You Have It All Wrong Three

By SaraUK

 

Part 19

Chapter 50

    Mandy let Carl help her get out the car after they parked on the road outside Mable’s. She had to laugh when she saw Chrissy and Amy run off up the driveway like a couple of little school girls holding hands and giggling at each other.

     “Don’t take this the wrong way Mandy, but if I hadn’t seen Amy as a boy, I never would have believed either of them had even been anything but girls from birth.” Carl said as he wrapped an arm around Mandy’s waist and led her up the driveway towards Mable’s front door where Chrissy and Amy were now both giving Mable a hug. “Was Chrissy really a boy once?” Carl asked in a whisper, like he’d been lied to all this time.

     “Yes, sort of, but I see it more as a birth defect she was born with.” Mandy smiled, as she thought back to the first time she saw Chrissy in her shop all that time ago. “Even back in the beginning though, all I ever saw was a girl or tom boy at best.” Mandy added with a thoughtful look on her face.

     “Now all I see is two sisters.” Carl said with a grin. “I find it a little scary to think the two of you aren’t related by blood when I look at you both side by side.” Carl added with a chuckle.

     “You’re not the first to say that. Even my mum finds it hard to think she never gave birth to Chrissy.” Mandy said with a grin.

    “Well she did help correct the problems Chrissy had, so in a way she did give birth to her, and Holly does look a little like Prue, so they could pass as sisters themselves.” Carl said as he thought about Holly and Prue looking a little alike.

     “I’ve never given it much thought, but now you mention it they do look a little alike.” Mandy said with a thoughtful look on her face as she thought about her mum and Holly sitting side by side.

    Chrissy and Amy waited for someone to answer the door after they rang the bell. They both smiled when they saw Mable open it.

     “Hi Mable!” Both Chrissy and Amy shouted as they hugged her at the same time.

     “Hello dears. It’s nice to see the two of you so happy first thing on a Monday morning.” Mable said with a chuckle as she let the two girls hug her.

     “We’re like this every morning Mable.” Amy said with a grin.

     “Are my mum and dad up yet Mable?” Chrissy asked eager to see them both again.

     “Yes they’re in the dining room having a cup of tea, but be warned; your father didn’t have a very good night’s sleep.” Mable said as she let the two girls enter the house, so she could say hello to Mandy and Carl.

    Chrissy was soon running off into the house pulling Amy along behind her. They soon found Holly and Greg sat at the dining table with a large amount of pill bottles and blister packs scattered in front of them.

     “Hi Girls.” Greg said after swallowing a hand full of pills Holly had just given him with a glass of water.

     “Hi dad.” Chrissy and Amy said together as they took a seat at the table next to each other facing their mum and dad.

    Holly was busy marking off what pills she’d just given Greg, so she hadn’t spoken yet. Chrissy and Amy could see she was busy, so they never bothered her.

     “Do you really have to take all those pills dad?” Chrissy asked looking shocked.

     “Yep. It’s a wonder I don’t rattle when I walk.” Greg said with a chuckle, trying to make light of it all when he saw how worried Chrissy and Amy looked as they looked down at all the bottles and boxes.

     “How are you feeling now dad? Mable said you had a bad night.” Chrissy asked with worry in her voice.

     “I’m fine, just a little tired.” Greg said shrugging it off.

    Chrissy could see that it did bother her dad, and it was also the one thing Chrissy didn’t like about him still. Greg had always played down being ill in the past, and was doing it again now. Chrissy was about to say something about it, but then thought there was no point really, he’d just make some joke about her worrying, and laugh about it, making Chrissy even madder with him.

     “Hello dears.” Holly said with a smile once she finished marking down all the meds she’d just given Greg. “Sorry for not speaking sooner, but I didn’t want to forget to mark down all the pills, or I’d be trying to give them to him again.” Holly said with a frown.

     “No problem mum.” Chrissy said as she walked over and gave her mum a hug, and then gave her dad one as well.

     “That looks like a full time job on its own mum.” Amy said, as she also gave them both a hug before taking a seat at the table next to Chrissy.

     “I don’t mind doing it. Just as long as it keeps my Gregory here with me for as long as possible.” Holly smiled, as she took hold of his hand and looked at him.

     “I’m not going any place yet my dear.” Greg said with a grin. “I plan to be around to see my grandkids.” He added with an even bigger grin.

     “I’ll hold you to that dad.” Chrissy smiled.

     “You can count on it my baby girl.” Greg said in a firm voice. “I’ve got a lot of faith in Prue; she’s already sorted out some better treatment for me.” Greg added with a smile.

     “Our other mum can be quite amazing when it comes to that sort of thing.” Chrissy said as she looked at Amy.

    Amy knew what Chrissy was getting at when she said that and looked at her, so she just wrapped her arms around Chrissy and hugged her really tight. “She sure does. We turned out perfect.” Amy giggled.

     “Yes you both did, and very modest as well.” Mandy giggled as she’d walked into the room with Mable and Carl.

    This made everybody laugh, and even Chrissy and Amy ended up giggling as well. Vic got up from the table when he saw Carl enter the room, they had to be going again right away, or they wouldn’t make it to the meeting Carl had to get to on time. Not that anyone ever complained if he ever was late.

    Mandy walked back to the front door and then gave Carl a hug before kissing him and then waving him off before returning to the dining room to sit down and have a chat with the others.

     “So everything is back to normal between you and Becky again?” Holly was asking Chrissy when Mandy walked back into the room.

     “Yes mum. You saw that yesterday when I came back for my things.” Chrissy said with a whine to her voice. “I have got to work a couple of night at the club to make up for the running away though.” Chrissy added with a grin, as she thought about getting to spend more time with Becky tonight and tomorrow night than she normally would.

     “I hope you’re not going to be serving drinks again?” Holly asked looking worried that Chrissy could end up getting drugged again.

     “No mum, I got promoted from being a waitress. Becky has made me a trainee hostess now, so I’m stuck with following Becky around all night and letting her teach me how to do the job correctly.” Chrissy said with a sigh.

     “Arrr, that sounds like such a hard job to deal with.” Holly said with mock hurt in her voice just before she started grinning.

     “As punishments go mum, I can deal with this one just fine.” Chrissy smiled. “I’m just glad that Becky and I have everything sorted out again.”

     “You did both look a lot happier yesterday when you came back round to get your stuff. Just remember to sit and talk about your problems before flying off the handle.” Holly said in a firm voice as she pointed a finger at Chrissy.

     “I had no idea what Becky was mad at me for mum, or I would have explained everything to her right away.” Chrissy pleaded with her mum.

     “Just as long as all the silly talk about breaking up is forgotten, then I am happy again.” Holly said as she pulled Chrissy closer for a hug.

    The girls stopped for just over half an hour before they left again so they could get to work and make a start on getting the orders ready for the changing service before Linda turned up with lunch. Linda was now the full time driver, so she was the one to always bring their lunch and then take the orders back to the hotel for Cathy and Marie.

*****

    Becky had sorted out the washing, and hand washed all the underwear for them all, and had then gone up to get dressed, so she could go round and see Holly and Greg for a little bit. Becky parked her car out on the road, as she saw that Prue’s car was on the drive way.

    Hi Mable.” Becky said as she rang the bell and Mable opened the door to her.

     “Hello dear. Come in, come in.” Mable said as she stepped aside and held out her hand to help Becky enter the house.

     “Are mum and dad alright? I see Prue is here.” Becky said looking a little worried as to why Prue’s car would be parked outside.

     “Yes, yes, everything is fine. Prue just wanted to let your mum and dad know about some tests she’d set up for Greg.” Mable said with a smile, as she led Becky through to the dining room where the others were all sat having a drink.

    Becky found Holly, Greg, Kim and Prue all sat around the largest table in the room, chatting and having a cup of tea while they all talked to each other.

     “Hi everyone!” Becky shouted with a smile as she entered the room.

    They all gave Becky a hug as she worked her way around the table giving them all a hug before she took a seat at the table next to Prue.

