Jacob woke up the next morning with Connie cuddled into his chest. He just lay there, looking at her, admiring her, wondering how he had ever been so lucky to have a woman like her. It was only 7am and they both had the next few days off, which Connie was still to find out about.

Jacob wriggled his arm out from under her back as gently as her could, making sure he didn't wake her up. He made his way to the bathroom to go in for a shower as he had a busy day ahead; as he was showering he was in deep thought about Connie's birthday tomorrow. He knew Connie hated celebrating her birthday, but he was pretty sure that she would love this one, especially after what he had planned for her. He had agreed with Sam that Grace would come home in time for Connie's birthday. He knew this would mean the world to Connie, as he knew how much it broke her heart that she couldn't spend time with her.

After Jacob had showered, he made his way back into the bedroom to get his clothes, but realised Connie was awake.

"Good morning Sweet cheeks!" He said as he made his way over to the bed and sitting beside her, giving her a good morning kiss.

"Good morning Babe, how long have you been awake?"

"Not too long babe, I have a busy day ahead so I really do need to get ready"

"What? You have work in an hour"

"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you, we have the day off as I'm taking you out for lunch!" Jacob smiled, while waiting for Connie's reaction.

"What?! I really need to go in today, I have loads of paperwork to do!" Connie said whilst looking at him worryingly.

"Don't worry babe, I called Zoe and she has everything under control!"

"Oh, okay, urm thanks I guess? So what we doing today then?"

"Well, how about you go and get ready, while I go downstairs and finish something off?"

"Sounds perfect! Oh and I loved your rendition of 'wind beneath my wings'" She said while trying to hold in her laughter. Jacob looked her smiling and went downstairs.

Jacob made his way into the kitchen and decided to Skype Sam to get last minute details of Graces' return. They sorted out what time her flight was going to take off and what time it was going to land which gave Jacob a rough idea of what he was able to do.

After his call with Sam he decided to ring Zoe and see if they could sort out a last minute surprise party for Connie. He took out his phone and dialled her number.

"Hey Zoe, I was just wondering, I know this is all last minute and everything, but it's Connie's birthday tomorrow and I was wondering if you could help me set up a surprise party for her, you know just book a venue somewhere and invite over most of the ED lot, what dya think?"

"Blimey Jacob, talk about last minute huh? But yeah sure I'll ask around and see what I can do, and leave the venue to me, I'll sort it out"

"Thank you so much Zoe! It means a lot honestly, we have to make sure Connie doesn't find out no matter what!"

"Don't worry, your secrets safe with me! You go and enjoy your day off with Connie, I'll get back to you soon, bye Jacob"

Zoe was the only one who knew that Jacob and Connie were together, the rest of the staff were oblivious to it but Jacob sure knew that was going to change once it came to her party tomorrow.

Once the call had ended he put his phone down and moved it to one side and then decided to make a start on his late breakfast/early lunch for Connie. He decided he wanted to stay in bed with her instead of going out for lunch.

Connie was in bed thinking about how much she had changed in a matter of a few days. To think a couple of days ago she was so hurt and in so much pain, always crying and now she seemed to be so happy all because of one guy who she couldn't stop thinking about! Yes, the thought of Grace was still running through her mind and aching her heart, but to feel the happiness she felt now whilst with Jacob was enough for her to move on. She sat there thinking how lucky she was to have someone like Jacob in her life.

Connie's deep thinking was soon cut short when she heard Jacob walking into the bedroom with a tray full of food. She sat up in bed to make herself more comfortable.

"I thought you said we're going out for lunch?" She asked him as he made his way over to the bed.

He placed the tray on the other side, whilst he tucked himself in and grabbed the tray to place over his stomach whilst he had one arm wrapped around Connie's shoulder.

"Hmm and pass this great opportunity of spending the afternoon with a beautiful lady in bed?"

Connie looked up at him smiling before she gently reached up and placed a soft kiss on his lips. They both then decided to eat and talk about what they were going to do for the rest of the day.

