N.B. Well I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you, to all of you that read and reviewed my last MM! story…You're the best and as you all wanted it all so much…Here is the sequel to MM! After The Wedding! Dunno how far I can run with this one, but I am open to plot suggestions from you all (it is your story after all!) Just message me and I will see what I can do lol… Dedicated as always, to Mel & Viki, my own Dynamos and thanks for my Birthday surprises, they were both fantastic!!! Mwahs… For the Livettes too, hugs girlies! Thanks to Charliiee for her pressie too! Xxx

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Chapter 1 Family

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It was the week before Christmas on Kalokairi and over three months since Donna had told Sam about their impending new arrival, into the Carmichael family. He had been overjoyed at the news, fussing around his wife and driving her somewhat insane with it. Everyone else had been really pleased for them too, all except, for Sophie. She hadn't taken the supposedly exciting news well at all and didn't speak to her mother for a whole week after finding out. Sophie's argument had been, that she thought Donna was too old to be having another child and that the risks were too high, putting her beloved mother in danger. The two Sheridan women had been as stubborn as each other, both refusing to apologise to one another, after the mother of all rows over it all. Even though Donna could see her daughter's point of view, it didn't deter her for one second, or make her have second thoughts over the pregnancy. She was totally in love with her husband and couldn't wait to have his child, bringing them even closer together as a couple. Yes, they might have already shared that special bond, but unless they knew for sure, they just had to assume, or in Donna's case, pray, that Sam was indeed Sophie's biological father.

After the week of seeing both the women in his life, sad and upset, Sam made them both sit down and talk things through rationally. It had worked to a certain extent, although things still seemed a little strained between mother and daughter, for quite some time afterwards. Sophie showed no interest in the scan pictures of her unborn brother or sister and decided she needed a break from the daily routine at the villa. She booked herself and baby Emma, onto a flight to London, telling her mother, she'd possibly be back for Christmas. This had left Donna feeling completely heartbroken, but she had to stay strong for her baby's sake and keep her husband calm about Sophie running after Sky again. When Sam had found out that Sky had been visiting the hotel while they'd been in New York, he had gone mad, leading to him storming off to the mainland, in search of the young man. Luckily, Sky had already moved on with friends, before heading back to London to start a new job in the city. Donna knew her daughter still had feelings for her ex-fiancé, but all she could do, was sit back and let her learn from her own mistakes. Like time and time before, she'd be there to pick up the pieces of Sophie's broken heart and do her best to console her precious baby girl, when all inevitably went wrong.

"What are you doing down here darling?" Asked Sam, walking slowly up behind his wife, as she sat on the secluded beach and peered out across the tranquil waters. "You're supposed to be on bed rest remember?"

Turning her head and smiling sweetly at her concerned husband, Donna quickly wiped her silent tears away with the back of her hand. "I needed some fresh air Sam." She replied, as she sat cross-legged on the warm sand. "I hate been cooped up in that room."

Sitting down on the sand behind his gorgeous wife, Sam wrapped his arms around her and placed his hands on her growing bump. "I know you do sweetheart, but the doctor is concerned about your blood pressure and wants you to take it easy for a while." He responded, leaning his head close to kiss Donna's sun kissed shoulder, next to the thin strap of her dress.

Rolling her eyes, Donna leant back further into her husband's tender embrace and sighed. "Yeah, yeah, I know." She said, placing her hands over Sam's on her stomach. "So don't kiss me like that, when you know you can't give me what I need." She added, as Sam placed another slow, sensual kiss on her neck.

It had been two weeks since Donna's regular check up with Dr. Christou and he had discovered her blood pressure to be a little too high. He hadn't been overly concerned, but had put Donna on bed rest until the next scheduled appointment, just to be on the safe side. Sam's fussing over her had then increased and he watched her like a hawk when he wasn't out working, or enlisted the help of the Dynamos when he had to go out. Staying in bed had driven Donna stir-crazy, when all she wanted to be doing, was getting on with things around the hotel and living her life as normal as possible. Even though the doctor hadn't said it in so many words, he had also implied that sex was to be off the agenda until further notice, leaving Donna well and truly frustrated. With the pregnancy hormones raging through her body, she was still horny as ever and now had no way of relieving her sexual appetite, as Sam didn't want to come near her in that way. He was just content holding her tight and showering her growing bump with loving kisses, not wanting to put mother and baby's health at risk.

