Bjorn hummed happily in the shower as he got ready for his day in court, Anna had surely done what she intended this morning, he was calm and focused and most importantly he was bone deep happy and secure. He knew without doubt that today would indeed be difficult but he would get through it, he didn't much care what Lena would throw at him now for he knew that regardless by the end of the day he would be divorced and that thought made his heart light. He didn't care because he knew that the people who loved him most, who were most important to him believed in him, saw Lena for what she was. His kids were ready for anything and his Anna? Well she was his world and she'd shown time and time again that she would stand by him.
He got out of the shower when she yelled that he'd better hurry up or he'd be late, he must have spent more time thinking than he'd realised. He rushed out of the bathroom to find that she'd put out some clothes out for him to save him time and he grinned gratefully. It wasn't quite what he would have chosen for such a serious day, she'd picked one of his quirkier suits with a matching waistcoat the pale blue checked one. He loved this suit "I know what you're thinking" she said and he jumped for he had not heard her walk in the room "but you need to send a signal that you are not grieving for your marriage, black would never do. You've got to go in there in a happy mood, it will unbalance her. She wants to see you serious, sad, miserable" she gave him a cup of coffee and he looked at her thoughtfully over the rim of the cup as he took a grateful sip "I'd never have thought of that" he admitted "but you wore black when we divorced" "I did" she agreed "but I was sad and miserable, I was grieving. I didn't want the divorce but at the time you'd moved on. When I divorced Tomas I wore a fluorescent pink jumpsuit and dyed the tips of my hair pink" he choked on his coffee and laughed out loud "Anna you didn't?" "I absolutely bloody did" she retorted "I never knew that" he chuckled "and then Frida flew in that day and met me at Ekero, you had the kids and we got absolutely steaming drunk, it was the drunkest I've ever been" she admitted laughing. He put his coffee down and wrapped his arms around her still chuckling "I'm glad. Wish I'd seen you" "it wasn't a pretty sight Bjorn, besides the pink wouldn't come out, I had to cut my hair" he shook his head amusedly kissed her nose and proceeded to dress rapidly in what she'd picked out for him and when he was done and he looked at himself in the mirror he was pleased with what he saw, Anna was right. She rushed back in with his smart shoes "they were dusty, I polished them quickly" he tutted "Anna, you didn't have to do that, I don't like you running around after me, I don't want you to think I expect it" "Shut up Bjorn, it's what we do. Share the jobs, you still have to help me put my boots on. You can't polish your shoes with your beautiful suit on. Don't be ridiculous, I like to help" she threw back at him "I could get on my knees oh lord and master and put them on for you" she burst out laughing at his sideways glare as he put his own shoes on. When he was done he stood and she said "Bjorn you look so handsome" and smiled prettily at him. He sighed satisfied "thank you, I feel good" "Undo your jacket a minute" she asked "Why?" he asked confused but did it anyway and caught her automatically when she threw herself at him and wrapped her legs round his waist "so I don't crinkle you, that would never do. But I wanted to kiss you goodbye and good luck" "Anna, you should warn me, one day I might not catch you when you do that" he told her as he peppered her face with loving kisses. "Not possible Bjorn, you'll always catch me baby. I know you will" His heart swelled at her unquestioning trust in him and he said "You're absolutely right, I'm sorry, I will always catch you" she kissed him and whispered "I know, I love you. You do have to go or you'll be late, you have the meeting with your solicitor first" he let her slide down his body and said "it'll be over soon Anna, I'll be back as soon as I can"
They went down the stairs together and he saw Benny waiting for him at the bottom of the stairs looking really smart "Where are you going?" Bjorn asked "I'm coming with you" Benny said firmly "if you think I'm letting you walk into that bear pit alone you've got another think coming. It's going to be a damn circus Bjorn and there's no way you're going to face it all by yourself. We're taking the pool truck"
Bjorn frowned "What for? We've got the new ones outside ready to go. I haven't even had chance to look at them yet, let alone drive ours" "Think Bjorn mate, you don't want Lena to know what you're driving now. This way the last time she sees you you'll have a pool truck that belongs to ABBA not to you. She won't be able to trace you, let's try and keep it that way for as long as possible and I'll do the same when my hearing comes up next month and then we can sell it out of the carpool, we don't need it with the new one there as well" "Benny that's a really good idea" Anna said "it is" Bjorn agreed "thank you Benny. Are you sure you want to come?" "Yep" he replied jingling the keys " Frida came down the stairs and gave Bjorn's hand a reassuring squeeze "it'll be fine darling whatever happens. We'll be here when you get back, I'll look after her I promise" "Thanks Frida, I know" he gave Anna one last hug and left with Benny.
