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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Mar 9, 2011 1:42:39 GMT 1
This is the sequel to Zaniel fic. Enjoy Zara woke up. Daniel was already wide awake. "I didnt know whether to wake Poppy or not," Daniel said. "Well we've got work and Poppy has nursery so yes, I think we should wake her." Zara said. Daniel and Zara got up and walked into Poppys room. "Poppy," Zara said. Poppy stirred a little bit, "Poppy!" Zara said, picking up Poppy. Poppy opened her eyes. "Hello You," Zara said, giving her a cuddle. Zara carried Poppy downstairs and put her in her high chair. Zara was trying to get Poppy on solid food but hadnt had a lot of luck so far. Poppy hadnt completely mastered the spoon but she was almost there. Zara gave Poppy her breakfast. Daniel came down and put his arms round Zara's waist. "Pancakes?" Daniel said. "Oh, yeah its pancake day, Daniel ill make some this evening," Zara said. "Oh ok," Daniel said, sitting at the table. "Cheerios or Special K?" Zara asked. "Cheerios," Daniel replied. "Such a kid..." Zara said, smiling at Daniel, pouring 2 bowls of cheerios. "Oh haha, says you!" Daniel said. Zara sat down and ate breakfast. Zara and Daniel pulled up at the nursery. "You ready?" Daniel asked. "I guess," Zara said. She opened the car door and got out. She went over to Poppys car seat and picked up Poppy out of it. Zara got her packed lunch (which consisted of a bottle of juice and a pot of baby food. "Hiya!" One of the nursery nurses said. Zara smiled, "Hello." After Zara had given the nursery staff a long list of do's and dont's for Poppy, and Daniel had gone and given Izzie a cuddle, It was time for Daniel and Zara to go, or they would be late for work. Zara gave Poppy a long cuddle, this was her first time in a year and 3 months that she had been separated from Poppy for more then 5 minutes. Poppy then crawled off to Izzie. Zara and Daniel walked through the mill doors. "Zara!" Karen said, who was on reception, "Your back!" "Yes i am, has someone opened the champagne?" Zara said, smiling. Karen laughed as Julia walked through. "Welcome back Zara, if you need anything you know where we are," Julia said, smiling. Zara nodded and picked up her notes. "Its good to be back," She said, walking off to her office. Daniel picked up his notes and followed her. "You alright?" Daniel asked, shutting the door to Zara's office. "Yeah im fine, just feels a bit weird being away from Poppy," Zara said. "Of course it does Zara, itll probably take a while for you to adjust again," Daniel said. "But today, if you need a hug, you know where i am," "Ok," Zara said. Daniel pulled Zara into a kiss. They stayed like this for a while until Daniel reluctantly broke away. "I mean it, any time as long as im not with a patient," "Of Course," Zara said, smiling as Daniel walked out the room. She sat down at her desk and put her bag on there. Zara opened her bag and got a photo out. It was a photo of Daniel, Zara and Poppy together at the park. Zara remembered that day so clearly, an elderly couple offered to take a picture of the 3 of them. Zara put the photo in a frame, and put it on her desk. Zara went to get a coffee. She had had a morning full of elderly patients. Daniel came out at this point and crept up behind her. Daniel wrapped his arms around Zara's waist and Zara jumped a mile into the air. She turned around to Daniel. "Daniel you scared the life out of me!" Zara said, wrapping her arms around him. "Oh im sorry but making you jump is always hilarious," Daniel said, giving Zara a hug. "Hows your morning been?" "Best ever. Full of elderly patients. You?" Zara replied. "Full of women wanting botox," Daniel replied. "Well looks like we're both having a great time then," Zara said, smirking slightly. The kettle pinged as it was boiled, and Zara turned around and poured 2 mugs of coffee. She handed one to Daniel and he kissed her on the cheek. "Your a star," He said, walking off. Zara picked up her coffee and went off to her room. Zara and Daniel ate lunch together. Zara had decided to sit on Daniel, as Mrs Tembe and Karen had swapped and Mrs Tembe was now sitting opposite them. "Cant wait for tonight," Zara said to Daniel, just loud enough for Mrs Tembe to hear. "Dr Carmichael. There is a certain time and a place," Mrs Tembe said. "When would you suggest we discuss this then, Tembs?" Zara said, biting her tongue to stop herself laughing. "I suggest you discuss this outside the surgery." Mrs Tembe said. "Well we had sex once inside the surgery so i dont see why we cant discuss it in the surgery," Zara said. Daniel started laughing at Mrs Tembe's horrified face. "You are a discrace. To do such a shameful thing in the workplace is atrocious. Dr Carmichael you are naturally shameful but Dr Granger you are a little more respectable. Although after such a sin i have no respect for either of you. Your Entire marriage is a sham!" Mrs Tembe said, standing up and raising her voice, making various hand gestures as she spoke. "Calm down Mrs Tembs," Zara said, struggling not to laugh. She stood up, "At least im getting some," "Getting some? Your life is a sham. Your daughter, as sweet as she is, she is a sin. She is a product of sexual contact before marriage, and you should be ashamed!" Mrs Tembe snarled. After the comment about Poppy, Zara lost it and slapped Mrs Tembe in the face. "YOU HAVE NO RESPECT FOR ANYONE!" Mrs Tembe screeched. Zara grabbed onto her shoulders. "AND YOU ARE A MISERABLE OLD WOMAN WHO SWANS AROUND HERE LIKE SHES MOTHER BLOODY TERESA! YOUR AN IRRITATING OLD BAG AND ID BE HAPPY IF YOU LEFT RIGHT NOW. