Scott

What can I possibly say about my mum Beth? She was the strongest person I knew. She put up with knowing my Dad was cheating on her and her only concern was to protect us kids. She was devastated when she realised I'd known all along as she had wanted to protect me. That was Mum, she would have done anything for us kids.

When I was younger, if I was upset or sad about anything Mum always knew how to cheer me up. Whether it was by just giving me a hug and listening or twirling me round in dance. I have so many memories of Mum, one of my proudest moments was when she was upset and I got to repay the favour by making her dance with me and then we performed at the concert for Noah.

Mum was so loyal, like a tiger defending her cubs and her judgement was usually spot on. She saw through Amanda straight away, I just wish now that I'd have listened to her, I should have known she'd be right. Despite her feelings for Amanda, Mum was genuinely delighted when she thought she was to be a grandmother and she put her own feelings aside to support me. She was always there when I needed her and was my main source of comfort when things with Amanda fell apart.

Mum always knew what was best for me and she was usually right. She encouraged me to follow my heart with Hayley because she knew I was in love with her. Maybe if I'd have followed her advice sooner we'd have avoided hurting Kim the way we did. There's loads of times when I should have followed Mum's advice but didn't and when I did follow her advice, like with Hayley, she was right.

Hayley, Noah and I are really happy now and we have a good life here in Paris but that's all thanks to Mum. Without her, I might never have had the courage to follow my heart, she made me into the person I am. Mum was only with us in Paris so recently and we had such a great time, I still can't quite believe that she's gone.

Mum was full of warmth, full of fun, she was loving, generous, kind and she only ever wanted the best for all of us. I just wish now that I'd spent more time telling her how much she meant to me and how much her advice and support always meant. I'll miss you forever Mum but I know I'll be okay and I'll be a good parent to Noah, because I had the best possible example to follow.

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