Monday morning Paige dropped Ralph off at school , before taking Walter back to work . Before he was allowed to get out of the car , Paige told him he could not use his left hand and to ensure he kept it dry . With a big smile on his face , Walter leaned across to Paige and planted a kiss on her lips , as he pulled back , the smile on his face disappeared before he said . " Yes mom . "
Paige could not help herself , but this caused her to begin laughing , till tears began to roll down her cheeks .
Walter could not keep the stern look on his face and began joining in laughing .
Once they had both finished laughing , Megan in the back , began to laugh and point at them and uttered Mo, Mo, Da, Da.
Walter got out of the car and walked to the back door of the car opened it and gave Megan a kiss on the cheek . " See you at lunch time princess . " Walter told her as he gently closed the door , he then walked to the driver's door and opened it and gave Paige another kiss .
" See you lunch time . " Walter told Paige
" You bet your life . " Paige replied .
With that Walter made his way to the office door .
Once inside , he made his way to his office , as he entered he saw a pile of paperwork on his desk , he removed his jacket and hung it on the door . He sat down and began to work his way through the paper work . Due to the fact Paige had once again redressed the wound on his left hand , made writing almost impossible , his right hand did not give him that good a writing style , in fact it was almost illegible . So to overcome the problem , he bought up a program on his computer , were he could make notes .
As he checked through it , a lot of it only required his signature , which he could manage with his right hand . A lot were just for his information what did not require any action . The few that did need attention , he numbered them then typed the information on the computer , printed out the information and put it with the letters to give to one of the girls , who does his clerical work , a little later on, once he had been to see his team .
As he walked into the workshop all for of his team were busy at work , all four looked up from their i work as they heard the door open .
Sam was first to speak . " Good to have you back boss . " A big smile on her face .
The other three greeted him in their own way .
The first thing Walter saw when he walked into the room was a large object on the table covered with a large cloth . Sam walked up to the object and pulled the cloth off it .
Walter stopped dead in his tracks , it was the Exit sign that caused his burns and head injury . But now it looked almost new .
" We hope you like it and that Paige will be pleased with the end result . The four of us have worked on it during our lunch breaks or if we had no work for the company . I have rewired everything and also included a dimmer switch , so you can use it as part of the main lighting in the room and dim it down when you start the film .
Mary is responsible for the way the chrome looks around the sign looks so good . She as spent hours polishing it first with aluminium foil and water and finally a chrome polish . James as helped with all the wiring and removing a few dents out of the sides . Jayne cleaned all the glass and touched up the wording on the glass , I don't think you can even see what she as done ,the sign of a job well done . The body work as just been cleaned , Paige did say she wanted the patina left on all the items going into the movie theatre . Would you like to see it lit up ? "
Walter thought for a moment . " Well Paige should really be the one to see it first , but I cannot wait myself . Give me a minute I will video call Paige on my phone then she can watch at the same time .
Sam smiled at him . " That is a good idea , just let me know when you are ready . "
Walter put a video call into Paige , who was surprised but at the same time a little worried as it had only been just over a hour since she dropped him off . When he saw his face on the phone's screen , that toothy grin that sent a shiver down her spine , she was certain it was all good .
" Hello my dear man , what a nice surprise . I hope everything is ok . " Paige answered with a big grin on her face .
Megan had heard Walter's voice and was calling Da, Da. Paige walked over to her and showed her the phone she reached out and giggled as she uttered Da, Da.
Walter's grin turned into a big smile . " Hello princess , would you like to see were daddy works ? "
Megan giggled again , Walter turned the phone around and showed each of the team to Megan , each new face she saw , she gave a giggle . Until Walter showed Sam , at that Megan reached forward and nodded her head .
The three members of the team , who had not seen Megan were all smiles , saying how cute she was. Walter turned the phone back to him . " We have a surprise for you , just keep watching . "
While Walter had been speaking to Paige Sam and James had covered the sign back up . Walter made sure he had the perfect view of the now covered sign , he nodded his head and Sam and James removed the cloth from the sign .
As Paige saw the renovated sign she let out a squeal , then when Sam switched it on the squeal turned to a scream of excitement . " That is absolutely beautiful , is it now Walter proof ? "
Sam lent into the camera . " Definitely . " She told Paige .
" Thank you so much Sam , it is much better than I ever expected . " Paige told her .
" I cannot take all the praise , all the team have been involved . " Sam told her .
" Thank you all then , once we have moved into Walter's house , I would like to invite you and your partners over for a meal , just to say thank you properly . " Paige told them , a big smile on her face .
