We're Family-That's What Matters

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So I'm going with the idea of Connie becoming pregnant with Alex's baby after last week's ep... And getting together with Rita. This is set a few years into the future, and this is Connie telling the story of how she and Rita met and got together, etc.

Thank you to another Jenny for the name-it's perfect!

Reviews welcome,

Laura xxx

"Jenny! No! You could hurt yourself!" I warn my five year old. We're at the playground and my daughter is attempting to swing on the monkey bars.

"Leave her, Con." Rita takes my hand. "She's okay"

"Hmm." I reply, not entirely sure.

"It's her birthday tomorrow." Rita reflects.

"I know, I can't believe it. Time flies."

"Especially when you're having fun with me." Rita giggles.

"Bighead."

"Am not!"

"Are too!" I answer.

"It's a good job I love you, otherwise I'd embarrass you in public by tickling you."

I jump away from my partner. "You dare!" I warn.

"I won't, don't worry." She assures me. She comes closer, and wraps her arms around me. "I love you" she says, laying her head on my shoulder.

"And I love you too." I reply, giving her a kiss.

"Mummy!" Calls a little voice.

"Which one?" Rita and I ask, smiles on our faces.

"I can't get down!" Howls Jenny. She's sat on the little ledge on the play frame near the monkey bars, and looks scared.

"Oh come here" I lift my daughter off the frame and shift her onto my hip. I kiss her forehead gently. "I love you a lot."

"I love you too Mummy." Replies Jenny.

Having Jenny was possibly the worst and best thing I've ever done. The worst being that I slept with Alex, came back to Holby and only found out a few weeks later. Then, I went through a dark phase, struggling with the news and constantly arguing with Alex over the phone.

But then, Rita came into my life. Not that she hadn't been there before, but we fell in love and got together. She was the one with me throughout my pregnancy, she was the one who coped with my mood swings and cravings, she was the one who held my hand as I brought Jenny into the world-not Alex. He sees her every school holiday, though.

I'm also seeing Grace a lot-she's been chilled about Rita and I, which is nice. She's 14 now, and about to start her GCSEs, something which I still can't believe!

"Are we Facetiming Gracie tonight?" Jenny asks.

"We are!" I smile. Jenny adores her big sister. "It's time to go home, how about we order a pizza for dinner?"

"Sounds great!" Rita grins.

"Er, I wasn't talking to you, pixie."

"Pixie?"

"Yes. Pixie ears."

"Pixie ears, pixie ears!" Chants Jenny. Rita rolls her eyes.

"See what you've started!" She huffs. Jenny giggles.

"Sorry Mummy!" She tries her best to look sincere-but she can't help smiling all the same.

"Cheeky!" I scold.

"Yes, you are cheeky, but we love you to bits!" Rita says.

"Just like I love you to bits when you're a co-er, horrible at work." I reply.

"Language, Constance." My girlfriend teases.

"Oh be quiet." I smile despite myself.

I wouldn't have my life any other way-yes, Rita and I sometimes don't leave our arguments at home and screech at each other all day at the ED, yes Jenny can be a pain at times, yes we all argue-but we're family, and that's what matters.