Candy arrived in Chicago, very early in the morning. She was greeted by Albert who was very happy to see her.
- Where are the children?
- With their father...
- Oh... How was it?
- Better than I expected...
- Where's your dandy?
- You call him that too?
- Really Candy; it was like you wanted someone different from Terry!
- Well, I dumped him...
- Because of Terry?
- What do you think?
The staff was taking Candy's luggage to bring them in her room.
- The others are in the dining room having breakfast
- Let's go, I'm glad to be back
She hugged Albert.
- I'm ready...
Candy walked at Albert's arm and got into the majestic dining room.
- Hello everybody...
- CANDY!! Said Annie and Patty at the same time and standing up to hug her
- Oh, it's good to see you..., said Candy smiling
The old hag was still alive and she was sulking, so were Sarah her niece and Eliza, her grand-niece...
- What did you come to do here, Candy? Asked Eliza with disdain.
- Candy? Said a young woman at the table, your cousin who lives abroad?
- Yes, said Eliza a little ashamed.
- Oh, I'm so happy to finally meet you! I'm Rosemary, Eliza's daughter, she said standing up.
- Pleased to meet you, said Candy hugging her, you're very pretty.
- You too... did you bring any fashion clothes from Europe?
- Of course, I brought a lot fashion clothes, because my sister Annie loves fashion...I'm sure I can find somethings for you, said Candy
- Wonderful!
The old hag and Eliza's mother were sulking and gave Eliza the look... As a matter of fact, Eliza had spoken to her daughter about Candy, but in good terms!!!
Archie and Alistair also greeted Candy. Daniel who wasn't hiding his feeling for her anymore, showed them in front of everybody.
- It's good to see you Candy, said Daniel.
- Did you come back for good? Said Archie.
- Yes, said Candy smiling, I missed you guys too much...
- It took you a lot time to figure that out, said Patty.
- Well, I'm glad you're back, said Alistair.
- I know, said Candy sitting down at the table, aunt Elroy, Mrs. Reagan, she said looking at the two women sulking
They didn't reply, Albert was there, so they couldn't be mean to Candy in front of him.
Candy spent some happy times with her family. She didn't tell them what happened with Terry... That she was in fact, Terry's wife!!!
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Terry spent a magical day with his children. They spent the whole day together, talking learning thing about each other. Eleonor, Rose and Jack were also there, but one person was missing: Candy.
- I'm going to go to Chicago, said Terry.
- You don't want to wait for her to come back? Said his mother.
- Well, the last time, I misread what was happening and I lost all those years with my children...
- You're right dad, said Roselyne, let's go get her.
- With mum, you never know. She might get engaged to another dandy, said Dawson.
- No, not this time, she's daddy's wife!
- Let's hope so...
- Let's go pack, said Terry smiling
Terry took his children and they went to Chicago to find Candy...
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In Chicago, Albert had organized a reception in honor of his daughter who had come back from Europe. The great-aunt was not happy.
- It's a shame! A reception for the orphan who brings bad luck!
- I thought you liked her better after the Titanic...
- She disappeared for years... she was living the glamourous life in Europe, without being married...
- Aunt Elroy, you shouldn't listen to gossip, usually it's not true...
- Come on Albert...
- She's my daughter and I'm giving her a party. You're free not to attend; you could tell your friend that you weren't feeling good... You can say the same thing Sarah.
He knew that two shrews wouldn't miss a party for all the money in the world...
Candy was happy to be back. She went to the Pony Home to see her two mothers... She spent a lot of time with them and the children.
