‘You’ve quite a crowd here today,’ Katie said to Becky.
Becky had been crouching on the carpet next to Reece, but now she got to her feet, wincing a little from the effort. ‘We have. I’m glad so many of his friends were able to come today.’
‘Do you want to go and sit down?’ Katie asked, concerned that Becky was in some discomfort. ‘You don’t look too well, and I can take over for you, if you like. Just tell me what needs to be done and you can sit and supervise.’
Becky looked doubtful. ‘Are you sure? I really feel as though I ought to be part of everything that’s going on but I am feeling a bit under the weather today.’
‘Of course I’m sure, and you’ll still be in the middle of everything. Just tell me what you need me to do.’
‘Thanks,’ Becky said. ‘I thought they could have a game of Musical Chairs. At least I could work the music from my chair.’
‘That’s a good idea. I’ll get the children organised and set everything up for you.’
Katie watched over the children for the next half-hour or so, and later, as she was serving out jelly and ice cream, Luke came to lend a hand and chatted with her.
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