     “How are you feeling Becky?” Prue asked looking worried. “Holly was just telling me about the trouble you and Chrissy had over the weekend.” Prue added as she held Becky’s hands in hers.

     “I’m feeling fine mum. It was just a simple misunderstanding and we got it all sorted out in the end.” Becky said in a dismissive way, so Prue wouldn’t read too much into it.

     “I’ll be having a word with that girl.” Prue said with anger in her voice. “She can’t keep stressing you out like that. Not while you’re with child.” Prue added as she put a hand on Becky’s little bump of a belly.

     “But it was all my fault mum. Please don’t go upsetting Chrissy any more than I already have.” Becky pleaded with Prue. “She didn’t mean what she said about the marriage being over, she was just angry with me at the time I came to see her.” Becky added hoping to calm Prue down a little bit.

     “I understand what you’re saying Becky, but Chrissy has got to learn to be more careful when dealing with you while you’re pregnant.” Prue said in a tone that told Becky that nothing she said was going to stop her from having a talk with Chrissy about what happened between the two of them.

     “How’s dad doing?” Becky asked in an attempt to change the subject away from her and Chrissy.

     “Greg’s doing fine all things considered.” Prue said with a smile as she looked at Greg looking through the paper next to Holly.

     “I may as well give you a quick check up while I’m here and I have all the bits out.” Prue said with a grin, as she looked at all the things still laid out on the table from where she’d just given Greg the once over.

    Becky let out a sigh, but she was soon taking her coat off and letting Prue check her blood pressure, then she listened to her breathing, and checked her blood sugar levels as well.

     “Will I live then doc?” Becky asked with a grin when Prue had finished checking her out, and was busy putting everything away again.

     “Yes you’re doing just fine, and I don’t think the trouble with Chrissy has done any long lasting damage to you.” Prue said with a frown. “But keep calling me doc, and that may change young lady.” Prue added with a smirk as she pointed a finger at Becky.

     “Sorry mum.” Becky said with a giggle. “See though, I told you I was fine. You don’t need to have that talk with Chrissy now then do you?” Becky added, hoping to stop Chrissy getting told off for something she was to blame for.

     “Nice try Becky, but I’m still going to have a talk with Chrissy about upsetting you like she did.” Prue said with a look that only a mother could.

    Becky went to say something, but thought better of it when she saw the look Prue gave her, so she just closed her mouth again and smiled at her instead.

    Once Prue had all her things packed away again, her and Kim put their coats on and then said their goodbyes before leaving to go into the surgery, but not before calling in so Prue could have that chat with Chrissy. Prue never told Becky that she was going to call in on the way back to the surgery, she didn’t want Becky calling and warning Chrissy that she was on her way around to see her. Not that Chrissy would be able to go anywhere to avoid it.

    Becky stopped at the dining table keeping Greg company, while Holly and Mable walked Prue to the front door.

     “I hope you don’t mind me having a word with Chrissy about what happened, Holly?” Prue asked as they reached the front door and stepped outside. “I don’t want you to think I’m taking over your job still, now you’re back in her life full time.” Prue added with a smile.

     “I don’t mind at all Prue, and I want you to think of her as your daughter still as well.” Holly said as she held her arms open to give Prue a hug. “Chrissy loves you very much Prue, and I’m glad she found you and the others.” Holly added with a smile and a tear in her eye.

     “As I love her like a daughter.” Prue said as she hugged Holly back.

    Holly and Mable both hugged Kim and Prue again before they waved them off. Then they returned to the dining room to make a fresh pot of tea.

    Prue and Kim drove over to Mandy’s shop, so Prue could have a word with Chrissy. Kim was feeling sorry for Chrissy; she knew what sort of trouble Chrissy was in over what could have happened with Becky.

     “Are you sure this is wise Prue?” Kim asked from the passenger seat. “This is Chrissy you’re dealing with. I think she knows what she did was wrong, and they did get it all sorted out.” Kim added.

     “Yes I’m very sure I need to do this Kim. Chrissy needs to realise what could happen if she keeps upsetting Becky like she does.” Prue said in a firm voice.

     “Okay, you know best.” Kim said with a sigh, not totally sure Prue did know best in this case.

    They were soon pulling up in a parking space just down the road from the shop. Kim jumped out and then helped Prue get out the car before they locked it and walked up the road to see Chrissy, Amy and Mandy.

    Amy was helping Chrissy check the last of the orders for the changing service while Mandy was out picking up some stock they needed to complete the orders when they heard the door bell telling them that they had a customer. Chrissy turned and smiled when she saw Prue and Kim enter the shop.

     “Hi mum, Kim.” Chrissy said as she walked over to meet them half way and give them both a hug.

     “Hi Shrimp.” Kim said with a grin as she hugged Chrissy back.

    Chrissy just giggled at Kim’s pet name for her, but she stopped giggling when she hugged Prue, but Prue didn’t hug her back. Chrissy looked worried when she saw the look Prue had. “What’s wrong mum? Is Becky alright?” Chrissy asked looking even more worried now.

     “Don’t you mum me young lady!” Prue snapped at Chrissy with anger showing on her face. “No daughter of mine would ever do what you did to Becky this past weekend.” Prue added with even more anger in her voice this time.

    Chrissy was shocked to see Prue’s anger towards her over the thing with Becky, but she was more shocked at the fact Prue had said she wasn’t any daughter of hers after what she’d done. Chrissy wasn’t sure what to call Prue then now, so she just stood with her mouth shut waiting to see what Prue did next.

     “Don’t you have anything to say for yourself then young lady?” Prue asked sharply.

     “I’m sorry. I was angry and upset with Becky.” Chrissy said close to tears now. “I didn’t mean any of it, and we’re both okay again now.” Chrissy added in her own defence.

     “Do you have any idea what could have happened to Becky or the babies if she’d got to upset over it all?” Prue shouted at Chrissy. Chrissy jumped and shied away from Prue when she shouted at her. “Becky could have had a miscarriage over all this. Do you think saying sorry would make everything alright again?” Prue asked as she looked Chrissy in the eyes.

     “Prue, I think she gets the point.” Kim said looking sorry for Chrissy, and the telling off she just got from Prue.

    Prue knew she’d got her point across to Chrissy, but before she could say anymore to her, the door bell sounded again to let them all know that someone else had entered the shop.

     “I’m sorry Prue, but I have to go and serve this customer now, as Mandy is out of the shop at the minute, and Amy is busy sorting out some other orders.” Chrissy said, as she took a deep breath to calm her nerves after what Prue just said to her.

    Prue and Kim waited for Chrissy to finish with the customer, but just as she was handing the customer her purchases another customer came in, so they decided to leave and let Chrissy get on with her job.

    Chrissy was glad to see Prue and Kim leave, she wasn’t ready for anymore of Prue’s reminders of what could have happened to Becky. All Chrissy could think about now, was how she could have caused Becky to lose their children. The other thing playing on Chrissy’s mind was the fact that Prue had told her she was no daughter of hers after what she’d done. Even though Chrissy knew that Prue wasn’t her real mum, and she now had her real mum living just around the corner from her, Chrissy was still upset that Prue no longer wanted her as a daughter. Added to the fact she felt like crap over the whole thing with Becky already left Chrissy in a very dark place.

     “Can I still call Mandy my sister, or have I lost that right as well now?” Chrissy thought to herself as she wrapped a corset the second customer had just brought.

    Amy waited for the second customer to leave before she went to see how Chrissy was doing. Amy had heard Prue have a go at her, but kept out the way, not wanting to catch any of the flack herself.

     “Are you alright Chrissy?” Amy asked looking worried. “Mum looked pretty upset with you just now.” Amy added.

     “Prue was very upset with me Amy, but I don’t want to talk about it.” Chrissy said as she marked down the stock she’d just sold and then carried on checking the changing service orders ready for when Linda turned up.

