Thanks to AmyVS7 for pre reading this and checking everything.
Chapter One
DS Matt Devlin flat
Central London
DS Matt Devlin has just walked into his flat from a long morning at court.
Even though it was his day off Matt still had to be in court. Despite the fact that none of his cases where in court, Matt was in there due to a personal reason.
A case which he kept quiet from Ronnie and Natalie. Even though he wanted to tell them. Matt just wanted to enjoy the time with Lilly and get her into the system so that she felt happy and safe.
James and George only found out this morning when Matt showed up to court to find out the jury had decided. Then they put 2 and 2 together and got 4. They were completely unaware that Matt had a daughter. So decided to head down to station after to see what they could find out. However, still unsure where Alesha fitted in and what she knew, as she had taken the week of work.
When Matt had returned home and walked into the living room he saw his girlfriend and best friend Alesha Phillips, sitting on the floor and playing with one Lilly Tia Devlin. They were having a tea party with all of Lilly's teddy bears.
Lilly looked almost like a spitting image of Matt, with the blue eyes, the shape of his face and everything, even having some of that Devlin charm at almost
3 years old. However, the only difference was the hair colour and style as she had mid length brownie red hair.
The second that Lilly saw that her Dad was home, she ran up and gave him the biggest hug in the world and said "Daddy, will you come and play with us?"
Matt then lifted Lilly up into his arms and said "Yes of course Daddy will play with you. But first we need lunch munchkin." Matt then carried her into the kitchen and placed her down on the worktop with Alesha slowly following behind them.
Matt then hurried around the kitchen to make sandwiches, whilst hearing Lilly's stories about what they had done this morning, everything from making ice cream sundaes to playing board games.
As little as a week ago, Lilly would only be at her dad's side and would not talk a word. But now she had really come out of her shell. Now Matt and Alesha felt like a family. A happy family that they themselves had missed out on while growing up.
It was now mid afternoon and Lilly had gone down for her nap. Matt and Alesha sat on the sofa both with a cup tea and the TV on in the background.
Alesha then asked "Well you never said how the court case went?"
Matt then said "Found guilty, had all rights cut off so cannot lay a finger on her again. Before you ask, the crown prosecutor was our very own Mr James Steele. So don't be shocked when Ronnie, Natalie, James or
George, ring or pop round later today."
Alesha then said "How about we explain everything over dinner tonight or tomorrow. However, it is your choice?"
Matt then replied "No it's a joint choice, it affects both of us."