Unexpected

Goodbye.

Marjorie made her way back home after threatening Clara, Reece was worried sick and he couldn't get Serena to settle.

He rocked her in his arms. "Your mummy will be back soon, I promise." He whispered.

Marjorie quietly unlocked the front door, assuming that both Reece and the baby would be asleep, however, they weren't.

Reece's face lit up the moment he saw Marjorie. "There she is!!" He said looking at Serena while pointing at Marjorie.

Serena was still crying. "Has she been alright?" Marjorie asked as she took the baby from Reece's arms.

"Not really, she's so unsettled." Reece sighed. "The real question is.. where have you been?"

Marjorie rocked her daughter gently while whispering sweet nothings in her ear.

"Gorgeous?" Reece called.

Marjorie looked up at Reece. "Yeah?"

"Where did you go?" He asked.

Marjorie took a deep breath. "To Ivy's house."

Marjorie then explained the whole conversation she had with Clara to Reece.

*

Reece looked shocked. "You threatened to take Ivy away from Clara?" He asked.

Marjorie raised an eyebrow. "She's done some awful things, I have no choice." She shrugged.

"And if you succeed, you do know what happens don't you?" He asked.

"Yes." Marjorie nodded.

"And you're ready? You're ready to be her mum?" He looked slightly worried.

Marjorie jokingly rolled her eyes. "Of course, Reece stop worrying. It'll be alright."

Reece nodded. "Is she asleep yet?" He questioned while looking at Serena.

Marjorie bounced the baby in her arms. "Not quite, I'll go upstairs." She sighed.

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The next morning, Marjorie had another idea pop into her mind. Once she woke up, she scooped up Serena and took her downstairs for a feed. Reece woke up less than five minutes later.

"Morning gorgeous." He smiled.

Marjorie jumped slightly, she didn't realise that Reece was behind her. "You alright?" She asked.

"Yeah." Reece nodded while holding his arms out to hold his daughter. "How's my princess?" He asked.

"She's being fussy." Marjorie giggled. "What time do you start work today?" She added.

"About eleven I think." He yawned.

"Right- I've got time then, I'll be back in a second." She rushed upstairs.

Once she was upstairs, she chucked on her classic black and white striped top with black trousers and heels.

She quickly did her hair and makeup, she then rushed downstairs to find Reece who had already made breakfast.

"You hungry?" He asked.

Marjorie sighed. "Sorry my darling, I'll have to take it with me. I'm in a rush."

Reece looked confused. "Where are you going now?" He looked at her for a second. "are you going to work or something?" He added.