Alice's pov
I felt so much better now Danny was here.
He was the one who always seemed to give me a lift just when i needed it. I kissed him softly. "Thank you" I whispered back to him.
"For what?" Confusion crossed his face.
"Everything" He rolled his eyes but gave me the wee smile i loved so much before pressing his lips to my hair.
I went to have a look at Andrew, I'd hated leaving Danny with him to do the sleepless nights.
"How's he been?" i asked.
"Absolutely fine, he only got up once last night and woke around 8 this morning and he's not due a feed for another couple of hours"
I nodded and smiled at my boy, the living image of his Daddy.
"Do you want to grab a coffee?" Danny asked me. I motioned to Andrew. "Caroline will keep an eye on him and we'll be back before he wakes Dup's with Charlotte, come on. You need a break. " he added the last bit quietly. I Deliberated internally before nodding.
I kissed Charlotte quickly i was happy she had definitely perked up a bit and was moaning to Dup now about how boring England had been.
I took Danny's hand as we left the room quietly.
We ended up sitting on a bench outside sipping our coffees. "Alice?" I looked up at Danny "Charlotte's going to be fine"
I nodded but i felt the emotion rise again. Danny saw it to, he sat his cup down then took me in his arms. "I was so scared" i whispered brokenly.
"I know, we all were but hey" he pulled back smiling, "everything's going to be ok, i promise."
It was times like this i couldn't believe i'd found Danny Trevanion. "I love you, you know that don't you?"
"I love you too" He grinned back at me and my heart melted.
Eventually we stood up and Danny wrapped his arm round my waist as we walked back into the hospital. Everything was going to be alright. Danny had promised.

Alice and Danny, much to Danny's persuasion, were taking turns staying with Charlotte.
Alice had been reluctant at first but she too realised Andrew needed her as well.
Danny loved Charlotte to bits and Charlotte adored Danny. They could easily be mistaken as father and daughter.

Danny's POV

"Charlotte, you're gonna get me thrown out!"
Charlotte was laughing hysterically and despite my best attempts i was laughing just as much as her.
I'd taken in some of the photo albums that were lying around the house and we'd found a picture of Dup in his well "prime".
"Better not mention that one to him" I said.
Charlotte nodded still giggling.
"Come on, you need some sleep otherwise you're mum will murder me" I sat on the seat beside her as she snuggled down into the bed.
I smiled at her. She was doing so well, out of all of us she seemed to be the most relaxed.
"Danny?" she said sleepily.
"What is it sweetheart?"
"you know how your Rosie's dad?"
"yes" I said confused slightly.
"and Andrew's dad and Liv has her dad in England."
"uhu" I had a feeling i knew where this was going.
"Why don't i have a dad?" I was holding my breath. I didn't know how to answer that question. "Did my dad not want me?" Charlottes eyes filled with tears.
That sparked anger in me. Alice had told me all about Charlotte's father how he'd gone back to his wife and kids as soon as Alice had told him she was pregnant. "Charlotte listen to me," and she lifted her face out the pillow. Her eyes red. "your father was a fool, okay? and you don't need him alright?" She nodded again as more tears fell. "Hey come here." I sat on the bed beside her and pulled her in to my arms.
Eventually she stopped crying.
"Danny?" She said again. "will you be my dad?"
My heart just about burst. I felt the emotion rise up in my throat. "I'd be honoured to be your dad!"
"Thanks Danny," and she cuddled closer into me. Still grinning myself i pressed a kiss to her head.

Alice's POV

Andrew was definitely going to be as tall as his Dad, he took ages to get to sleep and carrying him around rocking him gently was exhausting he was that heavy !
I glanced over at the clock. 5am. I could have cried, i'd only had about 4 hours sleep in the past 3 days and hospital chairs were not comfy, a 4 month old baby did not allow much sleep either.
After another 20 minutes of pacing I was sure Andrew had drifted off, so i placed him gently down.
Charlotte was hopefully going to be allowed home any day soon much to my relief. Of course she'll need to rest alot but at least i'll have her home.
Her and Danny home.
It had been months since we'd spent the night together or even been alone. I missed him so much it was almost like being back in England again.
I was just starting to drift off when the alarm went telling me i had rounds to do.

I reluctantly rolled over and pulled myself out of bed.
I pulled on a vest top and shorts and ran quickly down to see to the animals.
The leopard cub that had been brought in last night was looking a lot stronger. Poor wee thing had been abandoned.
When i was sure everyone was seen to I made my way back up to the house.
Andrew was still sleeping but the rest of the house was up.
"Morning all" Liv looked like she was going to fall asleep right into her cereal, which reminded me i had to have a chat with her about her school work. I'd wait till later when she was a bit more awake plus Danny would probably want a say no doubt.
Nomsa entered the kitchen, phone in hand. "Alice, its for you, Danny"
"Thanks Nomsa" and I took the phone.
"Danny? Everything ok?"
"yeah everything's great, I just spoke to the doctor"
"and?" He was deliberately keeping me in suspense.
"I dunno, Charlotte do you think we should tell her?" I could hear Charlotte laughing in the background.
"Danny!" I could picture his grin.
"Charlotte got the all clear so she's allowed home!"
"WHAT aww thats brilliant! I'll be there as soon as i can ok?" I was ecstatic.
"Okay and Alice?"
"yeah"
"I love you" I couldn't help the big smile or the amazing feeling that always came over me when he said that.
"I love you too"

Added a wee kind of closer. This is kinda it, I know its a bit rubbish but oh well :(