Gerry had woken up early that morning as it was Sandra's birthday. He'd left her fast asleep once he'd managed to get her head off his chest and onto the pillow. He crept around quietly downstairs while he looked for the bags he hid, it was early and his brain wasn't really awake yet. The clock in the kitchen read 5:01 as he suddenly remembered where he'd hidden her presents, one of the empty cupboards in the kitchen, the place she was least likely to go into.

He'd just finished wrapping everything up and the breakfast he was making her was just about ready when he noticed it was just about 6 and the doorbell had gone. It was typical; he wanted to surprise Sandra with presents and breakfast in bed but no someone had to go ruin it. He pulled his dressing gown around him as he went to open the door. Behind the door appeared a familiar face. Jack.

"Gerry?" He asked questioningly.

"Erm come in." Gerry replied as Jack stepped in and walked over to the sofa where he sat down.

"You're with her aren't you?" Jack asked him.

"Yes. Why else would I be here at 6 in the morning? What are you doing here?"

"I always take her out for breakfast on her birthday but I see you have that covered. And if you dare ever hurt her, I'll make sure you aren't capable of being with another girl. She is the best you'll ever have Gerry, women don't come better than Sandra." Jack warned him as Sandra appeared at the bottom of the stairs but didn't say anything so neither one knew she was listening in.

"I won't mess it up Jack, she's the best thing that's ever happened to me. Every morning I wake up and wonder what the hell I ever did to get her. She's stunning, she's smart and no they don't come better than her. I won't mess this up, I love her Jack." This is when Sandra walked in and positioned herself on Gerry's lap.

"I love you too Gerry, and good morning Jack."

"How long?" Jack asked.

"Just over a year." Sandra replied, "And Jack, don't worry about me, he's not going to hurt me because he knows what will happen if he does." She looked down at Gerry and winked at him. "I love him. We didn't tell you because well it was easier and we wanted to make sure it was working out. But do you know what, it's been a year and it's working perfectly."

"I'm glad Sandra, I'll leave you two too it. Happy birthday Sandra, I think Gerry has breakfast sorted but before I forget here's your present." Jack handed her a little black wrapped parcel with gold ribbon around it.

"Thank you Jack, I'll see you at work on Monday."

Jack left leaving Sandra and Gerry to themselves.

"I'm sorry about that Sandra, he just turned up and I thought it would be the milkman so I opened it."

"It's fine Gerry, as I said I think it's about time we told people."
"Good because this is forever."

"Did you really mean all you said to Jack?" Sandra laughed as she spoke.

"Yes you are breath takingly stunning Sandra and I love you more than I've ever loved anyone else before."

"Good because I love you more than I've ever loved anyone else too."

"Now back to bed madam, breakfast will be with you shortly and then you can open your birthday presents.

Okay so I decided the last chapter wasn't the end and I'm going to carry on with this although updates may be slow. Basically this is dedicated to my best friend Ellie because I am trying to cheer her up and I thought a good dose of Sherry may do it!

Beth xx