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Author:	brie [ 12 Jul 2006, 21:35 ]
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Amy looked at her husband in despair. "David what are we going to do?" Her husbands face was bleak, he had no idea. Just then the slamming of the door warned them of the entry of their eldest child. They hurried out into the hall. "Where do you think you have been?", Amy's tone was stern but their was an element of concern in her voice. David looked down at his daughter in exasperation. Kate Louis did not appear to hear, or care what her parents had to say. She just ran up the stairs and the distant slamming told her parents that she had locked herself in her room. Amy blinked back the tears in her eyes before turning to face her husband. "I've got to go pick up the boys" she muttered before quietly letting herself out of the house. Left in the hallway alone in the house with their stormy daughter, David sat down on the bottom stair and put his face in his hands. He was still sitting there when Amy returned with their other two children seven year old Ben, and four year old Alex. He shook his head at her slight questioning glance. Nothing had changed since she had left.

Author:	KathrynW [ 12 Jul 2006, 21:37 ]
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Thank you Brie, this looks very interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing more

Author:	Alison H [ 12 Jul 2006, 22:42 ]
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Thanks Brie. Sounds like Kate is a handful like Margia was at that age!

Author:	Chair [ 12 Jul 2006, 22:52 ]
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Thanks, Brie. It's interesting to see Amy's family.

Author:	leahbelle [ 12 Jul 2006, 22:54 ]
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Thanks, Brie. This looks interesting.

Author:	Fatima [ 13 Jul 2006, 06:34 ]
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Thanks Brie. I look forward to hearing all about Amy's family.

Author:	Mia [ 13 Jul 2006, 10:10 ]
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Oooh I like Amy. Thank you - and eekle cos you've reminded me of something.

Author:	Jennie [ 13 Jul 2006, 12:24 ]
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Thanks, Brie. Margia might have been a handful, but she did look after her little sister.

Author:	brie [ 14 Jul 2006, 10:59 ]
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Amy tossed and turned that night, for once even the comforting feeling of her husband beside her was not enough to calm her down. She knew that something had to be done about Kate, she was disrupting their life as a family. Her behaviour was completely unsuitable for a fourteen year old. Kate hung around in a group of troublemakers, it had been bad enough when it was just her and that awful tramp of a girl Marie, but now that they were older the girls wanted some more friends- boy friends to be specific. Amy understood that times had changed- girls had boyfriends nowadays-but at fourteen! That she couldn't reconcile herself to. They lived in comfort here in Scotland, they were not rich by a long stretch- but they managed. They had enough. Did they have enough to send Kate away she wondered? It was the only solution she could think of, hopefully if she got Kate away from this place then the Kate of old would return. But where she wondered? It had to be somewhere that it didn't seem like a punishment.... Amy was astute enough to know that if Kate felt abandoned she would be even worse behaved- and would make no effort to turn over a new leaf. With this last thought Amy turned over and went to sleep- hopefully things would look brighter in the morning.

Author:	Jennie [ 14 Jul 2006, 13:39 ]
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Thanks, Brie. I wonder if they'll think of the CS?

Author:	leahbelle [ 14 Jul 2006, 14:52 ]
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Kate sounds like a bit of a handful!

Author:	KathrynW [ 14 Jul 2006, 15:39 ]
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The CS sounds like a perfect solution although I can't help feeling Kate might cause a bit of a stir...oh to see Joey's face Thanks Brie!

Author:	brie [ 14 Jul 2006, 20:28 ]
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Amy woke up with dark circles around her eyes. She struggled out of bed and into the shower, and twenty minutes later she was sitting downstairs in her dressing gown making toast and looking slightly less bleary eyed. Kate came downstairs then- not her usual loud stamping but a normal gentle walk. She fixed her mother with a super angelic smile, and offered to make the tea and coffee for everyone. Amy stared at her suspiciously, as she realised despairingly that Kate was even worse when she was nice. With this muddled thought floating through her still sleepy brain it was not overly surprising that Amy burnt the toast, the temper tantrum she had come to expect from her eldest did not come however, and Amy rubbed her head wondering if this was a strange dream. "What is it? What do you want?" asked Amy grumpily. "Nothing Mother, nothing the question is what do you want? tea or coffee?" Kate beamed at her mother. Amy closed her eyes and decided that it was easier just to go along with the clone who had obviously appeared in the place of her daughter. "A strong coffee would be nice," she admitted. She really needed to start sleeping at night she realised. Perhaps a glass of hot milk.... she wondered where that thought had come from? Just then David came in, took one look at Kate, and said, "Wheres my daughter?" Amy grinned, so she wasn't going insane then, well that was good to know. "Mother, Father I have decided to turn over a new leaf," Kate announced, smiling brightly. Her parents raised their eyebrows at each other. "You are both right, I need to work harder at school" at this point Amy pinched herself to make sure she was still awake, " Mother I have realised that you are right, and foreign languages are very important to learn fluently, they will help me later in life," this last from unruly Kate made david choke on his coffee. Kate ignored this and continued, " so i was thinking it would be a good idea for me to go abroad for a year or so.." seeing her parents unimpressed faces she hurried on, for the first time that morning her angelic facade started to crack, " Marie invited me to go to Europe with her , her family are travelling round Europe all year, and of course since her parents will be there we will be well supervised.." at this blatant lie Kate reddened slightly, and David choked again, the idea of Maries parents being considered responsible was enough to make anyone laugh.. they let Marie do whatever she wanted, and the idea of Kate travelling in the company of such an awful family for an entire year, made Amy start to hit her head off the table despairingly. Kate realising this wasn't going too well turned hopefully to her dad. Davids face told her all she needed to know, and in a split second the old Kate was back, and then she was gone, the kitchen door slamming and then the front door slamming even louder told Amy and David that she had gone out.