    The fact that Chrissy had called mum, Prue, wasn’t lost on Amy, but she could also see that Chrissy really didn’t want to talk to her about what just happened between her and Prue, or anything else for that matter.

    Chrissy had just finished double checking the orders for the changing service when Mandy got back with the last of the stuff they still needed to add to it, so Chrissy took it off her and then added it to the other bits ready to go out to the hotel when Linda arrived with lunch.

     “That’s all the orders sorted out for the changing service at the hotel Mandy. I’ll go and start on the internet orders now with Amy.” Chrissy said in a flat tone as she walked off towards the back of the shop.

     “Is everything alright sis?” Mandy asked looking worriedly at her sister.

     “I’m fine Mandy, just fine.” Chrissy said with a sigh just before vanishing through the curtains that led into the back room where Amy was printing out the internet orders.

    Mandy could tell by the way Chrissy was acting, that something was wrong with her. Mandy decided to wait for Amy to wander out, and then she would ask her if she knew what was wrong with Chrissy. Mandy didn’t have to wait long for Amy to wander out with the first of the order forms in her hand.

     “Amy do you have a couple of minutes to chat?” Mandy asked with a smile as she worked out what stock they needed to reorder.

     “Sure sis, what can I help you with?” Amy asked as she walked over to the counter.

     “Do you know what’s wrong with Chrissy? She’s been a little down since I got back.” Mandy asked in a lowered voice.

     “Your mum came in while you were out and had a go at Chrissy over what happened between her and Becky this weekend.” Amy said looking sad. “Your mum wasn’t sugar coating any of it either.” Amy added with a raised eyebrow.

     “Oh, one of them talks.” Mandy said with a roll of her eyes. Mandy had had a number of them talks with her mum, and felt sorry that Chrissy had just been subjected to one as well. “Do you know what was said?” Mandy asked.

     “I only caught bits and bobs, but the main thing I heard was that your mum said Chrissy could have caused Becky to have a miscarriage with all the stress she put Becky under.” Amy said as she bit her bottom lip with worry. “I was shocked to hear Kim stick up for Chrissy when Prue said that to her.” Amy added.

     “Mum can be a little like that when she’s angry.” Mandy said looking upset with her mum, and what she’d said to Chrissy. “Were they alright with each other when they left?” Mandy asked looking hopeful that her mum had then let Chrissy know that she still loved her, even if she had just had a go at her.

     “No they never said anything else to each other after that sis.” Amy said looking worried. “A customer came in and Chrissy went to serve them, and Mum and Kim left while she was sorting out a second customer.

    Mandy went to say something else to Amy, but stopped when she heard the door bell sound, and she looked to see Linda walking up the shop with a basket of food in her hands. Mandy and Amy soon had Linda loaded up and then locked the shop door so they could go and have some lunch.

    Chrissy was busy printing out internet orders when Mandy and Amy wondered through with the basket of food for them all.

     “Lunch is here sis.” Mandy said with a smile as she put the basket down on the table.

     “I’m not hungry Mandy, so I’ll just keep sorting out the internet orders.” Chrissy said without even bothering to turn away from the computer.

     “Don’t be silly sis. Come and sit down so you can have some lunch with Amy and me.” Mandy said in a much firmer voice this time.

     “No! I’m not hungry, and I’m not your sister anymore!” Chrissy shouted as she finally broke down in sobs of tears just before running off up stairs to be alone.

    Mandy and Amy were both soon hot on her heels as they ran up stairs after her, both worried about the sudden outburst. They found Chrissy on the sofa in the upstairs flat sobbing as she lay on the sofa.

     “Hey sis, what’s got you so upset?” Mandy asked as she slid onto the sofa, lifting Chrissy’s head up onto her knee.

     “I’ve told you that I’m not your sister any more Mandy. Prue said she doesn’t want me as her daughter anymore, so how can I still be your sister?” Chrissy asked as she sobbed.

     “I don’t care what anyone else says Chrissy; you will always be my sister.” Mandy said as she pulled Chrissy into a hug.

     “I’m not a good person Mandy. You don’t want me for a sister. I’m not fit to be a parent, and the babies haven’t even been born yet.” Chrissy sobbed some more.

    Mandy didn’t know what to say to that, she was very angry with her mum for saying what she did to Chrissy. “Chrissy you’ll make an amazing parent, just like Becky will. Now stop being silly and come down for some lunch.” Mandy said as she wiped away the tears running down Chrissy’s face as she sat her up next to her on the sofa.

    Amy sat down on the other side of Chrissy and pulled her into a hug when Mandy leaned her that way. “You’ll always be my big sister Chrissy.” Amy said as she hugged her.

     “Can you sit with her for a bit Amy? I need to go and make a phone call.” Mandy said as she stood up and left the room to head back down stairs to give her mum a call.

    Amy had a pretty good idea who Mandy was going to call, and judging by the look on Mandy’s face as she left the room, Amy didn’t want to be Prue at that moment. Amy turned her attention back to Chrissy when she heard her talking.

     “I didn’t mean to hurt Becky, or the babies. I’m not a mean person. Am I?” Chrissy asked with worry in her voice.

     “No you’re not a mean person Chrissy. Prue was very wrong to say what she did, and if you can’t call her mum anymore, then neither will I.” Amy said in a firm voice.

     “Please don’t get in trouble because of me Amy.” Chrissy said as she sat up fulyl so she could look Amy in the eyes.

     “I don’t care about getting in trouble sis.” Amy said with a smile. “I’ll stand by my big sister no matter what.” Amy added in a firm voice.

    Chrissy wanted to try and argue with Amy about it, but part of her was glad that she still had at least one sister still. “Thanks Amy. I’m glad I still have one sister.”

     “Trust me Chrissy; I think you’ll find you still have a lot of sister’s.” Amy said just before pulling Chrissy into another hug.

    Chrissy let out a sigh as she felt Amy hugging her as they both rocked back and forth on the sofa. Chrissy was always amazed at the power of a good hug. “Thanks Amy. I love you baby sister.” Chrissy purred as she rested her head on Amy’s shoulder.

     “I did warn you some time ago that you’d be stuck with me for a very long time.” Amy said with a giggle. Chrissy just giggled as well, as they both kept hugging each other.

    Mandy got back down stairs and grabbed her mobile out her purse, then she called her mums mobile number, but it went straight to voice mail. Mandy ended the call and then called the surgery number to see if she could reach her mum that way. It rang a couple of times before she heard Kim’s voice on the other end. Mandy waited for Kim to do her normal greeting before speaking.

     “Hi Kim it’s Mandy here, can I have a quick word with my mother please?” Mandy asked with some anger in her voice.

     “I’m sorry Mandy, but she’s with a patient at the minute. Can I help you with anything?” Kim asked.

     “Not really Kim, not unless you can explain to me why my mother felt the need to disown Chrissy and also make her sound like some evil bitch out to kill her unborn babies.” Mandy asked with venom in her voice.

     “I’m sorry Mandy, but I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Kim said sounding puzzled for a couple of seconds as she played through the talk Prue had with Chrissy.

     “So what did my mother say to Chrissy then?” Mandy asked with an even tone to her voice.

     “Your mother just told Chrissy that... Oh I see where Chrissy might have got that idea from now.” Kim said with worry in her voice. “Prue didn’t mean any of it to be taken the way Chrissy took it Mandy. She just never got the time to finish her talk with Chrissy due to customers coming into the shop, and we had to get back here to see the afternoon patients.” Kim added with even more worry in her voice now.

     “I don’t think there was any need for the talk in the first place, but she should have left having it until she was able to finish it.” Mandy said with anger edging out of her voice. “Tell her thanks from me for leaving Chrissy in a right mess over it all.” Mandy ended the call before Kim could say another word.

    Kim just let out a sigh as she put the phone down. She was hoping that Prue would be done soon, so she could pass on the news about Chrissy being upset with the misunderstanding over the way Prue had worded some of what she said. Prue had a steady stream of patients in and out all afternoon, and it was close to six in the evening before Kim managed to talk to Prue about the phone call she’d had with Mandy just after lunch.

