I wake up around 3am, sobbing. I'd had the most terrifyingly real dream. I sit up, trying to calm my breathing. I hear Scarlett stirring in the next room. I go through to her, and do all the stuff you do with babies before settling her back down. I quickly check on Tony who is snoring softly. I go back to bed and attempt sleep but it isn't happening. I dare not put the tv on again so I step outside for a quick smoke before getting some water and trying to sleep again.
I wake up to the sound of Scarlett babbling away to herself. I don't think I've heard her cry more than once. She's so happy and content. I go through to her and she's playing in her cot with a toy attached to the side. I pick her up, feed and change her and get Tony's pills. I'm getting a bit of a routine already. I like organisation. It makes me feel more mentally prepared for stuff.I put Scarlett in her playpen while I help Tony down the stairs, then go back to get dressed and fetch her down.
"Can you take me to the hospital later?" Tony asks. "I have a check up." I nod.
"What time?"
"2 o'clock" he says. That gives me plenty of time to get a load of jobs done.
We set off later on, Scarlett fastened into her car seat in the back. It's not far. I know where the hospital is. I help Tony into the waiting area, carrying Scarlett in her car seat. I get them both settled before telling the receptionist that Tony is here. He's having some tests done to see if his surgery went as well as they hoped. I still don't know exactly what he had done but having seen a large scar on his chest and Jaime telling me about his heart trouble, I assume it was heart related. He's in there a while - at least an hour and I'm staring to worry. Thankfully I thought to bring spare nappies for Scarlett and a bottle. She gets tired so I change her and give her the milk and she goes to sleep. I wait, finding a magazine to read. I hear Tony's voice approaching and turn to see him walking towards me.
"I was getting worried. I didn't realise you'd be in there so long. Is everything ok?" I ask. He smiles, nodding.
"They're really pleased with everything" he says.
"Aw, that's brilliant" I say, picking up Scarlett's car seat. We make our way back to the car and I fasten Scarlett in.
"Shall we stop off for something to eat?" Tony asks.
"If you want but I don't mind cooking" I say.
"It's good news, it deserves a little celebration" Tony tells me. He directs me to a little cafe not too far away. I grab sleeping Scarlett's car seat and help Tony inside. We find a little table near the window and look at the menus. I have always had this thing about other people not paying for me so I choose the cheapest thing on there. A jacket potato with cheese. Tony goes for chicken and salad. He tells me he used to be vegetarian but hasn't been for a while.
"Can I ask you something Cate?" I nod.
"Who are Owen and Rhys?"
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FanfikceLive in housekeeper/nanny needed for single father recovering from major surgery. This is the job Cate has to apply for. She risks losing her home but what will happen when she meets the man she will be working for?