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, TELLING ME MY DAUGHTER IS A SIN? SHES THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME-" Zara was shrieking at Mrs Tembe and had caused Cherry and Julia to come out their rooms to see what was going on. Daniel had grabbed onto Zara and physically dragged her away from Mrs Tembe before Zara used Mrs Tembe as a punchbag. "WHAT on earth is going on here?" Julia demanded. "Mrs Tembe said some things that upset both myself and Zara." Daniel said. "Well maybe you'd like to enlighten me on what she said because all i heard was Zara shrieking at Mrs Tembe!" Julia said. "Well Mrs Tembe made some comments regarding our daughter. That because we had sex before marriage, Poppy is classed as a sin and we should feel ashamed to have her," Zara said. "I was merely expressing an opinion," Mrs Tembe said. "Expessing an opinion? You make out your a saint and a good all rounder, but to be quite honest your a bigger bitch than i am!" Zara responded. "Yeah and thats saying something!" Cherry piped up, walking off. "Right, Mrs Tembe, my office. Zara, ill talk to you later" Julia said. Mrs Tembe glared at Zara then walked off. Daniel looked at Zara. "What?!" Zara said. "Good first day back, a fight with "Tembs" " Daniel said. "She was completely out of order," Zara said. "I know, i know." Daniel said. He saw tears in Zara's eyes. "Hey," He said. Zara turned around and Daniel stood up. He walked over to Zara and wrapped his arms around her. "Your missing Poppy a bit arnt you," Daniel said. Zara nodded, "Its understandable Zara, it just takes a bit of getting used to," "I know," Zara said. "Ok, youve got the afternoon to get through then you can see Poppy, okay?" Daniel said, kissing Zara. Zara smiled. "Okay." "Mrs Tembe, I understand you have certain beliefs, however i dont feel its right you should say that to any mother, especially not Zara." Julia said. "I was expressing personal views," Mrs Tembe said. "Yes but still the content of your views are likely to hurt Zara," Julia said. "In what way? She is a stubborn person with no feelings." Mrs Tembe said. "Okay do you really want the whole story?" Julia asked. "Yes i do," Mrs Tembe replied. "Well, Zara suffered form Early Onset Menopause and-" Julia was cut off. "What is early onset menopause?" Mrs tembe asked. "Basically she becomes infertile. Google it. Anyway her and Daniel used IVF to make Poppy. Zaras very lucky, and that baby means the world to Zara, so you saying that sort of thing is bound to upset her," Julia said. "Oh. I did not realise." Mrs Tembe said, "Was there really any need for the assault though?" "Well after what they described what you said, on this occasion id say you deserved it. If someone had said that about my kids id do exactly the same," Julia said. "You can go now," Mrs Tembe left the room. She wondered whether she should apologise to Zara or not. She decided to, so she knocked on Zaras door. "I have come to apologise." Mrs Tembe said. "Fine." Zara replied. "I am sorry about what i said. You did not deserve that and your daughter is very beautiful. She has a promising life ahead of her," Mrs Tembe smiled and left. Zara was confused, then carried on with her work. Daniel and Zara pulled up at the nursery. Zara got out immediatly and Daniel laughed at how eager she was. Zara went inside, Daniel in pursuit. "Hi, Im here for Poppy Granger," Zara said. Poppy was already crawling over to Zara and Daniel. "Hello Poppy!" Zara said, Picking her up. "You had a good time sweetheart?" Poppy smiled. "Take that as a yes then." Daniel picked up Poppys teddy, and the 3 of them left together...
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Mar 10, 2011 22:39:13 GMT 1
PREVIEW: Poppy had been at nursery for about a week and had settled in fine. Daniel and Zara had dropped Poppy off one morning and gone to work. Mrs Tembe was at the mill with them today, much to Zaras dissapointment. Daniel found their arguing hilarious. "Dr Carmichael your skirt is far too short! it should be below knee, you are commiting such a sin!" Mrs Tembe scoffed. "Mrs Tembe, your wig is looking a little lopsided, sort it out," Zara replied, picking up her notes and walking off. Mrs Tembe was shocked. "She is so rude!" The day had gone by and Zara and Daniel went to pick Poppy up. They were a little bit late. "Hiya, sorry were late," Zara said, as Poppy crawled over to her. "Its ok, were you saying goodbye to Isobel at the airport?" The nursery nurse asked. "What?!" Daniel said. "Well Isobels moving to Argentina," The nursery nurse said. the full bit will be posted soon
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Mar 11, 2011 0:04:18 GMT 1
Poppy had been at nursery for about a week and had settled in fine. Daniel and Zara had dropped Poppy off one morning and gone to work.
