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Fortune Cookie (Revised) Part 39 Laura and Miriam were still talking in the dry cleaners, completely unaware of what had transpired. Only pausing when customers came in, they were now awaiting the arrival of their daughters. "They should have been here by now," said Miriam. "I'll just take a look outside," said Laura. Paula was kneeling over Kelly, tears and mascara running down her face. A crowd had gathered and the female driver of the car had also come out to see if Kelly was alright. A slight groan from Kelly gave Paula the news she wanted: she was still alive. "Kelly! Can you hear me?" asked Paula. "I couldn't help it!" said the driver. "She came out right in front of me, I couldn't stop quickly enough." Paula wasn't blaming her. There was only one person to blame in her opinion and he was still standing near by. The driver had reached into her bag and took out her mobile phone, dialling 999. "Kelly, I'm going to be right back," said Paula. "I'm going to get your mom." She didn't look towards Mark, still standing there, looking at his injured daughter. For now, he deserved nothing in her opinion. Laura was watching for any sign of the girls when she noticed Paula running towards her as fast as possible. She could see her tear stained face. "Paula?! What's wrong? What's happened?" she asked. "It's Kelly, she's been hit by a car!" said Paula, gasping for breath. "Oh my god!" said Laura. She went into the dry cleaners to tell Miriam. Trish was at the counter too now and when she heard the news, she didn't hesitate in allowing Miriam to go to her daughter's side. "Don't worry! Go to her," she told Miriam. Paula led them to the scene. Miriam caught a glance of Mark standing there. She quickly wondered if he had anything to do with this. "So, how did it happen?" asked Laura, as Miriam knelt beside her daughter. "Kelly's dad. He saw us together, tried to break us apart," said Paula. "Attacked us, Kelly kicked him and he chased her all the way down here." Miriam overheard this and shook her head. "He had been drinking," added Paula. "Smelt it on his breath," "I'll kill him," said Miriam. "I told him to quit the drink." Miriam got up just as an ambulance arrived on the scene followed by a police car. "What the hell were you playing at?!" said Miriam going up to her husband. "You should be more concerned about getting a job, but no, you're so bloody determined to get Kelly into a relationship YOU approve of!" Mark's rage had been extinguished by the sight of Kelly being hit by a car. He seemed far away and took a few moments to acknowledge Miriam's words. "I didn't mean this to happen. I just wish she'd give up that other girl," he finally said. "That isn't going to happen. Just go away!" said Miriam. "But she attacked me!" "From what I heard, you attacked them first. They acted in self defense," said Miriam. She was now heading back to Kelly. The paramedics were assessing her injuries and had fitted a neck brace to her. Much to Paula's relief, she had come round and was asking questions. "Where am I? Am I going to be alright?" she said to Miriam as she approached again. "You're in good hands. You're going to be alright," she replied. The police were asking witnesses for accounts of what had happened. They soon came over to Paula and she explained as much as she could. She pointed to Mark and soon he was being questioned too. When the paramedics were ready to take Kelly onboard the ambulance, Miriam was invited aboard. "I want to be with her," said Paula. The paramedics looked at Miriam and she nodded. "I'll meet you up at the hospital," said Laura. "Ok, mom," said Paula. Whilst travelling on the ambulance, Paula gave Miriam a better account of what had happened. The paramedic in the back couldn't help but overhear, but kept to her job of monitoring Kelly. "It's a bit early to say but it looks like her left arm and leg are fractured," said the paramedic. "Once we're back at A&E, we can check for head injuries. It was clear that Kelly was going to have a few bruises. She had also got grazes to her face, and to other parts of her body. The good thing was that she was now talking and happy to see that Paula was with her. "Paula, you look a mess!" she smiled. "Never mind me. You the one who matters at the moment," said Paula. "We're nearly there," said the driver. "So, this was all over your daughter's relationship?" asked the paramedic in the back. "Yes. My husband clearly objects and thanks to that, our daughter is now heading to hospital," said Miriam. "What will happen to him?" asked Kelly. "I hope they