Wednesday-morning, and in the kitchen the radio was softly playing in the background while everyone was eating their breakfast quietly.
- 'Mum could you pour me some more juice please?' Robbie asked Ronnie, handing her the glass she was drinking from.
- 'Yeah, give it here, why don't you take some milk instead love?' Ronnie said taking the glass from Robbie.
- 'Cause i don't want milk, just juice please mum' Robbie said looking at Ronnie for approval.
Ronnie poured the juice into Robbie's glass and handed it back to her.
Robbie immediately took a sip from it.
- 'So what movie did the two of you watch then?' Roxy asked 'can i have some too Ron?'
Ronnie also poured her sister some juice.
- 'What happens in Vegas' Robbie said looking at Ronnie.
- 'We've seen that like a dozen of times Robbie, couldn't come up with anything else then?' Roxy asked.
- 'It's funny, ánd romantic Roxanne, i wanted something light, not something to cry about we've got enough real life drama in our own lives, right mum, where did you go anyway? Robbie asked Glenda who was just quiet and drinking her coffee, she seemed a little distant.
- 'Sorry what darling?' Glenda asked when everyone was waiting for her answer.
- 'Where did you go last night? 'Robbie asked again 'we never heard you come home'.
- 'No you two were already tucked in and snuggled up together in that bed of yours when i got home, but ehm Carol and i went over to Fargo's and had a lovely dinner, and after we just went to some bar somewhere else, we ehm, we wanted something different then seeing the same faces again' Glenda said grabbing her cup of coffee and giving Robbie the "hope you're happy with this answer"-look.
- 'What was it called then, this bar you went?' Jack asked.
- 'Pff i forgot darling, we ehm, already had some drinks at Fargo's, if you know what i mean ' Glenda said winking at Jack meaning the alcohol 'but you girls had a nice night then?'
- 'Yeah we did, we had all kinds of snacks, i got lots of cuddles with my little babe, a funny movie, it was all very nice, ain't that right my lovey?' Ronnie said winking at Robbie.
- 'Yeah we had fun mum, so what's gonna happen tonight, you're having your poker night right dad?' Robbie asked Jack 'can i come watch?'
- 'No better not, you're way to young sweetheart, i don't want you to get into gambling' Jack said smiling at Robbie.
- 'So are we gonna stay here tonight, or are we going to the club then mum, what do you reckon Rox having a little dance tonight?' Robbie asked thinking this was a good excuse to go out to the club while being under age, but because of her mums hen-night she would be allowed.
- 'We're not going clubbing babysis, cause i know where that is gonna end, ehm no we'll have a couple of drinks at the Vic and then probably home for our little girly-night' Roxy said' Veronica doesn't want a big fuss, am i right Ron'.
- 'I don't see the purpose of it Rox, we talked about this, whenever it's gonna be your hen-night we'll throw you the biggest party Walford's ever seen alright, but for me, no, i don't want it, thank you' Ronnie said smiling at her sister.
- 'Well i hope you'll get married in a couple of years then and not soon Rox, cause i wanna be there to witness that party alright' Robbie said getting up.
- 'Don't worry about that babysis, big sis first gotta find mr lovah lovah' Roxy said winking at Robbie.
- 'You got to get ready for school my lovey?' Ronnie said 'last day!'
- 'Yeah, i'm glad' Robbie said.
- 'Darling, ehm, if Jay starts to bother you in any way, hopefully he's not that stupid, but if he does you call…' Jack started.
- 'Dad, i'm sure he won't and if so i will tell miss Bell or call you and mum alright, now can we just drop the whole Jay-thing!' Robbie said, and before anyone could answer back, Robbie already had walked out of the kitchen.
- 'I don't know about this, she doesn't wanna talk anymore, so is she over it or is it still bothering her very much?' Jack asked looking at Ronnie for advice.
- 'Jack i promise you, if he starts anything while you both are gone, he's gonna answer to me, and believe me he's gonna be very sorry' Roxy said.
- 'Right, Roxy's right, there's me, Max, Carol and Phil and Shirley, i'm sure he doesn't has a deadwish that bad right' Glenda said.
- 'And we'll call her every night, she'll be alright and Jay will leave her alone, he's not that stupid now is he' Ronnie said starring at her cup of coffee.
