Robbie, Peter, Lauren and Whitney walked into class and sat down at their seats.
Robbie took a last look at her phone before turning the sound off, she saw one missed call by Ronnie.
She must have missed it when they were walking over.
In school with all the kids running and screaming around, it was always difficult to hear a phonecall.
It was probably nothing, just her mum checking on her, to ask how she was feeling today, being as overprotective as Ronnie always was.
There was voicemail but Robbie decided she would check on it later, when she would be going over to the next class.
Teachers weren't really keen on the kids calling or using their phones in class.
She was glad her mum had given her her phone back today, so she wasn't gonna risk anything to loose it again.
In the meantime, Ronnie and Jack were parking the car on the parkinglot of Walford High.
- 'We go straight to Alcocks office, she's not answering her phone or doesn't call back, she must be in class'Ronnie said.
- 'Yeah, don't worry Ron, let's just hope school doesn't give any problems'Jack said.
They both got out and hurried to the entrance of the school.
As they were walking through the hallway they ran into mr Alcock himself before reaching his office.
- 'Can i help you, ehm miss Mitchell isn't it?'he asked.
- 'Yeah, hi mr Alcock, Ronnie Mitchell, this is my fiance Jack Branning'Ronnie said shaking hands with the headmaster of Walford High.
- 'Hi mr Branning'Alcock said'what can i do for you?'
- 'Well we're here to pick up Robbie, she ehm, well Jack is adopting her and the papers just got in, we have to get over to Cityhall to have them signed today, to make it final you see'Ronnie said.
- 'Ehm, oh right, i have heard miss Bell mentioning something to me the other day, ehm let's go to reception, see in what class she is and then we can go over and get her'Alcock said.
They walked over to the reception and looked in the class-schedules to see where Robbie was taking her class at the moment.
Then the three walked over to where Robbie was having her lessons .
Robbie was looking in her textbook when Whitney, who was sitting behind her, gave her a little nudge in the back.
- 'Oi what you did that for?'Robbie said turning around looking at Whitney who was pointing at the door.
Robbie turned back around, as the classroomdoor opened and mr Alcock and Ronnie walked in.
- 'Whoooo'some boys in class yelled 'go mr Alcock, nice one, that's one fine bird'.
- 'Oi shut up Anderson, that's my mum you're talking about'Robbie said looking irritated, wondering why her mother had come in with mr Alcock.
She couldn't really remember that she did anything wrong today.
- 'Ehm miss Mitchell, you're excused for today, we'll see you back on Monday'mr Alcock said winking at the teacher who was teaching class that it was alright.
Robbie turned to Peter and looked surprised at him wondering what this was all about.
She got her stuff together and walked up to the headmaster and Ronnie, who lead her out of the classroom. there she saw Jack also waiting.
- 'Jack?'Robbie said surprised.
- 'You'll be alright yeah ?'Alcock asked Ronnie.
- 'Yeah we'll be fine thanks mr Alcock, we appreciate it'Ronnie said smiling at Robbie'guess what baby?'
- 'Is everyone alright, Rox, Ames, mum what?'Robbie asked'what's going on mum, you freak me out when you come to school?'
- 'We're going to cityhall'Jack said.
- 'You're gonna get married?'Robbie asked surprised again 'today?"
- 'No, Ritchie's meeting us there, she called me that the final adoptionpapers got in, we're going over to get them signed' Ronnie said.
- 'The adoption, really?'Robbie's eyes also lit up as she realised what it meant.
- 'Yes sweetheart, today's gonna be the day, today you're finally becoming my daughter, i'm becoming your dad'Jack said putting his arm around Robbie as they started walking.
- 'Well it's about time'Robbie said'thought it would never happen'.
- 'Come on, Ritchie's waiting for us'Ronnie said.
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Max looked up from his computer when the door at the carlot-cabin opened.
- 'Roxy?'he said surprised when Roxy walked in.
- 'Looking for a new car maybe ey Roxy?'Darren asked with a smile, already thinking of selling another car to Roxy.
- 'Ehm no not really Daz sorry, Eh Max at this moment Jack and Ron are making the adoption of Robbie final, so ehm, well i thought maybe a little celebrationdrink at our place toinght ey'Roxy said sitting down on the corner of Max's desk.
- 'They're doing that right now?'Max asked.
- 'Yeah Ron got a call and they're over at Cityhall right now, signing and all and then it's official, then Robbie is Jacks, your niece to be exact'Roxy smiled'so ehm around half 8 or something?'
- 'Yeah alright we'll be there'Max said.
- 'Alright i gotta go over to see Bianca at the cafe, i'll see you later yeah'Roxy said.
