‘Lester Smith and Drake Spencer from Lester Drake Media Corporation were escorted to Rocky Valley police station yesterday in regards to the takeover of Peterson Properties. Lester and Drake had five employees arrested the day after they purchased the business from Paul Peterson.’‘It is alleged; the five men arrested were in affiliation with Seamus O’Connor; known leader of the Irish mob in Rocky Valley. Mr Smith and Mr Spencer along with; Chief Editor of the Gazette, Stuart Johnson were questioned regarding their relationship with the five men.’‘Mr Smith has issued a statement: We have not met nor will we meet with any known associates to the Irish mob. We did not work with these five men; nor did we meet them before the day they were arrested.’‘Mr Johnson was questioned due to his follow up research regarding the deaths of two reporters 15 years ago. This included an interview with Seamus O’Connor and Chief of Police, Alan O’Neill.’‘He has issued a statement: Mr O’Connor had not
‘Lester Smith and Drake Spencer from Lester Drake Media Corporation were escorted to Rocky Valley police station yesterday in regards to the takeover of Peterson Properties. Lester and Drake had five employees arrested the day after they purchased the business from Paul Peterson.’‘It is alleged; the five men arrested were in affiliation with Seamus O’Connor; known leader of the Irish mob in Rocky Valley. Mr Smith and Mr Spencer along with; Chief Editor of the Gazette, Stuart Johnson were questioned regarding their relationship with the five men.’‘Mr Smith has issued a statement: We have not met nor will we meet with any known associates to the Irish mob. We did not work with these five men; nor did we meet them before the day they were arrested.’‘Mr Johnson was questioned due to his follow up research regarding the deaths of two reporters 15 years ago. This included an interview with Seamus O’Connor and Chief of Police, Alan O’Neill.’‘He has issued a statement: Mr O’Connor had not
The next morning; Stuart was meeting Lester, Simone and Emmett in Emmett’s office. “It was a good move to install the dash cam” Emmett states, glancing up at Stuart as he comes into the room, wearing sunglasses for the headache he got from the pain medication. His broken arm was set the night before and was in a cast and sling.“I figured, given their past with causing car accidents. It was best to install one” Stuart responds, taking a sip of water. “I told Janine she had to get the memory card from my phone to give to the police if anything happened to me in a car accident. I got it specifically for the dash cam footage.”“How are we going to play this out?” Simone asks, glancing between the men from the sofa.“Police Chief O’Neill is having Doctor Springfield escorted to the station for questioning. A little help from the media won’t go astray” Lester chuckles taking a seat next to Simone as her phone starts to ring.“Caitie, what’s up?” She answers, looking at Lester who sits up a
The group walk into the local police station. Being a small town; the station looked like a renovated farmhouse. “Leona Simmons” the female police officer behind the front counter says, beaming a smile at her. “I’m a huge fan. Can I have your autograph?” she queries, pulling out her copy of In the Know magazine with Leona’s interview.“Do you have someone detained by the name of Jason Kilkivan?” Simone asks, frowning at the woman in front of her; ignoring her request for an autograph.“Y…yes” the police officer stammers, looking over at the small desk to her left where her superior was sitting.“He injured a man” The police sergeant states, coming over to the reception desk.“His supposed to injure a man when they get too close” Simone yells at the sergeant as Caitlyn, Suzie and Bartholomew join them from a small room. “That’s what bodyguards do. Rebecca Saunders has had issues with a stalker for quite some time. She has a photoshoot here and needed additional protection. Jason was do
Emmett, Simone, Vince, Tiffany and Lester walked back into the Lester Drake Media building. Heading to the private elevator; Emmett was stopped by Roger. “Stu’s been sent down to the police station again” he tells him. “I think it’s to do with his car accident.”“Vince and I will head down there” Lester pipes up, taking his phone out of his pocket to call Trevor Hunter before heading back out the front entrance with Vince.“Can I come up to your office?” Roger asks, looking around the lobby. “Stu asked me to make sure something was printed in this afternoon’s edition for The Gazette. I’m not sure if they should print it without causing a large uproar in Rocky Valley.”“I’ll leave you to it” Simone states. “Tiff; I need your help with something” she adds, giving Emmett a kiss before the two ladies move to the common elevator to go to the third floor. She didn’t need Tiffany; but knew Roger and Emmett needed to discuss whatever Stuart was working on without her.Stepping onto the privat
Later that evening; Emmett was on the phone with Stuart. “He gave a statement to the police” Stuart says down the line. “He said he was driving past when the accident occurred. He stopped to offer his assistance and was being a good Samaritan.”“Did they question about why he took the laptop?” Emmett asks, rolling his eyes towards Simone.“Of course,” Stuart answers, pausing to let out a breath. “He claims I had asked for it and he was retrieving it for me. My statement to the police is I never asked him nor would I ask him to retrieve my laptop and the said laptop is still missing.”“That was the sort of confession we were expecting” Emmett tells him, sitting down on the sofa next to Simone. “Did the assistant say why he ran into you in the first place?”“Doctor Springfield claims his assistant is diabetic. His blood sugar levels were low and passed out, causing the accident” Stuart explains. Emmett knew the photos they had couldn’t prove or disprove this is what occurred.“He’s good
