Later that night Ronnie and Glenda just finished doing the dishes while the other ones were in the livingroom.
Glenda put the kitchentowel away and opened the fridge.
- 'Want a glass of wine darling?'Glenda asked looking for the winebottle.
- 'Yes, thank you mum'Ronnie said as she was cleaning the kitchensink.
She put the dampcloth on the radiator and sat down with her mum.
- 'Why don't you and Jack go out for a drink or something, have a little alone time'Glenda said'you both deserve a night out'.
- 'No, i mean when we go over to the club we probably end up working anyway mum'Ronnie said smiling.
- 'Well then go to the Vic or something else, visit Peggy on her last night here, or just stay over at Jack's apartement maybe'Glenda said winking very cheeky.
- 'Speaking of the apartement, maybe we eventually have to move there, i talked a bit to Rox about it, that maybe you,her and Amy can move into the upstairs-apartement, i mean if we really have to move out here'Ronnie said'i mean nothing's sure yet ofcourse, it may not even be necessary'.
- 'We can worry about that later darling'Glenda said'just go and have a good time tonight, common, i'll put Amy to bed, check if Robbie will be alright before she goes, i mean with her fever and all, she didn't eat much tonight now did she?'.
- 'No i will keep her home tomorrow anyway, and if she feels better, at least has no fever and doesn't throw up anymore, then she can go to school on Friday'Ronnie said.
- 'Ofcourse, now go on'Glenda said pushing Ronnie out of the kitchen to the livingroom.
- 'Jack do you wanna go out for a drink maybe?'Ronnie asked walking into the living.
- 'A drink, yeah sure but ehm,well what about..'Jack said looking at Robbie.
- 'Oh yeah ofcourse, a babysitter,for goodness sakes are you serious?'Robbie said making faces.
- 'Not babysitting, well for Amy yeah, so mum will be home for her and she also will be here for you now you're sick Robbie alright, so if Mum's staying home, Rox maybe you wanna go and see Christian'Ronnie said.
- 'I wanted to see Peter today'Robbie said softly while keeping her eyes on the telly.
- 'What was that my sweet,grouchy, lovey, lovebug'Ronnie had heard what Robbie said and lifted Robbie from the armchair putting her on her lap and sqeezing her really tight'you don't know when to stop now do you'.
- 'Mum let go of me!'Robbie said trying to get out of Ronnie's arms.
- 'Now i want you to look at the clock overthere and if the big one is on the 6 and the little one is on the 10, i want you in your bed alright'Ronnie said teasing Robbie but refering to her curfue while she still was being punished for her behaviour the other day.
- 'Oh you're so very funny, you are killing me, for real'Robbie said not amused.
- 'Just behave yeah!'Ronnie said holding Robbie in her arms then squeezing her cheeks while looking serious'i don't wanna hear about any trouble or tantrums from you, is that clear babe'.
- 'Oh believe me she won't, or she has me to deal with'Glenda said winking at Robbie that they would be fine tonight.
- 'Why don't you just make me a bottle, carry me upstairs, change me and put me in Amy's bed, you know, to be sure, get a grip woman!'Robbie said putting her arm around Ronnie's neck to try and take over.
- 'Oh don't tempt your mummy cause i might just do that "little one" 'Ronnie said tickling Robbie all over.
- 'Oh but you could do with a bath though'Roxy said grinning.
- 'Think your nose is to close to your neck Rox, muuum stoooop!'Robbie said trying to also take on her sister.
- 'Common leave her alone, now you kids go out and i'll take care of these'Glenda said helping Robbie get out of Ronnie's hands.
- 'Yeah common, we won't be back that late'Jack said'now you feel better darling and don't be giving your mum any trouble alright'.
- 'Just go please, "you're giving me splitting headache's" Robbie said pretending to be Ronnie.
- 'Come here you cheeky'Ronnie said standing up and giving Robbie a cuddle 'why don't you go get yourself a nice bath lovey, it probably makes you feel better, i'll see you in the morning yeah'
- 'Oh i expect you sneaking into my room tonight and checking my temperature again, again and again'Robbie said grinning.
