Jack lifted her up and gave her a kiss.
- 'Rox you never gonna believe what i just did'Robbie said excited, but Roxy wasn't in a happy mood and did not respond as expected.
- 'What, finish a day of school?'Roxy said without looking up.
- 'Oh really hilarious you are Rox, what's with you, why are you acting like a total cow?'Robbie said giving Roxy a slap on the arm.
- 'Oi, don't you dare slap me!'Roxy said giving her sister a slap back.
- 'Oi, you both keep your hands to yourselfs alright'Glenda saight walking in, warning her daughters.
- ' Sorry mum, but she...forget it, it's probably that time of the month or she hasn't shagged someone for a while, that's probably it right Roxanne'Robbie said with a cheeky smile.
- 'Listen you, i don't want that coming out of your mouth ok, go wash up we're gonna be eating in a little while, Ronnie's upstairs too, oh and take your bag upstairs'Glenda said strict.
Robbie went upstairs and walked to her room throwing her bag on the floor.
- 'Hey my little sweet'Ronnie said coming in, and sitting down on the bed.
- 'Mum, Jack let me use the turntables'Robbie said being all hyper.
- 'That's great sweetheart, so how did school go today, any problems?'Ronnie asked.
- 'Guess what mum, Mckindale called in sick i hope he stays away forever'Robbie said smiling.
- 'Oh so it seems to go around then, i remember someone pouting this morning that she was feeling sick'Ronnie said very cheeky smiling at Robbie.
- 'Yeah yeah, alright'Robbie said 'So what's with Rox, she acting like a total bitch, she almost bit my head off mum?'
- 'Well...ehm come sit here i wanna tell you something'Ronnie said as she started to tell about Peggy leaving Walford.
It made Robbie cry a little, Peggy had been so nice to them when they arrived, she was gonna be really missed.
Ronnie held Robbie close to her.
- 'Why would she leave, i mean the Vic has been her life, and Phil, this is all because of him, the drugs, Ben in jail for god sakes and Louis back to her mum'Robbie said sniffing.
- 'I'm sorry about all this baby but auntie Peg is a grown woman, she knows what she's doing, i hope, and for Phil, i don't know what to think of that'Ronnie said.
In the meantime Jack had gone up since Ronnie and Robbie were upstairs together and they had something to talk about.
- 'Hi, can i come in?'Jack asked.
- 'Sure'Robbie said'did you know about auntie Peg leaving Jack?'
- 'Well only from what Roxy just told me downstairs darling'Jack said padding Robbie on the head.
- 'Babe, ehm, Jack and i wanna ask you something'Ronnie said'it has nothing to do with Peggy leaving but it is pretty important'.
- 'What then?'Robbie looked at Ronnie and then at Jack 'you sound so serious, what's going on?'
- 'Well, there's something i wanna ask you, ehm when i'm going to adopt you that is'Jack said sitting on a chair in Robbie's room.
- 'What is it?'Robbie asked.
- 'Well, we had a talk with Ritchie today, and she said the adoption won't be any problem, and she's gonna make up the papers, as soon as..ehm'Ronnie said.
- 'As soon as what?'Robbie asked curious.
- 'She wants to know, well, we also want to know, if you still wanna be called Robin Mitchell or Robin Branning Mitchell just like your mum after she marries me'Jack said.
- 'Robin Branning?'Robbie asked'how can that be a question, i mean, it would be to difficult explaining your my dad and i'm still being called Mitchell now would it'Robbie was really being serious.
Ronnie smiled at Jack, who was smiling about what Robbie just said.
- 'So you want to take the name Branning then?'Jack asked again to be sure.
- 'Yes, i just said that, are you listening to me or what'Robbie said'so when is she coming with these papers then?'
- 'Soon darling, really soon, she's busy with it now,making them up and all, and then we all have to sign, and then we go to court and get you adopted by Jack'Ronnie said.
- 'Great, now can we go downstairs and eat, before mum is gonna throw a fit, she send me up ages ago'Robbie said.
- 'Alright let's go, i'm pretty hungry too'Jack said as they all stood up, left the room and walked downstairs.
After dinner, Robbie and Roxy were doing the dishes.
With the news of Peggy leaving it had been a very quiet dinner.
Robbie wasn't looking forward to do dishes with her sister, since Roxy had been so snappy with her before.
- 'Ehm why don't you do the washing up Rox, and i will dry later yeah'Robbie said when they were in the kitchen.
- 'Ehm no way, you're staying here and you dry now, i know if you dry later you let it stay in there till it dries itself little wiseass, you only have to put it away, don't get smart with me alright'Roxy said warning her sister while starting to run the water.
- 'So what's wrong with you Rox, why are you so snappy with me, what's going on?'Robbie asked grabbing a towel.
- 'It's ... nothing, it's because off, well you know, auntie Peg and all, it's been on my mind the whole time, and i don't like to see here go away and leave us'Roxy said rinsing the dishes a bit.
- 'Yeah, i'm gonna miss her too, but we can always go visit her, i mean Portugal, it's not across the street but it has warm weather and beaches Rox, i rather go visit her there then stay here and let her visit us'Robbie said standing behind Roxy and putting her arms around her sister 'and guess what, i'll never leave you sis, i'm always gonna be around to keep you on your toes'.
Roxy turned around with tears in her eyes 'you'd better keep your word babysis, i'm gonna kill you if you do leave me'she said giving Robbie a hug.
- 'Excuse me, are we doing the dishes or what?'Ronnie said coming in with some empty glasses she found 'hey what's going on in here?'
- 'I made my sister cry'Robbie smiled 'but in a good way'.
Roxy gave Robbie a playfull slap and smiled at Ronnie.
- 'Oh we're getting soppy here then?'Ronnie asked smiling, her hands on her hips.
- 'Just promise her you stay with her forever, and she does it again, go on do it'Robbie said, then getting tickled by Roxy and Ronnie at the same time.