Thank you for all the positive encouraging reviews I had for the last chapter! This is just a short filler chapter. Please review if you have time; it's good to know peoples thoughts and opinions

Jonny Maconie was enjoying a kiss with his fiancée on the sofa in her office when a sharp knock at the door interrupted them. 'Just ignore it' he whispered as their lips parted 'they may go away.'

'I can't' Jac whispered back, leaning her forehead against his 'My job role is considered kind of important in this place. You could say lives depend on it.' She lightly kissed his lips again as another knock, louder this time, sounded through the door.

Jac got up from the sofa and quickly sat herself at her desk before calling 'come in'.

'Hey guys!' Mo's grinning face peered around the door. 'What you been doing?'

Jac rolled her eyes 'What did you want Maureen?'

'There's a Peter Symth out here who wishes to talk to both of you.'

'Ok send him in' Jac said shooting a concerned look at Jonny.

'Hi' Peter smiled at the couple. 'Don't worry this is just a flying visit. I've just come from an MDT meeting for Jasmine'

'Is everything ok?' Jonny asked as he moved behind Jac's desk and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.

'Yes its good news actually' Peter smiled 'they are looking at discharging Jasmine this afternoon. The only catch is if she goes back to Bath to live with George her care will have to be transferred back to the hospital there. I think you both know that George felt it was less than satisfactory compared to the treatment Jasmine has received here'.

The reason behind Peter's visit suddenly became clear to Jac. 'You want us to have Jasmine at home with us don't you?'

'Got it in one!' Peter gave the couple what he hoped would be a winning smile 'I know it's a lot to ask but this way Ava continues to have round the clock suitable care, Jasmine will have access to the best medical treatment and you two will get to spend more time with the pair of them.'

'What about Granddad?' Jac asked her brow furrowed as she thought through Peters arguments. 'Won't he miss having them at home?'

'Well between you and me I think poor George has been suffering to cope the past few months more than he's been letting on. He told me knowing he has you two to lighten the load, as he put it, has alleviated a lot of his stress. Let's not forgot although George is very fit for his age the man has entered his eighty's'.

Jac nodded her head. 'You know we only live in a two bedroom flat don't you? It'll be a bit of a squeeze.'

'But we can manage' Jonny cut in 'we can sleep on the sofa bed in the living room and give Jasmine our room.'

Jac turned her head to look at Jonny 'You'd really be prepared to do this? We'll have little space or privacy plus the additional pressures of caring for Jasmine as well as Ava.'

'Yes I want to because I know you want to' Jonny rolled his eyes at Jac. 'Plus I like seeing you with your family. I think you should have the opportunity to spend as much time with Jasmine as possible. We'll figure out the practical stuff somehow.'

'It would be nice to spend more time with them' Jac agreed. 'Plus I wouldn't be constantly worrying about Jasmines medical treatment'.

'I promise we'd help out with respite care if you needed a break at any point.' Peter added

'See we'd manage with a bit of help and support' Jonny smiled at Jac.

Is that a yes? Peter asked tentatively.

Jac looked deep into Jonny's eyes and saw only love and support in them. 'It is' Jac answered the social worker.

'That's great!' Peter enthused. 'I also wanted to ask if you two had thought about the possibility of becoming legal guardians for Ava? I've been chatting to Jasmine and it is something she would like to have in place before she passes. ' Peter dug around in his brief case looking for an information pack on legal guardianship.

'Would that be really necessary?' Jonny asked 'I mean Jac is Ava's biological Aunt after all.'

'It would just give peace of mind that you would be officially and legally responsible for Ava.' Peter handed the information to Jonny. 'Just have a read through and let me know what you think. Although Jasmine might not be ready to talk about it with you yet she has told me she has concerns about becoming too sick to be a parent to Ava and I think knowing that Jac would have the right to make decisions for Ava in her place would help her.'

'I don't think I would make any important decisions regarding Ava without consulting Jasmine first anyway.' Jac said bluntly.

'Maybe not.' Peter agreed 'but sometimes circumstances can become out of our control. Just have a think about it and discuss with Jasmine if you can. She asked me to broach the subject with you first so now I've done that I may have broken the ice for her to discuss things with you.' Peter smiled kindly at the couple. 'I should be on my way because I'm already late for my next meeting but contact me when you've had time to discuss it.'

Peter shook Jonny's hand and smiled warmly at Jac. 'It's been a pleasure as always.' The social worker exited the office leaving the couple staring dumb founded at the leaflets he had pressed into Jonny's hands.

'What are you thinking?' Jac spoke after a minute's silence.

'I think the man is like a chaotic whirl wind and frankly I don't think its appropriate that he clearly has a thing for you.'

'What?!' Jac exclaimed 'I meant about the whole legal guardianship of Ava and moving my sister in with us situation not your personal feelings on Peter the social worker. Who by the way does not have a thing for me.' She flopped back into her chair out of sheer exasperation. As much as she loved Jonny he could be a fool sometimes.

'You did ask what I was thinking!' Jonny defended himself. 'How I feel about moving your sister in with us is that it will be a good thing for us and Jasmine and most importantly for Ava. I think we should make Jasmines last days on earth as comfortable and as family orientated as possible.' Jonny squatted in front of Jac and took her hands in his. 'I want us to be parents to Ava. If we have to go through this legal guardianship business then that is what we'll do.' He gently played with engagement ring he had placed on her hand all those months ago. 'What are you thinking?'

'I sort of feel how I did when I found out I was pregnant with Amelia. Knowing everything was going to change and being this strange mixture of fear, excitement and wonder at to how it had all happened'. Jac felt tears of emotion beginning to build in her eyes.

'Oh' Jonny said softly 'you never told me that before'. Jac squeezed his hands.

'But I also feel sadness because I know I'm losing my sister who I've only just met but have already grown to love.' Jac let the tears fall down her face. 'And I could kick myself for pushing her away four years ago when I had the chance to get to know her.'

Jonny stood up on his knees and wrapped his arms around her. He held her for a few minutes as she took deep breaths, trying to compose herself. He released her from their embrace and gently wiped away her tears with his fingers.

'You, Jac Naylor, are a magnificent woman. I think if I had first met a secret sister under those same circumstances I would have done exactly same thing. I'm not sure I could have agreed to see her when she showed up again. But you did and you've let her into your life whole heartedly. I love you for being brave enough to do that'. He kissed her forehead. 'I think when Professor Hope gets back from his lecturing you should go and get Ava from day care and take Jasmine home'.

'Ok' Jac gave Jonny a watery smile.

'Ok' Jonny smiled back. 'And Peter has taken a fancy to you. Who could blame him?'

Jac gave an exasperated sigh and then leaned forward to kiss her ridiculous fiancé.