Later that night, Ronnie and Jack were snuggled up together in bed, just watching some telly before going to sleep.
They both looked up when Robbie walked in and crawled into bed, snuggling up to her mum.
- 'Oh you came here to give your mum one of your best cuddles baby'Ronnie said putting her arm around Robbie giving her a loving cuddle and kiss on her head.
- 'What are you watching?'Robbie asked.
- 'We're watching a bit of news'Jack said winking at Robbie 'there's not much on'.
- 'So you're gonna get ready for bed then?'Ronnie asked pinching Robbie a little.
- 'Yeah i guess, mum stop please' Robbie said a little giggling and yawning.
- 'Got your homework done?'Ronnie asked.
- 'Yes i've just finished all of it'Robbie said putting her head on Ronnie's chest.
- 'And how are you feeling darling, i mean, you think you really up for school tomorrow then?'Jack asked.
- 'Why don't we wait for that in the morning yeah, see how you wake up alright, i don't want you to go if you still are throwing up, i'm glad you don't have a fever anymore?'Ronnie said stroking through Robbie's hair.
- 'Yeah ok, i just need a good night of sleep now'Robbie said trying to convince herself.
- 'You wanna sleep here then?'Jack asked.
- 'Nahh, i ehm, i'll sleep in my own bed, i'm alright, i mean, i don't wanna...well you know, don't wanna let him win'Robbie said a bit uneasy.
- 'You'll be alright'Ronnie said'and if you do wanna come sleep here, you just come over yeah, don't worry about it first, i know how you can toss and turn, ok love, you don't have to prove anything!'.
- 'I know, night'Robbie said giving Ronnie another cuddle and a kiss 'night Jack'she then said to Jack leaning over Ronnie giving Jack also a cuddle and a kiss.
- 'Goodnight sweetheart, sleep well yeah'Jack said giving Robbie a kiss back.
Robbie left the room and walked back to her room.
- 'You know what i was thinking about babe'Ronnie said crawling back into Jack's arms.
- 'What, tell me'Jack smiled a bit cheeky.
- 'Cool down mr Branning, not thinking about that...at the moment that is..., í ehm, i was thinking that maybe the 3 of us could stay at your apartement, you know, just for a little while, to see how Robbie will be sleeping there, it might give her some more rest, i mean this is the house that dad used to live in, somehow i think it could have something to do with it, making her dream so much about him, like he's still here, well in her thoughts, you know what i mean?'Ronnie said.
- 'I don't know, i wanna do everything to make her forget about him, but ehm how would you wanna do that then, really move out here?'Jack asked.
- 'Not really move out, just try and see if it works, see if the dreams stay away if she's living in her new daddy's place maybe'Ronnie said smiling at Jack"untill it's a bit settled down for her'.
- 'What about Glenda, Rox and Amy?'Jack asked.
- 'Well for now they still can stay here, i mean if there really will be a moneyproblem we can see if they could rent the place upstairs from yours right?'Ronnie said laying her head down on Jacks chest.
- 'Well let's talk to Robbie about it tomorrow and see how she feels about it, now you know what i was thinking'Jack said'i was thinking that maybe we could set a date, i wanna get married to you, i mean not having to wait too long anymore, we could get married at Cityhall and then have a party and well..that's all that Robbie and i want really'.
- 'You and Robbie huh, well i'll call Ritchie first thing tomorrow, see if she can speed things up a bit more, Robbie also told me she finds it all take so long'Ronnie said smiling.
- 'Well she's right, we just wanna get married, having her adopted, me being her dad and the people around us just wanna have a party so...what do you think?'Jack asked.
- 'I'll give her a call first thing alright, then i will call city hall and see if they have a date, so we can get married hopefully anytime soon'Ronnie said.
- 'Mum'Robbie walked into the bedroom again, and sat down on the bed.
- 'What's the matter babe?'Ronnie asked, thinking maybe Robbie wasn't feeling well again.
- 'I was thinking that maybe i could sleep in your bed anyway, i mean, i really wanna go to school tomorrow, sooo i thought that as long as i sleep here tonight i know i'll sleep alright'Robbie said.
- 'Come lay next to mummy then 'Ronnie said opening the covers and letting Robbie get into the bed.
- 'Oh and mum, when do i get my pocketmoney back?'Robbie asked.
- 'We'll see about that in the morning ok, let me sleep on it, why don't you just close your eyes and dream some sweet dreams babes yeah'Ronnie said letting Robbie lay her head on her chest again and putting her arm around her again, knowing that in a minute Robbie would be off to sleep.
Jack turned the volume of the telly a bit down and looked over to his girls on the bed cuddled up together.
