Thisresulted in a major operation and a longish stay in hospital, with manymore stays over recent years.Tony did a lot of travelling up and down to th...e hospital as well aslooking after the children. The youngest was still in high school; theolder children were more able to look after themselves.During one of the hospital visits I noticed a brownish mark on his jacketwhich he claimed was dirt He got a 'pull the other leg' look - it wasobviously make-up."We'll talk about this later," I told him,. I blush deeply. We’re both stepping off the bus now, knowing we part ways, I see her reach out to shake my hand. I take hers, feeling the beautiful smoothness of her skin, it makes me shiver, wanting to feel more of her. When she lets go, I want to grip her tighter, pulling her into a kiss. Almost like Gina did to me all those years ago, but I don’t. The wind blows, making me shiver. My waitress dress clings to my frame, making me ache for warmth. I turn to head towards the diner, listening. “It wasn’t him," Michael replied, "it was all that lovely leather.” He giggled. “Besides, he was much better looking than that fluffy bint you chatted up, nothing but a tart! All dress and no knickers, her!” “Ooh.. I’ve got a hangover. Go back to sleep” Michael said as he kissed Sam on the cheek. “Its only ten o’clock.” NUMBER 4... She stood at the old gas cooker stirring the gravy. The lamb, roast potatoes, parsnips and yorkshire pudding in the oven. The carrots and gravy were summering. The woman in the earpiece was waiting for my answer. “Hold on a moment.” I said to her.“Tania, it’s up to you . . . do you want to stay here until these people come for you? Or do you want to go elsewhere?” I asked her.She did not hesitate, “I want to stay here!” She said with conviction, “You’re not meaning like daddy is. I like you!”“She’ll be safe with me!” I told the woman“Very well, let me talk to Tania again please.” She asked meI handed the phone back to my young charge and went back to.