Half hour later, dressed for school, Robbie walked down the stairs and walked quickly to the kitchen.
- 'Mum did you make me sandwiches then?' Robbie asked Ronnie who was still in the kitchen cleaning up after everyone.
- 'Yes babe, here you go' Ronnie said grabbing the lunchbag with homemade sandwiches and handing them to Robbie.
- 'Thanks mum' Robbie said giving Ronnie a little peck on the cheek and walking out of the kitchen again.
- 'Robbie?' Ronnie said putting her hands on her hips.
- 'Love you too mum, and yes i will have a good day at school and do the whole behave-thing ok, i'll see you later' Robbie said wanting to escape her house with all these people fussing over her.
Ronnie grinned and sighed a little at the same time. She could sense Robbie was escaping the house, which made her feel a little better that Robbie wanted to put the whole Jay-thing behind and would not let him get to her anymore, on the other hand, she knew Robbie like the back of her hand, in and out, her escaping also meant trying to avoid to really talk about what had happened.
When Robbie walked out the door, she walked over to nr 45 to pick up Peter.
- 'Robbie wait, hold on Branning' it was Lauren and Abi walking quickly to catch on with there new cousin/friend.
- 'Morning' Robbie said grinning at the fact Lauren called her Branning' still one day to go ey girls'.
- 'Yeah yeah, blabla, now what happened with Jay yesterday, Whit told me last night on the chat' Lauren asked 'I thought you were suppose to come on also, i also called you on your mobile, you never answered'.
- 'Mum wanted a "mummy"-night with me, cause of the wedding' Robbie said' sorry but i was all mums last night, so no phones were allowed'.
- 'A mummy-night, how sweet, just the two of you then? ' Abi asked.
- 'Yeah, we watched a movie and had snacks and all, and mum suffocated me with cuddles' Robbie smiled.
- 'Yeah yeah very cutesy cute, Robbie we're family now so spill, Jay?' Lauren asked again, not interested really in the night Robbie shared with her mother last night.
- 'I don't know what got into him, he has been acting weird lately that's all, think he can't handle being a real Mitchell, i mean it's not easy being one you know' Robbie tried to joke herself out of this one.
- 'There's Pete' Abi said' does he know?'
- 'No,.. not really, i mean from Ben's party yeah, but this and all, …but i have too i guess' Robbie said.
- 'Morning' Peter said as he walked up to the girls.
- 'Morning Beale, we'll go see if Whit's ready yet' Lauren said winking at Robbie and taking Abi with her.
- 'Hey you' Robbie said giving her boyfriend a kiss.
- 'Your last day today, going to miss you tomorrow?' Peter said putting his arms around Robbie.
Then the door opened at nr 55 and Jay and Ben walked out. From where Robbie and Peter were standing it wasn't hard to miss the bruise on Jay's left cheek. The boys both looked at the young couple, Ben waved and then Phil got out and walked over to his car where the boys got in. Phil obviously was gonna drive them to Walford-high today.
- 'Did you see Jay's face, wonder what he got himself into?' Peter asked.
Robbie just looked as the car drove out of the square, Jay didn't really gave the pair a look but was staring straight forward.
- 'He got into me and met my right fist' Robbie said quietly and put her head on Peter's chest.
- 'What? Peter asked a little confused, thinking Robbie made a joke about it 'what do you mean, you know what happened to him?'
- 'After Bens party he ehm, he kept texting me and then yesterday i saw him at the playground and he came on to me' Robbie blurred it out.
- 'What?' Peter said' what do you mean he came on to you?'
- 'He's jealous of you being with me i guess, i don't know what else it could be' Robbie said.
- 'How long has this been going on then, what did the texts say?' Peter asked.
- 'After that what happened at Ben's party, and they were just stupid text alright' Robbie said looking a bit nervous at Peter, she knew this was upsetting for Peter, that's why she didn't wanted to tell him in the first place, she was afraid this whole Jay thing would come in between them, making Peter go all mental over Jay.
Peter obviously was upset by hearing this about what happened with Robbie.
- 'Why didn't you tell me Robbie, i could have helped you out, sort that bastard out' Peter started to raise his voice.