The next morning Glenda was sitting in the kitchen with a little music on, reading the paper and drinking some coffee.
- 'Morning mum'Ronnie smiled walking in.
- 'Morning, you look happy this morning darling'Glenda said looking at her daughter who was smiling at her.
- 'I am mum'Ronnie said pouring herself some coffee too 'Robbie had a good night of sleep, she slept in our bed last night, she wants to go to school today so that's something good, allthough i know it has nothing to do with school and teachers but it's really all because of seeing her friends again, oh and Jack and i have decided to go look for a date, so that we can get married as soon as possible'.
- 'Finally'Roxy said walking in with Amy on her hips'it's about time, so are we gonna look for something for you to wear then, maybe we can do that tomorrow or next week, but soon, i'll have Jack take care of Amy and we can go look for something'.
- 'Ehm ...well let me think about it but eh maybe it's not such a bad idea' Ronnie said taking over Amy from her sister and giving her little niece a big cuddle.
- 'When was shopping ever a bad idea?'Roxy said.
- 'Shopping?'Robbie asked walking in'morning mum'Robbie gave Glenda a morning kiss then put her arms around Roxy.
- 'For something for the wedding you numpty'Roxy said'put you in an amazing dress yourself'.
Robbie gave Roxy a slap 'don't call me numpty you daft sod'
- 'Don't you slap me alright, i'm warning you!'Roxy said giving her sister a little slap back.
- 'Oi that's enough' Ronnie said pulling Robbie away from Roxy.
- 'You have a date set then mum?'Robbie asked Ronnie.
- 'No, not yet but we're gonna make some calls for it today'Ronnie said'get everything over and done with ok, i'm also gonna give Ritchie a call, oh and ehm, well Jack and i were talking cause i had an idea'
- 'Oh no, he let you do the thinking again, what?'Robbie asked giving her mum a cheeky smile.
- 'Robbie i'm serious, ehm how would you feel about sleeping over at Jack's for a little while, just to see if you would have those bad dreams over there too, i mean in Jacks's house'Ronnie asked.
- 'What about my room here?'Robbie asked getting some tea.
- 'Your room here stays here, we decorate the extra room at Jacks into your room, you can do with it what you want, i just thought that maybe overthere you have some proper sleep'Ronnie said.
- 'What about Rox and mum and Ames?'Robbie asked.
- 'Yeah what about me?'Roxy said pouting a bit.
- 'They stay here, and if this whole money thing means we all have to move out here, they can always move into the upstairs apartement'Ronnie said looking at Roxy.
- 'Don't worry we'll be here, we're not going anywhere'Glenda said'this is still your home darling'.
- 'Yeah babysis, only now you can have quiet showers, all by yourself'' Roxy said smiling.
- 'Just think of it as making the house a little bigger sweetie'Ronnie said.
Roxy put her arms around her babysister 'don't you worry about it babysis, i'm still gonna tease you whenever i can, be on your case till it drives you mad, and mum will still be nagging you the whole time'.
- 'Excuse me?'Glenda said'darling you can come in and out and see me whenever you want, like Ronnie says it just makes the house a little bigger, you can still have your stuff upstairs and have some stuff over at Jacks, or just take Roxy's clothes'.
- 'Yeah i can do that'Robbie smiled.
- 'I'll make you some breakfast yeah'Ronnie said waving through Robbie's hair.
- 'Yeah and then off to school, why don't you come to the salon after school alright, spend some time with your big sis ok?'Roxy asked.
The doorbell rang and Robbie walked over to see who it was.
- 'Shirl'Robbie said, letting Shirley in 'you're early, what are you here for?'.
- 'Where's everyone nosy ?'Shirley asked.
- 'Kitchen'Robbie said following Shirley back to the kitchen.
- 'Morning Shirley'Glenda said observing Shirley walking in.
- 'Glenda'Shirley said'ehm, girls Ben is coming home today, ehm this afternoon to be exact, we're gonna throw him a little homecoming party tomorrow, you know late afternoon or something, 5-ish, ehm at nr 55'.
- '55?'Ronnie said'so you're actually moving, that's fast'.
- 'Yeah well Alfie and Kat wanna move into the Vic and 55 is as good as done on the inside, so today we move some stuff in'Shirley said.
- 'Nr 55?'Glenda asked'how did you manage that?'.
- 'Are Zsa and Jay are helping you out then today Shirley'Robbie asked.
- 'Yeah and Billy'Shirley said.
- 'That's not what i meant'Glenda said.
- 'So Jay's and Zsa are not going to school today then?'Robbie asked again.
- 'Robbie keep you're nose out and go and get your stuff yeah'Ronnie said looking serious at Robbie.
