After a few days of thinking, James got back in touch with Emma Marshall. The rest of the family were out, so he invited her over to the house to plan.

He’d spent some time coming up with how to introduce Emma to her mother. Most scenario’s did not go well. But Megan was due to age up soon, and that could be perfect. They wouldn’t reveal who she was just yet, just get introductions over with.

Emma found herself a decent dress and arrived for the party. She was nervous, but James encouraged her.

Teresa assumed James had finally made a friend of his own, and didn’t think anything of the fact that this Emma was as shy as her step-son. She seemed nice enough.

Emma managed a whole conversation with her a little later. It was about nothing in particular, and Teresa had no idea how momentous it was. But to Emma it meant the world.

But the evening was all about the birthday girl, so their conversation was cut short when the moment came for Megan to blow out the candles and become a teen.

Megan was more than ready for this. Once she was a teen her parents would take her more seriously, Allain would stop being a babysitter and become an equal, and she could start having fun.

After the party, in her bare bedroom, Megan started plotting. She would stay in school because qualifications opened doors, but she couldn’t wait to find out what Allain was doing since he dropped out. Maybe she could now be a part of it.

Bernice had been with Gracie for a week or so before her girlfriend dumped her. Word had got back to her about Bernice sleeping around, and she wasn’t happy. She was looking for love, not just a good time. Bernice tried to explain, but was unable to defend herself.

There were a few men out there who maybe hadn’t got the message that she was committed to one person nowadays. A few phone calls later, and Bernice knew which one thought they were an item and had got the word to Gracie to stay away.

It wasn’t pleasant, but she got through it. She made it clear as gently as she could that she and Ian were not exclusive, and that him telling people to stay away from his lady was not acceptable. He was angry, but she had expected that. In some way, she felt it was penance.

Bernice managed to get Gracie to come over. She told her everything, and asked for a second chance.

Gracie replied she’ll have to think about it. She was touched by the lengths Bernice has gone to make things right, but she had to look after herself.

No. 2The Bailey Family.Warren , Teresa , James and Megan

No. 6Jen Potter and Angus McKirrick

No. 1Trinity and Belladonna Darkstone

No. 5Alfred Hennrick

No. 4Bernice Kasitova and Ambrose Merrihall

No. 3The Williams FamilyMarley, Aimee and Malika

No. 7Ariette and Annette Vickers

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