J has had to fly off to the UK this morning to be with her mother who was taken into hospital yesterday and who is not expected to pull through. Kath, J's mum has been ill for a couple of weeks now and so her admission into hospital wasn't unexpected. J will meet up with her sisters, Cindy and Wendy and they will not only be at their mum's bedside but will also have to care for Fred, Kath's partner, who is also quite ill.

Let's hope the situation isn't a prolonged one for all concerned.