General Chat

On the phone to Strump. Yes i did Strump, he went up the wall as you can imagine, calmed down now thankfully. It will be fine, ive had to promise i will no further involvment, no dear, i said nothing about you, only that you knew about Hughs twin. The children are fine, all sleeping at the moment. Will we see you for dinner? Ok, you let me know. Your father is calling for me, must dash. Cheerio for now. ends call. Strumps calmer now as well, best i dont tell her the rest. Yes Reg dear?

Duck n Firk It Babs, ill be out the back, no im not facing her, she'll suss me out in no time, because im a jibbering wreck today thats why!! I'll take this bottle with me.....whats that funny smell? Smells like Sam when he's been on a shout......oh well

Here we are .... pulls up outside the Duck 'n Firk. Just the one drink, purely medicinally, of course. What a day! Goes inside. Quiet in here, never mind. Could do with the peace and quiet after the day I've had. Wonder why those two bar maids are giving me funny looks. Oh, don't say I got smoke smears on my face. How embarrassing. I'll just pop into the ladies and have a quick look in the mirror. No, no smears. Walks back into pub and up to the bar. Hello, could I have a white wine and soda please. My, that bar maid must suffer badly with nerves, her hand shaking something rotten. Hope she doesn't spill my drink. Takes drink and settles down in seat near the window overlooking car park. I'm really going to enjoy this drink. Wonder if Bruce has picked up his voice mail yet? Mmmm, that taste good. Must make sure I only have the one.

Duck n Firk It God, ive had too much to drink.......its him! Jesus.....its Hugh, not Hugh, but......slugs the drink back......fine Babs, really i am.....i was in a day dream......im just having a bad day thats all.....where the hell is Bruce! Babs.....tell me thats not Bruces wife in that car....it is.....get me a drink and hope she doesnt decide she wants a drink.

Thank you so much. You've been very kind and yes, I'm sure the smell of smoke will go in a few days. Oh, Sam, I'm so glad it was your crew that came. You've been wonderful.... Yes, I'll ring Bruce and see if he could come home. I'm sure he'll understand .... bites lip, not sure about this, casting critical eye over smoke blackened kitchen .... the kitchen is completely ruined .... blast that man! Whoever his was, never did give his name. Strange. Pulls mobile out of jeans pocket and dials Bruce's number. Damn .... voice mail. Well here goes......... Hi babes, just a quick call. Any chance of you coming home. Had a tiny, little accident with the chip pan. Not much damaged really .... who am I trying to kid .... need to contact the insurance, that's your department .... God, I hope we're covered .... It really wasn't my fault, you see I was cooking the boys tea when this man called. Didn't give a name, but said something about you doing his laundry. Told him he must be mistaken, you don't do laundry. Told me he had the right man and this was just a courtsey call, checking up on his investment. Told him you didn't do anything in investments. Said he call again. Well, I was quite shaken by this and that's when the chip pan, sort of, slightly caught fire .... Anyway the Fire Brigade were marvellous, they came very quickly so there's not too much damage (oh yes there is) and it just so happened to be Sam's lot that came out. You remember Sam. He says if there are any problems over the insurance, he'll gladly help me, er I mean us sort it out. Really hope you can get home, babes. Let me know when you arrive. Bye..... Switches off phone. Oh God, I need a drink. Wanders into kitchen casts critical eye over blackened room. Well, that's the drink up the spout. Suppose I could always go to the pub. Mmmmm .... sounds like a good idea. Now were my bag.

Duck n Firk It Rose, the money matter i can cope with, its Hugh not telling me i just cannot grasp....yes im hurt! Whats his twins name? Andrew, nice name and where does he live? WHAT!!! Thats the next road down from the Angel! No wonder Hugh wanted me to buy it! Im flippin cross now, I AM CALM! IM NOT SHOUTING! So its this Andrew who is the 'Boss' then? I know all of this because of the man im seeing.....he had no idea who Hugh was or who this Andrew is, so dont go blaming him. So now you know, im seeing some one and i no longer give a hoot what you think! If you dont mind, i need time to think.....i suggest you go home Rose or i might say some thing i regret and no i wont tell my Dad....yet! Rose leaves the pub. I must text Bruce. Hi babe need 2 C U. love Strump xxxx clicks send and heads for the bar.

Duck n Firk It Strump dear...kiss....here you are! The children are fine, just as they were when you saw them this morning dear! Your dads helping Steph give them their tea, now what did you want a chat about...yes dear, a drink would be lovely. Strump goes onto tell Rose the information she has been given. Actually Strump, ill have a brandy and you might need one as well. Yes i do know about Hugh and yes i do have a daughter and another son, infact he is Hughs twin.....look Strump, i knew you might find out, but please, let me tell your father....no i havent told him, but i have to now and i suppose Nick should know he still has a brother....oh dear youve gone quite pale Strump.....yes dear, i did say twin. Im so sorry, i wasnt thinking, that must be more of a shock for you than the money matter. Strump, lets go and sit over there and ill tell you all about it, least i can do.