"If we can get you're blood pressure back to normal by the next hospital visit, I can assure you Mrs. Carmichael, there'll be no stopping me." Giggled Sam, now gently nibbling on his wife's earlobe. "Believe me baby, this is as hard for me, as it is for you."

Closing her eyes, Donna could feel herself starting to become aroused under her husband's lips. "Oh I don't think so honey. I feel like I'm going to explode if you don't make love to me soon." She said, her breathing becoming a little shallow. "Can't we just do it once. Then I promise to be a good girl and stay in bed until the next appointment." She continued, pulling her head away from his touch and turning her face to look into Sam's eyes. "Please?" She finished, biting down on her lower lip, as she watched a smirk creep onto her husband's face.

"You are a very bad woman Donna." Whispered Sam, looking as though he was seriously contemplating the offer. "But no. You heard Dr. Christou, no excitement or overexertion."

Sighing, Donna gazed back out towards the ocean. "Well what about if I just lay there, let you do all the work and I don't get excited?" She said, causing Sam to burst out laughing at her.

Shaking his head, Sam giggled. "We both know that's not possible sweetheart." He answered, gently caressing his wife's perfect, neat baby bump.

Even though Donna was due to give birth in less than two months, her bump was still small and from behind, she didn't even look pregnant at all. It wasn't until she turned round, that people noticed she was in fact with child. It hadn't worried her too much, as she had remained quite small when pregnant with Sophie and it wasn't until the last few remaining weeks, that she had then seemed to grow bigger and bigger by the day. Dr. Christou was happy with baby's progress too and had asked if they wanted to know the sex of their child. Donna had said no instantly and although he wanted to know, Sam had respected his wife's wishes and decided it all added to the excitement of finding out at the birth. He still couldn't quite believe he was going to be a father again, after all these years and more importantly, with the most amazing woman he'd ever known.

"So are you going to tell me why you were crying when I got down here darling?" Asked Sam, still resting his hands on his wife's tummy, as he too then gazed out across the water.

Donna had thought she'd got away with Sam not noticing her tears, but these days, her husband seemed to pick up on everything. She subtly shrugged her shoulders and let out a quiet sigh. Not knowing exactly what had set her off this time, Donna had had quite a few things on her mind lately. The main one of course being her changing relationship with her daughter and the fact she felt as though Sophie was running away from things, rather than confronting them head on. A trait the younger woman had most definitely inherited from her mother. Maybe it was just another one of those 'Sheridan' things.

"I guess it's everything with Soph. I miss her." Said Donna quietly, as her hands found her bump too. "I miss Emma and the boys… I miss my kids."

Sam's heart sank slowly in his chest. His wife was pining over their children and grandchild, Christmas was only a week away and he had some important news of his own. He knew Donna wasn't going to take it very well, but it was business, it had to be done. He owed it to James and the firm.

Gently rocking Donna in his arms, Sam took his time before choosing the right words to break it to her. "The boys will be here next week darling and I'm sure Sophie won't miss spending the holidays with her family. She just needed time to come to terms with things." He said, tenderly kissing her neck. "But I also need to tell you something sweetheart." He added gingerly, as his wife turned her head, narrowing her eyes suspiciously at him.

"What is it Sam?" Said Donna, trying hard to read her husband's facial expressions. "Just tell me."

Staring deep into Donna's ocean green eyes, Sam took a sharp intake of breath. "Well, it looks like James may have just secured that huge job for Cipriani, but…" He said, but trailing off, not knowing how his wife was going to react to the next part.

"But?" Donna asked nervously, now realising where her husband could've been heading with this.

"But…I need to go to New York and make sure it all goes through." Answered Sam, seeing the tears instantly form in his wife's eyes. "I promise you darling, it will only be for two days and I'll be back here before you know it." He finished, trying to sugar-coat it, as best he could.

Closing her eyes, before the tears could escape, Donna shook her head. "Well that's just great." She replied in a sarcastic tone and gazing back out to sea. "Why doesn't everyone just leave me now?…First my daughter, then Rosie disappears off to Paris on some crazy cooking trip and then you." She continued, her body stiffening against Sam's, as she felt herself becoming angry. "So you're going to leave me with Tanya, who I haven't seen in the past three days by the way and tell me you'll be back before I know it?"

Sam began to massage Donna's tense shoulders. "I'm sorry sweetheart…I really don't want to go, but I need to. I am a partner remember?" He said, feeling his wife start to relax once more.