lock him up," said Paula. Back in town, the police continued to question Mark before leading him to the back of their car. Another police car had arrived just to provide back up. Laura decided to go back to the dry cleaners to update them on things. "Oh don't worry," said Trish, "I've asked Tracy to cover for her. She doesn't mind the extra work." "Ok, I'll tell her. I'm just off to the hospital myself," said Laura. Upon arriving at Accident and Emergency, Miriam and Paula followed the stretcher in and were told to wait in reception. "I'm glad she's ok," said Paula. "I am too, though I hope they find nothing further wrong," said Miriam. "But with you at work, who's going to take care of her?" asked Paula. She was obviously excluding Mark. "We shall see. But first, lets get a full report," said Miriam. "Want a drink?" "Yes please. But I'll go and wash my face first," said Paula. "I must look a mess." * * * Paula was soon back in the reception with a cup of coffee in hand. Miriam had given Kelly's details to the person at the reception desk and was now sitting by Paula, coffee in her hand too. They sat and drank, waiting patiently for a report. Eventually, a doctor arrived. "Mrs Walker?" he asked. "Yes?" said Miriam. "We've just taken your daughter to x-ray. All initial diagnosis point to just a mild concussion, and fractures of the lower left arm and thigh." "So, she'll be fine?" asked Miriam "We'll know for sure when we get the x-rays," said the doctor. "But I'd say she's been very lucky." "Fractured thigh? She won't be able to walk," said Paula. "We'll see," said Miriam. "As for that bastard of a husband of mine, I don't know what's to come of him." They noticed a woman come in and Paula recognised her as the driver of the car. She looked over and recognised Paula. "You're that girl's mother, aren't you?" she asked. "Yes, I am," said Miriam. "What can I do for you?" "I just want to know if your daughter is ok? She is, isn't she?" she added. "Just that I was driving the car." "She is. She will be ok," said Miriam. "I don't blame you either. You were not at fault." The woman smiled and sat beside them. "My name is Jane. Jane Cartwright." "Miriam Walker," said Miriam. "This is Paula Smith, my daughter's girlfriend." "Pleased to meet you both," said Jane. "I'm so glad she's ok. I couldn't bear to cope if worse had happened." "Well don't be," said Miriam. "You can see her once she comes back from x-ray." Jane smiled. "Thanks." They all continued to wait in reception and noticed some police officers arrive. They went to the reception first. "Undoubtedly interested in Kelly's condition," said Miriam. "Well I gave them an account of what happened," said Paula. "They likely want Kelly's side of the story," said Miriam. The officers noticed them and walked over. "Mrs Walker, we currently have your husband in custody. We want to know if you wish to press charges?" Miriam thought for a while before answering. "I don't wish to press charges. Her injuries were accidental." Paula looked at her in disbelief. "If he hadn't chased her, she wouldn't have run into the path of that car!" "I know," said Miriam. "But as soon as I can, I want a word with him." Laura come in moments later. "How is she?" she asked. "In X-ray at the moment," said Miriam. "Plus I'm not pressing charges against Mark." "You what?! After what he's done?" said Laura, sitting on the other side of Paula. "What do you think of Victoria, mom?" asked Paula, now retrieving her bear from its carrier bag. "She's nice. Where did you get her from?" "Kelly bought her for me, though I chose her," said Paula. Laura decided to get herself a drink while they continued to wait. Shortly though, a doctor arrived to give them the latest. "She's out of x-ray and asking for you," he said. "Have you got the results yet?" asked Miriam. "Just looking at them right now," said the doctor. "Would you come this way please." They were all led to a cubicle where Kelly lay on a bed, though sitting up. Her left arm was in a sling and her left leg was in splints. The neck brace was still in place and her grazes had been cleaned. "See the nurses cleaned you up too," said Kelly, upon noticing Paula's clean face. "Very funny. I did it myself," smiled Paula, leaning in and kissing her. "You ok sweetheart?" asked Miriam. "Heads a little sore, but apart from my arm and leg, feeling ok," she replied. "Where's dad?" "The police have him," said Miriam. "But I'm not pressing charges." "What? Even for being drunk?" asked Kelly. "The police are just outside, waiting to speak to you," said a nurse. "Do you want to do so now?" "Not yet," said