Mrs Tembe was at the mill with them today, much to Zaras dissapointment. Daniel found their arguing hilarious. "Dr Carmichael your skirt is far too short! it should be below knee, you are commiting such a sin!" Mrs Tembe scoffed. "Mrs Tembe, your wig is looking a little lopsided, sort it out," Zara replied, picking up her notes and walking off. Mrs Tembe was shocked. "She is so rude!"
The day had gone by and Zara and Daniel went to pick Poppy up. They were a little bit late. "Hiya, sorry were late," Zara said, as Poppy crawled over to her. "Its ok, were you saying goodbye to Isobel at the airport?" The nursery nurse asked. "What?!" Daniel said. "Well Isobels moving to Argentina," The nursery nurse said. "But... Lisa didnt tell us?" Daniel said. Zara picked up Poppy and held onto her tightly. "Oh... Im sorry," The nursery nurse said, "Theyre leaving from Birmingham International if thats any help?" "Thats brilliant, come on Zara," Daniel said. They left the nursery and Zara strapped Poppy into the carseat. Zara drove to the airport, If she let Daniel behind the wheel, she wasnt sure if theyd get there in one peice. "That calculating bitch, no wonder she was being so nice to us!" Daniel said. "Would you expect any different, this is Lisa we're talking about!" Zara said.
They pulled up at the airport and Daniel jumped out. Zara stopped the car and got Poppy out. She held onto Poppy tightly and ran after Daniel. Daniel checked the board. "Zara, their flights on the runway right now," Daniel said. He ran over to an information desk. "Madam youve got to stop flight FE652 to Argentina. My daughters on it," Daniel said. "Is she alone, or kidnapped?" The Information woman asked. "No, shes with her mum but her mums a bit crazy and didnt tell me she was taking Izzy to Argentina and shes completely lost the plot clearly!" Daniel said. "We cant stop the plane. And even if we wanted to, we cant as its just taken off." The Information woman said. Daniel looked at Zara, who didnt know what to say. Poppy didnt know what was going on but could tell that it wasnt good. Daniel got his phone out and tried to ring Lisa. He left several voicemails. Zara reached out and held Daniels hand, and they went back to the car. The journey home was a silent one.
Zara unlocked the door and carried Poppy indoors. Daniel followed, and shut the door behind him. Zara sat down on the sofa, she didnt know what to say to Daniel, who was now sitting on the sofa opposite her. "Why did she do that?" Daniel said. Zara looked at Daniel "I dont know," She said quietly. "Shes spiteful and calculative, why would she just take Izzie to Argentina and not tell me?" Daniel said. "What are you going to do?" Zara asked. "I dont know, I know Lisas address in Argentina but..." Daniel said. "We could go out there and persuade Lisa to bring Izzie back..." Zara said. "Ill go," Daniel said. "What? Ill come with you if you like," Zara said. "No its fine, you stay here and look after Poppy, i dont want her caught up in this" Daniel said. "Okay," Zara said, "You sure?" "Yes. Ill only be gone a couple of days and ill keep in contact with you" Daniel said. "And Zara?" "Yes Daniel," Zara said. "I just want you to know, i love you, no matter what country im in or however many miles there are between us, i love you, and Poppy." Daniel said. Zara smiled and kissed Daniel. "I love you too," She said, smiling. Daniel booked a flight, packed a small bag, and the 3 of them curled up on the sofa together - Zara sitting on Daniel, Poppy sitting on Zara. Daniel had his arms around Zara, and Zara cuddled up to him. Poppy was staring at her parents, "She'll be talking and walking before we know it!" Daniel said. Zara smiled, "Shes growing up pretty fast," She said. "Oh Daniel what am i going to do without you?" "Its only for 2 days, Zara, Ill be back before you know it," Daniel said, giving Zara a kiss. Poppy yawned. "Ooh, look, tired baby, dont you think?" Zara said, giving Poppy a cuddle. "Definatly a tired baby," Daniel said. Poppy sat up again and looked at Daniel. "Aww!" Daniel said. Poppy looked at Zara and pointed at Daniel. "Thats Daddy, Poppy," Zara said, "You want daddy to give you a cuddle?" Poppy nodded and Daniel gave her a cuddle. Zara smiled and snuggled up to Daniel.
Daniel and Zara had just tucked Poppy into her cot. They got into their pyjamas and sat in bed together. "Its only 2 days Zara, you'll be fine," Daniel said, "Im only a phone call away," Zara nodded and wrapped her arms around Daniel. Daniel put his arms around her waist, and they stayed like this until they eventually fell asleep.