"So sweet cheeks, you realise what day it is tomorrow?" He asked her, and immediately seen her expressions change as she placed her toast on the plate and turned over to face the other way. Jacob knew it wasn't the first thing on her list she wanted to talk about, but he wanted her to understand that she wasn't on her own and that she has him with her. He picked up the tray and placed it on the floor beside him before he turned around to wrap his arm around Connie's waist, pulling her in towards his chest.

"Sorry if I've upset you I just thought we could do something together, just me and you"

Connie all of a sudden felt a mountain of guilt drop on her and turned around to face him. "I'm sorry Jacob, it's just… All these years it's always been me and Grace, I've always had her with me on my birthday and to think she won't be here tomorrow I, I just can't…" Her voice trailed off as tears began sliding down her cheeks.

"Hey, hey, don't cry, look I'm sorry I shouldn't have asked, but how about I take you somewhere tomorrow hmm? Somewhere romantic just the two of us, I know I won't be much fun as a 9 year old but surly it'll be worth it?" He said as he gently wiped her tears.

Connie looked up at him and it all of a sudden hit her how much he cared for her and just wanted her to be happy. "Okay, we'll do something, just the two off us" she smiled at him.

"How about we both get ready and I take you out shopping hmm? Give you a chance to choose a dress for tomorrow?"

"Sounds like a plan" She said smiling at him before Jacob leant down to kiss her. It started off as a slow, passionate kiss but within seconds it got heated and Jacob was on top of Connie.


After their bedroom antics they were both ready to go out, with Connie slipping on her heels, and Jacob sliding on his hoodie.

"You ready beautiful"

"Yes, let's go!" They both made their way out of the front door before Connie locked it and made her way to her car heading for the drivers seat

Jacob looked her at "Give me the keys I'm driving"

"You what? Nah I don't think so, no-one gets to drive my baby apart from me" She said laughing at him.

"Oh what? So I'm not your baby now?"

"You'll always be my baby but just remember my car comes before you" Jacob looked at her with a smirk across his face before he walked over to the driver's side and attempted to take the keys of Connie.

"Now sweet cheeks, if you know what's best for you, you'll hand them keys over immediately"

"Or what?"

"You wish you'd never asked" as he grabbed her by the waist, pulled her in closer and start tickling her. Within seconds Connie let out a loud shriek as she attempted to get Jacob off her but he wouldn't let go. She was in fits of laughter and so breathless she couldn't get a word in edge wise so just dropped the keys on the floor for Jacob to pick up. He looked at her as her face was flushed and start laughing before he bent down to retrieve the keys. He made his way over to the driver's side, allowing Connie to get her breath back before she joined him in the car.

"You're so going to regret doing that Staff Nurse Masters!" She said as she put her seat belt around her. Jacob turned to look at her with a smile across his face, and leaned in to give her a quick peck on the cheek before he started the car and drove off.

They reached the shopping centre and Jacob pulled up in the car park. He took his seat belt off before looking over at Connie who was daydreaming out of the window. He clicked his fingers near her ear which no sooner than later brought her back to reality.

"We're here"

"I think I can see that Staff Nurse Masters" She said quickly whilst laughing and taking her seat belt of making her way out of the car.

They walked into the shopping centre, and Connie relaised she needed the toilet so went over to the ladies whilst Jacob waited outside for her. He decided now was the best opportunity to ring Zoe and find out how the surprise party was going. He took out his phone and dialled her number.

"Hey Zoe, just rang to check how the plans working out?"

"So far so good Jacob, I've got most of the staff on board, only Charlie who isn't so sure if he'd be able to make it but he'll let us know tomorrow for definite"

"That's brilliant Zoe, thanks a lot. I'll see you tomorrow then"

"Bye Jacob"

Shortly after the call had ended Connie made her way out of the toilets and walked up to Jacob wrapping her arms around his.

"You ready for our shopping trip gorgeous?"

"More than ready muscles" And they both walked off hand in hand.