A Daughter To Love.. (Amanda Mealing/Casualty Fanfiction)

Recovering...

(Richard's P.O.V)
I comforted Amanda since last night. Mia had eventually calmed down.. Adam said to call him if anything happened. He'd gone home for a bit to give her some space. Milo, Otis and Perrie were worried about her too. Amanda decided that we should all go for a therapy session as a family. It would give Mia a chance to air her feelings out. Issac could come too. She needs him and Adam right now. If she does snap at us.. we know she doesn't mean it.. we just have to be there and comfort her. We heard Issac babbling and we thought she must be up.

"I'll go." Richard touched my shoulder and I sat up. My poor baby girl. Her whimpering rang in my ears. Seeing the needles in her bag stuffed away... with her purse. Adam comforting her. Then the words were pictured in my mind...

I can't... he'll always be there. Please don't tell Adam... Please.

What does she mean by that? I got up and got ready as I was working a long day as we were filming. I sorted myself out and went downstairs. My phone bleeped and I looked at the text. It was Cathy Shipton..

Hi Amanda. Was just seeing if you're coming in today. Is everything alright?x😘

I started texting her back. It was so sweet that the girls cared. I packed up the car and left a note for Richard. I parked up the car and walked towards the studios. "Morning Micheal. Sorry for being so scattered these past couple of days. I've just had a lot going on at home. It's getting sorted though. I'll go and get ready." He smiled at me and touched my shoulder understandingly. "Awww. It's alright Amanda. I'm glad everything is ok now. We will be shooting some Jonnie sences in a bit. Charles is in the "queen's office!" I grinned and made my way there. Charles was sat with a camera man and was looking down at his script. "Morning Amanda. How is everything?" I nodded and took a deep breath. "Getting there. The boys and Perrie are being supportive. Adam is being so patient. Are you alright?" He patted the empty space on the comfy seat next to him. "Come on. Let's start filming." The camera man set up whilist we prepped ourselves...

"And Action..." Connie was currently contemplating whether or not to talk to Jacob and her mind was telling her to do it.... "Hi." I looked up at Charles.. a smile forming on his face. I continued to look down as she always felt nervous and had butterflies when Jacob was near her.. "I know you may not want to see me right now.. and you may need more time... but." Nerves were sat in the pit of my stomach. "Yes Jacob. I'd like to build a friendship with you again." Michael came up behind me as he was filming from behind to continue the shot. I tried not to laugh. I got up from the desk chair and stood up with my hands on my hips.. That was Connie's behaviour. Independent. Strong. In Control. "Well?" I smiled at Charles as he stood there.

We filmed more and more through the day as the girls came in the office when we finished. "Hi Amanda. It's so good to see you." Crystal, Amanda H and Cathy came over and gave me a well needed hug. "Sorry if I've been in Mum mode guys! It's just... Mia has been ill again and she's focusing on Issac and we are all trying to be there for her and help her." They all said they understood. I thanked Cathy for sending me that lovely message this morning. "That's alright. We all just want to make sure you and Richard are alright. I'm glad you're all going to go to a therapy session as a family. How's little Issac and how is Perrie?" I laughed... thinking of how much Perrie has grown up! "Awww that's so cute! Is he a nice guy?" I nodded. "He's really caring. It's been nice having Adam around the boys as well. He loves it. Issac is calling him Dad for real now. He's loving nursery, being with us..." I got my phone and showed the girls some pics... "Awwww! They look so cute together." Crystal cooed at smiled at Cathy.. "Mia sent me a video of Adam playing hook a duck. "Ha ha!" Amanda H laughed whilist watching the video. "They took Issac out for the afternoon. He loved it. She said she'll be starting here at the studios soon as an budding make up artist. That's what she wants to do. To make a living." The girls all agreed and sat down with coffees from the canteen.

"That sounds so awesome. I'm sure she'll love being on set with her Mum!" They all looked at me!💖 I laughed and they all rushed off continuing their work.. I sat down taking 5 minutes. Today was good. Charles is such a funny guy! My phone bleeped. It was Mia.

Hi Mum. Hope work is going well. Thanks for last night. I'm not feeling so well so I'm just going to shower and go to bed. Xxx

I texted her back and started packing up. Milo and Otis were probably chilling at home tonight as well. I was going to sort out this therapy session as well. I wonder why Mia isn't feeling so well?...

I got home and heard Perrie playing with Issac. "Pez. Pez." He was playing and tickling her and he saw me. "Nanna! Nanna!" I picked him up and smothered him in kisses. "Hello sweetheart! Are you hungry?" He nodded and I heard Pez laugh. "I think we are. Are you cooking?" I nodded. "Why not? Give your dad a break." I put my stuff away and started making some pasta bake... I really missed the kids today. I miss them all the time. I heard Otis and Milo coming downstairs.. having their own conversation. "But.. do you like her? Yeah you do! I can see it! Oh hey Mum." Milo kissed me on the cheek. "Was talking about Otis and this girl..." I wolf-whistled as a joke and I turned and he blushed.. "What's her name? Do I know her?" Pez piped up. "Does Mia know her?" He went all quiet. "Maybe... anyway.. Mia is upstairs sleeping. She said she's not hungry."

I dished up the dinner and Perrie sorted out Issac and Milo and Otis helped. "Thanks Mum." I smiled and kissed their heads. Including Issac's!😊 "I can always put him to bed Mum." Pez suggested. I went upstairs and knocked lightly on Mia's bedroom door. Reading the note that she wrote broke my heart... what did she need to tell Adam? Would she tell me, the boys or her Dad? Even Perrie?

"It's me darling." I knocked on her bedroom door.. but she wasn't answering. I stepped along the hallway upstairs and my ears pricked up... it's like I could hear someone.. vomiting? She couldn't be! Again?

I waited outside... trying to stay calm.. support her Amanda. Be a good mother. "Hi Mum. How was your day?" She brushed her long strands of brown hair from her face. I hugged her. "It was good thankyou darling. Did you want some food?" She nodded. All the colour drained from her face.. she looked peaky. She went downstairs and I got my night clothes and went in the shower. Ahhh... that felt lovely. I came out and took my make up off and cleansed my face. I sat up in bed and a text came through.

On my way lovely. Can't wait to hear all about your day. Missed you lots. Richard xxx awww! He's so cute. I love him so much. Mia acting oddly made me feel concerned. But she seemed off when I was comforting her.. we did talk about the baby situation.. she did say her and Adam were trying again.

(Mia's P.O.V)
"So? Who's this new girl Otis?" He blushed and started washing up the dishes... "She's called Courtney. She goes to our school." I cooed.."Aww. Well I'm happy you're happy. Awww baby. Was that nice?" Issac giggled and Pez asked if I was feeling better.. "Yeah. I'm good. I'm fine. Adam is still worried. I miss him SO MUCH!" I laughed and Issac snuggled into me. "Night Night guys. Going to put this little monkey to bed." He waved bye and Milo and Otis looked at Pez. "What?" I stood by the stairs. Feeling sick....

"What's going on Pez?" Milo's voice was low and concerning... "Something is up." I heard the door click open and Dad stood there. Smiling. "Are you alright sweetie?" I looked up. "Yeah fine. I'll be upstairs. Night." He went into the kitchen and I heard Pez, Otis and Milo run upstairs.

This was getting harder....

Authors note:
Hi guys! I'm so, so grateful for the votes and the support! I cannot believe this is my 100th chapter😊 I'd never thought this story would be so long. Honestly so grateful. Xxx. Thankyou so much!

Lauren💖Xxx