They woke up the next morning, Daniel had to say his goodbyes. Zara and Daniel had an extremely long and extremely passionate kiss, and Daniel gave Poppy a long hug. Daniel got in a taxi and went to the airport.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Mar 13, 2011 21:04:33 GMT 1
8 days had gone by and Daniel was still not back in England. Zara was starting to get worried as his phone was off aswell. She walked into work one morning. "Daniel not back yet?" Julia asked. "I...Um...come to my office Julia." Zara said. Zara and Julia sat down. "Erm... Julia im really worried, Daniel isnt answering his phone, and he was meant to come back 6 days ago..." Zara said. "Ok... well would he normally forget to text you?" Julia asked. "What? No of course he wouldnt, im his wife." Zara said. "Well when you ring him is it still the international dialling tone?" Julia asked. Zara nodded. "Ok. Well Zara... Given what happened with Jimmi a few years ago... erm i think we should tell someone, this isnt normal," Julia said. Zara tried hard not to cry. It was like one of her worst fears becoming true. "Zara?" Julia put a hand on Zara's shoulder. Zara gulped, she was scared. Julia sensed the younger womans fear. "Hey, Zara, im sure everythings going to be fine," "But what if it isnt? What if Daniels left me, or hes gone missing, and im on my own? Poppys would wonder where her daddy is, id be a siAngle mum. Im scared, Julia," Zara said. "Hey, Lets keep our hopes up, im sure it wont come to that," Julia said, "Now, can you do this on your own or shall i help?" Julia asked. "Please help me," Zara said. She got her phone out and tried ringing Daniel again. It went straight to answerphone. "Hi, Daniel. Im really worried about you, please please ring me, or text, whatever, just let me know your ok, please? We may have to report you missing. Please ring me, please just to let me know your ok. I love you," Zara left a message then hung up. "Who else would know where Daniel is?" Julia asked. "Lisa," Zara replied, "Ive got her mobile number," "Ring Lisa," Julia said. Zara looked through her contacts and rang Lisa. "Hello?" Lisa answered. "Lisa, hi, its Zara," Zara said. "Oh hi Zara, hows england," Lisa said. "Never mind England. Has Daniel dropped by your house in Argentina?" Zara asked. "No," Lisa said quickly, "I havent seen him since that time i dropped Izzie off at the nursery and saw you three there," "Oh. Ok," Zara said. "Is everything alright?" Lisa asked. "Yes fine. Well no, Daniels done a dissappearing act." Zara said. "Oh he'll come round, Zara ive got to go bye." Lisa put the phone down. "No luck," Zara said to Julia. "Hm. Well i think we better report him missing." Julia said. Zara was silent, she didnt know what to say, she just nodded. "Ill drive us to the police station," Julia said.
Zara got out the car, Julia following her. She walked into the Police station and went up to one of the desks. "Erm, hello, i need to report a missing person," Zara said. Brian Miles was on the desk. "Ok," He said, "Come through, we need to take some details."
"Ok so whats your husbands name?" Brian asked. "Daniel. Daniel Granger," Zara said. "Ok, your name?" Brian said. "Zara Granger," Zara said. "Ok how long has Daniel been missing?" "Well he was meant to be back 6 days ago, but he hasnt rung or called, the person who he was visiting hasnt seen him either, at all, so 8 days really," Zara said. "Ok. Well we will check CCTV, see if anyone saw him at the airport, bit of news coverage, we will need a picture of him." Brian said. Zara nodded. "Please find him," Zara said, her voice wobbling a bit. "We'll do everything we can," Brian said. "If he comes back let us know, but we will be starting to investigate," Brian said, "Would Daniel usually dissappear without ringing or anything?" "Definatly not. He always rings us even if he's just popped down the road to tesco." Zara said. "Ok," Brian said, "We'll be in touch," Zara walked outside the room to were Julia was. "You okay?" Julia asked. Zara looked at her, semi-tearfully, "Well obviously not but..." Zara started to walk out to the car. She just hoped Daniel was okay.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Mar 15, 2011 0:59:37 GMT 1
It had been a couple of days. The police hadnt got hold of the cctv yet, but had put an appeal out on the television. Zara had left more frantic voicemails, she was trying hard to keep it together. She was trying to keep things normal by going to work. Julia opened Zaras office door one morning. "No way are you taking patients," Julia said, "Elaine and Jimmi are covering for you," "Julia im fine," Zara said. "No. Ill tell you what i want you to do, I want you to go and pick Poppy up, bring her back here," Julia said. "Julia..." Zara said. "No Zara, just do it, ill see you later," Julia said. Zara sighed and picked up her bag. She walked out to her car and drove to Poppys nursery.
"Hi, come to pick up Poppy," Zara said. "Oh Hi. Have you heard any news about your husband yet?" The nurse asked. "No... i havent," Zara replied, making it clear she didnt really want to talk about it. Zara went over to Poppy. "Hello Poppy," Zara said, smiling at her daughter. Poppy smiled back and Zara carefully picked her up. She quickly said goodbye to the nursery nurses before walking out to the car and strapping Poppy into her seat. Zara got into the car and drove back to the mill.
Zara sat on the floor in her office with Poppy, who was drawing. She was only really drawing stickmen. Julia knocked and came in. "Hiya," Julia said. Zara smiled weakly. "Can i have a chat?" Zara nodded and got up. Julia sat down and Zara sat in her chair "I just wanted to see how you were," Julia said. "Well, not good, obviously, its difficult but im coping," Zara said. "Thats understandable." Julia said. "Im scared." Zara said. "Thats normal in these circumstances," Julia said. "Im scared about all the things that could have happened to Daniel. He could be hurt... or injured...or..." Zara trailed off. "Stop. try to think positivly," Julia said. "Think POSITIVELY? whats positive about this? I dont know where my husband is, im worried, and im terrified that i could end up being a single mum!," Zara said, tears starting to roll down her cheeks. Julia pulled Zara into a hug and Zara burst into tears.