He did have to go, Donna knew that, but it didn't stop her feeling sorry for herself. This part of her pregnancy was definitely not fun and now she was going to lose her husband for a few days because the doctor was never going to let her fly now. Sam really didn't want to leave Donna, but he told himself, as soon as the paperwork was signed, he'd be on the very next flight home to be by her side.

"Promise me you won't meet some thin, pretty girl in New York and leave me." Said Donna, finally smiling at her husband.

Giggling at his wife's question, Sam pulled her back against the soft sand. "Why the hell would I do that, when I've got all that and more right here baby?" He responded, looking intensely into Donna's eyes, before brushing his lips against hers in a passionate kiss.

"Sweet talker." Whispered Donna, in between flicks of her tongue against her husband's, as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

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Packing Sam's bag for him, made Donna emotional all over again. He had only left her once before, at the very beginning of their marriage and she remembered back to how down it had made her feel. It was as though she couldn't function fully without her husband by her side and who'd have ever thought, strong, independent Donna Sheridan, would ever need a mad like that? Certainly not her, that was for sure.

Walking out of the bathroom and throwing his toiletry bag into the holdall on the bed, Sam paused and smiled at his wife. "Thanks sweetheart, you didn't have to do that." He said, pulling her close into his arms.

"Yes I did. You always forget something." Answered Donna, gently trailing her hands down her husband's chest. "Can I take you down to the dock honey?"

"Nice try sweetheart, but you're going to be good and get your feet up." Sam replied, planting a sweet kiss on the tip of his wife's nose. "And before you get any ideas, I've given the guys strict instructions to report back to me if you try and do anything around the hotel." He added, bending down to kiss Donna's bump.

Donna sighed and ran her hand through Sam's hair. "You've thought of everything haven't you?" She said, as he straightened up and stroked her cheek.

Nodding, Sam smiled at her. "Yes. Now remember, you can get hold of me day or night and if you need to, get Dr. Christou to come and see you." He said, in a matter of fact tone. "His direct number is on the pad on your desk."

"Yes boss." Replied Donna, saluting Sam and poking her tongue out at him. "I'll be fine, as long as this little wriggler doesn't keep me up again all night." She laughed, placing her hand on the top of her baby bump.

Smiling lovingly at his glowing wife, Sam took her into his arms once more. Since becoming pregnant, Donna had become even more radiant and Sam couldn't help just staring at her. She had never felt better and hated that no one would let her do anything, when she was so used to doing practically everything around the place…Only a few more weeks to go, Donna kept telling herself, in order to stay sane.

Placing a slow and delicate kiss on Donna's lips, Sam rested his forehead against hers. "I love you so much." He whispered, sliding his hand down to the dip of her back.

Gently cupping Sam's face in her hands, Donna kissed him back. "I love you too." She whispered in response. "Call me when you land."

Without saying another word, Sam picked up his bag from the bed and made his way to the bedroom door. He turned to look at his beautiful wife, one last time and took in her looks to keep him going over the next two days. Donna tilted her head to one side and gave him a smile, watching as he slowly walked out and closed the door behind him. That was it, he was gone. Rosie was supposed to back the following day, so at least Donna had something to look forward to. She had missed her friend and Tanya too, although she had no idea where the leggy brunette had got to. Tanya had gone out on a date with Nikos, three days ago and hadn't been seen since. Under normal circumstances, a friend would be worried, but Donna wasn't. She was always pulling stunts like that, from way back when Donna had met her before the Dynamos formed. That was Tanya, carefree, irresponsible and a little on the wild side.

Stifling a yawn, Donna peered at the clock on her nightstand and decided she'd take a small nap before lunch. She climbed onto Sam's side of the bed and laid her head down on his pillow. It still held his scent from hours earlier and pulling the sheets around her body, Donna fell asleep almost instantly, breathing him in. She hadn't been asleep for that long, before she heard someone coming up the stairs, towards her bedroom. The familiar clicking of high heels, brought Donna round from her light slumber, before a knock on the door was heard.

"Come in Tanya, it's open." Called Donna, sitting up in the bed and leaning against the headboard, as the door slowly creaked open. "Well would you look at what the tide brought in." She continued, looking her friend up and down, shaking her head at her.

Pausing in the doorway, Tanya raised her eyebrow at Donna and laughed. "When I left three days ago, you were in the exact same position Sheridan. Please tell me, you have been out of bed at least once?" She asked, now walking over to the bed and climbing on beside her best friend.