Author:	KathrynW [ 14 Jul 2006, 20:39 ]
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It was worth a try I guess but how old does she think she is?! Thanks Brie

Author:	leahbelle [ 14 Jul 2006, 21:01 ]
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Nice try, Kate!

Author:	Chelsea [ 14 Jul 2006, 21:30 ]
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But, of course, the CS would help Kate with the languages she is so keen to learn Love the bit about hot milk.

Author:	brie [ 15 Jul 2006, 15:27 ]
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Amy lay her head down on the table. David slowly raised his cop of coffee to his lips. "Well that was unexpected wasn't it?" he said eventually. Amy didn't bother to reply. She remained lying there for another five minutes before David tentatively asked if she was alright. "I'm just thinking thats all" She said slowly. Her eyes were twinkling. "I've got to go, i'll be back in a minute..." David stared after her, and rubbed his eyes. This day had certainly been interesting so far. He looked at the mound of cold, black toast beside him, and slowly got up from the table and pulled a sponge cake out of the cupboard. It did not occur to him to make some more toast. A strange breakfast for a strange morning he contemplated. He had luckily finished the cake by the time his wife returned breathlessly. "Look at this", she shoved the letter in his face. "It's perfect, don't you see? and after this morning she can't even complain! It's what she asked for." Seeing that her husband still didn't understand she condescended to explain. Once he had heard what Amy had to say, David nodded, and uttered one word, "Revenge!". Then the two of them started laughing. They couldn't help it, the picture of their daughter's face when she heard... it was just hysterical.

Author:	leahbelle [ 15 Jul 2006, 16:03 ]
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Kate's going to get more than she bargained for and it serves her right! Still, at least she'll be able to learn all those languages she's been yearning for. Thanks, Brie.

Author:	Alison H [ 15 Jul 2006, 16:07 ]
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Not over-impressed with their attitude , but hope Kate will like the CS.

Author:	Jennie [ 16 Jul 2006, 16:19 ]
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I can understand their refusal to let their daughter go travelling with people they disapprove of, but sending her to the CS as revenge isn't on. Perhaps she'll be the one that the CS can't reform.

Author:	brie [ 16 Jul 2006, 19:25 ]
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Amy looked shamfaced. "David look at the way Kate is affecting us now. We are looking to get revenge on our own daughter." David looked at her strangely, " I was only joking Amy, don't you realise that? And she does deserve it, thats for sure.... but on a more serious note it is the perfect solution, and you are right she can't complain. But can we afford it?" His face was more serious now, whilst they had enough to live comfortably their money was by no means endless. Amy nodded slowly, "Yes I think so, now the school is no longer in Switzerland the fees have gone down." Her face was grave nonetheless, " David, do.. do you think they will accept her?" David smiled at his wife, "Of course they will, when they find out she's your daughter there will be no problems. You were never exactly a demon child!", jokingly he added, " Or were you?" Amy rolled her eyes at him, but her face had clouded over. She was still not convinced, Kates school record was shocking, she cut school more often than she bothered to turn up, and though Amy had never been bad she had not exactly been angelic. As for her elder sister, Margia had been the leader in mischief during her time at school, even long into her senior days, and some of the schools most outrageous pranks had been thought up or played by her. Amy could not get rid of the worry in her head, even though the Chalet School seemed like the answer to her prayers, she still couldn't convince herself that her problems might be over.

Author:	leahbelle [ 16 Jul 2006, 19:29 ]
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I'm sure the Chalet School will be able to take Kate in hand! Thanks, Brie.

