General Chat

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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

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?

*pacing up & down in the penthouse* ok so strumps cool about all this gee it's her hubbys empire!!! wendy has nearly burnt the house down and the BOSS has paid her a visit *think Bruce think* *pours a large drink* Strump, thats it i'll talk to strump grabs coat and heads for Duck 'n' firk it

Duck n Firk It Thank god your here Bruce......your boss, its only Hughs twin! We need to think, ive looked through papres now, im higher in the pecking order than i knew......he cant cross me, loads of Hughs money has helped Andrew Wallis....yes thats his name.......work with me on this babe.....ill get you a drink.

hi babe drink yes i need it look things are getting scary worried course i' bl**dy worried your rellie has paid a visit to my wife! who btw has been passing 50 pound notes in ASDA she knows nothing of this but the house nearly burnt down yesterday, now you think that is a coincedence???? if it hadn't have been for some fireman she & the kids might have been killed ohhhh didn't i mentionthe kids?? stop changing the subject! YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING babe, can i have another drink????

Bruce, leave it with me, i now know who to contact.....dont worry, your family will be safe, ill see to that......ill get the money he needs back to him, you and i can take it from there, trust me babe. Heres your drink, ill call this Andrew in the morning and arrange a meet.

The Angel Pub, London You know Strump, Hugh always said how bubbly you are, yet in my company your timid, why is that i wonder? smirks. Now, ive told you how we run things and being Hughs widow, we hope you'll join us and as i feel i know you so well, i feel sure you will. another smirk. You dont like me very much do you Strump, or is it im too much like Hugh? I thought so.....dont worry my dear, we will get along charmingly. I'll be in touch, sooner than you might think. Andrew places a kiss on Strumps hand.

Strump sits in stunned silence and sips her drink.....i hate this pub now and im not allowed to sell it! How dare he! Hugh, if you were here, id slap you so hard. She gets up and goes to her car outside. Once inside the safety of the car she texts Bruce. I have to speak to you or C U. Ive met the boss. love Strump xxxx clicks send. Buckles up and drives back to Gossipsville listening to very loud music.

Mmmm .... that was nice, thinks Wendy as she drains her glass. Wonder if I should have another one. Ah, but I've got the car. Well I could always get a taxi home and get the car in the morning. The children are alright with mum and auntie. Mum doesn't care for Bruce much, but she does love the boys. Ah well. Right another drink it is. Funny Bruce hasn't replied yet. I suppose he's tied up in another one of those meetings. I wonder what goes on? Oh, I wonder if Sam has finished his shift yet. Could text him ask him he like to meet and have a drink. Purely as friends. Gets mobile out of bag. Right, here goes. Sam Wld u like to meet 4 a drink to say thank u 4 helping this aft. I'm @ the Duck n Firk. Wendy That should do it. Now just wait for a reply.

At Blue Watch Station Wow! Wendy text me! Replies Yes please darling! Name time n place yours Sam xx clicks send In ya face Bruce.....Sams the man!!

Penthouse Suite.......Plunge Pool It was really weird Bruce, it was Hugh, yet so not Hugh.....no i didnt fancy him!! *thinks* well yes i did...oh god! Im one of the bosses Bruce......we play it........no more safety deposit boxes.....it all goes to me, well our end of things.....sighs.....we can do this, i just have to be careful and this Andrew seems to have it all worked out........Bruce, lets have some fun, im sick of this money lark.........oh yes....now your talking.....oh my!!

Duck n Firk It God Strump, you look tired....what you been up to girl? No, dont answer that! I'll get you a drink......some guy was looking for you today, said Andy wants to see you....no idea, im just the messenger. Drink this Strump.

Texts wendy where are you, phoned home and your mother naswered, all she would say was you were out right now to meet up with strump and see what she and this Andrew have planned *texts strump* where can we meet? am free tonight

Duck n Firk It Returns text Im in the pub, or do you want me alone? xxxxxxx clicks send

*Texts* no pub fine quiet corner ok? be there in 15 mins *send*