Chapter 76 -Facing Melvin

"I need a word" Merlin said abruptly.

Chpater 75 - Goodbye Charli

At last the worst had happened and the family now stood round saying goodbye to Charli.

She had outlived all her generation and seen all her grandchildren grow into teenagers.

Chapter 74 - Merlin Visits Einstein

Merlin stood outside Einstein's new house, it was sad seeing where he now had to live after the lovely house that had been gifted to his father from Merlin's Dad Albin.

Chapter 73 - Melvin Reveals His True Colours

As Freya rounded the corner she met a very sad face.

It was Nichole River. 

Chapter 72 - Sitting Pretty

Barely four months into their marriage Melody Suggs died leaving her widower Melvin.

She hadn't even lived long enough to meet her new grandchild.

Chapter 71 - Like Mother like Daughter

Merlin had been rather worried by Marie Curie's behaviour, she was turning out to be the black sheep of the River family.

Chapter 70 - Owen's Prom

The night had arrived and Owen had chosen his Prom outfit.

Chapter 69 - Owen's Dilema

Owen was the heir of the River family and on becoming eighteen would take over leadership. 

Chapter 68 - Third Times a Charm

After the fears about Charli's health, everyone was surprised when it was Kwasi who collapsed one day and died. In contrast to Charli he had been in very good health.

This left only Charli and Melody River of generation two, who were still alive. All of Laughing Bear and Little Feet's children were now buried next to them.

Chapter 67 - Older and Wiser

Merlin was no longer the fresh faced newly-wed. Time had caught up with him.