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Uriel's POV

It was morning and I was only half asleep. Too tired to open my eyes just yet but my mind was actively awake and thinking about what Saff told me last night. I worked as a psychiatrist so I was used to horrible stories of the past but this was different because it happened to my soulfinder. You couldn't tell just by looking at her since she always appears to be a ray of sunshine, brightening up everyone's day. She spends all the time trying to keep her kids happy and to look after them but she has never allowed anyone to care for her.

Suddenly, something climbs up onto the bed, kneeling on top of me on all fours; their hands padding my bare chest like tiny paws. I open my eyes only to find a beaming face with a mass of curly staring down at me, inches away from my own face.

'Morning dad!' Tazzy exclaims from on top of me, her smile so large it spreads right across her face.

'Good morning Tazzy.' I smile.

'Uncle Vic said that I should wake you up.' Tazzy says. I wonder what Victor thinks about being an uncle?

I stretch my arms above my head and quickly, before she could react, grab Tazzy and turn her over so I'm bending over her. I tickle her stomach, causing her to shriek with surprise and wriggle from side to side.

'What on earth is going on in here?!' Saff exclaims, half asleep.

'Oh you're not getting out of this so easily, isn't that right Taz?' I sent Taz a mischievous grin which she returned.

Tazzy and I start tickling Saff, much to her objections. Saff tries squirming away but we have her trapped.

'Stop!' Saff laughs.

'Never.' I growl but after a while, I have to stop since tickling actually takes a lot of effort and my arms were beginning to hurt. We all collapse in a breathless heap next to each other.

'Right than Tazzia. We should probably make a start on breakfast.' I sigh.

'Would you like some help?' Saff offered.

'No we're good thanks, sweetheart. You go and get ready. There's a shower down the hall if you want.' I say, lifting Tazzy from the bed. Tazzy wraps her legs round my stomach like a monkey so I just carry her downstairs.

'Did you like your wake up call?' Victor grinned from the kitchen.

'Well I'm certainly awake now.' I chuckle. 'Good morning, Jos.' I smile at Jos who was sitting at the table, holding baby Samuel.

'Morning Uriel.'

'Does anyone have any plans for breakfast?' I ask around but no one seems to have decided anything.

'hmm what about a Fry-up? We went and got eggs and bacon and stuff yesterday?' I suggested.

'Good idea, Uri.' Trace agrees and designates us all roles to help make the breakfast.

We had everything prepared for when Saff came downstairs to the kitchen.

'There you are, Curly, I was beginning to wonder whether you fell down the drain or something.' I chuckle.

'Sorry, I fell in love with your hot water.' She grins making me feel slightly guilty as we all take hot water for granted.

'Wow this looks delicious!' She exclaims, taking a seat in between me and Jos.

'I helped make it mama!' Tazzy declared proudly.

'Well maybe you should be a chef when you're older.' Saff laughs.

'No mama, I'm going to be a pop star or an astronaut. I haven't decided yet.' Tazzy says honestly.

Saffron's POV

Not long after breakfast, the rest of Uri's family came round and spread out around the house, mainly occupying the living room. I gave Uri a hand with the washing up while the kids sat in the living room with the others.

'So, what are we doing today?' I ask.

'I'm taking you out.' Uriel grinned, flicking some bubbles at me.

'On a date?' I ask, flicking bubbles back.

'Yes.'

'What about the kids? I can't leave them.'

'Don't worry; I've sorted it all out. Taz is going to go shopping with the girls and Jos is going to stay and watch the soccer on TV with the men.' Uri smiled.

'I don't know, Uri. I feel mean leaving the kids like this.' I bite my lip.

'Saff, when do you ever do anything for yourself?' You always try and make the kids happy but I've never seen you do anything that makes you happy.' Uri said, turning so he can stare into my eyes.

I hesitate before answering 'Okay then.' Uriel beamed at me and kissed the tip of my nose.

'Give me 10 minutes to get ready and then I'm all yours.' He winked at me and ran off up the stairs.

I decide to wait in the living room while Uriel got dressed. Jos was excitedly talking about the football match this afternoon with Will. Jos was a big fan of football, especially when South Africa play. He and his friends all crowed round a tiny radio with the volume cranked up to maximum to listen to it. Tazzy was plaiting Sky's hair again, poor girl.

'Saffron! Did you sleep well?' Karla said once I came in.

'Good morning Karla. I slept very well thank you.' I lie. Well it wasn't technically a lie since, apart from the nightmare; I did have a good night sleep.

'I'm glad to hear so sweetheart. Come, sit down. Xavier! Move up. You really do not need to take up that much room on the sofa.' Karla scolded as I sat down next to Xav.

'So, I hear that you and Uri have plans today.' Saul said.

'Yes. He said he was going to take me out.' I say excitedly.

'Where are you going?' Asks Will.

'I'm not too sure. He didn't say.' I laugh

'Wherever you go, you'll have a nice time. Uriel is a proper gentleman.' Will told me.

'Yeah. Vic could learn a few lessons from him.' Rogue agreed, glaring at Victor.

'What are you trying to say babe? I can be romantic?' Victor argued.

'You forgot my birthday! It's not even hard to forget seeing as it's the day before yours.'

'Hey! I cooked you a meal!' Victor complained.

'You ordered a pizza!'

'ohhhh Victors in the dog house again.' Xav laughed. I couldn't understand why they were arguing with each other even though they were soulfinders and I couldn't understand why no one seemed bothered.

'Vic and Rogue like arguing.' Said Sky, sensing my confusion.

'But why?' I ask confused.

'I don't know actually.' Vic admitted. 'But it's okay, she knows I love her.' Vic said, wrapping his arms around Rogue and kissing the top of her head.

'Are you ready Saff?' Uriel asked, coming in to the living room and looks as handsome as ever.

'Now? Yeah okay. Will you be okay Jos? Taz?' I say, suddenly fretting about leaving my kids since I've never been separated from them.

'Yes I'm going shopping mama.' Tazzy said, clearly excited.

'Jos?' I ask, biting my lip

'Fine mama. The footballs going to be on the TV.' He grins.

'Okay…I guess I'm ready then.' I say uncertainly, feeling weird leaving my kids here.

'Have a nice time mama.' Jos smiled

'You too Josiah, and you Taz.'

'Ready?' Uriel asked, taking my hand.

'Okay, I just need to go give Taz some money for shopping.' I reply.

'No need, I've already given her some.' Uriel replied.

'Uri…' I sigh.

'Please Saff….just let me treat you.' Uri pleads.

I hesitate 'okay….'

Uriel beams as though he is the happiest man in the world. 'Well then, we best be off.'