A/n: Ok so this idea has been playing in my mind for the past 3 days so I finally decided to do something about even though have more than enough fics to tend to :P anyway enjoy the first chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own home and away nor Ric or Cassie. I however do own Alison, Cameron, Mitchell and Michele.

Summary: What if Cassie had been pregnant with Macca's baby, this takes place 15 years in the future. Alison Dalby grew up knowing Ric was not her biological father, but loved him as if he were. But now a growing and moody teenager with 3 younger siblings competing for his affection and attention Alison desires to find her real father, the father she never knew.

Who I am

Chapter one

Birthday girl

The sun was up and shining and 13 year old Alison Dalby groaned as her younger sister Michele drew back the curtains and jumped up onto Alison's bed pinching her cheek and bouncing up and down.

"Wakey wake Sissy"

Alison cracked open an eye "Shelly must you"?

The younger girl frowned " But it's your birthday"

And then it hit her, she had forgotten her birthday, Today she was turning 14.

She sat up and stretched.

"I'm going to serve you your breakfast in bed " Stated her younger sister proudly before rushing out of the room.

Alison lay back down, today was the only day sharing her room with a 6 year old had its advantages.

A short 10 minutes later the whole clan were gathered in her room. Her mum kissed her cheek and gave her wink as she placed the tray that held her favorite breakfast on her lap.

7-year-old Mitchell reached out to snatch a blueberry pancake and Alison smacked his hand away.

"But I'm hungry" he whined

Alison laughed "Your always hungry"

"Just like Daddy" Added Michele, which caused their mother to burst into, giggles.

"Ok guys why don't you go get the presents that you have for Ali.

Cameron and Michele were quick to run out as Mitchell lingered behind.

Alison rolled her eyes. When it came to her brother Mitchell, who she was closest to out of her siblings, she couldn't help but give into him, especially when he gave her those puppy eyes. She handed him half of a pancake, causing the chubby 7-year-old boy to crack the biggest grin.

"Thank you Ali " he exclaimed rushing out of the room.

Cassie Dalby turned towards her now 14-year-old daughter. A replica of her younger self. All except for her eyes, they were her fathers.

Cassie shook her head and sat down next to her daughter. Preparing for the outburst that was sure to follow after she delivered her news, Alison didn't only have her father's eyes butsometimesshe could have his short fuse too. Cassie could still feel the sting in her cheek after he had slapped her.

Cassie shuddered, it surprised her that even after all this time, he still frightened her, she was brought out of her daze when Alison touched her arm.

"Mum? are you ok" she asked somewhat concerned.

This wasn't the first time she had seen her Mum go off into the somewhat fearful world she would go into. As far back as Alison could remember she was like this on every one of her birthdays and this saddened her greatly, as she had heard the story before, her and Mum had almost both died the morning she was born, She knew her mother had a long and painful labor and a dangerous delivery and even though she never told her mother this, she felt guilty of putting her mothers life in so much danger.

"I'm fine sweetie," she finally answered.

Alison nodded her head.

Cassie placed her hand on top of her daughter's

"Now Ali, I have to tell you something and you have to promise me you won't get mad, cause today is your birthday and it's meant to be a day of celebration.

Before her mother had even said anything Alison knew what was coming.

"Where's Dad"? She asked interrupting her mum.

"Ali your dad had a work commitment he couldn't get out of and he'll be home as soon as he can"

Alison threw back her bed covers and hopped out of bed.

"His going to call you"

"If he gets the time"

"Ali your father will call you and think of it this way we'll all be able to celebrate your birthday longer"

Well how come he never misses Cameron's soccer games, and how come he could get out of work in time for Mitchell and Michele's play.

"Sure like my birthday means anything" she said walking to grab her slippers.

Cassie grabbed her daughter's arm

"I know what your thinking and I understand but you have to know that your father loves you very much and there's nothing more important to him than you four kids".

She stared into her daughter's eyes and Alison sighed knowing her mother wouldn't leave her alone until she understood. "Ok Mum"

Cassie leant forward and kissed her forehead"That's my birthday girl, now come on lets go open those presents".

TBC

Next chapter more birthday celebrations, happy memories and awkward moments.