Shall we go back to your place? And you sure your dont mind about my children? Good......i should have told you, but, well, you didnt tell me all, so like you i kept some bits back. Its all a bit of a shock....i had no idea about Hugh.....but...... we have to confirm this you know......yes im still in, dont worry! Lets go...... more secure at the Penthouse.

Duck n Firk I do normally! I just knew i was seeing you....kiss....i may also need your help....gulps My husband was killed in a car crash a few months back....gulps again and gulps a drink......im pretty rich anyway, but he was very, very rich.....he did leave children, twins, just babies themselves and our youngest daughter, she was only two weeks old....yes, i said our daughter, the twins are also mine.....his mother lives in my house and is now married to my Dad.....he does have a brother, but only just found him....long story there, i know he has another brother, i didnt meet him, not sure why really, but i didnt know he had a sister.....tops glass up......you knew there had to be more to me than met the eye Bruce! Sighs, i wonder how much his mum knows.....it has to be him Bruce....everything you said matches....yes i am upset......so many things he told me, i thought he was the one for me, i truly loved him.....but Hugh into dodgy dealings? Just doesnt sound like him.....sobs, sorry, its all a bit much. Maybe you and i were meant to meet eh....seems we can help each other......for now, just take my mind off things....kiss.....

* a very confused Bruce follows strump upstairs, wine bottle in hand* errr you lost me babe did i say something??? only you have gone all strange wow, you should really wear underwear with that skirt babe

Duck n Firk It Yes, its all ready, shaking? Am i? Best we go upstairs....i may need you in more ways than one! I think you need to know some thing, some thing i didnt know....yes im talking in riddles...sorry, bring that bottle please, i need a large drink babe

yeah apparantly had some big Manor house near here but he kept all that separate rumour has it even his wife didn't know he was into dodgy deals. lot of his money went to his brothers and i think he had a sister, but she married an FBI chap, so they didn't have too much to do with her. Still he left the wife well off by all accounts, although she had her own busness empire, catering or hotels i think something like that. i only know all this cos my cousin dated the sister for a while, til she dumped him for the FBI chap. thats how i got the job, my cos works for them in the states. I think it might be one of the brothers thats taken over the busness, but like i said i don't know glad the wife doesn't worry you, and no she won't interfere with us now are those steaks ready yet? i am starving and i don't mean food!

Duck n Firk It Also chokes on her drink...died in a crash? Kids? Money? Strump struggles with the tears that want to flow.....erm, sniffs, was he local to here? No im not following you, i just know your married and it doesnt bother me ok, long as it wont affect us....

*chokes again on stella* *needs another drink as he has sprayed most of this one on the bar-b-que* Wife & kids????? errr you sussed that too??? are you spying on me? hang on i was right you are a cop!! as for the boss, i have no idea, big boss died a few months back, car crash i think, left a wife & kids so i hear, mind you she was taken care of, plenty of money there. i have no idea who has taken over

Duck n Firk It Well, ive got 4 pubs, but this is the safer one as im here most of the time, plus theres the salon....let me handle Eva in the salon though! Yes she is safe. 70/30??? Is is that you need more for the wife and family babe? Who is your boss? Some thing you need to know.....ive been married to three gangsters darling....i probably know him! So, you dont shear sheep then? Stupid question really, even im not that daft! Pours them a drink....left baggage? Doesnt sound very safe or clever to me.

ok this is how it works i collect suitcases from left luggage i 'spend' the money each month a deposit is made into a swiss bank account in return. if i don't collect the luggage on time, no payment sometimes i get called at short notice, hence my fast Exits last pick up was in France i was gone 2 days but i need a better system of off loading the cash one thats safe we could go 70/30

Duck n Firk It Just tell me all and im sure we can sort this out to both our advantage, we just have to be careful and you more open babe....smiles her knowing smile and sips her drink

* chokes on stella, nearly putting bar-b-que out with the spray* what ever made you say that???? err have you sussed me??? was it the 50 pound notes that gave it away??? so ok then are you in?

Duck n Firk It Takes the glass of wine, still a bit of a wobble from his kiss....thanks, i need this, sooooo, spill the beans and no i wont be shocked.....take more than a bit of laundry to do that....youve gone quite pale babe, smiles, so im closer to the truth than i thought then!

Arrives at Duck 'n' Firk it Hi babe oh wow a barbi great!!!! wheres babs? you given her the day of thats great cos i need to talk to you i haven't been entirely truthful with you A wife me? nooooooo, i mean about my busness i may need your help, it could be worth you while, are you up for it?? ok babe lets cook the steaks and then i will explain *goes into bar* here you are a large glass of white wine and i poured myself a stella ok? mmumm steaks smell nice *holds strump and kisses her *