Rolling her eyes at the brunette's question, Donna crossed her legs in front of her. "Yes, I've been out, but Sam has me under house arrest." Answered Donna, peering at Tanya's clothes. "Where the hell have you been woman?… You're still in the same dress you went out in."

"Nikos ended up taking me to Athens, to show me his new business venture and I have to say, I'm pretty impressed by your husband's work sweetie." Tanya responded, tapping Donna on the knee. "Speaking of whom…Where is Sammy Boy?" She asked, glancing over towards the bathroom.

Letting out a loud sigh, Donna slumped down in the bed next to her friend. "He's catching a flight to New York as we speak." She replied, fluffing her husband's pillow up under her head and staring up at the ceiling. "He's got a major deal he has to make and I think James expects him to be there."

Tanya's body tensed at the sound of her ex's name. The last time she'd seen him, she'd been throwing Greek pottery at his head and he'd left Kalokairi near enough immediately afterwards. Although she hadn't admitted it to her friends, Tanya still thought about 'number two' and her fun, yet brief fling with him. Deep down, she still cared for him and although she'd never in a million years say the words, Tanya still loved Mr. Carrington. Right now though, she was busy having fun with Donna's friend and even though she knew it wouldn't go any further, she was enjoying Nikos' s company.

"Typical." Snorted Tanya, laying back and staring up at the ceiling too. "Why does it take two men to secure a deal? Sam should have sent me over there. I'd have had things signed with the click of my fingers."

Giggling, Donna nudged her friend in the ribs. "Yeah, or a flash of your tits." She said, causing Tanya to crack up laughing too.

"Donna Sheridan Carmichael…Or whatever your bloody name is these days. What do you take me for?" Said Tanya, waving her hands around dramatically.

Turning her head to face her friend, Donna tried to keep a straight face. "Ermm going missing with a man for three days… Need I say more honey?" She asked, now biting down on her lip, to stop herself bursting out laughing at Tanya's shocked expression.

Now smirking, Tanya looked back at Donna. "No you don't have to say anything else. I get your point." She responded, as Donna couldn't stop herself letting out her giggles.

Both women then stayed silent for a few minutes, just laying still and soaking up the peace and quiet of the airy bedroom. Donna was deep in thought once more about Sophie and whether or not she'd bother to come back to Greece for the holidays. She hoped she would, as it was going to be Emma's first Christmas and she'd bought her all sorts of gifts she wanted to watch her open on the day. Tanya heard her best friend let out a quiet sigh and she turned onto her side to look at Donna's sad face. She knew Donna hadn't really got over Sophie just upping and leaving the way that she had, but she also thought Sam had managed to put her mind at rest for the time being.

"Alright Sheridan, under normal circumstances, I would ask you if you wanted to join me for a drink…But in your condition, it's probably not the best of ideas." Smiled Tanya, gently prodding Donna's bump. "So how about I make us some lunch?… I'll even let you eat it by the bar and promise not to tell Sam."

Donna smiled at her friend's attempt to cheer her up. "That sound's fantastic." She answered, easing herself off the bed and placing her feet on the floor. "But how about I make us something to eat…You're banned from my kitchen remember?" She finished, slipping on her pumps and heading for the bedroom door.

"Oh thank god for that." Laughed Tanya, hauling her tired body off Donna's bed and following her out the room. "Now that's a much better plan."

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The next day dragged terribly for Donna and she couldn't actually wait for it to end, so she could go to bed. Sam had called her late the previous evening from New York and it had taken all her strength not to cry down the phone, worrying him when he was so far away. Their conversation lasted hours, as neither of them wanted to hang up and by the time they'd actually ended the call, the sun was already coming up over Kalokairi.

Relaxing back on a chair by the bar, Donna placed her feet up on the opposite one and peered at her swollen ankles. Although she'd promised her husband, she'd take it easy, Donna had actually completed a list of chores that had been bugging her for days. She hated neglecting work, but now she was paying for it through sheer exhaustion and water retention.

Looking up, after hearing the familiar tones of Rosie's voice, Donna smiled as her friend appeared in the courtyard from the entrance steps. "Hey honey, how was your trip?" She asked, as Rosie dumped her bag on the ground and walked over to the bar.

"BONJOUR!" Shouted Rosie, with a huge grin on her face. "The trip was amazing and I've got loads of new material to finish the book off." She continued, bending down to give Donna a kiss on the cheek. "My god, you're getting big…How've you been Don?"