Poppy watched her mummy crying and she felt sad. She had sensed something was wrong. Mummy would cry at night, and Daddy wouldnt give her a cuddle because he wasnt there. Poppy was very confused about what was going on. Why was mummy so upset and where was daddy when mummy needed him most?
Zara had calmed down after a while. She got a tissue from her desk and wiped her eyes. "Why dont you have some time off Zara?" Julia suggested. "Julia that wont help, if im on my own i feel lonely and it just makes this whole ordeal harder to go through." Zara replied. "Well how about you still come in, bring Poppy with you, if you feel up to it see a couple of patients, if not then dont worry, you could just come and sit in your office, or if someone needs to use it then stay in the staffroom or something?" Julia said. "Ok. Yeah ill do that," Zara said. At this point, Poppy had crawled over, so Zara bent down and picked her up. She sat Poppy on her lap, and Poppy looked around the room. "Does Poppy seem to sense anythings wrong?" Julia asked. "Its difficult to tell because shes not talking yet. Im trying so hard to keep it together, Julia, Poppy just crawls over for a cuddle," Zara said. "Ok. Well Zara, if you need anything, and we mean anything, were always here, even Mrs Tembe. We just want to help you," Julia said. "I know, i know," Zara said. Poppy looked up and pointed at Julia. "Thats Julia, Poppy," Zara said, "Say hello Julia?" Poppy didnt succeed in saying hello but it didnt really matter to Zara, Poppy would learn how to talk eventually.
Poppy and Zara were home. Zara had put Poppy in her highchair and she was now watching her daughter try to master using a spoon. She was nearly there, although she still managed to wear more of the food then actually eat it. Zara decided to intervene at this point, taking the spoon off Poppy. "Come on, you can eat some now," Zara said, getting some food on the spoon. She fed Poppy.
Zara sat on the sofa with Poppy on her lap. She couldnt concentrate on whatever was on the telly, She just worried about Daniel. Zara sighed and turned off her television. She carried Poppy upstairs and changed her into her night babygro. She sat Poppy on the bed with her teddy and got changed into her own pyjamas. Zara hated sleeping in the bed on her own. She couldnt sleep anyway but it just reminded her of how lonely she felt without Daniel. Zara sat on her bed next to Poppy, who was sitting looking around. Zara cuddled Poppy, who eventually fell asleep. Zara remained awake though, watching over her sleeping daughter.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Mar 16, 2011 23:42:28 GMT 1
Daniel was all over the newspapers and news. The cctv from the airport was at the station and police were checking it. Zara was at the mill with Poppy, Elaine sitting with them this time, and they were all in the staffroom. They heard the jingle of an ice cream van, and saw it pull up just outside the mill entrance. Poppy pointed at the ice cream van. "Yes Poppy, ice cream van!" Zara said. Poppy crawled over to the window - she wanted an ice cream. Elaine got a couple of pound out of her pocket. "Get her an ice cream," Elaine said, smiling at Zara. "You sure?" Zara asked. "Yeah its fine - go on, before you miss the van altogether. Zara took the money from Elaine, picked up Poppy and hurried outside to the van. "Hello!," The ice cream man said. Zara smiled at him weakly. "What ice cream would you like, Poppy?" She asked. Poppy pointed to an ice cream and Zara bought it for her. Zara carried Poppy and the ice cream back into the mill. She wandered through to the staffroom where Elaine was waiting. "Thanks Elaine," Zara said, smiling at Elaine. Elaine smiled back, "Your both going through a hard time, the least i can do is pay for an ice cream," Elaine said, "Anyway, Ive got Mrs Higginbotham coming in a moment so i better be off. Enjoy your ice cream, Poppy," Zara put a bib on Poppy and fed her her ice cream. Poppy managed to get ice cream on her nose, cheeks and chin. Zara smiled at her daughter and got a wet wipe out. Poppy had managed most of the ice cream, Zara did have to help her out though.
Zara was called to the police station. According to the airports cctv, Daniel got on the plane and went to argentina. So he must be in argentina somewhere. The Police said they would get the cctv footage from the airport to see if he got off the plane and left the airport, or got a different plane elsewhere.
Zara walked out the room and sat on one of the chairs. she burst into tears, she missed Daniel so much, and she was really worried about him. Poppy put her little arms round her mummys neck and gave her a cuddle. Zara tried to compose herself, she needed to stay strong for her little girl. She held onto Poppy tightly, got up and left the police station.
Zara fed Poppy and sat on the sofa with her. Another day over, another day searching for Daniel. tomorrow was another day she'd have to go through without Daniel. He'd already been missing a week, and it had been the worst week of her life. Poppy sat looking at her mummy. Poppy wondered why daddy wasnt back yet, normally it would be the 3 of them on the sofa together. Mummy was always sad and crying now, aswell. Daddy better make an appearance soon before Mummy got really really sad.
