James
In the kitchen, pushing bacon around a pan, I ponder how to square the circle and re-introduce Georgie and Charlotte. The fact is that Georgie created the whole hornets' nest herself by being so appallingly rude, not just to me, but Charlotte too, the first time they met.
But if I truly want any kind of future relationship with my daughter... my elder daughter... I need to get the pair of them, if not friendly, at least polite with each other.
Richard and Beth descend the stairs, she leaning heavily on him for support. She sits clumsily, trying to find a comfortable position so she can eat.
Fanning her face, "I can barely reach the table over my stomach." She's laughing but the laugh sounds strained and she runs hands over her enormous belly. "I'll be glad when Adam arrives and I can get back to being able to move again.