She wandered down to the little park at the end of Gerry's road. The three people that she was watching had yet to notice her presence so for a while she stood watching Liv chase Gerry Jr and Gerry sat on the bench shouting words of encouragement and also laughing as the two children's laughter became contagious. It was moments like this when all the struggles of motherhood seemed worth it, the moments when Liv seemed properly happy. "Room for one more?" Sandra asked as she sneaked up behind Gerry. "God you frightened the life out of me. Yeah come sit." She pulled her coat a little closer to fight of the cold and sat next to him, her eyes never leaving Olivia. "Have you been out long?" "Half an hour maybe. She was bored and your mum said you wouldn't mind." "Course I don't, I trust you. Thanks for sorting something out for her, I didn't mean to fall asleep." "Don't worry you've had a stressful few days, anyway she was asleep with you. I woke her when I was sorting the shopping." "Ah, I hope she still sleeps tonight." "Well I'm sure all this excitement and running around will wear her out." "I doubt it, sometimes I wonder where she gets all of her energy from." They both laughed. "Are you okay watching them a bit longer? I just need to go to the chemist and then I'll be back." "Chemist? Everything okay?" "Yeah, mum just needs some more painkillers." "Yeah, see you soon." **************************************** "Sandra?" A man called as she went to pick a pack of ibuprofen off of the shelf, the voice wasn't so distinct but she knew who it was before she even turned to look. "Dan?" She now turned and was greeted by a face that wasn't one of happiness. "Yeah, I think we need to talk Sandra." "I just need to get back and give these to mum. How about we meet at the pub down the road at 8?" Sandra said as she tried not to let emotion become evident in her voice. "Okay but make sure you're there."