- 'I just want you to feel better yeah'Ronnie said waving her hand through Robbie's hair.
- 'Goodnight my little sweetheart'Roxy said giving Amy a big cuddle'Mum, just call me if you need me yeah, just not for an hour or two'.
- 'Just go!'Glenda said leading Ronnie, Jack and Roxy out 'and you two let me know if you're staying next door ey, i mean overnight'.
- 'We'll see mum'Ronnie said as they walked out the door.
Glenda walked back into the livingroom.
- 'So do you want me to run you a bath darling'She asked Robbie'i'm going to take Amy up in a minute anyway'.
- 'Ehm yeah alright, you don't mind then?'Robbie asked.
- 'No ofcourse not, while i'll put Amy to bed, you can take your bath, i'll clean up in here a bit and then maybe we can watch a movie together if you want?'
- 'That depends'Robbie said.
- 'On what?'Glenda asked surprised.
- 'If it's finished by the time the big one is on the 6 and the little on on the 10'Robbie said with a cheeky smile.
- 'What they don't know won't hurt them right'Glenda winked again at her youngest daughter 'and even if they should be back by then, i'll take full responsibility, don't get me wrong, you deserved your punishment but now i'm in charge alright, so should i run you that bath or not?'
- 'Yes please, and thanks mum'Robbie said giving Glenda a kiss on her cheek 'come on Ames, let's go get you ready for bed'.
The three of them walked up the stairs.
Ronnie and Jack had gone over to the club, they had a quick drink at The Vic but it was quiet.
Peggy had gone up to see her sister Sal to say her goodbyes so she wasn't there anyway.
The club, on the other hand, was busy for a Wednesdaynight, apparantely more people had to get out for a drink or a dance.
Jack and Ronnie greeted some of their staff, who were working there tonight, and talked a little on how tonight was going.
- 'Alright you sit here, i'll get us some drinks yeah'Jack said to Ronnie as she sat down at one of the booths.
Jack walked over to the bar and ordered 2 drinks.
- 'Oi make that 4 drinks Jack'Carol just walked in with Bianca.
- 'Sis, B, what are you two doing here?'Jack asked as he greeted his familymembers.
- 'We had a busy day and a whole dinner with screaming kids, so we had to let of some steam'Bianca said.
- 'What about Ricky then?'Jack asked.
- 'Well somebody has to watch the kids right'Bianca answered laughing.
- 'Go sit overthere with Ron, i'll get the drinks yeah'Jack said.
- 'Hiya Ronnie' Bianca said joining her with Carol.
- 'Hey, so you also wanted a night out then?'Ronnie asked smiling.
- 'Yeah the kids were so busy tonight, screaming, we just needed some peace and quiet'Bianca started to laugh being sarcastic for being at the club.
- 'Here you go ladies'Jack said putting the drinks down on the little table'enjoy!'.
- 'So i heard about the adoptionpapers'Carol said to Ronnie'so it's almost official now ey, now you only need to marry my little brother, got a date yet?'
- 'Well as soon as it's finalised we set a date, you know we want just something little and then maybe we'll celebrate after with a little party'Ronnie said.
- 'Yeah and you got Robbie's sweet 16 coming up ey, Whitney told me that's almost coming around'Bianca said.
- 'Yeah december 17th, we wanna do a surpriseparty for her so better be quiet about it, we probably have it here, she'll love that'Ronnie said 'just can't believe she's already turning 16, my baby'
- 'They always will be'Carol said putting her arm around Bianca.
- 'So where's Glenda then?'Bianca asked.
- 'Well she offered to stay at home, you know with Amy, since Roxy's over at Christians, and well Robbie's sick at home'Ronnie said.
- 'Yeah that was nice of her'Jack said.
- 'Yeah knowing how she likes evenings like this'Ronnie said laughing.
- 'Hey hey'a loud voice caught their attention as Roxy walked in with Christian, apparentely already a little drunk, walked in and had spotted her sister and Jack.
- 'Starting without us?'Christian said sitting down next to Carol.
- 'Well i think you already far ahead of us to be exact'Carol said making them all laugh.
