Peter - The Fall Out.

 Sunday 6th April 2025

We got to the others gathered around the table to find them talking about the best place to get a take away. Not that they were planning on getting one. Peter's dad asked me if I was alright with everything now. I replied that everything was fine. That's when Peter decided to drop a bombshell, in fact he didn't stop at just the shell, he dropped the whole bomb! He announced with great glee that we were going on a horse riding date. I was thrilled that he was so excited about it and also that he didn't have any problems telling anyone, I wasn't so thrilled when I saw mum's face though. Her stare cut straight through me. I realised I had made a big mistake! I should have told him not to say anything until he got home so giving me time to break it to mum gently. I looked at dad for his reaction. I was relieved a little to see that he didn't seem bothered, in fact he just raised his eyebrows in a knowing manner, and even seemed to have a little smile on his face. Charlotte wouldn't even look at me. There only seemed to be Peters mum that showed some kind of pleasure from the news, saying that it was nice that we were getting along so well.

Normal service resumed after this and they stayed maybe another half hour. I tried to join in where I could but my heart wasn't really in it because of what I knew was to come.

When they went I followed mum in to the kitchen. I thought it best to get it over and done with. She went straight to the sink without saying anything or even looking at me.

“Look I'm sorry mum, I know it's not the outcome you wanted but it's only a one off thing and I think it's for a good reason.”

Dad walks in at this point.

“You knew what my wishes were and you chose to go against them Katlyn.” She said as she washed the pots.

“Please mum don't be like this, I didn't go against you, I would never do that. It's just something that's on going which I need to finish off in a good way.” 

“Yes something on going that you chose to keep from us in the first place.” Said mum. This hurt me a little. 

Dad felt it too because he then stepped in, “Come on Jan, this is not like you. You know Katie is mortified at the thought of doing anything to hurt us. We have to trust in her, She has a big heart that she can't just turn on and off when it suits her or anyone else. It's just Katie, it's the way she is and I for one don't want to see her any other way.” 

I loved dad for sticking up for me, I would have hugged him but I thought it might make mum feel alienated. Instead I went over to mum who hadn't responded to dad's comment. 

I put my arm around her shoulder, “Come on mum, I never meant to upset you. When I've got Saturday over that will be it, I promise, no more helpful Katie – well, except for helping you and dad.”

“Oh don't be so flippin' daft. Like your dad says' it's who you are and why we love you. Just remember that I need a bit of help sometimes though, I hate the feeling that you are going away from us.” 

I assured her that I had no intention of ever going anywhere, but promised I would try and be more thoughtful for her concerns, This is why I have been spending as much time with her as I can this past week. 

I also think I've upset charlotte somehow as well, I've not heard from her and I daren't call her to find out for fear of getting involved in something else that I can't be get in to. It pains me a little mind you.

When we were alone, snuggled up on the couch that evening I thanked dad for trusting in me.

“I will always stick up for my little girl, you make my heart sing, you really do.” He said before giving me a big hug.