'Ello' Mia replied turning all shy
'This must have come as a big shock' June said
'You could say that, please come in'
June lead Mia into the house and sat down. Jim entered the sitting room 'Hello sweet heart' Jim beamed but Mia was clinging to June 'Hey what's the matter Mia?' June asked 'It's daddy'
Jim walked over to June, his closeness made June's heart pump faster 'Come on Mia, daddy is going to take you out today'
Mia reluctantly went to Jim 'I don't know what's wrong with her, perhaps it's all these new faces' June smiled 'She'll be fine once I have gone. Where are you taking her?'
'To the park' Jim replied
'Oh that will be nice' June smiled 'Will you drop her off later'
'Yes'
'Ok then, mummy's going now'
Mia began to cry 'Hey come on sweet heart' June said 'Daddy is going to take you to the park and then you will come back to see mummy'
'Perhaps I shouldn't take her' Jim said looking upset
Jim don't take it personally, she just needs time to get used to you, she will be fine once I have left, honestly'
June hated leaving Mia when she was upset but she had to. June kissed Mia and by now Mia was screaming 'Bye' June sobbed before running out and leaving.
About ten minutes after June had left Mia had calmed down and Jim and Marie took her to the park. Meanwhile June spent the day catching up with Jack Meadows. Jack was so pleased to see her, he had been gutted when she left Sun hill 2 years ago. June explained the situation to Jack and he offered her a transfer back to Sun hill 'So what do you think June, it would make it easier for Mia to see Jim' Jack smiled 'Oh go on say yes'
'I am not sure Jack, it would be a big move. I am not sure whether I could come back I still love Jim and seeing him so happy with Marie would be hard'
'Well at least think about it, take your time and let me know'
'Ok'
Jim had enjoyed the day with Mia but he could help wishing that June had been there too. Marie had bee great with Mia but Jim wanted June to be there so that they could be a proper family. He knew what he wanted but how could he convince June he thought.
Jim drove Mia back to Junes sister's 'Did you have a nice day' June asked as she picked up Mia
'Yes, daddy fed the quacks'
'oh did he now' June laughed as she et Jim in
'It was a lovely day but one tin was missing, you' Jim said
'Oh Jim don't start'
'sorry'
'Did Marie like her?' June asked trying to change the subject
'Yes she loved her'
'Good. Well I don't know what you want to do now' I mean I know it will be hard with us living in Leeds and you living here but would you like me to bring her down for weekends'
'That would be nice' Jim smiled
'Ok that's what we'll do then'
'Great so how was your day?'
'Quiet, I went out for lunch with Jack and he offered me a transfer back to Sun hill'
'and?' Jim said looking excited
'And I said I'd think about it. I am not sure if it would be the right thin to do.'
'June it would be perfect, I could help you with Mia'
'I know but I don't know if I can live around here and watch you living with Marie'
'June please think about it, please'
'I will consider it'
'Ok then this is it then' Jim sighed 'I am going to miss you, both of you'
June smiled 'We'll miss you too but you'll see Mia on Friday'
'And what about you?' Jim asked
'Jim, we agreed'
'Sorry I can't help it. Ok I had better go, Mia daddy's going now' Jim said as he hugged her. He gave her a big kiss 'I love you sweet heart and daddy will see you soon, be good for mummy'
'Bye daddy'
'Bye Jim' June said as she hugged him 'Take care of yourself'
'And you' Jim replied trying to hold back the tears 'I meant what I said I will miss you' he sobbed as he kissed her lightly 'Please go' June cried
'I love you both' he shouted as he left
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