Roxy left the carlot and walked over to the cafe, inside she saw her mum and Carol sitting having a coffee.
- 'Mum, you're done working then?'she asked.
- 'Yes and you?'Glenda asked.
- 'Well, i left the salon for a while cause at this moment Ronnie, Jack and Robbie are at Cityhall signing the final adoptionpapers, they got a call from Ritchie and well they went to pick up Robbie from school'Roxy said sitting down.
Bianca who heard walked over 'so she's gonna be my cousin then?'she smiled.
- 'Yes, ehm, i wanna have a little drink for them tonight at ours so if you and your family want to come over to celebrate please do, i know they're very excited about this'Roxy said'wished i could have seen babysis face when they got her out of school'.
- 'Probably thought she got herself in trouble again, the little bigmouth'Carol said smiling a little.
- 'Excuse me but that's my daughter you're talking about'Glenda said.
- 'Well i think i know my newly gained niece a little already, so i can talk about her like that, she is a little bigmouth'Carol said.
- 'Yeah Carol's right mum, she is'Roxy said smiling'so you're all there tonight then?'
They all said yes.
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Back at Cityhall Ronnie was sitting with Robbie, while Jack was getting some coffee, her arm around her daughter.
At the counter Ritchie was talking to one of the officers.
The officer at the registrar had taken the papers to get it in order and to change Robbie's last name into Branning Mitchell.
Ronnie and Robbie were both happy but Ronnie could feel that Robbie was still a little tense.
- 'You're alright babes?'Ronnie asked giving Robbie a little squeeze.
- 'Yeah, just can't believe it's finally happening mum, do you know how long i have been wanting this'Robbie said laying her head on Ronnie's chest.
- 'For a long time, i know babe'Ronnie said stroking Robbie's back.
- 'And everytime you and Jack broke up, that was horrible'Robbie said'when that whole thing came out with Jack being Amy's dad, i thought...'
- 'You thought what?'Ronnie asked.
- 'Well you and Rox were not on speaking terms anymore, trying to avoid eachother as much, well you avoiding Rox ofcourse, i thought it would all fell apart, you and Rox, you and Jack, i could never imagine, at that time, that you would ever get married and all, i'm glad it's working out in the end'Robbie said.
- 'Yeah it took us a while, but now it's really happening my sweet, the adoption today, and then we can get ready for the wedding'Ronnie said feeling a little relieved that some good things were happening in the family.
- 'We both get what we want in the end right mum'Robbie said'you marrying Jack and me gaining a great dad and well...i already had the best mum in the world, who's crazy at some times, controlfreak number 1, overprotective that it drives you mad, but the most loving mummy of all'.
- 'Oh stop you, you wanna see your mum break down here?'Ronnie said whiping a little tear away quickly, she was proud that Robbie turned out to be such an honest teenager, her heart had always been on her tongue, like most Mitchells and allthough it was mostly for being loud, her heart was in the right place.
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About an hour later Glenda came home and found Ronnie and Jack asleep on the sofa.
When she walked in and put her purse down Ronnie woke up.
Ronnie sat up and stretched while smiling at her mum.
- 'Hi darling, i heard the great news'Glenda said and walked up to her eldest daughter and gave her a hug.
- 'Yeah, thanks mum, it's official now, oh and she's so happy'Ronnie said smiling.
- 'So where is she then?' Glenda asked.
- 'She went over to Peter to tell him'Ronnie said stretching and looking at the clock 'i should get started on some dinner'.
- 'What time is everyone coming then?'Glenda said as Jack also woke up from his little nap.
- 'Coming, who, where?'Ronnie asked surprised.
- 'Hello!'Roxy called walking through the front door.
- 'Just on time'Glenda said to Roxy as she walked into the livingroom 'you can explain something to your sister'.
- 'Explain what?'Roxy said putting Amy down on the floor and taking her coat off.
- 'Mum asked me what time everyone is coming?'Ronnie asked raising her one eyebrow at her sister 'so who's coming hmm?'
- 'Well i asked a couple of people to come over tonight, just a little drink to celebrate Jack becoming Robbie's dad' Roxy said'what did you think, i mean, i thought you wanted a little celebration right?'
- 'So who did you invite?' Jack asked 'and why can't we just go to the Vic, i rather have everyone overthere, i mean tomorrow we have another party at Phils for Ben'.
- 'Alright alright "old & grumpy" i will call them and tell em to go to the Vic 'Roxy said feeling a little annoyed having organised something and not really be thanked for it.