    Amy had managed to get Chrissy to come back down stairs again after cleaning up her makeup. Amy even got Chrissy to eat something, but Chrissy didn’t have much. Mandy and Amy could both see that what Prue had said, really hurt Chrissy to the bone.

    Once Chrissy had finished her lunch, she set to work helping Amy get the internet orders ready to be posted out on the way home. Because Chrissy was going to be heading out to the club with Becky later in the evening, they went straight home after dropping the parcels off at the post office.

 

Chapter 51

    Becky was sat at the kitchen table with a glass of juice in front of her when she heard Chrissy, Amy and Mandy get home. Becky was a little shocked and even more worried when she saw Chrissy burst into the kitchen and run over to where she was sat and fell to her knees and started sobbing her heart out with her head buried in Becky’s lap.

     “Hey baby what’s wrong.” Becky asked, as she stroked the back of Chrissy’s head.

     “I’m sorry Becky, I am so sorry.” Chrissy kept saying. “I’d never hurt you or the babies, you have to believe me when I say that to you.” Chrissy added in a pleading voice, as she looked up at Becky’s worried face.

     “Of course I know that silly.” Becky said with a puzzled look. “What’s brought all this on?” Becky asked, as she looked at Chrissy, then she looked at Mandy and Amy for an answer when she saw that Chrissy wasn’t going to give her one.

    Mandy helped Amy take a seat at the table before sitting down herself, and then she explained what she knew about what happened at the shop earlier in the day.

     “My mum called in at the shop just before lunch today and she had words with Chrissy.” Mandy said for want of a better way of explaining what had happened. “She said something’s that really never should have been said, not to Chrissy anyway.” Mandy added as she looked down at Chrissy shaking still while she gripped onto Becky’s legs like they would vanish if she let go.

     “What the hell did mum say to her to get this result?” Becky asked calmly through gritted teeth.

     “I’ve not spoke to mum about it yet, but Amy said that she told Chrissy you could have had a miscarriage over what Chrissy did to you this past weekend.” Mandy said sounding just as angry as Becky had a moment ago. “Mum also said that she no longer wanted Chrissy as a daughter, but I think that was just a misunderstanding.” Mandy added

     “Mum said she was going to have a word with Chrissy, but I didn’t think she’d turn up at the shop to do it.” Becky said looking dazed at what Mandy had just told her. “And why would she say something like that to Chrissy? Did she not realise the sort of affect it would have on her?” Becky was feeling even angrier now, but she relaxed a little when she felt Chrissy stiffen under her.

     “I’m sorry Becky. Please believe me, I’m begging you.” Chrissy’s mumbled voice said as it pressed even deeper into Becky’s lap.

     “I’m fine Chrissy, and I don’t blame you for anything.” Becky said in a soft voice. “Come on; let’s get you up to bed for a lie down.” Becky added as she pulled Chrissy up off her lap so she could stand up herself, and then help Chrissy to her feet.

     “I think you better stay with her Becky when you get her up stairs.” Amy said looking worriedly at Chrissy, and then Becky.

     “I have to make a start on dinner.” Becky said as she hugged Chrissy close to her.

     “I’ll sort dinner out. You go and take care of my big sister.” Amy said in a bossy voice, but she was grinning.

    Becky smiled when she saw Amy looking all bossy with her hands on her hips. Becky knew that her only job for the time being was taking care of Chrissy, so she nodded her head and let Mandy help her get Chrissy up to their room for a lie down. Once they had Chrissy in hers and Becky’s room, Mandy left them to head over to her own room to take a shower and change out of her work clothes.

    Chrissy let Becky help her take her work clothes off and then help her remove all her makeup, then Becky led her over to the bed and helped her to get in before getting in next to her and pulling her close. Chrissy didn’t think she’d fall asleep, but she was soon drifting off and starting to have bad dreams.

    Becky hugged Chrissy a little tighter as she heard Chrissy moaning in her sleep. Becky knew this would happen; it always did when Chrissy thought she’d done something wrong. Becky jumped back in the bed when Chrissy suddenly shouted no and sat bolt upright looking around the room.

     “Calm down Chrissy, calm down, I’m right here with you.” Becky said in a soothing voice as she pulled Chrissy back down to lye beside her.

     “I was dreaming that Prue had come to the shop to tell me that you’d lost the babies, and it was my fault for upsetting you.” Chrissy said as she clung onto Becky.

     “It was just a bad dream baby. I’m perfectly fine see.” Becky said as she hugged Chrissy.

    Chrissy calmed down after that and didn’t seem to wake again, or moan too much in her sleep either, but Becky never left her alone for a minute, she just hugged her and watched her sleep.

    Becky was still hugging Chrissy sometime later when Chrissy opened her eyes and lay there looking at her.

     “Hello.” Chrissy said with a weak smile on her face as she looked deep into Becky’s eyes.

     “Hello beautiful” Becky smiled back at her just before she planted a kiss on her lips. “You feeling any better now you’ve had some sleep?” Becky asked when they stopped kissing.

     “I feel better being here with you my love, but I still feel like an evil bitch for what I did to you on Saturday, and what could have happened because of it.” Chrissy said with a sigh.

     “I’m fine, and like I told you yesterday, Mandy and Amy had me drinking herbal tea to keep me calm.” Becky said as she hugged Chrissy tighter. “I’m letting you off from your punishment as well. I think you could use the time to get over all this.” Becky added.

     “No! I want to be close to you Becky. Please don’t make me stay here at home.” Chrissy pleaded with her.

     “Are you sure this is what you want to do baby?” Becky asked.

     “Yes, I want to be with you as much as I can. I need to know you’re safe.” Chrissy said sounding like a small child worried that a parent was going to leave, never to be seen again if she let them out of her sight.

     “Okay, okay, I’ll let you come to the club with me still.” Becky giggled as she kept hugging Chrissy.

*****

    Amy had just finished sorting out something for dinner when she heard the front door close, then she saw Amber walk into the kitchen.

     “Hi Baby!” Amber said with a grin as she ran over and pulled Amy into a hug just before kissing her.

     “Hello my beautiful wife.” Amy said with a grin when they broke the kiss.

     “Where is everyone? Is Becky alright?” Amber asked looking worried when she realised that Amy was sorting dinner out.

     “Becky’s fine, but she’s upstairs with Chrissy at the minute, so I said I’d sort dinner out for her.” Amy said looking a little sad.

     “I hope they're not having trouble again.” Amber said looking worried.

     “No, not like that anyway.” Amy said. Then she went on to explain what had happened at the shop and how upset Chrissy was when she got home from work.

    Amber was shocked to hear that Prue had said them things to Chrissy, and she hoped that it was a misunderstanding over the not being her daughter anymore. “I’m here now, so I’ll help you sort dinner out.” Amber said with a grin.

    Amy was only doing some char grilled chicken, salad and fries for dinner, so there wasn’t much for Amber to help with at the minute, so they both sat down at the table to kiss and cuddle for the time being. They were both still sat at the kitchen table when Mandy walked back into the kitchen wearing her big fluffy bathrobe after taking a shower.

     “Hi Amber. How was Sara today?” Mandy asked with a smile as she took her normal seat at the kitchen table facing the other two.

     “Hi Mandy. Sara’s fine, she’s been showing me some amazing dresses she saw while in Paris.” Amber said with a grin.

     “Did she and Cathy have a good time in Paris then?” Mandy asked.

     “I’d say so; she’s done nothing but talk about it all day.” Amber said with a roll of her eyes as she started giggling.

     “Do you think Chrissy will be alright Mandy?” Amy asked looking worried.

     “I think so, but it will take some time for her to calm down over what mum said to her.” Mandy said with a sigh.

     “Does mum know what she’s done?” Amber asked.

     “I called her as soon as I found out what a mess she’d left Chrissy in, but she was busy with a patient, and I ended up talking to Kim about it instead. I’m still waiting for mum to call me back.” Mandy replied.

