‘Paul; I need your help’ Victoria’s voice rings out through the office. ‘I think Lest and I got in too deep. We were investigating someone and I think they are chasing us. I don’t know who else to turn to. You have friends in powerful places.’‘Vic; I think she saw us. We need to leave” Celeste’s screams as they hear the car starting up in the background.‘When you get this message; you need to come to Bay’s Bridge’ Victoria says in a panic. ‘You need to hurry.’‘Oh, my god’ Celeste yells as they hear a loud crash before the recording goes dead.Once the recording was done; Paul opens his eyes, hoping the tears he felt; didn’t fall. Emmett was no longer behind his desk. He hadn’t noticed Emmett move to Simone; holding onto her so tight he thought he was going to snap her in two. “Get out” Richard snaps at Paul.“Come again?” Paul snorts. ‘Since when does Ricky order me what to do’ he spits in his mind.“Jase, get him out of here” Richard yells, standing up. He knew Emmett and Simone n
Emmett and Lester sent everyone home for the rest of the day after Stuart told them what he had found. When Paul ran into the office the day before; he yelled ‘It was Sylvia’ which took Simone, Phillip, Richard and Emmett by surprise. He had said, ‘Vicki must have recognised Sylvia and called him; that is why she thought only he could help her. Sylvia was also at the crash site, claiming ‘she followed me there. I believed her.’They knew they needed to question Sylvia for her involvement in Victoria and Celeste’s death. Paul was very forthcoming and was willing to help get her to the office.“Why do you need me to go see Emmett?” Sylvia shouts at her husband. “I don’t care about your bastard son. I never cared about him.”“Simone is carrying my granddaughter. Emmett is willing to let go of the past for the sake of the child. He wants to make sure you are willing to do the same. Please come with me; for the innocent child she is carrying” Paul pleads with Sylvia.Sylvia was the one who
Paul was in surgery; Emmett and Richard were in the waiting room, pacing the floor when Simone ran through the door. “What the fuck happened?” She screams, coming over to Emmett, grabbing hold of him to see where the blood was coming from. “Why are your clothes covered in blood?”“What are you doing here” Emmett hisses at Simone. He didn’t want her here.“Vince called me and told me you went to the hospital. I came as fast as I could” Simone snaps back.Calming down slightly; Emmett answers her first question. “Paul stepped in front to stop Sylvia from stabbing me” Emmett murmurs; taking in a long breath. “I was applying pressure to the wound until help arrived. He’s still in surgery.”“Why didn’t you go to Rocky Valley hospital?” Katrina voices, coming into the waiting room. “It would have been closer.”“Yeah, right” Richard scoffs, looking perplexed at the woman in front of him, before realising she didn’t know about his grandfather. “It was better for him not to go there” he respon
‘Sylvia Peterson nee Sylvia Springfield wife of disgraced businessman, Paul Peterson and daughter of renown doctor and surgeon Maxwell Springfield was arrested today on an accessory to murder charge for her involvement regarding a car accident which occurred 15 years ago.’‘Mrs Peterson pled guilty to luring Celeste Whitehouse (31) and Victoria Mellors (32) to Bay’s Bridge for an unknown assailant. The two women were in their vehicle when they were hit by another vehicle, which fled the scene. As a result, the two ladies lost their lives.’‘Mrs Peterson has not disclosed the other party involved; nor has she given a motive behind her involvement.’‘It is speculated jealousy played a part as Victoria Mellors was the mother of Emmett Peterson aka Drake Spencer. Was it jealousy or was is something else? We do not know.’‘Mr Paul Peterson and Doctor Maxwell Springfield are yet to comment on the arrest. Drake Spencer has issued a statement: Leona and I want to thank all involved with seeki
When Vince met with Simone and Emmett; they came up with a few different ideas for him to use. The one he chose; he needed to propose at night so he could light each step for Tiffany to follow.Tiffany used to love visiting ice sculptures whenever they visited. It took a week; but Emmett had ordered a group of sculpturers from around Rocky Valley to sculp ice for the big event. As it was still winter, it was easy to keep them from melting.There were 5 sculptures placed in a line to the pergola ready for Vince to appear. “Do you think this will work?” Vince asks, looking between Simone and Emmett. “It’s not too over the top?”“Calm down, Sunshine” Simone says, nudging Vince with her elbow. “You will melt the ice” she snickers. She had been trying to keep his nerves down all afternoon whilst her and Emmett got things ready for him to propose. She had messaged Katrina ‘they were ready’ and got a thumbs up emoji reply. “There are people looking at the sculptures” Vince tells them, shuff
The following Monday; Simone was getting ready to open the modelling agency. There was a list of hopefuls Tiffany had given her to be signed as a potential model. There was also a list of models who would like to move to the agency. Simone wanted to make sure their contracts had expired before signing them as their new manager. Most had; the only contract they were waiting on was Caitlyn’s and they had to wait until she returned home.“Are you sure you will be able to handle the bodysuit?” Emmett asks, coming into the bedroom. “You had to get a whole new wardrobe a week ago.”“Dad did some modifications when I was visiting him” Simone states, sliding her legs into the suit. “The suit sits under my belly; he wanted to make sure it was comfortable. I will only be in it for an hour and I’ll be taking it off as soon as I cut the ribbon.”“I spoke with Sonia for you. Todd is all yours for the day” Emmett says, smiling at his beautiful wife. Simone asked Emmett if Sonia would be willing to
Simone had sent everyone to get hair and makeup done for Todd to take new portfolio pictures. Although the group of models had bought in their individual portfolios; she decided it was best she had some photos she could keep on file for potential events for the models.She had gone into her new office with a smile; “I have to call Richard and Barry to thank them for doing a great job” she mutters to herself. Heading into the little washroom behind her desk; she takes off the bodysuit and wig, placing them in the storage cupboard. Deciding to leave the maternity dress she was wearing on; Simone walks out to sit at her desk.Turning on her computer; Simone scans the event list she needed to email when Leona’s cell phone starts to ring beside her. Looking at the caller ID; it states ‘overseas number.’ “I’m getting calls from overseas already?” Simone says answering the phone.“Nona” a sobbing voice comes through the receiver.“Caitlyn?” Simone gasps. “What’s wrong? You aren’t hurt?”Calm
Simone had finished setting up the computer portfolios for Bartholomew, Rebecca and Suzie when Katrina knocks on her door. “Are you free to speak to me?” she asks, coming into Simone’s office.“Yes” Simone answers with a smile. “I’m still waiting for Todd to send over some photos to set up the rest of the portfolios. You want to become a model.”“I don’t know” Katrina answers hesitantly. “I want to be able to do my job without getting denied access to some areas. I wouldn’t say I want to be a model.”“Is there a difference?” Simone asks, glancing at her bodyguard. “You want access and to get access; you need to be a model. Essentially you want to become a model.”“When you put it that way” Katrina laughs, taking a seat in front of Simone’s desk. “How hard is it to walk and move in one of those bodysuits?”“How tall are you?” Simone asks, looking at her friend. “I’m guessing 5”7. We need to know the exact height to see if you need the full bodysuit or we can make do with an extension o
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