Author: Mria McNillan

“Forty-one and still thinking of a child!” James shouted at Emily. “Most women your

Im not cooking for everyone anymore! Just for myself and Annie. And why on earth not? snapped Nigel.

“So, a marriage certificate really is stronger than just living together, eh?” The men had

“Look, heres the thingweve got guests coming soon, and you lot need to clear out. You understand, dont you?

**Diary Entry** *21st March* “Natalie, I wont be living with your son anymoremake sure he knows

Emily and her mother sat on the old bed, both wrapped in thick layers against the winter chill.

Emily and her friend were strolling through the park when they suddenly spotted a man and a woman.

STAR’S SHOES Star was eleven years old and walked barefoot along the cobbled streets of York.

“He looks just like your missing boy,” my fiancée whispered. What happened next left the

**Diary Entry** I pulled into the drive last night, exhausted but relieved to be home after our short