Chapter 2: the book addict rejoins the world

[Jaquaia]

I still struggle with reversing, and I’ve been driving almost 30 years....

I get mixed up with which way to steer when going backwards!!!

Well done for the driving!
I think it's really cool that you're going to take the kids to school - is that with J or on your own?

On my own. J is at the museum and it would save his dad having to get sortedearly, plus she's set a precedent now.

[Suzi]

That sounds really exciting for both you and for the little people!

[Jaquaia]

Obviously I'm worried about how she'll react but she can't really say anything

[Suzi]

Do the children stay overnight on Thursday? So you can take them straight away? I'd just be concerned that you would have to deal with her and some confrontation....

[Jaquaia]

The children are with us from school finish until next Thursday afternoon.

She knows about Abbie inviting me to the party. J offered her a lift and she said she wouldn't get in his car so her bf would take her and when J asked if he was staying told him he assumed so, so he mentioned A had asked me to go... "Oh"

Well she can't really say anything after inviting her bf without even mentioning it when she hasn't paid a penny towards the party.

[Suzi]

Then I hope you enjoy it!

[Jaquaia]

I'm bound to be on edge as I don't trust her at all. But it needs to be a case of both partners are there or neither are and if I didn't show up, I'd upset A and she'd think she was in charge. I don't care if she doesn't like me, I do care if me not being there upsets A

[Suzi]

That's exactly the right way to think about it. I'm so glad A and T are having you in their lives.

[Jaquaia]

That little boy needs a lot of extra love this week. After the fuss she made over J seeing A on her birthday, they were palmed off on her mother that night and he really wasn't happy about it

[Paula]

Poor mite