- 'Sis, my beautifull sis, do you know that i love you sooo very much'Roxy said as she sat down on Ronnie's lab pushing Bianca a little away.
- 'Oi be carefull don't wanna spill my drink'Bianca said laughing.
- 'Roxy be carefull yeah'Ronnie said holding on to Roxy tightly.
- 'You always take such good care of me sis'Roxy said squeezing Ronnie's cheeks.
- 'Rox, think you should dance a little get that alcohol out of your system, you gotta get up early tomorrow when Amy wakes you up yeah'Ronnie said.
- 'Well then Jack can take her'Roxy said'right daddy, you know Jack has become a daddy again Bianca, Jack your uncle Jack'.
- 'Yeah, that's great news ey'Bianca said.
- 'But my Robbie stays my babysis, do you hear me Jack, she's still my babysis, i'm her big sis alright'Roxy said.
- 'Think you had about enough Roxy'Ronnie said smiling at her sister.
- 'Come on blondie let's dance some of the alcohol off yeah'Christian said grabbing Roxy's hand and taking her to the dancefloor.
- ''Don't think we'll be sleeping at my place tonight ey'Jack said smiling at Ronnie.
- 'Sorry but ehm, no, i think we have to carry someone home tonight'Ronnie said.
Back at nr 27, Glenda and Robbie had been watching a movie and were now watching something on the telly.
Robbie was leaning against Glenda.
It was obvious that she became more and more comfortable with having her mum Glenda around.
And Glenda also felt that, which made her feel happy, it made her feel like she had been given a second chance to be in all her daughters life.
But she still struggled a little with dealing with a young mouthy teenager, being close to her and her sisters again, and being a grandmother. And that certainly needed time, Peggy was right about that, you didn't get that all back by being around them for 5 minutes, as she had said.
But in a way she already was getting used to being around her girls, dealing with their lives everyday, and being around in Walford.
While watching telly, they both got distracted when Glenda's phone received a text.
- 'Excuse me darling let me see who it's from'Glenda said leaning over and getting her phone of the table.
- 'Who is it from then?'Robbie asked moving to the other side of the sofa putting her head down.
- 'Ehm, oh it's Carol, she ehm wants me to open the bookies tomorrow'Glenda said rolling her eyes and smiling a bit.
- 'Oh right'Robbie said then looked back at the telly again.
- 'Ehm i think it's time for you to go upstairs and get to bed, it's almost 10'Glenda said looking at the clock then back at Robbie.
- 'Now?'Robbie asked looking surprised at Glenda.
- 'Come on, it's already past you're given curfue, so i want no argument from you alright, upstairs you'Glenda said raising her eyebrow to Robbie.
- 'You're lucky i'm tired so i won't fight you on this'Robbie said sitting up'' i'm a little hot also mum'.
- 'You would have lost that easily little one, i'm not the one you wanna have a fight with, remember that, and i think your temperature is probably running up again now that you're getting tired, common, give me a cuddle'Glenda said as Robbie leaned over to Glenda again, and gave her mum a cuddle'you're burning up a bit, take a bottle of cold water with you cause you might get thirsty from it, take some asperine also, i'll be up later and i will check on you yeah'.
- 'Yeah ok, i'll get some water from the fridge mum, i'll see you in the morning'Robbie said as she gave her mum a goodnightkiss and stood up.
- 'Sleep well my little one'Glenda said giving Robbie a playfull little slap on Robbie's bum'now go on before Ronnie and Jack get home, you be sure to get a good night of rest, hope you feel better in the morning darling'.
Robbie walked out of the livingroom, got a bottle of cold water from the kitchenfridge and went upstairs.
A couple minutes later, Glenda walked around the livingroom and looked outside.
She saw some people coming out of the Vic, other then that it was pretty quiet out on the square.
Then she saw a familiar face walking by and looking at her.
She smiled and walked to the frontdoor, before opening she looked upstairs, it was already quiet and dark there.
She opened the door and sneaked out.
She followed a man to the corner around the Slater house.
The man stopped and turned when Glenda approached him.
