Week 1
As Heather’s world turns upside down, her friends wrap their heads around her unexpected news.
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The Girls
Heather, Jo, Pip, Lisa
Monday
Early afternoon
Jo
Just remembered this
Jo
Jo
Can’t stop laughing
Pip
Thanks. Just choked on my sandwich and got a dodgy look from Two Drinks Julie on reception
Jo
What are her drinks of choice today?
Pip
Looks like coffee and ribena
Pip
Classic Julie
Pip
One hot one cold
Jo
What a flavour combo
Jo
Anyone else still recovering?
Pip
I’m still recovering from Heather’s dancing
Pip
Jo
AMAZING
Pip
How’s the back Heather? Bit sore?
Heather
Pip
Oh god my eyes!
Heather
Booked in with work physio later
Pip
That’s what too much excitement will do to your old bones
Jo
Heather
Booked in with work physio later
Here’s poor old teacher Lisa having to buy her own whiteboard markers and you have a masseuse on tap
Heather
Yes but my clients don’t give me bubble bath and prosecco at Christmas
Lisa
I’ll try calling my year nines ‘clients’ at the next parents’ evening and see how that goes down...
Pip
Jo
Jo
Heather
Jo
Lisa
Heather
Heather
Lisa
Lisa
Lisa
Jo
What a great weekend ladies
Lisa
It really was
Pip
Better get booking next year’s
Lisa
We’ve only just got back!
Lisa
Jo
Anyone else still recovering?
Yes! Hello two day hangover. It’s definitely been a slow day. Thank god OFSTED was last week.
Pip
Stick a video on for them
Lisa
Also wondering when these bloody mammogram results will come back. Do you think the postman’s been yet?
Jo
Ours has
Lisa
I don’t like not knowing.
Jo
Try not to worry too much, I know it’s hard.
Pip
Here, this will distract you
Pip
Pip
No idea what happened to the sound!
Pip
Phone obviously had a moment
Lisa
That is delightful.
Lisa
10 out of 10
Jo
What am I even dancing to?!
Lisa
No idea!
Lisa
Have you shown the girls Jo?
Jo
No! Em’s got a friend over tonight. I’ll be sure to embarrass her.
Pip
Poor girl. No one should ever have to see their 50 year old mum floss.
Jo
Excuse me, I was school dance captain.
Pip
35 years ago...
Pip
You alright Heather? You’re very quiet
Heather
Yeah sorry just busy busy busy
Pip
Go get em girl. Those corporate fat cats aren’t going to consult themselves.
Heather
Indeed. Better crack on!
Jo
Speaking of cracking on
Jo
Look at my view today
Jo
Jo
Pip
BUM CRACK STEVE!!!
Jo
He’s back
Pip
😳
Lisa
How do you get any work done with that thing staring at you?
Pip
Lisa
It’s cavernous!
Pip
The grand canyon
Jo
Cheddar Gorge
Pip
Lisa
😂
Heather
And on that note
Heather
Back to work
Evening
Pip
I know I said I was going to take a day or two off after the weekend but...
Pip
Jo
Haha. Snap.
Jo
Tuesday
Early morning
Jo
Sorry but is this normal?!
Jo
Jo
Barely got any sleep last night.
Pip
😆 I don’t miss that one bit! One of the many up sides of divorce
Jo
Pip you’re just as bad. I can vouch for that after sharing a bloody bed with you this weekend!
Pip
Am I?
Jo
Yes!
Pip
Really?!!
Jo
😆
Pip
Oh god. I woke up on Sat night thinking it was you snoring but I must have woken myself up!!! 😆
Lisa
Still no post.
Pip
It’s 7.30 in the morning. How early does your postman come?!
Lisa
I don’t know, I’ve never really thought about it.
Pip
Still worrying then
Lisa
I just don’t feel right.
Pip
You’re just anxious. I’m getting major flashbacks to 25 year old Lisa going for her first smear test.
Jo
Wait, did you say 25 year old Lisa...
Lisa
NO
Jo
Just a second...
Lisa
STOP IT
Jo
There she is!