     “I thought she would have been in touch by now, unless she really is that upset with Chrissy.” Amber said looking sad for Chrissy and all the trouble she was in with Prue.

     “I thought she would have too, but she does have a lot to do in a day. I’ll get to the bottom of it all when I speak to her again.” Mandy said with a shrug as she took the glass of juice off Amy that she’d just poured out for her. “Thanks Amy.”

    Ann and Jayden were soon walking into the kitchen and looked a little shocked to not find Becky and Chrissy sat at the table, or helping Amy and Amber sort out dinner. Mandy filled the two of them in on what had happened, and they were both feeling sorry for Chrissy. They both knew that Chrissy was feeling bad about upsetting Becky anyway, and the last thing she needed was for Prue to make her feel even worse about it.

    Amy and Amber were just starting to dish dinner up when they saw Becky enter the kitchen pulling Chrissy along at her side. They all jumped up from the table, and ran over to hug Chrissy and make sure she was feeling okay. Chrissy had to smile when she realised that they were all making sure to call her Sis.

    They were soon sat at the table again and Amy and Amber filled the table with dishes of salad, grilled chicken, and fries. They all tried to get Chrissy to open up and join in the chatter at the dinner table, but she was quiet, and looked to be deep in thought about something, so they just let her work it out in her own way.

    Once dinner was out the way, Becky and Chrissy went up to get ready for work, while Amy and Amber went up to change out of their work clothes and take a shower together. Jayden, Ann and Mandy set to work cleaning up the kitchen before Jayden and Ann went up to get cleaned up and changed out of their work clothes, and Mandy went to the living room to see what was on the TV.

    Becky wasn’t sure that taking Chrissy to the club was the best thing to do, but she would feel better knowing that Chrissy was close by while she was in this sort of a mood. They were both soon ready for work, both wearing sexy looking cocktail dresses.

     “I just look fat stood next to you now.” Becky said with a fake pout as she stood next to Chrissy looking in the full length mirror they had in the room.

     “I think you look sexy still, and just a little pregnant.” Chrissy said as she turned and wrapped her arms around Becky. “You just have a little more to cuddle with at the minute, but I still love you with all my heart.” Chrissy added just before leaning in for a kiss.

     “You know just what to say to make me feel better baby.” Becky purred when they stopped kissing. “We better see about heading down stairs, I bet Vicky is down there waiting for us.” Becky added looking at the clock.

    Becky started to leave the room, but stopped when she felt a tug and realised that Chrissy hadn’t moved yet. Becky looked at Chrissy waiting for a reason. “Becky? You do believe that I’d never really mean to hurt you in any way, and I was just angry with you on Saturday?” Chrissy said with worry written all over her face.

     “I know that Chrissy, and I wish I could find the words to make you believe me when I say that, but I also know that you will need some time to see it and relax again.” Becky said with a smile. “I was beginning to like the more grown up version of you but I have a feeling we won’t be seeing much of her again for the time being.” Becky added with a sad smile, as she ran her hand down the side of Chrissy’s cheek.

     “I’ve nearly lost you, Killed our babies and I’ve lost being able to call Prue mum.” Chrissy said with a sigh. “It really sucks being a grown up, so I’ll just stick to being the plain old boring me from now on.” Chrissy added as she wrapped her arms around Becky and let her hug her back like you would a small worried child.

    Becky just let out a small sigh as she hugged Chrissy. “I wish Prue had just left it well alone.” Becky thought to herself. “You may have lost Prue as a mum, but the other two are just you being silly. Hell, I even think the bit about Prue is just a misunderstanding.” Becky said out loud.

     “I hope so. It’s not going to be easy for me going with you for a check up is it?” Chrissy said with a little hope that maybe Prue didn’t mean what Chrissy thought she did. “I could wait in the car, or you could start going while I’m at work.” Chrissy added, but was more thinking to herself out loud, more than she was saying it to Becky.

     “I know you’re just being silly, so stop thinking about it until we’ve all sat down and spoke to Prue.” Becky said in a firm voice that told Chrissy all talk about the subject was now over until they talked to Prue.

    Becky saw the same old smile Chrissy had when she was happy to let others have the final word, so Becky was soon leading a child like Chrissy down to the hallway to find Vicky stood with Mandy and the others.

    Mandy must have told Vicky about all the trouble because they were all a little stunned to see Chrissy smiling and acting like her old self again. Chrissy gave them all a hug before she ran over to help Becky get out to Vicki’s car. Both girls got in the back and then turned to wave at the others while waiting for Vicky to get in and drive them to the club.

*****

    Prue had been busy all afternoon at her surgery seeing patients, and talking to people about cancer research that was being done. Kim had tried a couple of times to talk to Prue about stuff, but she was always talking on her mobile, or just finishing up a patients notes, so it was just after six in the evening when Kim finally got Prue to sit down long enough for her to have a word about Chrissy and what happened at the shop.

     “Prue, do you mind if we have a quick chat about what happened at Mandy’s shop today?” Kim asked in a firm voice that told Prue she would whether she wanted to or not.

     “Sure Kim, but I don’t have long. I have to go and meet a couple of doctors that are doing some amazing things with drugs that could slow down Greg’s cancer.” Prue said looking at her watch.

     “I’ll try Prue, but I’ve been trying to talk to you all afternoon.” Kim said with frustration. “I’m not happy with what you said to Chrissy at the shop today. I warned you that she could take it all the wrong way, and sadly I was right.” Kim said with some anger in her voice.

     “I’m sorry about that Kim, but Chrissy ran off to serve those customers before I had time to finish telling her off.” Prue said in a dismissive way. “I’ll let her know I still love her when I next see her, she’ll be fine.” Prue added in a matter of fact way.

     “You may want to make it a little sooner than that Prue.” Kim said looking worried. “Chrissy may have misunderstood the way you said some things to her.” Kim added with a frown.

     “In what way?” Prue asked with a puzzled look. “I was only trying to make her understand how upsetting Becky too much could hurt the babies.” Prue added defensively.

     “As bad as I thought you made that sound Prue, I’m talking about how you started the chat when you first entered the shop.” Kim said with a frown.

     “I’m not sure I’m following you Kim.” Prue still looked puzzled.

     “Chrissy’s got it into her head that you don’t want her as a daughter anymore.” Kim said with a sigh. “Mandy called earlier and said that Chrissy was very upset about what you’d said to Chrissy, and she wanted to know why you’d disowned Chrissy over it all.” Kim added.

     “I never said that, I just said...” Was all Prue said as she realised the way she’d worded everything as she first spoke with Chrissy. “I never meant it that way Kim.” Prue said looking horrified now she understood what Kim was telling her.

     “I know that Prue, but you can see why Chrissy might have got the wrong idea about it all when you laid down the law about the way she treated Becky, and she never called you mum again while you were there.” Kim said looking sad.

     “Yes I was upset with her Kim, but I could never disown the poor child over such a thing.” Prue said looking upset with herself now. “I’ll call in and sort it out with her after I’ve met with these people.” Prue added as she looked at her wrist watch to check the time.

     “I better let you get off then, or you’ll be really late.” Kim said with a smile.

     “Do you want me to drop you off at Mable’s?” Prue asked.

     “No it’s alright, David’s picking me up so we can go and grab some diner then a movie.” Kim smiled.

     “Okay, have fun, and I’ll see you in the morning at Mable’s.” Prue smiled back at Kim as she stood up and then gave her a hug. “Hopefully I’ll have some good news for Greg and Holly as well.” Prue added with a grin.

     “That would be nice for them.” Kim smiled back at Prue just before she watched her pick up her purse and leave the surgery.

    Prue went out to her car and got in; she was still worried about what she’d done to Chrissy. She’d got no idea that what she’d said to her would have made Chrissy think for one minute that she didn’t want her as a daughter anymore. With a sigh Prue put the car in gear and set off for her meeting. The two doctors had some good results from the first human trials of the drug they had come up with, and Prue was glad that they were willing to make Greg part of it, even if it did take a little help from Carl as well.

