"You're trying to get me to leave by trying to embarrass me into doing so ... so you two can plan whatever it is your planning no doubt for my birthda...." Whatever gave you that idea?" Mom asked trying to look serious, but she was also having a difficult time still trying to contain her laughter. "I just figured you'd be too embarrassed to see your own mother spread out here on the kitchen table while Bella enjoys a little mid-morning snack!"I rolled my eyes at that one. "Bella? I think you've. 'Yes,' Lindsey thought to herself, her plan may work easier than she thought. Lindsey walked out of the room, quietly closing the door behind her. She walked into the front room, and saw Jordan was still up, but noticed Justin was sleeping again. "Geez he couldn't stay awake huh?" Lindsey asked without announcing her presence. Jordan nearly jumped out of the couch when he heard her speak. Lindsey giggled, "did i scare you a little?" Jordan looked back at her and nodded, "I didn't hear you walk. . I felt he needs a loving home." Forgive me, Mrs ... Amy. But aren't you a single mother? Oh, and please feel free to call me John." Yes, John, I am ... a widow. My ... husband left me well provided for. I've been working on a degree from home so I could be here for the twins, but that's nearly finished. There's a good school here in Felixstowe, and I have a good support network. I just thought ... oh, I don't know..."She trailed off. John Shepherd did not respond immediately."Mrs. Conway .... As Steve returns from the front of the shop, he grabs a roll of duct tape a tosses it to his boss. Robert pulls of a length with a wicked smile slowly coming across his face. "You said you would do anything." he says to Ashley as he sticks the tape across her mouth. She nods tentatively as Robert continues to pull off more tape, wrapping it around her wrists behind her back. As she sits there, Ashley's mind races about what’s about to happen. She has always been loyal to her loving husband.