Jo
Lisa
Ugh
Lisa
Look at that hair
Pip
A masterpiece
Jo
Lisa, it’s possible you’ve been like this with every test and jab you’ve ever had. Remember the covid ordeal?? You’ll be fine.
Early evening
Lisa
Panic over.
Lisa
Lisa
Lisa
I’m ok.
Lisa
Jo
Pip
😘
Heather
Glad it’s all ok xx
Lisa
🤗
2 hours later
Pip
Forgot to show you all my attempt at Lisa’s cake recipe...
Pip
Pip
Nailed it
Lisa
😆
Pip
Tastes good though
1 hour later
Pip
Seriously how bad was my snoring Jo?
Pip
This could be bad news for my blossoming love life...
Jo
Loud. Very loud.
Jo
And whistly...
Jo
Whistley?
Jo
Whistle-y?
Pip
God. Sexy. I’ll have to record myself. See how bad it is.
Jo
😂 Good luck!
Pip
Will report back in the morning
Pip
x
Wednesday
Early morning
Heather
Heather
Heather
Jo I’ve now seen you type and delete something three times...
Jo
I’m ringing you
Heather
Can’t talk at the minute. Need to get back and get kids out the door.
Jo
Heather I’m so sorry
Jo
I thought you were quiet, just assumed you were busy
Jo
Xxx
Pip
I don’t know what to say
Pip
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Pip
Love you
Heather
X
Pip
Is there anything we can do?
Jo
I’ve got my phone on loud just call when/if you want
Late morning
Lisa
Heather
X
Early afternoon
Jo
Lisa, Pip, I’ve just spoken to H. Are you free tonight?
Lisa
Yes
Pip
Yes
Pip
Mine? Lucy’s with her dad tonight
Jo
👍
Lisa
👍
Early evening
Pip
I’m home so come over any time from now
Pip
Heather can you drink?
Heather
I won’t but you should
Late evening
Heather
Thanks ladies. Needed that.
Pip
No need to thank us. Whatever you need, we’re here. Larry’s a goner. Xx
Heather
Haha Larry the lump. Is it stupid that giving it a name has made me feel a bit better?
Jo
Not at all
Lisa
Before I forget – here’s the link to that number
Heather
Thanks love
Lisa
Will you call them tomorrow?
Heather
I think so xx
Pip
😘
Jo
Xx
Lisa
Xx
Heather
x
Thursday
Morning
Heather
Jo
That sounds really good
Heather
It’s this:
Lisa
Sounds fantastic
Jo
Will be good for you to talk to someone who’s been there
Heather
Talking to the kids when they get home from school. Trying to squeeze it in between Thursday night pizza and football practice.
Heather
God, emotional day!
Lisa
Xx
Pip
Good luck lovely
Jo
Good luck xx
Late afternoon
Heather
Well that was hard
Jo
Did you tell them?
Heather
Malachi got upset and Jordan wouldn’t look at me. He just wanted to go and play on his xbox. Graham’s taken them both to football.
Lisa
God it must be hard
Pip
Well done hun
Jo
What did you say in the end?
Heather
Pip
Seeing as drinking is out of the question, bath?
Heather
Might go for a swim actually
Jo
Whatever’s going to help
Lisa
Make sure you tell Graham. Don’t want him to get back and think you’ve disappeared.
Early evening
Heather
Jo
You’ll be back xx
Late evening
Heather
Right then ladies. It’s my last evening before everything changes. Sat here with Graham having a glass of nosecco (definitely not as good as the real deal but it’ll do). Larry the lump’s getting kicked out tomorrow and I can’t wait.
Heather
Heather
Cheers
Pip
Pip
Cheers my love and fuck off Larry! 🥂
Jo
Jo
Cheers to that! 🥂
Lisa
Lisa
Yes! Good riddance you little shit!
Heather
Haha Lisa!
Heather
Love you all
Heather
Xx
Lisa
Xx
Pip
Xx ❤
Jo
Xx
Friday
Morning
Heather
Heather
Here we go!
Heather
Putting my brave face on but absolutely bricking it
Heather
Just want this to be over
Heather
Graham’s here thank god
Heather
Kids getting picked up by nan after school
Heather
Wish me luck!
