“I thought you said healthy,” Bree said.

“Ice cream’s made with milk and milk is good for mothers-to-be. They need calcium.”

Bree rolled her eyes and Kate chuckled. She took another chip. “I feel better already.”

“That’s not all,” Laura said.

Bree set her bags on the other end of the table. “Evidently I have the makeover gear.”

“What makeover?”

“A hair wash and trim for a start,” Laura said. “Then we’ll get on to facials and nails.”

Kate couldn’t be bothered washing her hair but to have it done for her would be rejuvenating, she was sure of it.

“And…” Laura peered into one of the bags Bree had carried and drew out a handful of DVDs. “These are from Paul.”

“I don’t think I’m in the mood for crime and gore,” Kate said.

“I didn’t pick those. He watches chick flicks as well. Have you seen On Chesil Beach or Crazy Rich Asians?” She waved a couple of DVDs in the air.

Kate shook her head.

“There’s plenty more. We’re going to have the best pamper day ever.”

“I don’t know about nails but I wouldn’t mind a hair trim,” Bree said.

Laura spun around. “I forgot! There’s still a bag of food in the car.”

“More.” Kate eyed the piles she’d produced already.

“Little pies and pasties, sausage rolls. We’re having a party-food DVD night.”

“Isn’t it Saturday?” Kate said.

“I’ve cancelled Granny roast night,” Laura said. “I popped in to see her while I was in town and she’d organised a card game for this afternoon so I suggested she not drive out here tonight.”

“Had dad called in?” Bree asked.

“Yesterday on his way to Adelaide.”

“Did she seem okay?” Kate asked.

Laura nodded. “She said he explained all the assets were in his and Mum’s names now, which includes the unit in town and her car. Granny was happy enough with that but said she was still worried Dad would try to get Aunty Connie to pay back the money she’d siphoned from Granny’s old account.”

“We’ve stopped those payments,” Kate said. “Dad has every right to chase Connie over it but I don’t think he will, do you?” She looked at Bree who shook her head.

“He might bluster about it but as long as we’ve tidied up all the loopholes, I think he’ll let it go for Granny’s sake.”

“Granny must feel as if she had to decide between her children,” Kate murmured. “It’s awful but I think it’s best she didn’t come tonight.”

“I’ll go to see her tomorrow,” Bree said.

“So…” Laura clapped her hands. “We’ve got the place to ourselves and we’re going to have some fun.”

Bree grimaced but Kate knew she’d enjoy herself; they all would.