Laughing, Donna reached for her ice water and took a long sip. "I'm fine sweetie. Just waiting for the Doctor to tell me my blood pressure's dropped." She answered, signalling for her friend to sit down and join her. "My husband's left me, my daughter hates me…Other than that, I'm just great." She finished, with a roll of her eyes.

Rosie's face was a mix of shock and confusion. "Okay, backup Sheridan." She said, now frowning, as she tried to get everything straight in her head. "Sam's left you? What the hell's gone on there then?"

Giggling, Donna took Rosie's hand. "Don't worry honey, it's not permanent. He's gone to New York on business. He should be home tomorrow night." She said, now smiling at her best friend's concern for her.

"Thank goodness, you scared the crap out of me then." Rosie replied, swatting Donna's hand and shaking her head. "And I take it Sophie's not home then yet?"

Not answering, Donna just shook her head slowly. She could feel the tears beginning to well up in her eyes once more and she took a deep breath to compose herself. Just the thought of her precious Daughter thinking she had to run thousands of miles away from her, made her feel so sad…When she told everyone about her pregnancy, she never in her wildest dreams, thought Sophie would react the way she did. Donna hoped her first born would've been happy for her, knowing how madly in love she was with Sam… It was a natural progression in their relationship, wasn't it? So why had Sophie been so hard on her? Was she jealous? Did she think she wasn't going to be loved as much by her mother?…What the hell goes on in her pretty little head? Donna had asked herself, over and over.

"So when do you have to go see Dr. Christou again?" Asked Rosie, bringing Donna out of her thoughts and realising she'd probably done the wrong thing by mentioning Sophie.

Taking another sip of water, Donna looked down at her wiggling toes and puffy ankles. "Tomorrow." She answered, then looking up at her friend. "Will you come with me?"

As a huge grin spread across Rosie's face, she leant forward and kissed her friend's cheek once more. "Of course I will mate. I'd love to." She said, before standing up and walking over to the bar to get herself a refreshing glass of Chardonnay.

Rosie had been so excited since hearing her best friend was having a baby. In some way, it was like she knew she'd never have children herself, but loved being around little kids. Everyone could see how great Rosie was with baby Emma and she'd been really sad herself, when Sophie had left with the tot. Even Tanya had warmed to the child and it had become a regular sight, seeing the once child phobic woman, feeding Emma her morning breakfast by the bar. Overall, Sophie's leaving had had quiet an affect on all those around her and Rosie could only imagine what pain Donna must be feeling.

Hearing the phone ringing in reception, Donna quickly left her seat and jogged over the courtyard to answer it. Checking the time on the clock, before she lifted the receiver, she knew exactly who was going to be on the end of the line.

Picking the phone up and dropping down to take a seat at her desk, Donna couldn't help but smile "Well hey sexy." She answered in a low, alluring tone. "I've missed you."

"I've missed you too darling. How've you been?" Sam asked down the phone from his New York hotel room.

"I'm good." Answered Donna, as her hand instinctively fell to her baby bump. "Rosie's back and has agreed to come to the doctors appointment with me tomorrow… How did your meeting go?"

"It went exceptionally well sweetheart. We got the contract and will be finalising tomorrow morning." Sam responded happily. "I can't wait to get home to you."

With the hugest smile creeping across her face, Donna played with the telephone cord. "I can't wait until I get the all clear tomorrow, so you can come home and make love to me." She replied, her mind wandering to the thought of Sam being back in their bed with her soon. "I'm proud of you honey, well done."

Sam laughed at his wife's cheeky reply. "Now that makes me want to come home now." He said, still giggling at the thought. "I'll see you tomorrow night baby…Don't wait up though."

Still smiling, Donna leant her elbows against the desk in front of her. "It's a date." She said, fiddling with a lose stand of her golden hair. "I love you darling."

"I love you too…Sleep well sweetheart." Said Sam, before blowing his wife a kiss down the phone and hanging up.

Donna held the phone to her ear, until the line went dead and she was sure her husband had gone. Just speaking to Sam for a few minutes, could cheer her up no end. Yes she'd missed him badly, but now he'd completed the deal in New York, she knew he'd do his up most best, to get home to her as soon as possible. With that weight lifted off her shoulders, all Donna could think about now, was if Sophie was going to do the same and come back in time for Christmas day.

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A.N. Well there ya go hunnies…Hope you liked the first chapter of the sequel? You know what to do for further instalments…Press the button! Lol

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