Author:	KathrynW [ 16 Jul 2006, 19:50 ]
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I can understand why she's feeling pessimistic but they've never turned down a challenge yet Thanks Brie

Author:	Jennie [ 17 Jul 2006, 13:19 ]
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I bet they accept her immediately.

Author:	brie [ 23 Jul 2006, 10:34 ]
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"oh im so glad! She always liked you better, maybe you can talk her around. You're the best ever! Thank you so much." Amy put the receiver down with a sigh of relief. what a stroke of luck, she thought. she turned round, and saw Kate sitting on the bottom stairs apparantly unashamed of listening in. "Kate, were you listening in on my private conversation?" Amy though annoyed was also slightly embarassed, she hadn't meant to let her daughter know that she was talking about her. Kate gave her a twisted grin. Kate had condescended to stop yelling at her parents only after they had warned her that if she didn't behave better she wasn't coming back for holidays. That did not mean she had not been busy with another plan of attack. Guilt. "mother" she said desperately, " You don't love me, none of you do! You can't wait to get rid of me! You are just looking for an excuse to never see me again!" and then the piece- de- resistance, Amy would never know how many hours of practice it had taken for kates finale. Amy looked up startled and worried as tears started running down Kates cheeks. Kates eyes were pools of misery. Just then the door swung open and David walked in followed by their two young sons. "what the hell?" said David. Amy looked at him mortified, 'David, your language!" she whispered. Kate tried to keep the humour out of her sad eyes as she looked at her fathers stunned face. Just then ben barrelled into her, after being shoved through the door by his brother. something fell out of Kates hand. Amy stooped to pick it up, and Kate watched with dismay as another of her brilliant plans went down the drain. Amys mouth was one straight hin line. "kate, what is this?" Kate looked aloof, though she was running excuses through her head. Amy opened her hand to reveal a small onion, her voice continued coldly," Do you wonder why we are sending you away? When we cannot trust you at all, when you try to deceive us at every turn, when it is clear you don't even know, or rather care about the difference between right and wrong." She pursed her lips, her daughter would not see her cry, Kate would only count it as a triumph, and try to break her more often and more heartlessly. She refused to believe her daughter was a lost cause but...

Author:	brie [ 25 Jul 2006, 21:39 ]
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Margia skipped joyfully down the street. She couldn't help it, ever since she had arrived here last night for a large concert in glasgow she had been looking forward to seeing Amy again. From an early age they had both been sent to boarding school- the consequences of having a famous journalist for a father. She had gotten into the habit of mothering Amy from that point on. Until Amys stubborn streak of independence had started to show and she had camly told Margia to stop acting like an idiot. Margia smiled wryly, Amy had never been one to tolerate being told what to do. She hadn't seen Amy in years, but the Amy she had spoken to on the phone had not sounded like the amy she remembered. An amy who knew her mind and would not be moved- you stood in her way and she just bulldozed right over you... Yet this morning she had sounded desperate and at the end of her tether. Margia wandered wether this was going to be quite the pleaant reunion she had been hoping for.

Author:	Fatima [ 26 Jul 2006, 05:48 ]
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I hope Margia can help. Thanks Brie.

Author:	leahbelle [ 26 Jul 2006, 21:20 ]
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I hope so, too.

Author:	kimothy [ 13 Nov 2006, 19:07 ]
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"Now you are all going to behave aren't you?" asked Amy anxiously, as she wiped the last remnants of egg off of Ben's face. kate just scowled at Amy, and Amy realised that Kate was wearing make-up. "kate. what is that on your face?" she asked surprised. Kate merely flounced out of the room. Amy mentally kicked herself, she had meant to stay on the right side of Kate, for this evening at least. David set the table slowly, he remembered Margia, though she hadnt visisted in years, and thoughhe liked her vivacious personality, he was not willing to pin so much hope on her as Amy had. He knew that was not the only reason Amy was nervous, their simple means, and small house would not seem alot to such a rich and famous musician