    Once the meeting was over, Prue looked at the time before pointing her car in the direction of Mandy’s house, so she could go and sort out the trouble with Chrissy. She pulled into the driveway at Mandy’s then got out the car and walked up to the front door. Prue took a deep breath before she rang the bell and waited for someone to answer it.

    Prue smiled at Mandy when she saw her open the door. Mandy had left the chain on as she wasn’t expecting anyone at this time of night. Vicky had already been and gone with Chrissy and Becky, so she looked a little worried as she poked her head around the door to look at her mum stood there.

    Mandy was soon pushing the door closed again so she could take the chain off and let her mum into the house.

     “If you’ve come to have another go at Chrissy you’re out of luck mum.” Mandy snapped as she let her mum into the house. “She’s working at the club for the next couple of night with Becky as punishment for running away again.” Mandy added as she stood in the hallway with her arms folded across her chest.

     “I’ve not come to have another go at Chrissy; I’ve come to say sorry to her for the misunderstanding.” Prue said sounding just as harsh as Mandy had been talking to her. “And there’s no need for you to take that tone with me young lady.” Prue added in an even harsher tone.

     “When it comes to protecting MY sister, I’ll speak to anyone just how I damn well please.” Mandy said through gritted teeth. “How the hell could you be so mean to Chrissy as to say you no longer wanted her as a daughter mum? Would you do the same to me if I upset you?” Mandy asked.

     “That was just a simple misunderstanding Mandy. I could never do that to any of you.” Prue shot back at Mandy sounding just as angry as she had with her.

     “Simple misunderstanding?” Mandy laughed, but it didn’t sound like she was very happy about it. “You left Chrissy in tears today, and she now thinks she’s not fit to be a parent. Why couldn’t you have just let it go mum?” Mandy asked with some pleading in her voice.

     “I know I made a mistake coming to the shop now, but I just wanted the pair of them to stop acting so silly all the time.” Prue said close to tears now. “I never got time to finish talking to her Mandy. She ran off to serve a customer, and then another one came in, and I had to get off or I would have been late getting back to the surgery for my afternoon patients.” Prue added with a deep sigh.

    As much as Mandy would have liked to stay angry with her mum, she just couldn’t stand to see her looking so upset, so she stepped over to her, and pulled her into a hug. “I’m sorry for shouting at you mum, but you didn’t have to look at Chrissy all afternoon.” Mandy said with a sigh.

     “I’m sorry dear. Kim tried to warn me not to go there and have a go at her, but I just wanted to play the mother and stop all this silly behaviour.” Prue said, as she hugged Mandy back.

     “I know you meant well mum, but when dealing with Chrissy you really need to sit her down and explain everything to her and make sure she understands what you’ve said.” Mandy said as she led Prue over to the living room to join the others on the sofas.

     “Was Chrissy wrong about you not wanting her as your daughter anymore?” Amy asked as she jumped up and ran over to where Mandy was stood with her arm around Prue.

     “I’m not even going to answer that question Amy.” Prue said with a look only a mother could give her daughter.

     “Sorry for asking then mum.” Amy said with a grin as she wrapped her arms around Prue, happy that Chrissy still had two mums just like the rest of them did.

    Prue was soon seated on one of the sofas between Amber and Amy. Prue then explained what had led to Chrissy thinking she’d been disowned and how she’d have come round sooner, but she’d had to go and meet some people to do with Greg’s cancer.

     “Did you find out anything useful then mum?” Mandy asked looking hopeful.

     “Yes I did, and I’ve managed to get Greg on a course of treatment. Thanks in part to some monetary incentive from Carl that is.” Prue said with a grin.

     “It’s not illegal is it?” Amy asked looking worried.

     “No, not really. Carl has just made a large donation to their research, and Greg will be helping them with the human testing side of things.” Prue said in a matter of fact way. “It won’t be a cure, don’t get me wrong, but I am hoping to give Greg a little longer than they said he’d have otherwise.” Prue added, not wanting to give any of the girls the impression that they could cure Greg’s cancer.

    They changed the subject to lighter things after that, and it was soon late, so Prue sat up on the sofa ready to leave.

     “I better see about getting off home.” Prue said with a sigh. “I’ll call round in the morning and speak to Chrissy before she leaves for work with you and Amy.” Prue added as she looked at Mandy sat facing her on one of the other sofas.

     “Why don’t you stop the night mum? That way you can speak to Chrissy in the morning, and not worry about missing her again, driving back and forth.” Mandy offered.

     “I don’t want to put you out dear, and don’t Chrissy and Becky sleep with you when Carl isn’t stopping over?” Prue said as she dismissed Mandy’s idea.

     “Chrissy and Becky will be fine sleeping in their own bed tonight, and I doubt they’d come into my room anyway. They’d be too worried about waking me up.” Mandy said with some pleading for her mum to take her up on the offer.

     “What if they do come and get in your bed Mandy?” Prue asked as she tried to work out if Mandy’s bed was big enough to get four of them in it.

     “I think your car being parked out on the drive will be a big clue as to there being someone else sleeping in my bed.” Mandy said with a grin.

    Prue was feeling very tired, so she gave up trying to talk Mandy out of having her stop the night. “Alright then Mandy, you’ve talked me into it.” Prue smiled as she sat back again, so Amber and Amy could cuddle up to her some more.

*****

    Chrissy and Becky got to the club and made their way into the club and up towards the VIP section where they saw Brad stood talking with Frank. Becky suddenly remembered that she needed to have a word with Chrissy and Carl/Carla about helping Brad sort out a ring and the best way to go about asking Ann to marry him.

     “Damn! I knew I had to talk to you about something.” Becky said as they got closer to where Brad and Frank were stood.

     “What’s wrong baby?” Chrissy asked looking worried that she might have done something wrong already.

     “Don’t look so worried, it’s nothing you’ve done, but I do need your help sorting something out.” Becky smiled, as she gripped Chrissy’s arm a little tighter. “Let’s walk around the club rather than going up to the VIP section right away.” Becky said, as she led Chrissy off in a different direction so she could explain what her and Brad had talked about that morning.

     “So how can I help?” Chrissy asked with a grin. She loved it when something needed planning out for someone.

     “I was talking to Brad this Morning and he’s going to ask Ann to marry him, but he wants us to help him plan it all out.” Becky said grinning. “I’m going to go with him to get a ring, but he’s going to ask Amy for Ann’s hand in marriage, but I said you and Carl would be the best two to ask about how to pop the question.” Becky added as she looked at Chrissy.

    Chrissy let out a squeal as she started jumping up and down on the spot and clapping her hands together. Becky had to calm her down, or the whole club would know before Ann did at this rate.

     “Chrissy, Chrissy, calm down will you.” Becky said in a lowered voice trying to get Chrissy to stop jumping up and down. “We need this to be a surprise for Ann.” Becky added as she looked around at the small number of people stood around watching them.

     “Sorry, but it’s just so exciting to hear that Brad is finally going to pop the big question to Ann.” Chrissy said in a whisper.

     “I know its great news baby, but I need you to come up with a great way for Brad to ask her, but not let her catch on beforehand.” Becky said as she started walking around the club again.

    Chrissy let Becky lead her round the club sorting out a couple of little problems as they walked, and she started thinking of a good way for Brad to ask Ann to marry him, and let all them be around when he did. They were soon heading towards the VIP section and Becky was hoping that Chrissy had some ideas to give Brad.

     “Hi boss, boss.” Brad said as he gave first Becky and then Chrissy a little nod and smiled at them both.

     “I’m not your boss Brad.” Chrissy said with a little giggle.

     “You are while you’re playing trainee hostess Chrissy.” Brad said with a grin. “Has Becky had time to ask you about helping me?” Brad asked with hope in his eyes as he looked at Chrissy.

     “Yes she has, and I’m still working out details, but I’ll need to have a word with Carl or Carla before I can get back to you.” Chrissy said with a grin. “It’s about time you two took things a little further.” Chrissy added with an even bigger grin as she nudged Brad with her elbow and winked at him.

