1.
‘You are doing really well here, Kate
2.
‘You are doing fine with the job, Kate
3.
‘And a load of codswallop that is too! You really don’t need to worry, Kate
4.
‘I told you it would be all right, Kate
5.
‘Oh … I’ve known Jackie for years, Kate, she’s lived in the village all her life and I can remember seeing her around as a kid when I used to come and stay with the grandparents
6.
‘I was one of the lucky ones, you know, Kate
7.
‘Yes, I was pretty angry about it at the time, Kate
8.
‘Oh yes, Kate, we had a pretty big contingent hereabouts
9.
‘You don’t want to go over there, Kate
10.
‘Ready to go, Kate? I think you’re going to have a hangover tomorrow
11.
‘We all really enjoyed the play, Kate
12.
‘I wouldn’t go that far, Kate! Andy was very effective as the adulterous husband too, but let’s face it, in his case it was only a matter of being himself
13.
‘Do call me Betty, Kate, Mrs Livingstone is so formal
14.
‘I’ll be along to sit with you for the performance though, Kate
15.
‘Ah, nice to meet you Kate at long last – I’ve heard a lot about you
16.
Get used to the idea, Kate, you’re no spring chicken … middle age beckons
17.
‘Grief, Kate! It’s nearly two
18.
‘Merry Christmas, again, Kate
19.
‘This seems to have your name on it, Kate
20.
‘You look charming when you blush, Kate
21.
‘Yes, I would, Kate, very much
22.
‘You look shattered, Kate, which is not really surprising
23.
‘You take your time, Kate
24.
‘You look charming this morning, Kate
25.
‘You should see it when there’s a thunderstorm, Kate
26.
‘Seriously though, could you give me a hand, Kate? I need to get all the vegetables into tureens and it would be so much easier with two pairs of hands
27.
‘If you could take that through, please, Kate
28.
‘Don’t get me wrong, Kate, Gail was a nice woman, and capable, but it was just a job to her – I get the feeling that with you it’s more of a way of life
29.
’ She replied, ‘You’re like a member of the family in lots of ways, Kate
30.
‘She’s often out there … thank you, Kate, this is lovely
31.
Kate, the wanderer returns bearing bubbly, three this afternoon convenient to call round? Need help with preparations? X N
32.
‘Yes, it was fine, thanks, Kate
33.
‘I’ve missed you, Kate
34.
‘I think you are many things, Kate, but I’m not sure sweet is one of them
35.
‘Is there a cloth I can use, Kate, we’ve split some beer
36.
He raises his glass slightly to me, ‘Here’s to a happy new year, Kate
37.
‘I used spend most of the school holidays with Gran, you know, Kate
38.
‘Tell me about your father, Kate, you mention him every now and then
39.
‘When are you coming to visit, Kate
40.
‘Have a good time, Kate, you’ve earned it
41.
’ She replied, ‘Oh, Kate! I was a midwife for forty years … you can’t kid me
42.
‘Oh, Kate! How long have you known? I’d swear you didn’t know at Christmas
43.
‘Now, stop that, Kate
44.
‘We’ll contact your last GP, Kate, and get your notes sent over as soon as we can
45.
Dr Wright sighs heavily and his kindly eyes become steely for an instant, ‘Oh … Kate … oh dear
46.
‘Gran would have my guts for garters if I abandoned you, Kate … not to mention the fact that I wouldn’t be able to live with myself either
47.
‘Don’t be so silly, Kate
48.
‘I’m coming back, Kate
49.
‘Stop imagining the worst, Kate
50.
‘They look rather nice, Kate
51.
‘Come on in, Kate
52.
‘Janet’s told us your … your news, Kate
53.
‘It’s not going to be easy for either of you, Kate
54.
’ She said, ‘But he really cares about you, Kate, and I believe you feel much the same about him … that’s why I sent him over
55.
‘You are not a burden, Kate
56.
‘She was worried about you, Kate … and about me for that matter
57.
‘Get used to the idea, Kate – it’s not as though we were going out with each other and you were unfaithful to me – this Andy situation predates us
58.
I admire you, Kate, I know I’ve said it before, but a lot of women would have gone straight for an abortion and walked away without a backward look
59.
Kate was tired, bone tired
60.
Steve mentioned how cool the evening it was and Kate speculated that winter would come early this year
61.
“You know Kate, I’ve been thinking about those beasts,” Steve began as he was pouring honey on his second plate of biscuits; “maybe I could rig up some kind of a warning device
62.
“Haven’t I been saying that all along?” Sam admonished her; “we have to set up a defense by ourselves, Kate
63.
Kate climbed on Jake’s wing and made her way to the sixth ridge and Steve followed her and settled himself behind her
64.
He squeezed Kate around the waist in his excitement
65.
As they came over the last mountaintop, Kate could see Michael lazily circling the small hill where the house was located
66.
Kate had them carry Daniel upstairs to the guest bedroom
67.
” Kate pointed to Ash, whose tail was wagging rapidly
68.
She’s so cute, Sally is going to love her, Kate thought to herself
69.
“Oh God, Kate!” He shouted
70.
“I love you Kate, with everything I have
71.
Kate was lying there dreamily running her hand over her body when she heard Daniel finish in the shower
72.
They walked in silence for a few more blocks and then Kate turned towards Daniel; she took his hand and held it to her breast
73.
“Then let’s make this last night count, let’s make it a night to remember!” Kate said coyly
74.
He turned and saw that Kate was curled up, pressed to his side
75.
Kate said she understood completely; she kept wondering if she was guilty of vanity because she had thought the same thing
76.
It was during this time that Daniel asked Kate to marry him
77.
Jake informed Kate
78.
They threw their duffel bags over Jake’s mid section, and Kate climbed on
79.
Daniel was excited as he climbed up behind Kate and settled himself
80.
Daniel was in heaven, he was holding on to Kate, and also to the ridge on Jakes neck
81.
It was very cold, he was glad he had worn the leather jacket as Kate had suggested
82.
Daniel climbed down and turned to offer his hand to Kate
83.
Kate left Jake and greeted Steve with a big hug
84.
“I’ll bet they do!” Kate said enthusiastically
85.
“Nice to see that you’re still with us Daniel,” they shook hands, and he tipped his cap to Kate
86.
“Hello Jerry,” said Kate warmly, “I understand that we have a lot to thank you for
87.
Sam pulled Kate aside and gave her his choices for riders
88.
As they approached, Kate watched Daniel work the crowd
89.
Big John came into the Hall and went right up to Kate, swept her up in his arms and swung her around
90.
He gave her a huge hug; “Word gets around here pretty quick,” he said with a twinkle in his eye, “I’m so happy for you Kate
91.
Kate was smiling at the open display of affection from Big John, “yes John, he knows
92.
He looked up just then and stared at Kate
93.
“Thanks Kate, that’s what I needed
94.
And Professor – it’s Kate to you,” she smiled sweetly at him
95.
Kate, I’ve known for a long time now that something very big looms on the horizon for all us
96.
Everyone knew how much he respected Kate
97.
Kate would not allow it
98.
Becky answered her, “Did you see the way he looked at Kate all during dinner and after, it was love; he truly loves her
99.
He does, right Kate?” She was looking at Kate with new eyes, new respect, for this woman who saved them all
100.
Kate came over to Becky and sat down
