Chapter 23. Opinions

Helen and Georgina join us. I walk over to Jackson, smiling at him on the way. He gets up.

“Presents time.” He walks out with the girls, Liam and Marcus following. Sitting down, I look around. This is amazing yet at the same time it feels weird.

“Let’s start with the girls. Give them their presents first then the adults.”

Jackson smiles and Helen looks as excited as ever.

“These ones are from me, Georgina and Liam.”

Looking towards her, she pulls two large sacks out with the girls’ names on. This may take longer than expected. Sitting, we watch as the girls go through the sacks opening the presents, the floor once again covered in wrapping paper.

“These ones are for Max from me and Jackson.” I hand Freya the presents for Max to open.

The girls finish opening theirs and my dad hands them a couple of presents each. The girls sit and open them. The little rag dolls are amazing!

“This is from me, mum and Max.” Freya hands the girls a