Emmett leaves his office and heads into Lester’s. He couldn’t hide the worry on his face as he takes a seat on Lester’s sofa. “I have Aunty Josie coming tomorrow” he states as Lester glances up from his paperwork. “We need her help with Hawkeye.”“Is getting Maxwell Springfield and Jeremy O’Connor that difficult you need to involve her?” Lester questions. He knows who Josephine Boyle is to Simone and Emmett and wanted to make sure this was the only viable move Emmett could make.“Yes” Emmett responds not going into more detail. “If anyone can get information to arrest him for what he is done. It’s her” he continues, keeping his face as neutral as he could. He knows he couldn’t hide his worry from Lester. “I want to surprise Simone. Don’t tell her she’s coming.”“Ok” Lester sighs, stepping out from behind his desk. “I’m ready with all the paperwork for the directors meeting. Are you ready to introduce a new chief editor?”“As I’ll ever be” Emmett responds, walking out the doorway behin
The next morning; Emmett left Simone at the common elevator before heading up the private elevator to his office. He wasn’t expecting the scene he had as he stepped off. Stuart and Roger were throwing questions at Josephine when she smiles at him. “Drake” she exclaims, walking over and wrapping her arms around him.“You weren’t meant to come in until 11” Emmett responds with a smile; picking her up and twirling her around. “It’s good to see you” he adds, placing her feet back on the ground.“I couldn’t wait to see you. Cassie sends her love” she smiles, turning to give Lester a hug as he comes off the elevator. “Still causing trouble for this one?” she questions, nodding her head towards Emmett.“When haven’t I?” Lester answers with a snicker.“I was about to brief Stuart and Roger about our meeting” Emmett injects, pulling out his phone to message Simone and Richard. “You may as well come into my office now.”‘Our 11am is early. If you can come sooner; that will be appreciated’ he se
After listening to Sylvia’s confession; Josephine looks over at Simone and Emmett. “You are aware we can’t use this as evidence to arrest Doctor Springfield” she says, picking up on the bit of information he was the one who ordered their accident. “Are you certain he was involved?”“Roger, do you mind moving so I can show Aunty Josie the files?” Emmett asks, as Roger and Josephine switch places. “We are aware. We have more.”“I had found the information out with Mike’s help” Stuart explains as Josephine clicks on the files in Hawkeye. “Celeste and Victoria’s old editor had some of their old notes and was sure they were set up. He couldn’t prove it. Mike found a connection to Doctor Springfield and everything else fell into place. He was the person they were investigating.”“How do you know Seamus O’Connor wasn’t the head of the Irish Mob?” Josephine asks, glancing through the files.“Alan O’Neill told us his part in the arrest” Tyrone spits as Josephine turns to stare at him. “He did
“You were right to come to me” Josephine states, closing the files she had opened on Emmett’s computer. “And I respect your informant would like to remain anonymous. I may need to interview them. Please make them aware there may be a chance I have to.”Richard gives Emmett a slight nod before Emmett responds; “I will let them know.”Getting out of her chair; Josephine walks behind Emmet’s desk and gives him and Simone a peck on the cheek. “Did you want to join me for dinner? Ricardo’s slotted me in tonight” she asks, giving the pair a smile.“Sure” Simone responds getting off Emmett’s lap to give Josephine a hug.Taking the two USB sticks; Josephine heads out of the office with Roger and Stuart following her. “Are you able to message Nana for me?” Emmett says to Richard; knowing the rest of the room figured out who the informant was because they were here when she came to visit.Simone stops herself from going into the washroom again, turning on her heels to look at him. “Evelyn Sprin
Emmett and Simone walk into Bon Appetite; heading up to the front counter. “Drake, Leona; you don’t have a booking” Georgina says, looking down at her tablet. “We are booked solid; I can try and slot you in.”“We are a part of Josephine Boyle’s party” Emmett smiles, taking Simone’s hand.“Table of four” Georgina says, returning Emmett’s smile. “Commissioner Boyle and her guest are already here” she adds, leading the pair into the restaurant. Simone and Emmett were shocked to hear there was a second person they were having dinner with.As they head to the table; Simone’s smile widens when she sees who the mystery person was; “Dad” she exclaims, embracing him as Georgina bids them Bon Appetite before heading back to the front counter. “How are you feeling?”“I’m fine” Phillip chuckles, taking his seat again. “Linda has enough worry for the both of you.”“How is she?” Simone smiles at the mention of Linda’s name as her and Emmett take their seats. “I feel bad I haven’t been able to get b
Richard and Sandy were sitting at the table when he felt the vibration of his phone in his pocket. There was a rule at his grandparent’s house; no cell phones at the dining table. Politely excusing himself; he went to the bathroom to check the message. “Enjoy the show?” he whispers, looking in the mirror. “What does he mean; enjoy the… Oh.”He quickly washes his hands and heads back out to the table. His business trip coincided with meeting Sandy’s parents. She was nervous and tried to get out of it a few times. Her parents weren’t rich or glamourous and Richard figured she heard the rumours; probably told to her by Simone, Vince and Tiffany; on what he was like during high school. He wasn’t the same person and wanted to pay the same courtesy by introducing her to his grandmother. ‘She’s going to get more than she bargained for’ he tells himself.“Dinner was great, Nana” Richard states, sitting back down at the table. “Be sure to thank Wendy for me.”Evelyn and Richard had a great rel
The following morning; Simone and Emmett were sitting at the dining table eating breakfast. Picking up her phone; Simone begins to read the headlines from the Gazette. A photo of Maxwell pops up being ushered to a police vehicle in handcuffs. ‘Notarised Doctor Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Murder.’ ‘Doctor Maxwell Springfield was arrested last night for his involvement with the drug problem in Rocky Valley. The highly respected doctor is allegedly accused of providing prescriptions to known drug offenders to make and distributed opioid based drugs.’‘In relation to this charge; Jeremy O’Connor; older brother to Seamus O’Connor was arrested as the leader of the Irish Mob. Seamus was proven innocent of all charges against him and will be released from prison in the coming days. See full story on page 4.’‘Doctor Springfield claims the news to be false and will be seeking justice to those who wish to slander his good name.’‘Police Commissioner Josephine Boyle has issued a statemen
Emmett and Simone were in the waiting room for Stacey to call them into the examination room. Since their first antenatal appointment; Emmett decided to use his status to ensure she would be the one taking Simone’s appointments from now on. “I can just see whatever doctor they have on duty” she argues to Emmett again.“We are at Rocky Valley hospital” he whispers back to her. “I would be happier with someone we know isn’t affiliated with Maxwell.”“As long as you don’t give her the third degree again” Simone chastises. At the last antenatal appointment; Emmett had questioned Stacey about her interactions with Maxwell and what she thought of him. To his surprise; she didn’t think highly of the man and assured them she was not involved or wanted to be involved in any of his research or medical situations.“Simone” Stacey calls out from the doorway. “How are you feeling?”“Great” Simone answers, following her into the examination room with Emmett walking in behind them. “I’ve started to
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