Kelly. "Ok," said the nurse. "I'm not in the mood for talking about it at the moment," she told the others. "I am glad to see that you're ok," said Jane, now getting a word in. "I'm sorry for hitting you." "I should have looked where I was going," said Kelly. "But it's done. Thanks for seeing me any way." "Never mind that, just rest for now," said Miriam. Jane just smiled, glad to have her conscience cleared. "Ok, bye Kelly. Get well soon." With that, she left. Soon, the x-ray results arrived. The doctor used the viewer by the bed to show them. "The fractures are not too serious," he explained. "Though we'll need to reset the bones in her leg." "That means surgery, doesn't it?" asked Miriam. "Yes, but nothing to worry about," said the doctor. "I'm in for a few days here then," sighed Kelly. "Will I walk again?" "I can't see why not, but no for a while," smiled the doctor. "Any chance of some food, please?" asked Kelly. "I'm afraid not. We want to get that leg done today," said the doctor. "I arranging for a theatre to be available soon." "Never mind," said Miriam. "Get the operation over with." "I suppose I might as well speak to the police then," said Kelly. 'I'll leave you for the moment then," said Paula, kissing her once more. "I'll stop here," said Miriam. Paula left the cubicle with Laura as the police officers were finally allowed to go in. "I suppose we need to be back home then," said Laura. "You can visit her again tomorrow." They stood just ouside the cubicle and waited. The police were not in there long. "We're going now," said Laura. "We'll visit tomorrow." "Bye then," said Miriam. "I'm stopping the night if possible." "Bye love," said Kelly. * * * "I'm wondering what will happen to her dad. If he isn't to be charged, he'll be free to go home," said Paula as they headed for the reception. "He will, but I don't think he'll be trying anything. Miriam will make sure of that," said Laura. It was just at that moment that Mark came through the entrance doors. He noticed Laura and Paula. "How is she?" he asked. His voice was full of remorse. "She's going into theatre later to have her leg set," said Paula. She gave Mark a venomous look. "I'm not sure if she wants to see you," said Laura. "I'm sure she doesn't," he replied. As Paula and Laura went to catch the bus home, Mark went to find his wife and daughter. When he found them, he found them with unfriendly faces. "I'm sorry," he said. "I've been a pig today." "Let's put that on a sign and show it to the world," said Miriam sarcastically. "Dad. I just want to make one thing clear," said Kelly. "I'm a lesbian and I love Paula. If you cannot accept either of those facts, I want you out of my life." Mark looked at her and swallowed. "You can't throw me out of the house." "I will though," said Miriam. "if you don't accept our daughter's sexuality. If you want to know, they are already engaged." "Engaged?!" said Mark with wonder. Kelly raised her left hand to show him the ring. "And in case you want to know, Paula is a girl," said Kelly. "100% girl. I've seen her parts so I know." "You've made love to her?" asked Mark. "Not yet. And thanks to you, I won't be for several weeks yet," said Kelly. "When she leaves here, I want her to stay with the Smiths," said Miriam. "I'm at work during the week and I'm sure you don't want an invalid on your hands?" Mark thought for a moment. "You don't trust me? I won't try to hurt her again." "I want your word that you will not oppose her being a lesbian," said Miriam. "I do want to raise a family with her," said Kelly. The conversation was interrupted by the doctor and a nurse. "We have a theatre ready for you now," said the doctor. "Ok sweetheart. I'll see you later," said Miriam. Mother and daughter hugged. Miriam returned to the reception, Mark joined her. "I should have you thrown out," said Miriam. "Being prejudiced is one thing, but you crossed the line." "I'm sorry," he repeated. "I had told you before that Kelly and Paula were serious. But you wouldn't listen," said Miriam. "So desperate for a son-in-law, because of your selfish desires, our daughter could have died!" Mark sat with his head in his hands and said nothing. "Why did you go after them? They were walking down the street together, and you had to cause trouble," she continued. "Paula may be a girl now, but she cares for our daughter as much now as she did when she was a boy." "Ok, so they can still see one another," he said in a low voice. "What did you say?" asked Miriam. "I'll let them see one another!" he said, this time louder. "So, you're prepared to drop your hatred of gays?" she asked. "Yes," he