The following afternoon; Emmett knocks on the penthouse door and waits with Simone for Richard or Sandy to answer. “We could just go in” Emmett responds, pulling out his key.“It’s impolite” Simone scolds him. Knocking on the door again. “We gave him the penthouse to rent. We need to wait” she adds as the door opens.“Sorry; I was in the shower” Richard exclaims, drying his hair with a towel. “What do I owe the pleasure from a visit by my brother and his wife?” he chuckles as Simone and Emmett walk into the penthouse behind him.“Where’s Sandy?” Simone asks, taking a seat on the sofa.“She went back to her place. They finished fixing up her living room and bedroom after the flooding and she wanted to make sure it was up to her standard” Richard answers, taking a seat opposite her. “She’s also going to Lake Moya tomorrow see the others.”Taking a seat next to Simone; “did you know Stuart was in a car accident?” Emmett questions, getting straight to the point of his visit.“Tyrone was t
Coming back into the living room; Richard hands Emmett a beer and Simone a bottle of water before opening his own, taking his seat opposite them again. “What did you find out about Paul and Cheryl?” Emmett questions him, thinking they must have gotten married. Running his hand through his hair; he didn’t know if he could take much more when it came to Paul.“I need to explain from the moment I went to Dad’s place to question him about Jeremy” Richard responds, taking a sip of his beer. “Cheryl wasn’t there at the time but I knew she moved in because mum’s things were gone and she had pictures and other items around the place.”“You questioned Paul about Cheryl’s stuff?” Simone asks, placing her hand on Emmett’s thigh. She had a hunch of what bombshell Richard was about to drop. ‘It could be because I am pregnant or you could call it woman’s intuition’ she says in her mind. ‘Either way, Emmett isn’t going to like it.’“I did” Richard responds, not removing his gaze from Emmett. “Dad go
It’s been three years since Simone and Emmett were married. The pair had grown together over the time and the family got bigger with a new arrival six months ago; Lauren Josephine Peterson. Thankfully there was no surprises of a second baby during the delivery.“Are you ready for our special evening?” Emmett calls from the living room as Simone walks out in her bodysuit, dressed in an off the shoulder royal blue evening dress with a slit up the right side. “You always look stunning” he adds, giving her a peck on her temple.They were heading to the charity banquet for the local shelter for domestic violence. Cheryl helped establish it with the money given to her from Evelyn when she passed away. “Dad; we leaving shortly” Simone calls out as Phillip comes out of the playroom with Lauren in his arms and two three-year-olds hanging onto each leg. “Thank you for looking after them tonight” she adds.“You don’t have to thank me” Phillip beams, placing Lauren in the playpen and picking up e
The limousine pulled up out the front of the banquet hall where the fashion parade was being held. Vince steps out and opens the rear door for everyone to climb out of the back. Camera flashes were going off as Drake steps out and extends his hand to Leona with a smile before Lester does the same with Caitlyn. Followed by Jason with Rebecca, Jonathon with Matilda, Richard with Sandy and Vince helping Linda, Tiffany and Cheryl out.Simone straightens her black and green full-length dress as Emmett leans over and kisses the side of her head. “Let’s head in; the others will catch up” Emmett whispers in Simone’s ear.Simone nods, taking Emmett’s hand and beaming a smile as they were stopped for pictures momentarily.“I want to call Aunty Leslie before it starts and make sure the twins are ok” Simone says as the group find a seat to the front of the runway.“I already did” Linda voices behind her, sitting down in her seat. “They’ve been fed and are sleeping peacefully. Jakey is playing wit
It’s been three weeks since the twins decided to arrive; giving Emmett and Simone a surprise of a lifetime. Simone was let out of the hospital two days later. Stacey wanted to make sure the twins didn’t need any additional medical help. Given Linda was their nanny; she was for happy for her to take them home when she did.Tiffany had reported to Simone every evening what was going on at the agency. In Simone’s opinion it was so she could see the babies. Robert wasn’t the only model to have been offered a contract overseas. Suzie’s contract was renewed to go to Australia for their fashion week the following year and Trent will be joining her. Kimberley was given a contract to go to China, while Lewis will be heading to the Milan fashion week in Italy.The Next Fashion Designer was coming to a close and Lively Design Studio’s made the final with Giovanni Boutiques and Le Boutique. “Leslie and Barry are going to look after Jake and the twins while we head to the fashion show tonight for
Tiffany walks through the door of the birthing suite. Seeing the little bundle in Emmett’s arms, she walks over to him. “There’s my little goddaughter” she coos, taking her from Emmett.“Hmm-hmm” Simone sounds, clearing her throat for Tiffany to look at her. She glances up and sees the second baby attached to Simone’s breast. Her mouth gapes open as she glances between the two babies.“Twins? When the fuck were you going to tell us?” Tiffany whisper shouts at Simone. “And why didn’t you tell me you were in labour and heading to the hospital?”“I couldn’t tell you about this one because I didn’t know. This little man decided he wanted to stay hidden. The amnio results were taken from Isabella’s fluid sac since his was behind hers” Simone whisper shouts her explanation back to Tiffany, who starts smiling and cooing at Isabella. “As for being in labour; I didn’t get a chance to tell you. I called Emmett to let him know my waters broke and before I knew it; he was carrying me to the car.”