- 'Evening Phillip'she said.
- 'Evening aunty Glenda'Phil said with a little smile.
- 'I can't stay long unfortunately, the kids are sleeping and Ronnie and Jack could get home at any time'Glenda said.
- 'Can't stay away that long either, told Shirley i thought i forgot to lock up the Arches'Phil said, as he smoothly gave Glenda a tender kiss.
Back at R&R Ronnie and Jack had decided to be heading home.
They were gonna leave all together with Carol and Bianca too, taking a very drunk Roxy home and dropping a slightly drunk Christian home on their way.
- 'Ahh just one more sis, one for the road yeah'Roxy said hanging around Ronnie.
- 'No Roxanne you had enough, common you need to get to bed, you're gonna regret this in the morning i tell ya'Ronnie said.
- 'Come on let's go'Jack said'girls you're ready?'
- 'Yeah let's go, let's get this lot home'Carol said.
When they got outside Roxy immediately walked away and stopped, throwing up probably a whole night of drinking and dinner on the pavement.
- 'Oh god'Ronnie said getting some tissues out of her bag and handing them to her sister.
- 'Here you go Rox, you'd better not be moaning to me tomorrow morning or you got another thing coming'.
- 'Yes "mum" i'll be fine, nothing some asperine and lots of water can't fix'Roxy said.
- 'Come on'Jack said leading them the way home.
On their way home,they dropped of Christian, and to be sure he was alright, Jack took him upstairs to his flat to deliver him to Syed.
Then they walked by Pat's house where they said goodnight to Carol and Bianca and then they walked over to number 27.
When they got in, Ronnie immediately took Roxy upstairs and Jack walked into the livingroom.
Glenda sat on the sofa drinking some wine.
- 'Had a goodnight then?'Glenda asked'where are the girls?'
- 'Roxy had a bit too much so Ron is putting her to bed'Jack said'and you, any problems?'
- 'No, we put Amy to bed, then Robin took a nice bath, we watched a movie and some telly and then she went upstairs, she was burning up again though, but she seemed alright, told her to take some asperine and cold water with her'.
- 'Alright i'll go see if i can help Ron with anything and then i'm off to bed myself, i'll see you in the morning then yeah, think Ron will be down to see how it went alright, goodnight Glenda'Jack said.
- 'Night Jack'Glenda said sighing as Jack walked out of the room.
As she and Phil had walked back from the corner, they had seen Ronnie and Jack and the girls coming on Bridgestreet, making Glenda hurry up to get into the house, before they did.
Upstairs Ronnie was with Roxy in the bathroom putting a cold washcloth on her face, and making her drink some water and asperine.
- 'I'm sorry Ron'Roxy said, sitting on the toiletseat, while drinking her water.
- 'For what?'Ronnie asked stroking her hand across her sisters face.
- 'Well the whole money thing, and now me getting wasted, i just needed that, i just needed to forget about it Ronnie'Roxy said.
Ronnie sighed'i know baby, we'll be alright, come on, i'll take you to bed, now be quiet cause we don't want Amy to wake up alright'.
They both walked out of the bathroom and into Roxy's room.
Ronnie helped Roxy get undressed and put her to bed.
Ronnie sat on the side of her sisters bed and stroked through Roxy's blond hair and in no time she was sleeping.
Then Ronnie got up and walked over to Robbie's room to see if she was alright.
In Robbie's room she found Jack, who was just feeling Robbie's forehead.
Ronnie smiled and was touched by him looking after her.
- 'And dad is she ok?'Ronnie asked softly.
- 'She's feeling very warm, but Glenda told her to take some asperine and water, she seems alright'Jack said'good to keep her home tomorrow'.
- 'Yeah i'll do some work at home probably and i want her to do her homework if she's up for it'Ronnie said walking over giving Robbie a kiss first then Jack'i'll go say goodnight to mum yeah, i'll be up after that i wanna get some sleep, i'm knackered'.
- 'Yeah i'll see you in a minute then babe'Jack said.
They both left Robbie's bedroom and then Ronnie went downstairs to say goodnight to her mum.