As Ellica made her way down the long drive a woman came rushing out of the front door. She ran to Ellica and threw her arms round her. 'Caroline, darling, you're home! After such a long time we thought you were dead!' Ellica drew away from the woman and looked hard at her. She looked very much like Anan.' I- I don't understand. I don't know who you are.' A man came out of the house 'Hannah, what's going on- my sainted aunt, it's Caroline. By all that's wonderful! Don't stand there Hannah, bring the poor child in, she looks tired and hungry.' 'Who's that man?' said Ellica. 'Oh Jed, I think she's had an accident or been ill.She seems to have lost her memory. Ellica was now staring hard at the man. 'Cellono?' she asked knowing it couldn't be. They took her inside and made her drink an amber coloured liquid. 'I know you're not really old enough but just this once won't hurt.' Ellica coughed as the fiery liquid touched her throat. 'I'm your father Caroline. You surely remember me.' Ellica slowly shook her head. 'I am a bit hungry, could I have a yellow tablet please?'
'A what dear- do you mean a painkiller? Have you got a headache?' the woman called Hannah asked.
Ellica remembered that earth people still ate real food and did not just swallow tablets.
'No it's okay I would like something to eat and if it's not too much trouble could I have a thab. I'm a bit dirty.' Seeing their confusion Ellica searched her memory for the right word. 'Sorry- my brain's a bit mixed up- I meant bath. ' Of course dear and you'll need some better clothes- those look like they came from a glorimart. I don't think any of your own things will fit now.' She pressed a button and a large screen displayed a shopping menu. Hannah spoke a series of commands and pictures of clothes began to appear. Just say yes when you see something you like. ' Ellica was beginning to enjoy herself. While she browsed Hannah went and made some sandwiches. When she came back there were lots of items in the selected pile. 'I think that's enough for now dear- mustn't go over our allowance.' She placed her hand on the screenpay.'There-all done. They will be delivered shortly. I suppose you don't remember where your room is do you?' Ellica shook her head again.' Just follow me dear. By the time you've had your bath the clothes will be here and you can get yourself dressed and feel human again. Soon have you back to your old self.' Left on her own Ellica began to worry that she would be found out. She decided to bathe, dress and explore the house. Later, perhaps she would tell them they'd made a terrible mistake and they would ask her to leave but for now she would play the role of Caroline.