~ 12 Days of Abbie-mas ~

Author's Note – Here's the first little installation of the Christmas present I promised you. You don't have to read 'What Lies Beneath' first, but it probably won't make as much sense if you don't. It's going to be 12 short stories featuring moments you didn't see. I'm going to try to do a bit of everything including stuff from earlier on and stuff from nearer to present tense in the story. They all slot in somewhere, and I'll post the chapter they fit with at the start of each story. They're also not in chronological order. I hope you enjoy :) Thanks again for helping bring Abbie to life :)

Warnings - Strong language throughout and possible scenes of a sexual nature

Disclaimer - I own no-one but Abbie and Molly in this story. This is merely a work of fiction; it all came from my brain. At no point do I suggest this story reflects reality, it's entirely made-up. Any other songs, cars or brands mentioned also belong to their respective owners.

~ 12 Days of Abbie-mas ~

~ Day One: An excerpt from Chapter 72 – Just The Two Of Us ~

Abbie felt her heart flutter when Phil came up behind her and ran his hands across her tummy for what must have been the hundredth time today. She closed her eyes, revelling in the warmth of his strong body against hers for a few moments before turning her head to kiss his bicep.

"I can't wait to feel her move" Phil mumbled against her hair, stroking smooth circles on her hip.

"Her?"

"Well I can't say 'it', that sounds horrible" he replied, running a finger along the band of her sweatpants to push them lower. "Plus, I just have a feeling it's a girl"

"Do you now?" she smiled, covering his hands with her own. "Won't it be weird though...feeling something moving inside me?"

"Probably...it'll be like that alien film" he teased.

"Eww..."

"We'll have to do our own one of those videos where we film her trying to kick her way out from the inside" he chuckled.

"That sounds painful" she grimaced.

"Just wait till the birth" he laughed.

"Don't laugh Phil...I'm really scared about that..."

"If I could do it for you I would" he kissed the top of her head. "But you'll be fine. I'll be there holding your hand"

"What if you're working?" she asked nervously.

"I'll figure that out. No way I'd miss the birth of my baby though Abs, don't worry about that"

"Phil?" she asked quietly.

"Mm?" he murmured against her hair.

"What about the whole straight edge thing?"

He sat down on the couch and pulled her into his lap. She curled up, resting her head in the crook of his neck.

"I was going to talk to you about it at some point..."

"Obviously I'd never drink, and I don't smoke anyway...but the drugs thing?" she asked.

"It's your body, but honestly? I'd rather you didn't take anything unnecessary" he admitted.

"I know it's my body but everything that goes into my body is feeding our baby too...so I want you to have some input. Unless it's recommended by the doctor, I won't take any drugs. No painkillers or anything" she told him. "If you wouldn't put it into your body, I don't want it in our baby's body either"

He lifted her chin with the tip of his finger and pressed his lips to hers in a tender kiss.

"What about the birth?" he asked her gently.

"I want to have him or her naturally" she pondered. "But I won't have an epidural...I already thought about that...I don't want our baby to be born pumped full of chemicals"

"I'd never stop you taking something if you're in a lot of pain Abbie..." he said gently. "I'm really touched that you're taking my beliefs into consideration, but I can't tell you not to take anything when I'm not the one who has to push a baby out of my vagina"

She laughed a little. "I know, but I want to follow your rules from now on. I want our baby to be born straight edge, so they at least have the choice when they're older"

"We'll take it a day at a time huh? If you need to take anything, we can talk about it" he assured her. "But like I said, it's your body and as long as you don't drink any alcohol, I won't pressure you" he linked his fingers with hers. "I hope she has your eyes. They're so beautifully blue Abbie"

"I hope he or she has your eyes" Abbie whispered, stroking a hand across his cheek. "Because every time you smile and your eyes sparkle, it reminds me of how much I love you. And if our baby has your eyes, I'll get to see you every time I see him or her"

He smiled. One of his big, genuinely happy smiles and pressed his lips against hers again, pulling the fingers of his free hand through her long hair.

"Will you still find me attractive when I look like a whale?" she asked, pulling her jumper down as she snuggled further into his arms.

"I'll always find you attractive Abbie. But nothing could be more attractive than seeing your body change because you're carrying my baby. I still can't wrap my head around that" he smiled.

"What? That something me and you made is in there right now?" she asked, guiding their linked hands to her stomach again.

"Yeah...it's weird. I feel really weird right now"

"Weird how?"

"Like I don't want to let you go. Like I need to protect you. I'm scared of losing you" he admitted quietly. "It changes everything"

"You don't need to be scared of anything Phil. I'll be right here as long as you'll have me. I'll love you forever"

So there we have it, the first one. Let me know what you think :) More to come featuring The Shield, more from Punk, Mike, Zack and Regal :)