- 'I didn't tell anybody Pete, not even Jack, i mean you know what he would do to him, remember, you saw how he reacted finding you and me at the flat, and we were just talking, well sort off' Robbie said.
- 'So what happened yesterday then?' Peter asked fidgeting with his hands putting them in and out of his pockets and not standing still.
- 'He thought he could have me or something, win me over, impress me, i really don't know what goes on in that mind of him, i think that he thought he could just talk me into liking him or something, and i do like the old Jay, just not what he turned into,…'Robbie said.
- 'What happened Robbie?' Peter said irritated knowing Robbie was talking around it.
- 'He pushed me onto the wall of the community-center but then Whitney came around with Tiff and Morgan, and then he said it was all a joke to Whitney and i got angry and just hit him full on his face' Robbie said.
Then the girls came walking onto them again .
- 'You alright?' Whitney asked Robbie.
- 'Yes i am, thanks Whit, Jay's really on thin ice at the moment, i mean if he would try anything he'll have my whole family skin him alive, now can we please go to school and look forward to the wedding tomorrow of my mum and dad please' Robbie said wanting to stop this whole talk about Jay.
The girls walked on but Peter was still standing there looking irritated.
- 'I just didn't want to get you in trouble Pete, cause i know you would go as mental as Jack on Jay alright' Robbie said putting her arms around Peter again, but he didn't make a move 'I'm sorry i kept it quiet for you but i just..'
Peter then put his arms around Robbie 'I just want you to know you can tell me everything, i know you were trying to do it for me, but now you had to do it all by yourself, you're so stubborn Robbie Branning'.
- 'Yeah blame my family for that, it's in our genes' Robbie said 'sorry, i really am Pete'.
- 'Come on let's go' Peter said 'let's get this day over with'.
- 'Promise me, you will ignore him, ignore Jay Peter' Robbie said.
- 'I'll try' Peter said.
- ' No I want you to promise me, he's not invited anymore so we can just ignore hom alright, so promise me you will too ' Robbie said serious.
- 'Ok, i promise' Peter said.
Then they both looked around when they heard Roxy say 'Oi, better get those bums to school lovebirds or you're gonna be late and then you're gonna be in trouble'.
They smiled and then walked quickly to the girls to go to school.
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Later in the day Jack walked into the bookies and waited on his sister Carol who was busy with a customer.
- 'Jack, what are you doing here, don't tell me you're here to place a bet?' Carol asked Jack when she was done and came from behind the counter.
- 'Why didn't you tell us, say anything?' Jack said softly but not looking amused.
- 'What are you talking about?' Carol said defensive cause of not understanding what her little brother was on about, but obviously accusing her of something.
- 'When Jay bothered Robbie the other day, on Bridgestreet, she said you told him off' Jack said.
- 'She said she was alright Jack, and i believed her, you know how gobby my teenage niece, and your smartmouth daughter can be, it looked like they were having an argument nothing more than that, and when he pushed her a little i just warned him, why what's going on' Carol asked.
- 'He tried to come on to her yesterday at the playground, pushed her onto the wall' Jack said.
- 'He what, are you mucking me?' Carol asked 'is she alright, what do you mean by coming on to her?'
- 'She says she is alright, and she hit him full on the face' Jack said 'the little toe-rag, he's banned from the wedding anyway, but i'm worried about leaving for the honeymoon, i mean Jay knows we're going'.
- 'Don't worry about that, would he be so stupid to try something again, i think not, i will keep an eye on her if that's what you want?' Carol asked.
- 'Yeah, she will be busy over the weekend though, they're gonna do some packing for the move to the apartment, i'm glad we won't be off for weeks anyway' Jack said.
- 'Did you talk to Phil about it?' Carol asked.
- 'Yeah Ron, Rox and Robbie went over yesterday straight after it happened so they told Phil and he would take care of it so' Jack said.
- 'Then i think you've got nothing to really worry about Jack, Phil is not the easiest person i know and then he has the rest of the family that will hunt him down so, you and Ronnie just enjoy your little honeymoon yeah, she'll be alright, and of course i will keep an eye on both of them, Robbie ánd Jay' Carol said to ease Jack's worries a little.