Heather
xxx
Lisa
Hey love. I’ll be thinking positive thoughts all day for you. Love you lots. Here for you whatever you need. ❤ ❤ ❤
Jo
You can do this Heather. Here for you. Sending loads of love. Xxx ❤
Pip
Go on Heather ❤ You’ve got this! Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Late afternoon
Jo
➦ Forwarded
Hi Jo, she’s out of surgery now. All went well. Pretty groggy still. She’s got to have some food then stay a few hours for checks. All being well should be able to get her home tonight. G x
Jo
Message from Graham ^^^
Pip
Awww little star
Lisa
Well done H! xx
Saturday
Early morning
Jo
Jo
Xx
Late morning
Heather
I’m ok! It’s all a bit of a blur to be honest. It’s done though. Larry has left the building! Just got to rest now, although I’ve got arm exercises to do. Knackered but also a bit restless. Been banned from checking my work phone...
Jo
For god’s sake Heather...
Jo
Glad you’re alright xx
Heather
G’s taken the kids out for a few hours so I can get some rest. Been binge-watching Bridgerton although I keep falling asleep
Lisa
Do you need anything?
Pip
Rest up my love. Maybe chat more tomorrow xx
Heather
Lisa
Do you need anything?
All set thanks x
Lisa
Glad you’re ok. Thinking of you ❤
Sunday
Early afternoon
Pip
ATTENTION
Pip
HOLD ON TO YOUR BRIEFS
Pip
You know how we missed Robbie last year?
Pip
Well...
Pip
HE’S PLAYING BARCELONA AT THE END OF THE MONTH
Jo
Barcelona?!
Heather
I could do Barcelona
Lisa
I mean, that would be amazing...
Lisa
Actually I’ve still got flight vouchers left from lockdown!
Pip
Shall I book?!
Heather
Do it. If I’m not on a surgery table I’ll be there.
Lisa
We could book it then if you’re not up to it none of us will go
Jo
Wait are we actually serious?
Heather
Si
Lisa
Si
Pip
Si
Pip
Jo
Just make sure you get ticket insurance then we can cancel if we need to!
Pip
👍
Lisa
👍
Lisa
We can figure out the details when we’re together next
Heather
Amazing. Something to look forward to! 💃
Pip
Now blasting Rock DJ partly out of excitement and partly to see if I can wake up my darling daughter AKA ‘little miss sleeps till midday’
Jo
Big night was it?
Pip
I’m not entirely certain there isn’t a boy up there...
Jo
Picking up strange boys on nights out? I wonder who she takes after... 😉
Lisa
I’d be bouncing off the walls if I were you Pip. I couldn’t cope not knowing.
Jo
Could be your George up there Lisa...
Lisa
Thankfully he’s gone to football this morning.
Lisa
Not that Lucy isn’t a lovely girl but can you imagine the drama?
Heather
Good save
Jo
Lisa
Thankfully he’s gone to football this morning.
Or so he’s told mum...
Pip
😂
Heather
Someone’s on the wind up today 😆
Lisa
🤬
Heather
Can you believe Knebworth was 20 years ago?!!
Pip
Seriously where does the time go? I was pregnant with Lucy then!
Heather
I know it’s crazy
Jo
Making me think of uni
Jo
Jo
Robbie at his finest
Pip
BABY I WANT YOU COME!
Jo
COME! COME INTO MY ARMS!!
Heather
😆
Pip
Jo
Pip
What was it about 90s boy bands, shirts and rain?
Pip
Lisa
Lisa
Howard was my fave. So committed to the dance moves.
Pip
Come off it Lisa, Howard over this
Pip
Heather
God what I’d give to feel like 18 year old me right now
Jo
You’re going to get through this Heather
Heather
You don’t know that
Pip
You will, you’re bloody superwoman!
Lisa
Try and think positively xx
Heather
Heather
Lisa
I’m so sorry. I wasn’t thinking.
Jo
❤ ❤
Pip
🤗 🤗
Heather
Don’t apologise
Heather
It’s ok
Heather
I’m not right today
Heather
I should try and sleep it off
Heather
X