sighed. "So you won't mind Kelly spending the next few weeks at their house then?" said Miriam. "I should imagine Paula will enjoy playing nurse." "As you wish," he said. "Oh, and another thing. I'm going to see if I can stop the night," said Miriam. "Ok," he replied. "I could do with a bite to eat. Care to join me?" "If you can afford it," said Miriam. "I hope you realise that I decided against pressing charges against you." "Yes. But you should have. I deserve to be in a cell tonight." * * * Laura and Paula stopped off at the chippy on the way home and got dinners for all. Paula was still feeling bad about what had happened and couldn't bare to think of Kelly on crutches. There was still the need to explain things to Alex and Joanne. "And Kelly's mom decided against pressing charges?!" said Joanne as they discussed this over fish and chips. "I'd have pressed charges straight away!" "I just hope the sight of Kelly with her arm and leg in plaster will be enough to weigh on his mind," said Laura. "I wonder if it will make him accept her now?" asked Paula. "Didn't we say that it would take a massive blow to his pride to shake him up?" said Laura. Paula spent the rest of the day lying on her bed with her new teddy in her arms. She couldn't take the events of the day out of her head. She was worried about Kelly, even if the prognosis was good and that she would be on her feet again in several weeks. It was later that evening when they received a phone call from the hospital. "Miriam, how is she?" asked Laura. "She's fine. The leg is entirely in plaster now. She's asleep at the moment," replied Miriam. "How about that husband of yours?" "Mark? Oh, he's at home. He's no longer getting in the way of our daughters, that is one thing. Whether he'll totally give up his homophobia, that's to be seen. It was the fear of losing her that shook him. Finally made him realise how much he cares for her," said Miriam. "We thought that it would take something big to make him think," said Laura. "So, I take it you're stopping the night?" "I am. I'm sure Kelly would like Paula to visit her. Talking of which, I wonder if she is up to a bit of nursing." "What do you mean?" asked Laura. "Once Kelly is discharged, which may be in a few days, doctor's order pending, I want her to recover at your place. She knows and is all for it," said Miriam. "I'm sure Paula would be thrilled. But I think she would have to sleep on the sofa downstairs," said Laura. "With her entire leg in plaster, I don't think she'll be attempting any stairs. The chances are, with her left arm in plaster too, that she'll be in a wheelchair for the time being." "Well, Paula is not going to refuse the opportunity, even if she is stuck in a wheelchair," said Laura. "Ok, I'll tell her anyway. I'll see you tomorrow." Paula was still lying on her bed when Laura entered. "That was Miriam on the phone. Kelly is doing fine but is likely to be in a wheelchair for a while." "I still feel like kicking that dad of hers where it hurts," said Paula. "Well, that dad of hers has consented to her spending a few weeks with us while she recovers," said Laura. "Kelly, stopping here? Fantastic!" said Paula, sitting up. "I think she'll need help with a few things, but I'm sure you will manage," smiled Laura. "And secondly, I hope you're considering visiting her tomorrow." "Of course I was. Who do you think is going to keep her lips from going dry?" said Paula. "Is that all you think about?" said Laura with a chuckle. "No, but, I don't know what I'd do without her," said Paula. "Have you been in touch with your friends yet? I'm sure they would want to know," said Laura, slightly changing the subject. "I was going to tell them tomorrow. I just wanted to spend today getting over what happened." "Ok, I'll let you be. Unless of course you want a hot chocolate before you turn in," said Laura. "Yes please." "Ok, I'll go and make a mug for you." The next morning, Paula made the decision to call Linda. She knew that Alicia was bound to be getting ready for school and therefore would have her phone switched off. She didn't know Kevin's number nor that of Mike. She hoped therefore that Linda would pass on the news for her. So, after breakfast, she switched on her phone and called Linda. Thankfully, she had her phone on. "Hi Paula, how's things?" said Linda in a cheery mood. "Not so well," said Paula. "Why, what's wrong?" replied Linda, concern growing in her voice. "Kelly has been involved in an accident. She was hit by a car," said Paula. "What?! Is she ok?!" asked Linda. "She's ok. Just broke her left arm and leg," said Paula. "I'm going to