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
Emmett drops Simone at Lively Design Studio before heading to the Lester Drake Media building. Simone walks in though the doorway; “Leona; you’re here” Mark says flustered. “We are down 4 models. Angie Berry called and withdrew Tina, Breanna, Lewis and Kim.”“What do you mean; she withdrew them?” Simone asks, looking over at the other models. “We have a contract to use them for the runway show.”“She didn’t give a reason” Mark explains; giving her a knowing smile. Both Simone and Mark knew this was a tactic by Angela to have him become upset with Simone. Regardless of the circumstances behind his court case; he liked Simone or Leona and didn’t blame her for the models being withdrawn. “Are you able to acquire four more models?”“Can we make do with who we have?” Simone asks, wiggling her finger to Urick to come and see her.“If you can’t get anyone else; we may have to” Mark responds; trying to stay positive. “We need one more male model for Quinton’s designs. We will be one short, ot
Simone was starting to get nervous as she sat in front of Renee; having her makeup applied. “Why am I so nervous?” she asks Renee, fidgeting in her seat. “It’s not like I haven’t done a runway show before.”“You have your gorgeous husband out there watching you” Renee remarks; applying Leona’s lipstick. “This is the first time he has seen you go down the catwalk.”“Maybe” Simone whispers as Emmett comes backstage with Josephine to wish her luck.“We have a surprise for you” Emmett states; leaning down to give her a kiss.“No kissing” Renee snaps; fixing up the smudge Emmett left on Simone’s lips. “She can see her surprise as long as it doesn’t ruin her makeup.”“What is it?” Simone asks; shifting in her seat to glance between Emmett and Josephine.Before Emmett could answer; Tiffany walks through the door with Vince, Richard, Tyrone, Lester, Phillip, Jenny, Sebastian, Linda and Cassandra. “Surprise” Josephine smiles as Cassandra runs over to Simone; wrapping her arms around her.“Baby
The following morning; Simone was up early, cooking breakfast for Emmett. She was buzzing on how successful the runway had been and what was happening later that afternoon. Humming to herself; the front doorbell chimes. “I wonder who that could be?” she says to herself heading over to the door to peak out the keyhole.“Aunty Cassie” Simone chimes, opening the door. “Where’s Aunty Josie?”“Doing official police business” Cassandra pouts, walking into the bungalow behind Simone. “I thought since she went down to the station early, I would come and see my favourite baby girl.”“Have you eaten?” Simone remarks, heading back into the kitchen to finish the bacon and eggs she was cooking. “I can make you some breakfast” she adds, pulling some more bacon and eggs out of the fridge.“I would love some breakfast” Cassandra states as Emmett walks through the kitchen doorway. “I can’t believe our babies are having a baby.”“Believe it” Emmett chimes in; taking some plates and cutlery out of the c
Josephine decided to take Tyrone with her to interview Sylvia. She had looked at his service record and found he was a good police officer. He has severe PTSD and failed psychiatric evaluation; thus, needing to leave the police force. “Do you have the PTSD under control?” Josephine asks, glancing over at Tyrone as he drives her to the prison.“You read my file?” Tyrone answers with his own question. “For the most part. It reels its ugly head from time to time” he includes to Josephine’s raised eyebrow. “Why are we interviewing Sylvia Peterson?”“I had a doctor call me with information” Josephine states, letting out a breath. “She had a stat dec from Sylvia against her father and I wanted to question her about it.”“What the fuck?” Tyrone gasps, pulling into the prison carpark.“My thoughts exactly” Josephine giggles, handing Tyrone the copy of the statutory declaration. “The date would have made Ricky about 16 and Sylvia was 35 when she fell pregnant and it was after Vicki and Lest we