- 'Rox it's alright, i mean it's sweet of you, but i would also rather go to the Vic'Ronnie said'then people can leave whenever they want, we can leave when we want and not have people staying here till the early morning hmm'.
- 'Well you can start calling then, and i will go over to the Chipie to get something to eat, i'll pick up Robbie at the Beale's when i come home yeah'Ronnie said grabbing her purse and giving Jack a kiss.
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Later, at the Vic, Max greeted his younger brother, as Jack walked in followed by Ronnie, Glenda, Robbie, and Roxy with little Amy in her buggy.
- 'Congratulations bruv'Max said padding Jack on the back and putting his arm around him 'Robbie you're sure about having this knocklehead as your dad?' Max joked as he gave his new niece a big welcome hug.
- 'Oi, that's my dad you're talking about " uncle Max" but ehm, definitely yes, i'm happy with the old knocklehead'Robbie said grinning at Jack'allthough i never agreed on gaining the rest of you lot'.
Robbie looked in the direction where Carol was standing, saying it loud enough for her and the rest to hear.
- 'You're definitely Branning material Robbie'Bianca said cheering her new cousin on.
Carol walked up to Jack and congratulated him' told you she's a handfull, hope you're ready for trouble'.
- 'She'll be alright sis, don't worry'Jack said putting his arm around Robbie.
- 'Yeah don't worry, they've accepted you too right, 'auntie' Carol'Robbie said receiving a little slap from Ronnie who was standing behind her.
- 'Pack it in yeah'Ronnie said warning Robbie for her big mouth.
- 'Oi, are we gonna 'wet the baby's head'then Jack?'Kat asked smiling from behind the bar.
- 'Ha very funny Kat'Robbie said'for that i will have one of your finest wine's thank you very much'.
- 'Very funny indeed, a coke will do for the little one Kat!'Glenda said winking at Kat then giving a serious look to Robbie.
- 'Shuss mum not in here please, oh there's Pete, another coke please Kat'Robbie said looking a little embarrased for the first time since Glenda had been calling her the little one from the first day she arrived, but that was never really in public.
Robbie walked over to Peter who also had come over to celebrate Robbie's adoption.
And Robbie and Peter took every chance to see eachother.
Tomorrow they were also gonna see eachother at Ben's homecoming party since Ben was Peter, Lucy and Bobby's uncle ofocurse.
- 'So have you seen Whit yet?'Peter asked giving Robbie a little kiss.
They had to stay low key a bit cause of having to much grown ups around.
- 'Ehm no i...oh there she is, Whit!'Robbie called Whitney over and then saw Lauren and Abi walking behind her.
The girls greeted Jack and Ronnie and congratulated them, then they walked up to where Robbie and Peter were sitting.
- 'Now stay calm alright, don't want you to be send home because of Lauren or something'Peter said a little worried looking at Robbie's face.
- 'That depends..'Robbie said looking back at Peter then smiled again when Whitney put her arms around Robbie 'hey cous, congratulations ey'.
- 'Thanks Whit'Robbie said'hey Abs'.
- 'Hi Robbie how cool is it, that we're cousins now'Abi said also congratulating her new cousin.
- 'Yeah, very cool Abs'Robbie said smiling at Abi then her smile dropped a little when she looked into Laurens eyes.
- 'Lauren'Robbie said greeting her new cousin.
- 'Ehm, Robbie, just wanna say that i'm happy for you, with uncle Jack being your dad now and all'Lauren said.
- 'Thanks'Robbie said'i am happy yeah'.
- 'Hi girls want anything to drink then?'Jack had kept an eye on the girls since their previous announcement-celebration in the Vic, also ended in a fight between the girls.
- 'A coke Jack please'Whitney said smiling.
- 'Some juice please uncle Jack and a coke for Lauren right Lauren?'Abi said. Lauren nodded at her younger sister.
- 'Alright behave yeah'Jack said looking at everyone then walking over to the bar to order the drinks.
- 'So have you seen Ben yet Robbie?' Abi asked.
- 'No, ehm your dad was picking him up right?'Robbie said to Peter.
- 'Yeah he's back, he was at our place, ehm but he was a bit quiet, think he has to adjust again, i don't think we'll see him here tonight'Peter said.
- 'Let's ask Jay'Whitney said when Jay walked into the Vic'Jay over here'.
- 'So Ben's home then Jay?'Robbie asked.
- 'Yeah, but he's not really talking, nothing's coming out of him, so i thought i hang out here for a while so he can talk to Phil and Shirley maybe'Jay said.
Then Jack walked back with the drinks and put them on the table.
- 'I got you a coke Jay, saw you coming in'Jack said as he rubbed Jay's head and winked at Robbie.