The group decided to stay for another night in Bridget's house so they could explore Manchester the following day before going back to London. While eating breakfast, Nicholas asked Bridget, "How was your new life with your foster parents since you met them, love?" Bridget replied, "It was wonderful, Nicholas! They have been so kind and loving to me, and they even helped me catch up with my progress in school." Nicholas replied, "Jolly good! I'm veddy glad to hear that." This made Bridget's foster parents smile. Her mother then told him, "And she has given my husband and I lots of joy from the first time we met her. You see, I wasn't able to have any children ever since we got married." Nicholas replied, "That's awful. I feel sorry for you. Anyways, Bridget is the closest thing you have to a daughter, right?" "That's right. She truly is, and we love her dearly." Bridget's foster mother said as she hugged her and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Soon, everyone started their tour of the city. It was an enjoyable experience for all of them, and they bought some souvenirs in the Manchester Arndale shopping center. When the tour ended, Bridget asked the group, "Did you have a lovely time here?" Rosie replied, "We sure did! It was so nice meeting you as well." Bridget said, "I'm glad, and same to you, Rosie! You know, during the tour, I've thought of coming with you, Nicholas, and the others in your trip back to London." Rosie replied, "Oh, certainly, my friend! You're going to love staying with us in our dorm." Bridget responded, "Great! I'm going to ask my parents if it's all right with them." After a couple of minutes, a smiling Bridget came back while flashing a thumbs up. This indicated that her parents had agreed to the plan. The foursome and the Beatles smiled back and clapped in return. Bridget's foster father also offered to drive for them instead of riding the train again, to which they gladly accepted. Everyone then rested for a few hours back in the house before starting the road trip.

TO BE CONTINUED