     “Thanks Chrissy, I just hope she says yes when I ask her.” Brad said looking worried all of a sudden.

     “Get real Brad, do you really expect her to say anything else to you.” Chrissy said with a roll of the eyes and a look that said Brad had lost his marbles.

     “True, I guess you’re right boss.” Brad chuckled as he nudged Chrissy back and almost sent her flying into a couple of customers as they were walking past. “Sorry boss. Don’t know my own strength.” Brad added looking worried again as he grabbed Chrissy’s arm to stop her falling over.

     “Don’t worry about it Brad, I’m getting use to being pushed around at the minute.” Chrissy said with a smile, but Brad could see that there was more to what Chrissy just said than she was letting on.

     “Everything okay Chrissy? You don’t seem like your normal self.” Brad asked.

     “I’m fine Brad, but thanks for asking anyway.” Chrissy replied with another smile.

    Brad just looked at her funny. “I’m not buying it Chrissy, so tell me what’s wrong.” Brad pushed.

     “She had a falling out with Prue over what happened between the two of us last week,” Becky said with a sigh.

     “Sorry to hear that Chrissy, but I’m sure Prue was just worried about the two of you.” Brad said as he put a hand on Chrissy’s shoulder and smiled at her.

     “She said I wasn’t her daughter anymore, so I’m not sure if she’s worried about me at all anymore” Chrissy said looking a little depressed about it.

     “Oh, that’s a little harsh. Sorry to hear that.” Brad said looking shocked at what Prue had done. “Do you want me to have a word with Frank and see if I can get him to talk some sense into Prue for you?” Brad asked.

     “No need for that Brad.” Becky said. “We’re all sure that it’s just a misunderstanding between Prue and Chrissy. Mandy’s already said that she would have a word with Prue anyway.” Becky said in a dismissive way.

     “I’m sure it’s just a misunderstanding as well Becky. I can’t see Prue being that mean over what happened between the two of you.” Brad said agreeing with Becky.

     “Come on Baby we better let Brad get on with his job, and we need to go and find Carla, so we can plan out this surprise for Ann.” Becky said with a grin as she started leading Chrissy up into the VIP section in search of Carla.

    They didn’t find Carla, but Carl was up in the VIP section talking with Vicky and a couple of other girls. Becky led Chrissy over to them so they could say hello.

     “Hi Carl, didn’t think we’d be seeing you in here tonight, couldn’t Carla make it?” Becky asked with a smile as they got to the spot Carl was stood.

     “Hello Becky, Chrissy. I must say you’re both looking as beautiful as ever.” Carl smiled as he looked the two girls up and down. “How are you feeling Chrissy? Vicky was just telling me about the trouble with Prue.” Carl asked looking worried.

     “I’m fine Carl.” Chrissy said with a smile that didn’t show the way Chrissy was really feeling about what Prue had said to her, but she wasn’t going to start talking about it again.

     “I’m glad to hear that Chrissy.” Carl smiled again. “I had a late meeting, so just came straight here. I’m not stopping, but just wanted to call in and make sure everything was okay again between the two of you, and I can see it is.” Carl said with a grin this time.

     “Before you leave again Carl, can you sit and have a chat with Chrissy and myself about something?” Becky asked.

     “Sure, just let me know when you’re ready to talk, and I’ll come over and sit with you.” Carl said without hesitation.

     “We’re just going to grab a drink from the bar, then we’ll be sat over there when you’re done talking to your friends.” Becky smiled. “Sorry to have bothered you ladies.” Becky added as she smiled at the two customers and Vicky stood with Carl.

    Becky had just sat herself and Chrissy down on hers and Carl’s private sofa section when Carl and Vicky walked over to sit down facing them.

     “Okay then Becky, Chrissy; what do you want to talk to me about?” Carl asked.

     “First I need you to swear to keep this between us until we spring it on Ann.” Becky said looking very serious as she said it.

     “Okay Becky, but what is it we’re swearing too in the first place?” Carl asked in a whisper as he leaned across the table sat between his sofa and the one Chrissy and Becky were sat on.

     “Brad came to me this morning while I was washing the breakfast dishes and asked me to help him propose to Ann.” Becky said with a grin.

     “That’s great Becky, what can I do to help?” Carl asked looking excited.

     “I’m going to go with Brad tomorrow, so he can sort out the ring, but I’ve got no idea on how he can go about asking her. I’ve left that part with Chrissy, but she’s not had much time to think about it, what with all the trouble she had with Prue, and she was very upset about it when she got home from work.” Becky said with a sad smile as she held Chrissy’s hand in hers.

     “I’ve had one idea, and I think it would be the easiest way for Brad to spring it on Ann without her realising what he’s about to do.” Chrissy said with a grin. “I was thinking of having a barbecue at home and inviting all our friends and family, then Brad can ask her while we’re all there to see it.” Chrissy added. Chrissy sat nibbling on her bottom lip as she was nervous that none of them would think her plan any good.

     “I think that’s a great idea Chrissy. All I could think of was to send them out for a nice candle lit dinner, but Ann would know something was cracking off right away. No your idea is by far the best way to go.” Carl said looking pleased with Chrissy’s thoughts on it all.

    Carl pulled his mobile out and scrolled down a list of names on it and then pulled out a business card and wrote down an address on the back before handing it over to Becky.

     “Take Brad to see them people, and tell them that I sent you. There the best jewellers in London. Don’t worry about the cost, tell Brad that it’s my treat for all the hard work he does for me.” Carl said as he handed the card over to Becky.

     “Thanks Carl, but are you sure about this? “ Becky asked looking shocked. “How much can he spend?” Becky asked.

     “I’ll call them first thing in the morning and tell them to be expecting you both, and not to worry about cost.” Carl said in a firm voice. “You and Brad won’t even get to see the cost of anything they show you. Just make sure Brad picks out the ring he wants for Ann.” Carl added sounding just as firm.

     “Thank you Carl. I know that Brad will want to thank you as well.” Becky said with a smile.

     “Don’t tell him until you get to the shop though.” Carl chuckled. “Can I leave you to sort out a list of what you’ll need to get the barbecue sorted out Chrissy?” Carl asked with an even bigger grin.

     “Sure Carl, but do you mind if I get a bouncy castle for the kids to play on?” Chrissy asked looking hopeful.

     “By kids, do you mean Cathleen and Kat, or you, Amy and Amber?” Carl asked with a grin.

     “Cathleen and Kat of course, but Amy, Amber and myself will have to make sure they're safe while using it.” Chrissy said with a grin as she realised that Carl had read straight through her plan to have some fun with Cathleen and Kat.

     “Get whatever you need Chrissy, just like you do when sorting out the kid’s birthday parties for the hotel staff.” Carl said with even more chuckles now he knew what Chrissy really wanted the bouncy castle for.

     “Thanks Carl, this will be the best barbecue ever.” Chrissy said with a grin.

     “I expect nothing less from you Chrissy.” Carl smiled. “Now if you don’t mind, I’m going to head back to the hotel and grab some dinner before turning in for an early night.” Carl added as he stood up and smiled at them all before leaving the club. Vicky had gotten up and gone with Carl so she could drive him to the hotel.

     “We better get back to work as well baby, or there wouldn’t have been any point in you coming to work tonight.” Becky said as she went to get up off the sofa, but Chrissy was up before her, helping to get Becky on her feet again.

    Becky was soon being asked to sort out a problem at one of the bars down in the main club, and Chrissy went with her, but while Becky was sorting out one problem she spotted another one so she went to sort that out and soon Chrissy was wandering around like a hostess would sorting out little problems and then reporting back to Becky to let her know what she’d done. Becky was impressed with Chrissy’s work, and she had Mark one of the bouncers shadow Chrissy just to make sure she didn’t get any trouble from the customers.