visit her today." "Does anyone else know yet?" asked Linda. "You're the first outside of our families. I haven't got Kevin's number nor Mike's. I thought you might help there." "Sure, I can tell Kevin. But I haven't got Mike's number. Alicia might though. You tried her yet?" "Not yet. But she'll be on her way to school by now," said Paula. "Ok, I'll do what I can. I'll try and visit her today," said Laura. "Thanks for telling me." "Goodbye then," said Paula. She then went downstairs and got ready to go to the hospital. They would be taking the bus, and seeing that they needed two buses, they set off early. * * * Mark Walker had spent the rest of Monday in an empty house. The absense of his wife and daughter weighed heavy on him. He knew that he shouldn't have done what he did. They were just walking hand in hand down the street. Even straight girls do that. They showed no sign that they were more than friends in the slightest. Seeing Kelly lying in the road after being hit by the car, had left a scar on his mind. It made him realise what meant more to him: his daughter or her choice of lifestyle. He was in no doubt that the former was more important to him now. He now owed his daughter hugely after this and he felt the only way he could do that now was to accept her as a lesbian. He was planning on visiting Kelly the next morning too. But he decided to wait to see if any post would show up first. Some did come through the letterbox, one turning out to be from one of the other job applications: he had been invited to another interview. Miriam had spent the night in the guest room and bought breakfast in the hospital canteen. Kelly had been taken on to the wards after her operation and had slept soundly. She awoke that morning to find her leg plastered entirely and now suspended slightly above the bed.. Her left arm had also been plastered and was once again in a sling. "Morning, see you're awake. Had a goodnights sleep?" asked a nurse. "Yes, feeling better. Though my leg is a little uncomfortable," she replied. "Can't be helped," said the nurse. "Has to be suspended to take the pressure off it." "Is my mom here? She said she was staying the night." "I'll go and see. Do you want me to help you sit up?" "Yes please," said Kelly. "Plus, any chance of some breakfast? I'm starving." "I'm sure the doctor will allow it." As the nurse was propping up the back of her bed, Miriam entered the ward and found her. "Morning sweetheart," she said. "Hope you slept well?" "Apart from my awkward predicament, not bad," said Kelly. "Just waiting for the doctor to say to some breakfast. Another thing, where's my ring? It's not on my finger." "Don't worry, I have it," said Miriam. She took it out of her purse and put it back on her left hand. The doctor soon arrived and went straight to the clipboard. "Well, Kelly. Your leg is now nicely set and should heal fine. Seeing that your left arm is also in plaster, you'll be needing the use of a wheelchair to get around." "Oh well, if that's the case, so be it," said Kelly. "How long before the casts come off?" "Usually 6 weeks," said the doctor. "You'll need some physiotherapy afterwards to get you back on you feet of course." "So, how long willl it be before she can go home?" asked Miriam. "Hopefully, tomorrow," said the doctor. "Now a nurse said something about you wanting breakfast?" "Yes," said Kelly. "I could eat a horse." "I'm afraid horses are not on the menu but we do have a selection of cereals instead," he smiled. The doctor left and the nurse that had helped earlier came up and took Kelly's order. Miriam continued to sit by her daughter, even as she ate the bowl of Weetabix. She was able to hold the bowl with her left hand as her fingers still had some freedom. "Good job I'm right handed," she said. "So, is Paula coming to visit?" "I presume so. Got to allow time for buses, but I expect she'll be here," said Miriam. "How's dad?" "He is sorry about what happened. He even said that I should have pressed charges against him," said Miriam. "I think yesterdays events hit him harder than you realise." "I just want him to accept that I'm a lesbian, that's all I want," said Kelly. "Anything to do around here, until Paula arrives?" "I'll go and see," said Miriam. She found that the hospital did have a number of books and magazines. She chose a few that she thought Kelly might like and brought them to her. "It's not much but it's something to do," she said. As Kelly flicked through a book, Miriam left once more. She came back with a newspaper that she had just bought from the hospital shop. They decided too tackle the crossword