Author:	kimothy [ 14 Nov 2006, 18:04 ]
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amy pulled he hair straight, almost tipping up the pot she was absent-mindedly stirring with her other hand. She had been so close to Margia when she was younger, Margia at times representing not only a sister, but also a friend, a mother, and a protector. She had missed Margia dreadfully, though she hadn't really realised it until she had found out Margia was playing in Edinburgh and wanted to come and visit. Alex and ben had not been born when she had last seen margia, she remembered that she had just found out that she was pregnant with Ben, after having thought she could have no more children after Kate. It was with an excited flurry that she flew to the door, as she heard the door bell ringing. The door was hardly open before Margias arms were flung around her. It was a few moments before they pulled apart, as Amy gave a startled yelp, and sped back to the kitchen. She saw with much relief that her husband had calmly dealt with the sauce that she had just left to boil over. She went back to the hall where Margia was waiting rather uncertainly, her dark wavy hair coiled loosely. She was wearing a pair of fitted black trousers, and a subtly patterned blouse. There was the slightest trace of make-up on her face. Beside her Amy with her dirty-blonde hair, with its ragged curls that sat loose down to her shoulders, and a loose grey skirt, and plain white blouse, felt as though she had asever failed to rise to the high example left by her sister. Just then Alex sidled up his lower lip starting to waver as he realised his mummys first attention was not on him. Margia let out a startled exclamation. Alex was her exact image, he looked far more Margias child than Amys, and Amy grinned at Margia. "I thought you woul be surprised! Alex, come here pet. This is your Auntie Margia" Silently Amy prayed that Alex wouldn't cry.

Author:	leahbelle [ 14 Nov 2006, 19:07 ]
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Nice to see Margia again.

Author:	ElKel [ 15 Nov 2006, 18:28 ]
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Um, I have to say that if I'd behaved like Kate does when I was her age I'd have been given what for and then some by my mother! Kate's behaviour is atrocious, and I can't blame her poor parents for wanting to send her to school and teach her a lesson about her behaviour into the bargain. Apart from anything else, if she stays at home for much longer she'll start to be an unpleasant influence on her brothers. Excellent story! I didn't realise who Amy was - I thought the old character was David Russell! And I'm looking forward to seeing how Kate deals with the Chalet School. . . More please!

Author:	kimothy [ 15 Nov 2006, 22:37 ]
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yes i thought it would be just as well to finally update this!! its been long enough...... Alexs lips wobbled as he looked uncertainly at this strange person. Margia looked back at him trying not to show her complete uncertainty and lack of knowledge for dealing with children. "Go on, give Auntie Margia a kiss" said Amy unwittingly breaking in on Margas awkwardness. Alex obligingly lifted his arms up, waiting to be lifted into Margias arms. "Just scoop him up!" said Amy encouragingly, "he's a dear honest! much more friendly than the other two were at that age." Uncertainly Margia picked up Alex, scared she would hurt him, or worse that she would drop him. He wrapped his stubby little arms around her neck, and blew her an encouraging raspberry. Margia kissed him gently on the cheek, before thankfully handing him back over to his Mummy. "Margia" David approached Margia now. he was smiling widely, his eyes crinkling up at the corners, in a way that had made Amy swoon when she had first being going out with him. Now he embraced Margia easily, noting how little she had changed, and the wistful expression on her faceas she witnessed their little family. "Come through, and met the rest of the family" he suggested, aware that Amy would kill him if he let the sauce stick to the pot it was simmering away in. He busied himself with the pot, whilst Amy introduced her sister to Ben, who much to Margias relief declared that boys dont kiss, and that he didn't want picked up. He stuck his lip out in a stubborn, yet charming way, which despite his dark hair and boyis features, made him resemble Amy so closely. "Stubborn as you" she commented to Amy. Amy just glared at her in a sisterly way. "oh Margia! You dont know how much i've missed you" Amy couldn't help but exclaim. "tell me about it" replied Margia drily, "Now where is Katie?" "She's Kate now, and she'll be down soon" said David. Margia realised awkwardly that she had managed to put her foot in it somewhat. "Here Amy, put the spaghetti on and i'll go and get Kate" suggested David. Amy, unsurprisingly agreed enthusiastically with this idea. Once he had left the room, on his somewhat daunting mission, Amy turned to Margia conspiratorially. "It's one of his best points, you know, the fact that he can cook! I'm pretty awful at it myself. I never really got past the toast and beans stage, despite all the doomy sci lessons in our youth!" "I think it must run in the family" grinned Margia, "Mother was awful of course though she could make rummy fairy cakes on occasion! I can get by, but im hardly a gourmet chef." "I wish Mother had gotten to see her grandchildren. she ould have been so proud" said Amy, momentarily saddened. "She saw Kate" pointed out Margia "Yes" conceded Amy.

Author:	Squirrel [ 28 Nov 2006, 15:02 ]
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That was a lovely bit - while Margia is uncertain with young children, maybe she has what it takes to draw out Kate... Thanks

Author:	wheelchairprincess [ 08 Dec 2006, 15:32 ]
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Hmmm I'm interested to see what happens when Margia meets Kate again.

Author:	shazwales [ 13 Jul 2009, 17:55 ]
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Please kimothy, carry on with this? lovely to see Amy and Margia grown up.

Author:	coddle [ 29 Aug 2009, 23:38 ]
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