Lisa switched on the tv. She sat with Izzie on the sofa. She saw Daniels picture on tv. Izzie pointed at the picture "Daddy!" She said. "Yes its Daddy." Lisa said, "Daddys in the basement."
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Mar 18, 2011 0:06:01 GMT 1
Izzie looked at her mum. She didnt really understand what she meant. It was a bit odd, Daddy was meant to be in England? "Come on ill show you," Lisa said. Izzie held her hand and they walked down to the basement. Lisa unlocked all 15 locks on the door and let Herself and Izzie inside. "Daddy!" Izzie said, giving her dad a hug. Daniel smiled weakly at her. "Please let me out Lisa," He said, "Why are you doing this?" "Because you left me." Lisa said. "Well im sorry for leaving you for someone im actually in love with..." Daniel started. "You give me lip and ill take away your weeks supply of water!" Lisa said. Daniel shut up after that - He had to survive on a 5 litre bottle of water and 2 loafs of bread a week. He'd been out here for a couple of weeks and Lisa was pretty much torturing him. "How long am i going to be here?" Daniel asked. "Well Daniel lets be realistic. You cant survive on bread and water forever." Lisa said. "So you'll let me out soon?" Daniel asked. "No. Im going to bring a tv down and you can watch all the news storys about you on the news." Lisa said. "You can watch your tart of a wife make pleas for your safe return. If only she knew she's never going to see you again!" Lisa said. "Lisa your either a complete and utter bitch or clinically insane or most likely, both, but this isnt right, ive got a baby daughter at home who needs me! I know Izzie needs me, this Argentina idea is crazy! But this isnt the answer to our problems, This is just hurting all of us!" Daniel said. "Im not hurting." Lisa said. "But there are so many people who will be hurting! Zara, Poppy, Izzie, Julia, Jimmi, Cherry, The news has probably reached my mum aswell now! My friends and family, this isnt right, worrying for the rest of their lives, not even knowing if im alive or dead. Your insane, woman." Daniel said, raising his voice slightly. "Im irresistable," Lisa said. "Debateable." Daniel said. "Come on Isobel lets leave Daddy in his room," Lisa said, taking Izzies hand. "COME ON LISA! This is completely unfair!" Daniel shouted. He heard the door shut and the 15 locks getting locked. Lisa had clearly lost the plot. He had to get out somehow, and grab Izzie if he could - this was insane! He thought about Zara and Poppy. It'd been 2 weeks, Zara would be going crazy with worry, Hopefully everyone at work will be looking after her. Poppy must wonder where daddy is, surely? Daniel sat on the mattress that was his bed. He looked around the room, and found his phone. There was no signal from the basement, so Daniel walked around, trying to get some. No luck. He got a bit of signal in one corner but not long enough to make a phone call. Daniel decided he would find a way out, it would be difficult but he could try and do it.
Zara was in her office, Poppy building towers with her building blocks. Julia crept in. "Hi Zara," She said, sitting down. Zara looked at Julia, "How you feeling?" "Crap. Miserable. Lonely," Zara said. "Oh Zara," Julia said sympathetically. Zara started crying and Julia gave her a hug. "I just wish he'd come back," Zara said, "Or just ring us, tell us if he's ok," "Its difficult Zara, it really is, but if you just keep positive," Julia said, "I know theres not really anything positive about this but just think hes ok," "Im trying. Poppy must have sensed somethings up, i dont know what to do," Zara whispered. "Are you doing any press conferences or news pleas?" Julia asked. "Yeah, got one tomorrow," Zara said. "Ok. So tomorrow, just say everything you can," Julia said. She looked over to Poppy, who was now trying to build taller towers. She couldnt reach though.
Daniel had a slice of bread and watched the tv Lisa had left him. Pictures of him were all over the news. He wondered if Zara would be on at all. But she wasnt, and he may never see her again.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Mar 21, 2011 0:35:27 GMT 1
Daniel sat watching tv. Lisa was standing at the door, watching him. She came and sat next to him. "Its not nice being locked up is it," Lisa said. "No its not you will bloody well know when you get locked up for doing this to me." Daniel replied. "Noone will find out," Lisa said. "I wouldnt be so sure Lisa, the police are bound to come around here eventually." Daniel said, flicking over to a news channel. There was a story about him showing "Daniel Granger Wife makes plea" Daniel turned the telly up slightly. Zara popped up on the screen. "Please, Please, Please, Daniel, wherever you are, Please come home, or just ring us, send me a text, whatever. I need to know your okay, i just want you back, thats all, we all do. Poppy misses you, please come home. Youve got a baby daughter at home that could do with her daddy being around. Please be okay. I love you," Zara said, getting tearful. Daniel watched the tv, watching his wife trying so hard to be strong. None of this was right. "Lisa this isnt right at all." Daniel said. "Who said it was?" Lisa said. "Well you clearly think it is," Daniel said, "Come on Lisa, youve punished me enough, but dont make everyone else suffer just because your not getting your own way. Thats my wife on that screen Lisa, You can clearly see how upset she is. She is really trying to stay strong but you just trapping me here is bound to make her worse. And what about Poppy? Shes so young, but shes not stupid. She always senses when somethings up, shes bound to notice im not around. And dont you dare say i have Izzie aswell, i do but if anyone to blame for me not seeing her much, its you. Your the one who took her away, restricted access, moved to Argentina just to spite me!" Daniel said. "Your wife is a cheap tart," Lisa said, standing up. Daniel glared at her, "Dont tempt me into doing something ill regret. Zara is everything your not, Beautiful, Funny, Kind" Daniel snarled. "Watch what you say, you wouldnt want your life cut even shorter than it already is going to be." Lisa said.
