Ariette had been taught from an early age how to make money from stocks and shares.

For years she’d purposefully made only enough to cover bills and basics, Harry would have just drunk or gambled anything extra.

But now she was working hard to make as much profit as possible, and her old accountant just wasn’t up to it.

She kept her on for as long as she could for old times sake, plus the fact that this lady was nearing retirement and could use the steady income.

But eventually she misplaced one zero too many and lost Ariette too much money for her to ignore.

Ariette had had enough. She told her to go on holiday, and not bother coming back. She would have to find someone else.

Annette was thinking about her recent visit to the Baileys. James had been so friendly, but Megan hadn’t bothered to call her back yet. She decided to take the initiative again, and invite everyone to hers and give them plenty of notice.

Megan turned up with the mysterious Emma Marshall in tow, who Annette greeted graciously despite not having invited her. She seemed nice enough, quiet where Megan was loud, careful where Megan was reckless.

Conversation wasn’t going well. Megan wouldn’t volunteer anything about her new job, despite it taking up pretty much all her spare time. She was tight-lipped about her boyfriend Allain as well.

It was with a sense of real relief that Annette went to answer the doorbell.

It was Malika, and she had bought a friend along too.

Annette spent the evening watching Megan wind the two police cadets up while Emma stayed virtually silent nursing her drink.

So much for rekindling childhood friendships, she had to admit the evening was a washout. It was a shame, she and Megan had been close once.

Jennifer Potter was about to get a whole lot closer to Angus in an outdoor ceremony by a lake.

They had only invited Jen’s oldest friends Warren and Teresa to bear witness to their wedding. The Baileys were thrilled to see her so happy, especially Warren. Jen had been there for him when his first wife died, and he had supported her through her divorce to Pablo. Now they both had their happy endings.

Jen hadn’t been sure she would ever find love or happiness again, but Angus had made her laugh when she was miserable, their differences had only spurred conversation on and both had experienced terrible previous relationships that only showed them how different and perfect this new one was.

They exchanged their vows and rings, promising to love each other and cherish each other forever.

Warren and Teresa cheered as Jen and Angus became Mr and Mrs McKirrick.

No. 2The Bailey Family.Warren , Teresa , James, Megan and Emma Marshall.

No. 6Jen and Angus McKirrick

No. 1Trinity and Belladonna Darkstone

No. 5Alfred Hennrick

No. 4Bernice and Gracie Kasitova. Ambrose Merrihall and her son Julian.

No. 3The Williams FamilyMarley, Aimee and Malika

No. 7Ariette and Annette Vickers

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