"Frida, are you sure you want to break cover like this darling?" Anna enquired as soon as the boys were in the truck. I'm happy to do it alone" "Never in a million years Anna darling. We said we were in this together, we'll do it again for Benny in a different way" Frida reassured her firmly. Anna smiled "I love you Frida" she turned away and rang Gorel "We're good to go Gorel, make the leak. Every single contact you have. Let the world know the girls are coming" she confirmed the place and the time and blew out a sigh as she disconnected the call.
Both girls went up to shower and change and for the first time in years Anna put full makeup on, a stunning black suit and the highest black heels she owned. She came out of her room and Frida wolf whistled "Anna darling look at you!! Wow!! You look absolutely amazing! I love the red top" "Thought it matched my ring, you really think I look good enough?" "Anna you're going to knock them out my darling, don't forget the earrings then I'll help you with your hair" Frida said "goodness yes!" Anna shot down the stairs and into her office, she opened the safe and got out the case containing Bjorn's rubies and took out the earrings. She put the box back and made sure the safe was locked. She put the earrings in and then put the clip stops on the back so they couldn't fall out. She met with Frida in the kitchen and they proceeded to do Anna's hair making sure that it looked beautiful and thick. Frida added in a few hair extensions that she'd ordered to boost the volume. Both Anna and Frida were delighted with the results, Frida was looking fabulous as well and she'd deliberately worn her white suit so she was in direct eye-catching contrast with Anna, she was wearing diamond earrings as apposed to rubies and together she considered they looked perfect. She was also in full make up and she felt that they were the best they could be. "Ready darling?" Anna didn't hesitate "Yes, we must go or Bjorn will be out of the solicitors and on his way to the courthouse"
Christian was waiting outside for them in his truck and his eyes widened as he saw them come down the steps and he hopped out of the car "My god Mama!! Look at you two. I'm honoured. Papa will be cross to miss this." Christian exclaimed "He'll be cross with ME but we need to focus the attention on us and away from Lena. And him. He needs to focus one hundred percent. If there's no press there she'll hate it, she needs them for the attention, to slaughter Bjorn. They'll want us more, hopefully there will be no one there and Bjorn can focus on what's important rather than a media bear pit. I won't let her have the fucking opportunity" "Yeah, we'll have the bear pit for them" Frida giggled "I'm ready for it" Anna said determinedly "I warned them all I was coming for her, she made a mistake taking me on. I'll never let her hurt my family without response. I warned them, she'll pay for the damage she's done. She'll have nothing from him. She won't destroy him!!" and with that she got in the truck and slammed the door loudly. Christian grinned admiringly "Papa's going to have a heart attack when he finds out" he commented "Christian, your Mama knows exactly what she's doing, she's right. She's more media savvy than Lena will ever be darling. She'll work this, this way Lena will never have a voice, this is her one big chance and we will deny her that. We have you there, the museum body guards and whatever other security Gorel comes up with" Frida reassured him one last time Christian nodded "Let's go" they got in the car to find Anna on the phone with Gorel looking satisfied, she clicked the phone off as Frida did up her seat belt "Gorel says its already insanely busy, she says more are coming. Its showtime Frida" Anna told her happily "it's working"
