[@The Grey Dust] that was a wicked start. I am really torn over Meredith's situation, like Richard's an ass and I wanna scream "LEAVE HIM MERI!" but at the same time, shes doing it for a reason (and she deserves to be spoiled too). If only he was less of an asshole (but hey that means less drama and thats no fun). I'm under the impression she's clever, she's a bit of a game player, he thinks he has full control over her, and to an extent, she has to acquiesce to him, but she's strong enough and clever enough that she can make a stand when she needs to!

She's a really interesting character and Richard is ... well a narcissist through and through but he's taking care of her family for virtually free yknow, he gets what he wants but he does give back to her ... just not in an even-stevens way. I look forward to seeing him dealing with the kids (whether or not that includes Leith and Ceren, I'm sure Bailey has mixed views, though she behaves for her mothers sake). 

Love the morning wine session x'D