He went downstairs to breakfast and the whole gang was there. Everyone but Catherine and Daniel jumped to their feet to give him a kiss. Catherine had gotten several on the way to the hotel. He told them to go easy as he didn't want to tear any stitches.

Gabriella showed some restraint but Tina and Lucy showed less as they were just a little panicked about his getting hurt. Miriam gave him a peck on the lips and skipped back to her chair blushing.

Megan could do no less than Miriam and surprised Ben with a chaste kiss on the lips. "I'm glad you're ok Ben!" she whispered as...