together. It was around 11:00am when Paula and Laura arrived. "I hope you're feeling better?" said Paula. "I will be after a kiss," said Kelly. "Looking forward to nursing me?" "Just having you in the same house as me for several weeks is good enough," said Paula, leaning in to kiss her. "She seems in good spirits," said Laura. "When are they releasing her back into the wild?" "Hopefully tomorrow," said Miriam. "So, I'm an animal, am I?" said Kelly. "Once these casts are off, I'll show Paula at least what an animal I am." "In bed?" added Paula with a broad grin. Kelly smiled at her with an equally broad grin. "Oh, by the way. I hope you don't mind, but I called Linda this morning and she'll tell Kevin." "I don't mind," said Kelly. "They'd find out sooner or later anyway. What about Alicia and Mike?" "Haven't got Mike's number and Alicia is at school," answered Paula. "But Linda said she might visit later." "Great!" said Kelly. "Now, do I have to explain things to her?" "I didn't mention those details," said Paula. "No matter, tell them in your own time," said Miriam. "All that matters is that you recover." Linda turned up with her mom Janet only minutes later. "Are you ok?" she asked Kelly. "Still alive," smiled Kelly. "I'm tougher than I look." "Your sense of humour didn't get injured then?" smiled Laura. "So, how did you come to have a close encounter with a car?" Kelly told the story as best as she could. Paula filled in the gaps. "So, your dad is still free?" said Linda. "He should have been locked up, if he does things like that." Mark was just parking his car in the hospital car park and cursing the charges that were in force. Kelly was just telling Linda that the decorating of the cast on her leg would have to wait a while when he entered the ward. He saw the visitors and gestured to Miriam that he was willing to wait. She, however, wanted a word with him and told the others to leave for a few minutes. "I would like a word with Paula too, if you don't mind?" he said. * * * Laura opted to stay too, which Mark didn't object to. "I just want to say again, that I'm sorry," he said. "After all this time, I've just realised that if Kelly wants to date girls, that is her choice, not mine." "I'd clap my hands if I could," said Kelly. "Thanks for deciding that I have a mind of my own." "Do you mean that?" asked Miriam. Her voice was deadly serious. "Yes, I do," said Mark. He then turned to Paula. "You really are a girl?" "I am, but don't talk too loud. The rest of the world believes I was born that way," said Paula. "What?!" he replied. "Long story," said Laura. "We'll tell you when there are fewer people around." "You certainly sound like one, at least," he added. "So, I take it that my daughter is now free to come to your house and that Kelly is free to come to our house?" asked Laura. "Yes," said Mark. "But you've said that Kelly is to recuperate at your house?" "That has been arranged," said Miriam. "And dad, I was not depending on you to say yes, but Paula and I wish to get intimate as soon as possible. Our moms have already consented," said Kelly. "We'll be doing it anyway," said Paula. "So you don't have to say anything." Mark looked at Laura and Miriam in turn. Both looked at him with faces that confirmed what Kelly had said. "Well, if you are to be a couple, then it is only expected for you to do it," said Mark. "I won't stand in your way any longer." If Kelly could have, she would have run over to him and give him a hug. Instead, she called him closer and put her right arm around him. "Thank you dad. This means an awful lot to me," she said. "To change the subject, I've got another job interview," he told Miriam. "Oh that is good news. I hope that this one works out," she replied. He left not long afterwards and for Kelly and Paula, they felt that they had been freed from all restraints. "About tomorrow," said Laura. "We might have to ask you to sleep on the sofa." "If that is the case, can I sleep on the floor in the living room?" asked Paula. "You've got a bed," said Laura. "Bugger! I hoped that when we slept under the same roof, it would be together," said Paula. Kelly gave Paula a sympathetic glance. She wanted exactly the same thing. Linda and Janet came back and had a few more words with Kelly and Miriam before they all decided to give Kelly some peace and quiet. Kelly was reluctant to see them leave, but since visiting hours were limited, they had no choice but to leave eventually. They met up with Mark on the way out. He had just gone to get himself a drink. "I believe I've caused you a lot of trouble?" he said to Paula. "Yes. But since