Out of the corner of his eye, Daniel noticed the door was open slightly. If he could get Lisa distracted, he could run out of here in a second. Daniel stood up. "SIT. Back down" Lisa said. "No." Daniel said. There was a small window in the corner of the room, but all you could see outside it was soil. Daniel picked up a spoon that was lying on the bed and threw it at the window. It was relatively close to Lisa and she ducked as the window smashed. Daniel ran out to the door. He pulled the door open and came to an almost immediate halt. The entrance to the basement had been partitioned off with wood. Daniel ran down the hallway that was partitioned off, Lisa in pursuit. Daniel ran up the flight of stairs at the end and ended up in a bedroom that was empty apart from a chest of drawers and a window covered in cheap wood. Lisa pulled the door shut and locked it. Daniel was trapped again. He realised there must be phone signal up here though! He got his phone out - he'd left the charger in the basement and there was only enough charge for one call. He immediatly dialled Zara's number. Lisa was on the other side of the door and heard the tone as each number was pressed. She silently unlocked the door. Zara had answered the phone by now. "Hello. Daniel is that you?" A frantic, worried Zara said. Lisa had run forward and ripped the phone out of Daniels hand. "Come On Lisa let me go!" Daniel said. Zara heard "Come on" and "Let Me go" but shrieked "DANIEL" as Daniel said "Lisa". The next thing Zara heard was a plop. Then the phone was dead. The plop was a result of Lisa dropping Daniels phone in a toilet full of toilet cleaner.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Mar 21, 2011 22:13:16 GMT 1
Zara stared at her phone. She tried redialling but had no luck. Zara shut her eyes. Had she been dreaming? She opened them again and stared at her phone. No, she wasnt dreaming. Daniel had rung her and she had heard him shouting. This meant he was alive but probably in trouble. Zara glanced at Poppy, who was sitting contently in the lounge playing with her teddy. Zara pocketed her phone, picked Poppy and her teddy up and carried them out to the car. After strapping Poppy in, Zara drove to the police station.
Zara picked up Poppy and practically ran into the police station. Rob was standing around. "Rob!" Zara said frantically. "Zara? You alright?" Rob asked. "Daniels rang me!" Zara shrieked. "What? what did he say?" Rob asked. "I dont know.. he.. Youve got to trace the call!" Zara shrieked. "Woah, calm down," Rob said, "You nearly dropped Poppy then!" Zara was hysterical, Rob put her in a room with Poppy - Zara needed to be interviewed about the call, and she was in no fit state at the moment. Rob quickly rang Karen, telling her to send Julia over to calm Zara down.
Julia opened the door to the room Zara was in. Zara was crying her eyes out, she seemed to be in some sort of shock. Julia sat herself down next to Zara and put her arms around her. "Zara, Zara, calm down! This could be good news!" Julia said. Zara tried to compose herself. "Now Zara, when your ready, tell me what happened" Julia said. "I was at home," Zara began, "My mobile rang and the caller id said it was Daniel. I answered it immediatly. I said hello and i heard him - sounded like he was shouting or something, asking someone to let him go, but i didnt hear who!" "Ok. Did you hear anything else?" Julia asked. "A plop. Then it went dead," Zara said, sobbing. "Zara, listen, if you heard Daniel then at least you know he's alive." Julia said. "But he sounded distressed!" Zara said, "Is there any way they can listen to it again or anything?" "There probably is, Zara, although it may take time" Julia said. "TIME? I need him back!" Zara shrieked. "Ok ok, come on Zara, just give your interview to the police and im sure they'll investigate." Julia said. Julia calmed Zara down and gave her a makeup wipe for her mascara-stained cheeks. Zara came out of the interview room where Julia was holding Poppy. "Their going to investigate." Zara said, taking Poppy from Julia. Julia and Zara walked out, said their goodbyes and got into their cars. Zara drove herself and Poppy home.
When Julia arrived at the Mill, Elaine, Karen and Jimmi were all awaiting news. "Any news?" Elaine asked. "Well Zara got a call from Daniel although Daniel didnt actually talk to her, They think hes been abducted and their investigating it," Julia said, "Zara was in a state though," "What sort of state?" Karen asked. "Oh, shrieking, crying, she was in some sort of shock," Julia said, "I managed to calm her down though, she was put in a room and i had to calm her down. Its a horrible thing for her to be going through and its clear how much she loves Daniel," Julia said. "Well its horrible. But i would have thought hearing Daniel would be a good think because at least he's alive." Elaine said. "Thats what i said but apparently he sounded distressed." Julia said, "I guess we'll have to wait and see,"
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Mar 25, 2011 0:13:23 GMT 1
Zara got a call to say the call from Daniel had been tracked, and it had come from Argentina. Zara went to the police station "So you'll search Lisa's house right?" Zara said. "Why would we do that? She said she hasnt seen Daniel!" DI Driver replied. "Oh and you believed her?" Zara said. "If shes got Daniel shes not exactly going to be all "Hey, Yeah hes with me having a cup of herbal coffee right now" Is he?" "Well if we think its a real lead then we'll search." Driver said. Zara got up. "Driver. If you dont search, i will. Ill get a plane to Argentina, and go to her house myself" Zara said. "You can do that but dont blame us when youve wasted money on a plane fare." Driver said.
