'Where is your Daddy?' Lucy cooed, peering down at the precious bundle of blankets she cradled in her arms. Last night, Lee and Lucy had an argument and like he always did, Lee stormed off down the pub to drown his sorrows. But unlike usual, Lee hadn't come home after an hour and apologised to Lucy, instead it was now half 3 in the morning and Lucy was worried. Really worried. Lee wasn't answering his phone, he never dared not to answer the phone to his wife, especially since they had Isla.
Lee was an over protective Dad, which surprised both himself and Lucy, he would never let anyone hurt his baby, or his wife for that matter. Just days after they had got married, Lucy had announced to Lee that she was pregnant. At first Lee didn't know what to do, he was terrified of being a father, having to provide for and protect this little person who would rely solely on himself and Lucy. Wendy, Geoffrey, Tim and even Lucy all had their doubts as well, worried that Lee would turn out like his Father and not be there for the baby. Lee proved them all wrong though, he cut down his time at the pub, found a job at the local shopping centre and spent as much time as he could with his family.
'Come on Lee' Lucy sighed as she picked up her phone from the coffee table and tried to call Lee for the hundredth time that night. 'For gods sake!' she shouted when she heard Lee's answerphone machine telling her to leave a message and he would get back to her as soon as possible. 'Sorry baby, please don't cry' Lucy whispered after realising that her shouting had woken Isla up. Standing up, Lucy walked into her bedroom and placed Isla down in her cot before making her way back to the lounge and phoning Lee again.
However, rather than hearing the answerphone, Lucy was met with heavy breathing. 'Lee?' she questioned. If it was Lee on the end of the phone then he sounded like he was in trouble. 'Lee?' she questioned again, a little louder, her voice laced with worry and fear. 'Please say something' Lucy begged.
'Lucy, there's been an incident, I'm down the alleyway at the side of the pub. It really hurts. Please hurry.'
'Lee? Lee!' Lucy shouted but she was met with silence. Tears began to form in Lucy's eyes as she ran through to the bedroom and chucked some clothes on, before picking Isla up and dressing her. 'Keys? Where did I put the bloody keys?' she questioned before running through to the kitchen and picking them up. Lucy placed Isla in her carrier and slamming the door behind her as she made her way to the car.