Tina had tears in her eyes again.  She didn’t know what to say.

Tina:  Oh dad, thank you, all of you really you have done a marvellous job. And Asdon I don’t know how to thank you, really you have been so good to me, to us really, I shouldn’t keep you away form your practice any longer!  And thank you for being with me all night too.

Ashdon lowered his head blushing. 

Tina it is my pleasure really he said looking straight at her.  The practice is covered and I wanted to be here for you, all of you really.

He blushed and lowered his head again.

Tina:  Thank you.

Tina looked around the table and saw the love and the support in her family and friends eyes.  She was feeling safe and loved and she was in good hands and company.

Tina:  Who wants to go up the hill and say goodbye to Storm with me? 

By the way dad, thank you for choosing that spot, its a lovely place.

David:  I know baby you and storm loved that place and been there so many times so I thought you might want him to be buried there!

Tina:  Thank you dad really.  Now who is coming with me?

America:  I am coming with you mom.

Roma:  I am coming with you too Tina if that is ok with you?

Tina:  Of course darling why not?

Tina walked towards her sister and took her hand and with her other hand took America’s hand.

Tina:  Mom are you coming with us?

Sandra:  No baby I’ve already been, you go and when you come down breakfast will be ready.  See you soon girls.

Tina, Roma and America left the kitchen and started to walk up the hill.

Ashdon finished drinking his coffee and looked at his watch.

Ashdon:  Well I better be off now before Dr Sam calls me again.

Nell:  Well if you must Ashdon, it was nice of you to be here all that time and sorry if we have kept you for too long.

Ashdon:  Don’t be silly Nell it was my pleasure like I said.  I wouldn’t have let you go through that alone.  I am happy to be of any help.