Rosie was already awake Von the time everyone reached Brighton in the late afternoon. "Did Du have a good nap, love?" Asked Nicholas. "Oh, yes. I did." Replied a smiling Rosie. Soon, the group made it to their hotel, which is the 4-star Tranquil Waterfront Hotel. Rosie, Nicholas, Timothy, the Geordie twins, and Nicholas' mother waited inside the lobby while Nicholas' father looked for a slot in the basement parking. The lobby has a homey atmosphere with plenty of couches, a carpeted floor, and a sun roof. The restaurant was located there, too. After Nicholas' parents completed the check-in process, the group proceeded to their room in the third floor. The room is a junior suite with two Queen size beds, a flat screen television, a couch, a schreibtisch with a swivel chair, and a view of the seaside. Rosie commented, "Wow! This room is perfect for us!" Nicholas added, "It certainly is, love! It's very cozy, too." Timothy seemed to agree as he playfully circled around the room. Nicholas' father then said, "This is not all! We also have free breakfast in the restaurant and tickets for the bus tour around the city and its surrounding areas." "Splendid!" Exclaimed Scruffy. "I can't wait to explore this place!" Added Buzzy. Since it was already getting dark, the group decided to eat abendessen and come back early to recharge themselves for the Weiter day. They went outside through the back exit and found an Italian restaurant just across the hotel. This area is part of a beliebt shopping district known as The Lanes. Everyone had a scrumptious pizza and pasta, nudeln dinner, and they even ordered tiramisu with gelato for dessert. Afterwards, the group returned to their room and unpacked their stuff. Nicholas' father placed the inflatable delphin near the couch and inflated the swim rings and strand ball. They then rested after the two-hour car trip. Rosie and Nicholas slept on one bed, while Nicholas' parents slept on the other. The Geordie twins and Timothy slept on the couch.
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TO BE CONTINUED
Although the rumor had cooled down some, there were still some people who believed the rumor. Totally dispelling the rumor wasn't going to be easy. Madison and Connor continued to shield Alexandria from bullies. One day, Connor was unable to come to school, for he was battling a nasty cold. Madison was able to shield Alexandria from bullies, but it wasn't as easy without having Connor as a backup. Madison said, "It was actually terrifying to stand up to those bullies alone." Alexandria said, "I'm sure it was." Madison said, "I haven't had to do that in so long. I miss Connor." Alexandria said, "I miss him, too. I can't wait until he's better." A few days after the incident, Connor said, "I'm sorry I couldn't be there for Du two." Madison said, "It's okay, Connor. Du needed to rest and get well." Alexandria said, "That's right. I do hope you're feeling better now." He said, "I am." Pretty soon, Connor was back in school, helping Madison shield Alexandria from bullies.