- 'So their bunking off then ey Shirl?'Robbie said.
- 'Robbie now!'Ronnie said again.
- 'Yeah, to help us out, ehm so you all are gonna be there then, girls?'Shirley asked.
- 'Yeah ofcourse'Ronnie said'all of us are gonna be there'.
- 'Will be nice to see Ben back, he'll be glad to be out again'Roxy said.
- 'Yeah Ian is picking him up later today, well i'll see you tomorrow then yeah'Shirley said.
- 'Yeah'Ronnie said'Robbie upstairs now, you're gonna be late for school, now go get your stuff, go on, i'm not asking you again!'.
Shirley walked out of the kitchen followed by Robbie and then left the house while Robbie walked upstairs.
Glenda's eyes suspiciously followed Shirley walking out of the kitchen again.
Peter's face lit up as he saw Robbie crossing the street walking towards him.
- 'Hey you'he greeted his girlfriend.
- 'Morning mister Beale'Robbie said giving him a kiss'now i really missed you'.
Peter put his arms around Robbie's tiny waist and gave her a loving but tight hug.
- 'I missed you too, this week has been a long one, so how are we gonna make up for our lost time'Peter asked.
- 'I can think of a few things'Robbie said with a little naughty grin.
Peter also smiled 'so i can see you're feeling alright then?'
- 'Well no, i mean i feel better then i did this week but i still don't really have an appetite, i kinda pretended to eat my toast but slipped it under the table and in my sweatpants, then when i went up i flushed it through the toilet'Robbie said.
- 'You should eat a little something Robbie'Peter said concerned.
- 'Yes i know "dad", mum made me some lunch, i wasn't just hungry for breakfast yet alright, but you know she doesn't let me leave the house without eating, you know how she is'Robbie said.
- 'Oi Robbie, shouldn't you be off to school, Whitney's already waiting over there for you lot'Carol said walking by, pointing with her finger in the direction of Pat's house.
- 'I already got one controlfreak at home alright Carol, don't need another one out on the streets to keep an eye on me, even if you are gonna be my auntie, heaven help me!'Robbie said smiling at Peter.
- 'Better watch that mouth of yours Robbie, now go on, you really don't want any trouble with your aunty'Carol said standing still, waiting till Robbie and Peter would walk over to Whitney.
- 'Oh i think you're very capable of doing that yourself, with that big gob of yours'Robbie said giving some faces, while Peter pulled her away when Carol already was walking up to them.
- 'Common, it's not even half 8 and you're getting yourself in trouble'Peter said smiling being glad he could share a day with his love.
In the afternoon Ronnie was waiting on Roxy at the Vic, to have a litle drink and some lunch.
While waiting she received a phonecall.
- 'Ritchie, hi, that's fast, so, do you know anything?'Ronnie said picking up the phone.
- 'Hi Ronnie, i ehm, i got some good news for you'Ritchie said on the other side.
- 'Oh really'Ronnie said already smiling a little bit like she just been told a little secret.
- 'Yes, about the adoption, the good news is that we don't have to go to court for it, i just got the final papers that just need to be signed by the three of you, then we do have to go by Cityhall to have it stamped, and ofcourse to witness it by some officers overthere and then it's all done, as soon as you want it'Ritchie said.
- 'As soon as we want?'Ronnie asked'You mean today maybe?'
- 'Ehm, yeah i could fit some time in to meet you at Cityhall this afternoon'Ritchie said.
- 'Ehm, well Robbie is still at school today, i'm gonna go overthere right now to pick her up then, i mean this is what she's been waiting for, let me call you about what time we could be there alright?'Ronnie said still all smiles.
- 'Yeah alright'Ritchie said.
- 'Thanks so much for what you done for us, it really means a lot'Ronnie said standing up.
She put her phone in her purse and put on a big smile when Roxy entered the Vic, looking around for her older sister.
- 'Hey having fun on your own sis?'Roxy asked sitting down'you ordered yet?'
- 'Ehm no, i'm sorry Rox but i have to cancel, i just got off the phone with Ritchie, she's gonna meet us at Cityhall to sign the papers and then it's official, then Jack is Robbie's dad'Ronnie smiled.
Roxy smiled too and gave her big sister a hug 'finally!'she said'go on then, ehm, what about Robbie?'
- 'I gotta go pick her up from school, i gotta go get Jack too, i'm sorry Rox'Ronnie said.
- 'Hey this is great news, you go get Jack and Robbie and i'll see you later, you and your proper little family yeah, go on!'Roxy said forcing a little smile, although she was very happy for her sisters, she also longed for a little family herself.