Kirsty/Kane Trials and Tribulations

An alternative story of Kane and Kirsty. Kirsty does not get kidney problems and so they have their baby. But their life doesn't exactly remain happy...

Living in England means that I'm way behind on H&A then Australia. When I started writing this Kirsty is still pregnant (it's just after Jade has left to go to the city). When the story starts it's a little while before Kirsty has the baby. Although I do know what actually happened in the 'real H&A', I'm doing my version! So Kirsty doesn't lose the baby. But there are bits in here that sort of honour what is happening-just it's adjusted to my story and how I set it out!

Feedback/reviews would be great, tell me what you think about the story or what you think would make it better. Anything is welcomed, as long as it's constructive criticism! Bearing in mind this is my first fan fic!

Disclaimer-I do not own Home and Away or any of the characters

Chapter 1 - Olivia

It was late evening when Kane returned from work. He found his wife fast asleep on the sofa. Walking quietly over, he sat beside her looking at her face, thinking how beautiful she was. He rested his hand on hers that was gently clutching her swollen stomach. Kane was so excited, and he made no secret of it, everyone could see how he looked forward to the birth of his daughter. Although he seemed more excited then Kirsty, it was obvious she was also so happy about becoming a mother. Going baby shopping with Dani, Irene or her mother. That's when she was in her element. Little outfits and all the accessories-pram, cot, even nappies and baby lotion was fun for her.

She had gone to the city to visit Jade a while before, where yet again she spent Kane's wages on maternity clothes, which was how they spent their short time together before Kirsty reluctantly left her sister. Kane didn't mind her spending money; he loved watching Kirsty show him what she'd bought, smiling as she twirled around in a new maternity outfit or showed him how to put the pram up and down.

He didn't want to wake her; he knew she needed her rest. So he got the blanket from the back of the sofa and laid it over her as he went to get dinner ready. A while later Kirsty woke up to find Kane clattering pots and pans attempting to make dinner. She smiled as she watched him rush around the kitchen.

"Do you need some help?" Kirsty called over, heaving herself off the sofa.

"No, no babe, I'm fine." He walked over and kissed her, "you sit down and I'll bring it over." Sitting Kirsty down before running back into the kitchen to turn off a pan that was bubbling over the sides. Dinner was placed in front of her shortly after.

"It looks great." She said as they tucked in. They chatted about their day and about the baby. Both knowing how much they loved one another. Life seemed perfect for the young couple, after all the trials and tribulations they'd managed to get through, they were finally a family and it was about to be made complete with their daughter.

Two weeks before Kirsty was due, on 15th October, she went into labour. With Kane and Jade (who had arrived a few days before to stay for the birth) at her side, after a long labour, she gave birth to their daughter who they named Olivia Jade Phillips.

The couple faced the difficult task of parenthood. Although they were both completely happy, proud parents taking every opportunity to take Olivia 'Liv' out and show her off, it was still tiring. Crying through the day, crying through the night meant Kirsty was exhausted. Those around her tried to help, but motherhood was as hard as people had told her, which was hard to face at 18.

It was tough for the young couple, they found themselves not talking much and when they did it was nearly always arguments. Kirsty complaining that Kane had no time for her, feeling as if he was just interested in Liv now. He'd even started to not greet her until he'd picked up Liv and kissed her. They hadn't had a moment alone together since the baby was born. But they knew that's what they'd have to deal with now they'd had a child. One night it was yet another argument. Kirsty hadn't woken up when Liv was crying, so Kane reluctantly got up to see to her. He picked her up and nudged Kirsty who reluctantly woke up.

"Kirsty, I can't get up in the night with Liv. Not when I've got work in the morning."

"Of course, why would I expect you to actually take care of her? Y'know it's fine me just looking after her all day and night, changing nappies and feeding her while all you do is pick her up and play with her." Kirsty moaned, whispering, not wanting to wake up anyone else in the house, taking Liv off Kane.

"I do look after her, as soon as I get home from work it seems I'm the only one who looks after her. And now through the night."

"Kane you are unbelievable, how dare you accuse me of not looking after her." Kirsty stormed out the room with Liv to get a bottle. She stood in the kitchen, fuming, trying to settle the baby down as the bottle was heated. This wasn't their first argument over looking after Liv. Kane thought it unfair as he was at work all day, then having to come home and not have a rest. While Kirsty felt the 'baby blues'-being stuck in a house all day, looking after a baby then having no sleep through the night-Liv wasn't the best sleeper.