you've decided to accept our relationship, I'm ready to forgive you," said Paula. "Miriam told me you were a good looking girl. She's right, you are," he added. "Take care of Kelly." "I will. That is one promise I daren't break," said Paula. "If you're heading home, I'll give you a lift," he said, finishing his coffee. "We are most grateful," said Laura. So, Mark drove them home. By the time he arrived at their front door, he understood Paula a bit better. "Thanks for the lift," said Laura as they got out of the car. "Mom, you know I want to be with Kelly. Why can't I sleep beside her?" asked Paula. "Even if you could, you won't be able to do much. Kelly will be highly restricted in her movements, plus she'll be asked to avoid moving around too much." Once inside, Paula went upstairs to her room. She noticed that it was too early to call Alicia just yet, so went over to her dressing table and started brushing her hair. Laura came in moments later with a plate of sandwiches. "Well, my beautiful daughter. It seems your wonderful relationship with Kelly is now free to wander where ever you choose." "I know," said Paula. "As soon as her casts are off, I want to make out with her." "You might have to wait for a week or two after then. She will need to exercise her legs. You imagine what 6 weeks of not walking does to your legs," said Laura. Paula decided to call Alicia at around 4:00pm, just to give her the chance to get home from school. "Hi Alicia. I have a few important things to tell you." "Yes Paula? Fire away," said Alicia. "Now don't worry, everything is fine, better than fine actually," said Paula. "Kelly and I are now free to see one another anytime. Her dad has finally accepted her." "Fantastic!" said Alicia. "That is great news. But how did this happen? And what shouldn't I worry about?" "One answer to both questions," said Paula. "Thanks to her dad, she got hit by a car. Now, Kelly is fine. She has suffered fractures to her left arm and leg, but she is going to make a full recovery. Now, this accident has scared some sense into her dad and he now has decided to drop his crusade against her." "So, it was his fault she got hit by a car? So, guilt was the cure for his ego. I just wish Kelly hadn't been hurt though," said Alicia. "I wish so too, for now we are free to express our love in the best way possible, but as Kelly is going to be in plaster casts for the next few weeks, we can't do it," said Paula. "I'll have to try and see her. How long is she in hospital?" asked Alicia. "She is coming out tomorrow, hopefully. She's going to get the best hospitality she could wish for: ME!" "She's staying at your place?! Oh, that is great. OK, never mind you visiting me, I've got to visit you all the more now!" "Yes, and you can meet Victoria while you're at it." "Who's Victoria?" asked Alicia. "My new teddy bear. Kelly bought her for me yesterday." "What a nice gift! Now don't forget to take her to bed with you," said Alicia. "I don't think I'll do that, but if I need someone to hug and Kelly isn't around, then sure." "Ok. I'll try and come round later in the week then. Send my wishes to Kelly," said Alicia. "Bye for now." "Bye," said Paula. She put down her phone and returned to her dressing table. She was looking in the mirror when she noticed her reflection had far longer hair. She stared at it in wonder and felt her hair to see if it was that length. It wasn't. But then she noticed her reflection smile at her. "I told you things would work out, didn't I?" said her reflection. Paula continued to look at the reflection but soon, the long hair shrank back, returning to her true reflection. "If you ever wish to see me, look for your reflection," said Paula to herself. "At least I got reminded of how wonderful I look with long hair." She went downstairs later that day to help Laura with the dinner. Over dinner, the arrangements were made for Kelly to take up residence. "Alicia has said she will come and visit," said Paula. "Why do I sense that this house is going to get busy?" asked Laura. "Not too busy. Alicia still has a few more weeks at school," said Paula. "She'll have the half term holiday in two weeks time," said Joanne. "I forgot about that," said Paula. "The Whitsun holiday." "Well, all we can say is, Paula has got her wish. She can now spend all the time she likes with Kelly," said Alex. "As much as I can," said Paula. "Well, for now, she'll need help dressing and undressing, going to the toilet, as well as a few other things," said Laura. "I get the picture," said Paula. "So, it's going to be hard work. But if it means being with her, bring it on."