Zara sat at home. She didnt want to just sit here and wait here, wondering if Daniel was ok. She should be out there looking for him. Julia came round. "So... there not going to do a search?" Julia said. "Their considering it. Its ridiculous!" Zara said. "They should be out there by now searching Lisa's house top to bottom, not bloody considering it!" Julia said. "I know. I just want him home." Zara said. They sat quietly for a while until Zara eventually spoke. "Right if their not going to go to Argentina and searching then i will." Zara said. "No. No way Zara, if she has got Daniel then shes going to get you aswell." Julia said. "But if she has then surely we should save him?" Zara said. "Of course. But we need to let the police do there job, To be honest Zara, Daniel could be anywhere in Argentina." Julia said. "But WHY would he go anywhere else? The only reason he went there was to get Izzie!" Zara said. "OK. Zara, we beg the police. We keep on their back, we demand they go there. If that doesnt work..." Julia was inturrupted. "If that doesnt work than ill go," Zara said. "No you wont," Julia said. Zara looked at Julia. "Not without me your not."
Zara sat at home. 3 days had passed and no news from the police. Zara sighed and looked at Poppy who was contently playing with her building blocks. Zaara decided to go to The Mill for a bit and see everyone. She picked up Poppys stuff and climbed into her car, after strapping Poppy in.
"Zara! Hello, thought you'd be in Argentina!" Karen said. "No, decided to wait and see if the police are going out there, give it a couple of days if theyve taken no action then ill go," Zara said. "What? But they've already gone out there," Karen said, "Rob mentioned it this morning, their getting a police plane to Argentina this morning. They'll be there until tomorrow" "WHAT?" Zara said, nearly dropping Poppy in shock. Julia wandered out at this moment. "Eveything alright?" Julia asked. "Not really, The police went to Argentina without telling me." Zara said. "Right, we're following them, ill get my coat," Julia said. "Karen, can you book + print off a couple of boarding passes from Birmingham - Argentina for me?" Karen nodded, and started typing on her computer. Zara looked at Poppy who was playing with Zara's hair. "We might be going to find Daddy, Poppy," Zara said. Poppy smiled. Julia gave Karen her credit card number and within a few clicks, Zara, Julia and Poppys flight had been booked, complete with boarding passes. Julia and Zara left swiftly, they had alot of time until their flight but they wanted to make sure they didnt miss it.
Zara, Julia and Poppy arrived at the airport, 15 minutes before check in closed. They breathed a sigh or relief once they had checked in, and proceeded to customs. Julia and Zara put their stuff through and it was fine, but the people at customs asked Zara to put Poppys teddy (That Poppy was cuddling) through the machine. Poppy seemed to cling onto her teddy, crying when Zara finally prised Mr Teddy out of her little hands. "Shh, you can see Mr Teddy again in a minute," Zara said, giving Poppy a cuddle. Zara walked through. "Look Poppy, look its Mr Teddy!," Zara said as Mr Teddy appeared. Poppy looked and stopped crying, as Zara gave Mr Teddy back to her. They all walked through to the waiting area, picking up a starbucks (and orange juice for Poppy) along the way. They waited at the gate - The plane was offloading at the moment, lots or Argentinians getting off the plane. After waiting for what felt like infinity years, They finally boarded the plane. Poppy sat on Zaras lap. She looked around, she seemed excited about getting a plane. It was a good job Zara had got her a passport within a few months of her birth. Zara put the seatbelt on over herself and Poppy, and held onto Poppy. They waited for a while, waiting for the rest of the plane to board.
Eventually after a long while, Everyone was on, they'd gone through the safety, and were now on their way to the runway. Zara suddenly realised they would have to take off. "Julia," Zara said, "We've got to take off!" "Well that tends to happen..." Julia said. "Im terrified of taking off. What is Poppy going to do if shes scared whilst im too scared to move. "Then ill look after her once we're in the air." Julia said. Zara nodded, holding on to Poppy. The plane was about to take off, and Zara put her head down, Her cheek touching Poppys. She held on to Poppy tightly and braced herself for takeoff.The plane sped along the runway, Zara shutting her eyes tightly and clinging onto Poppy. Poppy didnt like the takeoff either and started screaming at the top of her lungs, into Zara's ear. Zara held onto Poppy and waited for this moment to end. The plane was in the air now, Zara opened her eyes slowly. She still hated this bit, but not as much as the taking off part. "Hey, Shh," She said, giving Poppy a cuddle. Poppy calmed down eventually. Zara breathed a sigh of relief and prepared herself for the 15 hour flight she had ahead of her.
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