    Chrissy only had one spot of trouble all night, and that never really happened as Mark saw that a guy was about to grab Chrissy’s backside and he stopped him before he ever touched her. Chrissy turned around to see Mark with the guy in a neck hold as he waited for another couple of bouncers to come and escort him out the club.

    Chrissy smiled at Mark just before she spoke to him. “Thanks Mark, but I could have sorted him out myself.”

     “I’m sure you could boss, but I like to see some action every now and then.” Mark said with a grin.

    Chrissy found a couple of things for Mark to help her sort out as the night went on, and he enjoyed getting a chance to do more than just stand around looking menacing. One of the things Chrissy saw was a man putting something in a girl’s drink, so Mark had him taken off to one side while Frank called the police and had him taken away.

    Becky turned up just after the police were called, and Chrissy could see the worry in Becky’s eyes. “I’m fine baby. I just spotted him spiking a girl’s drink and let Mark sort it out.” Chrissy said, as she pointed up at Mark stood beside her.

     “You’re doing a good job Mark, keep it up.” Becky smiled warmly at him.

     “I’m just doing what the boss tells me boss,” Mark said with a puzzled look as he realised what he just said. “You know what I mean.” He added with a chuckle.

     “Just treat her with the same respect you’d show me Mark, and all will be just fine.” Becky said with a grin.

     “That goes without saying boss. Chrissy is really good at doing this.” Mark added with pride.

     “Thank you Mark, I am trying my best.” Chrissy smiled.

     “That’s all any of us can do.” Mark offered in return.

    Chrissy knew that Becky had been scared when she’d heard about some girl having her drink spiked, as she wouldn’t let Chrissy walk around the club without her after that. Not that it bothered Chrissy having Becky walking next to her. Mark was joined by Paul another bouncer and the two large men kept a keen eye out for any more trouble.

    The man that had spiked the girl’s drink was taken away and charged. Luckily the girl didn’t have any of the drink thanks to Chrissy seeing what the man was doing as he did it. Chrissy got a couple of hugs from the girl as the night went on, she was very grateful for what Chrissy had done.

     “Looks like you’ve made a new friend baby.” Becky said after the second round of hugs the girl gave her.

     “She’s just grateful Becky. She doesn’t mean anything to me.” Chrissy said looking worried that Becky was going to get upset with her over the girl hugging her all the time.

     “I know that Chrissy, don’t look so worried.” Becky giggled. “I’ve told you that I’m over getting jealous anymore. I trust you to love only me.” Becky added with a big grin.

    Chrissy stopped walking and turned to look Becky in the eyes before she leaned in and kissed her right in the middle of the club. When they broke the kiss everyone around them had stopped what they were doing to watch the free floor show. Chrissy went a little red in the face and was soon walking off very fast and dragging Becky along behind her. They stopped when they got to the VIP section and fell on a sofa in a fit of giggles.

    Becky was glad to be closing up the club at the end of the night, she just wanted to take Chrissy home and cuddle up to her in bed for a couple of hours. Vicky drove them both home and Chrissy let out a grown when they pulled into the driveway and saw Prue’s car parked next to Mandy’s.

     “Can’t we go and book into a hotel baby?” Chrissy asked with a pleading look on her face as she cuddled up to Becky in the back of Vicki’s car, not wanting to get out when Vicky pulled up to a stop in front of the house.

     “No, and stop being silly.” Becky said, as she opened the back door and got out pulling Chrissy out the same side. “I bet mum came over to sort out the misunderstanding and ended up stopping the night.” Becky added as she started pulling Chrissy towards the house.

    Vicky sat in her car smiling at Becky as she pulled a stubborn looking Chrissy over to the front door and then pushed her into the house before turning to wave at Vicky and let her know they were safely in the house. Vicky waved back and then drove off to go and get some sleep herself.

     “Let’s go and have a drinking chocolate before we go up to bed.” Becky said, as she pulled Chrissy towards the kitchen.

    Chrissy was slow to enter the kitchen as she thought Prue was going to be sat at the kitchen table waiting to have another go at her, but the kitchen was empty. Chrissy relaxed and let Becky lead her over to the table, but Chrissy refused to sit down.

     “I’ll help you make the drinks baby.” Chrissy said as she started getting the mugs out the cupboard for the two of them. “I’m not going to give Prue anymore reasons to say I’m not a fit person to be with you.” Chrissy added.

     “You’re being silly again my love.” Becky said, as she walked up behind Chrissy and wrapped her arms around her from behind and started kissing Chrissy on the neck.

     “Do you still love me Becky?” Chrissy asked as she looked over her shoulder.

     “I’ll always love you Chrissy.” Becky looked Chrissy in the eyes and then they started kissing each other. Chrissy turned around so she could wrap her arms around Becky and give her a proper kiss.

    Once they stopped kissing they got the drinks made, and then sat at the kitchen table to enjoy them. Becky could see that Chrissy was still worried about something.

     “You still worried about what mum will say to you in the morning?” Becky asked.

     “No, not really. Prue will say what she wants to say. Worrying won’t change the outcome will it?” Chrissy said with a shrug.

     “What’s got you looking so troubled then Baby?” Becky asked with a pout.

    Chrissy looked to be trying to work out how to say what she was thinking about at first, but she soon spoke up. “Do you ever think you made a mistake marrying me?” Chrissy asked as she looked down at the table and kept spinning her mug around in her hands.

     “NO! Not for one second.” Becky said without even thinking about it. “Do you ever think you did?” Becky asked with worry in her voice.

     “No, not ever. You’re the best thing to ever come into my life Becky.” Chrissy smiled as she let a tear roll down her cheek. “I’ve just been wondering if I’m not really the kind person I thought I was after hearing what Prue thought of me.” Chrissy added with a sigh.

     “Now I know you’re just being silly.” Becky said in a stern tone of voice. “Is this just to do with what mum said, or is there more to it than that?” Becky asked.

     “What Prue said didn’t help, but I’ve been thinking about it for some time now.” Chrissy let out another sigh. “The thing with the photos and how quick you were to think I cheated on you, and the worry that I’m going to fail as a parent. Then Prue walked into the shop today and may as well have accused me of trying to kill our babies.” Chrissy was softly crying by this point. “I just don’t feel like a very good person right now.”

     “I’m sorry for adding to all the worry you already have Chrissy, but I’m just as scared as you are. I think all parents-to-be have the same worries.” Becky said, as she slid closer to Chrissy and pulled her into a hug. “I know I’m the lucky one to have found you Chrissy. The reason I keep getting so jealous over you is because I worry you’ll see you can do much better than me, and I’ll lose you.” Becky finally owned up to her own fears.

     “What ever makes you think I’d want anyone else?” Chrissy asked looking hurt at Becky’s comment.

     “I guess I’ve always felt like that.” Becky said with a shrug. “Ever since Mandy took you to get that first makeover just after you were stabbed all those years ago.” Becky added as she hugged Chrissy even tighter, thinking of all the worry she went through back then thinking that Chris was dead.

    Chrissy found herself thinking back to that time, and how Becky had returned to Mable’s thinking that Chrissy looked far too beautiful to ever want her. “I remember that, but I’m still here with you, and I don’t have any plans to run off.” Chrissy smiled.

     “I know you are baby, but I still think you could do so much better than me with how beautiful you look now.” Becky had tears running down her cheeks now.

     “Now who’s being silly?” Chrissy said with a little giggle as she hugged Becky even tighter. “The only people that stand any chance of winning my love away from you are the little things growing inside you right now.” Chrissy added as she broke the hug and put her hands on Becky’s belly.

     “That’s one fight I’ll be glad to lose my love.” Becky smiled as tears ran down her cheeks.

    They both finished their drinks and then Chrissy rinsed out the cups before helping Becky get up to their room, so they could get ready for bed. Chrissy was soon cuddled up to Becky in their own bed, she fell asleep wondering what would happen at breakfast in the morning when she had to face Prue again.

 

To Be Continued Soon  

 

Story by SaraUK

 

Edited and Posted by SamanthaK