Emmett raced to the hospital with Simone protesting beside him to slow down. ‘I knew it wasn’t Braxton Hicks this time’ Emmett fumes in his mind. “Slow down, Emmett” she says again, pulling him out of his thoughts.He looks over to her and beams a smile in her direction; “we are going to meet our little girl” he says as another contraction hits Simone and she screams out in pain. “We are almost there” he whispers in a hushed tone.He pulls up out of the emergency department. Linda is waiting out the front with a wheel chair for them to arrive. “You called Linda?” he asks as she nods and tries to breathe through another contraction.“How far apart are the contractions?” Linda asks Emmett.He gives her a blank stare; “I was a bit preoccupied, trying to get her to the hospital; I forgot to time them. If I was to guess, they are 2-3 minutes apart” he tells her.“And her waters broke while she was on the phone to me. Let’s get her up and see how far along she is” Linda states as Emmett pus
Sitting at her desk; Simone started fidgeting as she glanced at the doorway, hoping Cheryl, Vince, Tiffany, Jonathon and Matilda would walk through. “Calm down” Emmett states, running his hands through his hair as he sat on the sofa. “You decided to let Cheryl and Tiffany go to the runway show and be pleasantly surprised at the clothes tomorrow night.” They decided not to tell Emmett the real reason behind not going to the production warehouse for the final and gave him the excuse she wanted to be pleasantly surprised. It was a good thing too, since the day at the hotel with Alexandro; she had been getting Braxton Hicks contractions every couple of days.“I know” Simone murmurs, walking out from behind her desk and taking a seat next to Emmett on the sofa. “I’m nervous because I’m not there to stop Alexandro for doing or saying anything to Jonny.”“He wouldn’t be game with Vince or Tiff there” Emmett chuckles, putting his arms around her and pecking the side of her head. Emmett pulls
Over the next few weeks; to Simone’s surprise, Alexandro stayed away from her when she went to the warehouse for the production. Holly and Quintin confirmed he hadn’t been asking questions about her or her relationship with Emmett anymore. ‘Maybe he has finally gotten the hint’ she says to herself.Emmett had made an effort to get to know Albert for the time he was in Rocky Valley and both decided to keep in touch. “I’m glad you and Al could become friends” Simone says to Emmett in the bedroom as she steps into her green maternity dress to get ready to head over to the production warehouse. “He really is a great guy.”“Ehh” Emmett voices with a shrug of his shoulders, causing Simone to giggle at his attempt to downplay his friendship with an old school colleague. “Are you and Vince taking Jonny in today?”“Yes” Simone replies, putting her watch on her wrist and looking at the time. “He should be heading up any…” she didn’t get to finish her sentence when they heard the knock on the do
Albert had left the room to head down to the lobby. He had mentioned to Adam before walking out the door to make sure the ladies were safe; one thing he was certain of, Alexandro wasn’t to be trusted with them. He had a feeling Simone’s comment to the hotel receptionist; Emmett would be notified of their whereabouts and would be there soon. He wanted to explain his involvement before it got out of hand.He barely made it out of the elevator before Emmett ran through the front door; stopping dead and folding his arms in front of him with a smirk on his face. “Why am I not surprised; he had you kidnap my wife” Emmett spits at the man in front of him.Albert’s eyes widen with Emmett’s statement before composing himself again. Leona only told him Emmett wasn’t her brother; he didn’t know any other details. “What kidnapping?” Albert states; glaring back at Emmett as two more men walk through the doorway to stand behind him. “They came freely and Leona gave you a message she was ok on the s
Caitlyn and Simone were shocked they were ushered into a waiting vehicle out the back of the supermarket. Because of this, Simone was inwardly cursing herself for leaving Sandy and Cheryl without giving them an explanation on what was happening. She was even more annoyed both of them had left their handbags in the trolleys so she couldn’t message Emmett what was going on and tell him she was ok; ‘hopefully he will see the camera footage and know they were fine’ she tells herself.“We should have bought our bags with us” Caitlyn giggles, trying to lighten the mood with a joke. She too was annoyed she didn’t think it would be more than two minutes to go out the back to talk. Seeing Simone wasn’t amused by her comment; Caitlyn turns her attention to the men in the front seat. “Al; we understand he can’t leave and everything. Why is it important for him to see us?”The chestnut brown-haired man driving, looked at the two women behind him in the rearview mirror. He didn’t say anything exce