" I think I speak for everyone when I say we all look forward to that . With regard to the sign , if it is alright with you I would like to come and get on with the loft . "
Before Paige or Walter could answer James butted in . " If it is any help I am free this coming weekend , I could come over and help Sam , we worked well together on the sign and I am handy at D.I.Y. . "
Paige smiled at him . " That is most kind of you , I am sure as long as Sam is ok with it , both Walter and myself would be more than happy to see you . "
" I am more than Happy to work with James especially as I hope to connect to the mains which I will be running armoured cable up the outside of the house . I would have expected a little help from Walter , but his hand injury will stop him helping . "
" My husband will be away this weekend on a golfing holiday , so if you don't mind I could also come over and help . Even if it is only fetching and carrying . " Jayne said .
Mary then spoke up . " Well I live on my own , so i don't want to be left out . I am sure I could be of some use . That is of course if you and Walter don't mind . "
Paige was taken aback by the kindness shown by all of them , that a few tears began to roll down her cheeks . She wiped the tears away with her fingers . " I feel so humbled by your offers , you don't even know me or my family except Walter , yet you are willing to give up your spare time to help us , as long as Sam is ok with it , all I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart . "
Sam answered immediately . " We are all part of Walter's team , as far as I am concerned , that means all his family is part of the team . Don't forget we have all had the pleasure of meeting Ralph and he saved us hours of work , so this will clear that debt . "
Walter had tears in his eyes . " Thank you very much , you are all more than welcome . "
Megan began calling Da, Da, again , as she seemed to realize Walter was getting emotional . Walter looked into the phone . " It is alright princess daddy is alright . "
Megan put her hand out towards him and smiled .
" Well I had better let you all get back to work , I will see you at lunchtime , and remember do not get that hand wet . " Paige told him .
Everyone shouted goodbye , before Walter said goodbye to Paige and then disconnected the call.
Walter turned to his team . " Thank you for your kindness and all the hard work you have put into the sign . But could we now get back to work . I would like to know how the destruction tests went on the hoist and water filter .
At 12.30pm. Walter walked out of the building and saw Paige waiting by the side of her car a big smile on her face . He quickened his pace and reached her and pulled her into a hug and planted a kiss on her lips , which Paige was quick to return .
Once the kiss was broken Walter walked to the back door of the car and opened it to be greeted by a very happy Megan , shouting Da, Da, and holding her arms out towards Walter , who gentle undid her straps and lifted out of her car seat . She immediately put her arms around his neck and gave him a sloppy kiss on the cheek , then giggled .
Wednesday , Paige was waiting outside the office block at 11.00am. ready to take Walter to his 12.00noon appointment at the hospital .
The doctor was pleased with the way Walter's hand was healing , the redness in the burn seemed to be disappearing and there were signs of new skin growth . He congratulated Paige on her nursing skills , but told her it would need to carry on until next week at least . He arranged for a nurse to redress Walter's hand and told Walter he would see him the following week at the same time . Megan once again gave a look of disgust as the nurse began to dress Walter's hand .
Once they left the hospital , they stayed on the carpark to eat their lunch , including Megan , who Paige had again prepared a quarter slice of bread covered with spread , Megan still smacking her lips as she ate it .
Paige dropped Walter off at the office at 2.30pm. Then made her way to collect Ralph from school .
After the evening meal , Walter and Ralph wanted to watch a science program on T.V. . Paige had no interest , so she curled up next to Walter and carried on reading one of her favourite Romance novel.
The program covered various subjects , but one Ralph took most interest in was about , how to get clean water to places were people needed to walk miles to get water , usually the water was not fit for drinking .
Once the program had finished Paige went to make hot chocolate for the thee of them . Ralph moved closer to Walter .
" Dad can I ask you something ? "
Walter turned towards him . " Of course buddy , you can ask me anything . "
" You know the portable water filter you been testing , as it passed the test ? "
Walter smiled . " Yes it is due to go into production in the next few weeks , it is thanks to you we were able to finish it and build twenty to test to destruction . "
Ralph sat for a few minutes . " Having watched that program about women and children drinking such dirty water . Would it be possible to design something like a one gallon version fitted with straps like a back pack . I am sure some of these water charities would like to buy some as well as some armed forces .
Walter looked at him in amazement . " Let me have a word with Richard , to see if he is interested , if he is then I will get the team working on a design .Then Mary can cost it out , to see if it can be made at an acceptable price . "
Ralph looked at Walter , smiled and simply said . " Thank you . "
Paige came back with three hot chocolates , small marshmallows floating on the top . She put the tray with the mugs of hot chocolate on the coffee table , then sat down to Walter and put her arm through his .
" What have you two been plotting ? " She asked a cute smile on her face .
Walter smiled back at her . " Ralph was asking if it was possible to make a larger water filter to help people in countries were women and children walk miles to collect dirty water , just so they have water to drink , that really should not be drunk . "
" That's our boy . " Paige said a big smile on her face .
Thursday morning Paige was back at Walter's house , just after 9.30am. after dropping Ralph and Walter off . She had just made herself coffee when there was a knock on the door . As she opened it she saw two men were standing there .
