AN: Heyho! You're probably internally yelling at me cause I've not updated Helena in so goddamn long! This was actually going to be a Modern AU chapter of Helena but it got too long :S I wrote the first two chapters of THIS in my notepad when I was bored one night so here you go.
Chapter 1
Gwen smiled affectionately at her best friend bouncing her daughter on her knee. Morgana had given birth to Molly about six months back and was loving life as a mother. Molly gurgled happily and tugged on Morgana's hair.
"I want another baby." Gwen announced from across the table. Morgana snorted and sipped her coffee.
"I'm pretty sure my dear brother would love to hear that." Morgana chuckled while dusting off Molly's clothes. "Goodness, you're a messy baby."
Gwen scoffed and thought back to the day she told Arthur she was pregnant with Liam. They had only been married for two months when Gwen missed her period and took the test. Arthur was surprised but pleased all the same. Liam was four now and by god, Gwen was pining for another.
"It's been four years. Surely he'd be ready for another one?" Gwen asked, sipping her tea and checking her watch. "Oh! Better go and pick up Liam from the nursery. Got to pop by the supermarket anyway. You're still coming over tomorrow?"
"Naturally. Right, say goodbye to Auntie Gwennie! Say buh-bye, Molly." Morgana cooed as she lifted one of Molly's hands to wave.
"Goodbye, precious." Gwen smiled at her niece and kissed her head.
"Gwen?" Arthur called out as the door shut. "Is that you?"
"No, it's Santa Claus." Gwen retorted as she pulled off her coat and tugged off a grumpy Liam's jumper.
"You're funny." Arthur smirked while walking up the hall to meet her. "How was nursery, buddy."
Liam did not reply to Arthur but instead scowled at the wall.
"What's up with Mr. Grumpy-Gills?" Arthur laughed.
"Liam is in a bad mood because I did not buy him a magazine." Gwen stage whispered.
"Liam! I bought you one on Monday. You know you only get one a week." Arthur sighed.
"But Dad, it had football stickers!" Liam grumbled.
"Tough luck! Now, go get changed. You're covered in paint!" Gwen sighed while frowning at the paint splodges on his t-shirt. "Another t-shirt ruined."
"But I made a picture of Uncle Merlin!" Liam grinned and held up the painting.
"The resemblance is uncanny." Arthur smiled. "I'll give this to him when I see him later. Now go and get changed. I've already put tea on."
"Oh thank you. One less thing I have to do." Gwen laughed from the coat cupboard.
Liam nodded and ran up the stairs to his room.
Arthur pulled Gwen softly into his arms.
"And how was my gorgeous, sexy wife's day?" Arthur whispered in her ear.
"Oh I don't know about her but I had a great day with Morgana and Molly." Gwen chuckled.
"Hmm... how is my sister and my beautiful niece?" Arthur asked while caressing Gwen's arms.
"Both are brilliant. Morgana's got her figure back already. Skinny bitch." Gwen laughed while bringing her arms around his neck.
"Oh feisty. Well today I spent my day off thinking."
"Oh no! The effort alone shall destroy us all!" Gwen mocked.
"You're on fire today, missy." Arthur laughed. "No, but seriously. I was speaking to Merlin earlier and he can't stop gushing about Molly and it made me think about when Liam was a baby."
"Oh?" Gwen smiled softly.
"Yes and I was thinking, I don't want Liam to be an only child and..." Gwen silenced him with a kiss. Gwen wished on every star that his train of thought was the same as hers.
"And you want to try for another baby?" Gwen whispered against his lips. Arthur nodded softly.
"Me too." Gwen grinned. "I've been thinking about it since Molly was born."
Arthur laughed and spun her around before dipping her in a Tango fashion. "Well when do we start?" Arthur asked with a seductively raised eyebrow.
Gwen burst out laughing and slapped his chest playfully. "Arthur let me up!" Arthur pulled her up but kept her in his arms.
"You know we barely have anytime as it is. Leo is such a light sleeper too. The only time we get a chance is when he stays at my dads and Dad decided to go on holiday. Gwen, we haven't had sex in a month." Arthur finished with a sigh.
"I know. " Gwen frowned. "Well, Dad called me a few days ago and asked if Liam could go up to Newcastle for a week or so. Maybe I can schedule it so he goes to Dads for the October holidays."
"When does the October holiday start?" Arthur asked with an excited smile.
"Friday. I can call Dad tonight and get it organised." Gwen laughed loudly as Arthur nodded his head like an excited child.
"Granddad is late." Liam frowned while swinging his backpack.
"I know, sweetie-pie. I'll just give him another call..." Gwen sighed before spotting his car. "Oh there he is!"
Thomas Grant appeared from his car and waved happily at Gwen and Liam.
"Hi, darling. How are you?" Thomas asked, kissing her cheek.
"I'm great, Dad. Looking forward to some down time."
"I'm sure you are. How's Arthur?" Thomas enquired while ruffling Liam's hair.
"He's doing good. The restaurant is getting really busy." Gwen grinned. "You should come up for the weekend and I can take you."
"Oh sounds good. If last Christmas is anything to go by, Arthur's a great cook. Right then! If we're going to beat the traffic we better get going, hmm, pal."
"Okay, granddad."
"I guess so. Right hunny." Gwen started and kneeled in front of him. "Do you have everything?"
"Yep!"
"You got your colouring book?"
"Yep!"
"Did I pack enough clothes? I better..."
"Mummy you packed tons."
Gwen laughed and kissed his cheek. "I guess I did. And I'm sure your Granddad knows how to work a washing machine."
"I get by don't I?" Thomas laughed.
"You sure do Dad. I love you and thank you!" Gwen smiled and hugged him tightly. "If anything happens you call me."
"Of course."
"And Liam, I love you so much okay?" Gwen kissed his cheek again and fought to keep her tears at bay. "I'll call you every night."
"Okay Mummy. I love you." Liam grinned.
"Bye my beautiful boy."
"So how's life without the boy?" Merlin asked while getting another beer from the fridge.
"I miss him like crazy actually but I'm enjoying all the time I'm getting with Guinevere." Arthur smirked.
"Ay, I bet." Merlin laughed. "And how is Gwen? A blubbering mess?"
"Ha. No actually - well she did cry on the phone to him last night. But enough about us, how's things with Molly?"
"Yeah things are good. She's been sleeping straight through to five most nights." Merlin smiled, clearly delighted by the fact.
"It's great isn't it?" Arthur laughed while patting him on the back.
"Well hey! The Mrs. tells me you and Gwen are trying again."
"Yeah we are."
"You want the sleepless nights back man? Are you crazy!"
"Just you wait till Morgana wants another one."
"That won't be for a while, trust me. She condemned my penis to hell after giving birth to Molly."
"Yeah mate they always say that but they secretly want another one. Gwen told me they kind of block out the pain after they give birth."
"Great."
AN: God it looked like so much more in my notepad! Dayum! Merlin ep in an hour! EXCITED. Want to take this time to announce that the first chapter of my Downton Abbey/Merlin crossover is up! Reviews are ALWAYS appreciated.
Songs Listened To:
Starlight - Matt Cardle/ Hopeless Wanderer - Mumford & Sons.
Hannah.