" We have a bed and two mattress's for you . But we understand you require some removing first . "
" Good morning , yes would you like to follow me . " Paige told them .
Paige went into the kitchen to pick up Megan and then took the two men upstairs . It only took them ten minutes to remove the bed and two mattress's and take them to the garage . They then took the new bed and mattress's upstairs with in thirty minutes they had finished and back in the van $50 richer , thanks to the generous tip Paige had given them .each
As soon as Walter arrived at his office he checked with Susan , Richard's secretary if Richard was free . A couple of minutes later she called back to tell him Richard would see him right away . Walter just checked if there was anything important on his desk , seeing nothing that would not wait , he went to see Richard .
Once he was with Richard , he began to explain what Ralph had asked last night after watching the T.V. program . Richard sat back in his chair , steepled his fingers in front of him , but remained silent for almost a minute . He then leaned forward .
" Do you think it could be a viable option ? "
Walter answered immediately . " To be honest until we can put a design and costing together , I cannot truthfully answer that . The design should not take as long as the small version , I think we know the mistakes we made on that . We may be able to reduce the costs by using lighter gauge aluminium for the body and percent wise the solar panel could possible be reduced . "
Richard gave Walter a smile . " You are head of design and development so it is your call . Just let me know . "
Walter thanked him and left the office . He made his way to the workshop , to discuss things with the team .
After about thirty minutes of discussion , a rough plan was put together . Sam would start on the to plan for the main body of the unit plus a way of connecting straps to it to make carrying it easier . James would work out what size the solar panel system would be needed . He left them to get a plan together , while he went back to his office .
That night he explained to Ralph and Paige what was happening about , Ralph's idea for a larger water filter . Although the final decision would be Richard's . Walter was certain that as long as the price was right , Richard would approach a few Water charities to check on their feelings about something like that .
Friday , once Paige had dropped off Ralph and Walter she went food shopping . She needed to pick items up for the condo . While shopping she put Megan in her stroller , once she had got what she needed for the condo she went back to the car and put the shopping in the trunk of the car . She then went back to one of the large Deli stores to pick up some sliced meats and a selection of cheeses , together with a selection of bread rolls and buns . These were for Walter's fridge to feed the people coming over Saturday . Just before she went to pay for the goods she remembered there was no spread for the bread , so she had to go back and collect some .
Megan became excited at the fridge and began pointing then pointing at her chest then saying Mo, Mo.
Paige looked down at her . " What's the matter sweetheart ? "
Megan again pointed at the fridge , then at her chest .
Paige reached for a pot of yogurt and showed it to Megan , who began to bounce up and down in her stroller .
" So this is what you want ? " Paige asked in a gentle voice .
Megan a smile on her face uttered Mo, Mo. And pointed at her chest .
Paige put it in her basket to pay for it .
Megan again uttered Mo , Mo. And pointed at the basket and then at her chest .
Paige smiled at her . " I have to pay for it first ."
Megan looked a little glum as Paige began to push her away from the fridge towards the check out . Once everything was paid for Paige handed Megan the yogurt , who held it with both hands tight to her chest .
By the time Paige had got back to Walter's house and put all the items away , it was time to go see Walter for lunch . Megan still clutched her yogurt when Paige put her back in the car seat a she did Megan uttered Da, Da and held the yogurt up .
Paige smiled. " You want Da, Da , to feed you ? "
Megan made a fist and put it to her mouth .
Walter was soon at Paige's car door once she pulled up at his office block . After kissing Paige , he went to the back door of the car and removed Megan from her car seat , as soon as she was in the safety of Walter's arms she showed him the yogurt .
" Do you want me to feed it to you ? " Walter asked a big smile on his face .
He got in the passenger seat , once he was safely In and had made sure Megan was safe , he took the yogurt pot off Megan . Paige reached over and put a bib around Megan's neck , she then took the yogurt off Walter and removed the lid and past the pot back to Walter
After about fifteen minutes Megan was taking her last spoon of yogurt , a very contented look on her face . Paige passed Walter a tissue who gently wiped Megan's mouth .
" Can daddy eat his lunch now ? " Walter asked a smile on his face . Megan uttered Da, Da.
Walter moved Megan in his arms so he could eat his sandwich , which Paige passed him . Immediately Megan made a fist and put it to her mouth , causing both Walter and Page to break out laughing .
Once he got back to his office , he finished up some paperwork and made his way to the workshop to tell them to come out to the house at 11.00am tomorrow .
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Masikka I really enjoy writing the family stuff especially the Ralph Megan relationship .
Grykon Glad you like mobile , Megan indicates hands off LOL
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Loube96 So do I , Megan is guarding the mobile with her life , I certainly hope so .
Merry Christmas , Happy Holiday , Bon Noel . To all Fan Fiction readers and writers
