Chapter Nine: The Bump

Billy pressed his hand against her belly, in circular movements. He paused for a moment and instantly felt two kicks against his hand. Billy looked up to her and his face lit up with joy.

"Oof!" Came the little sound from Victoria as she clutched her round stomach. "This one is a kicker, I can tell it's going to be a strong one."

Billy grinned and stood up tall. "Going to be like it's daddy then?" Victoria giggled in reply and placed a hand on his face.

"This is the greatest gift sent from God." Victoria said.

Billy let out a laugh which filled the whole room. "Been Bible bashin' then, Vic?"

Victoria's eyebrows knitted together. At that moment, she looked quite baffled at what Billy had said. Billy had felt quite sorry - quite.

"Coarse I ain't been readin' the Bible," replied Victoria. "Just sayin' that's all."

Billy wore his crocodile grin. "You mentioned God in your sentence: Bible bashin'."

Victoria's mouth dropped and she swiped Billy round the shoulder. "Shut it you."

"Ooh! Got you angry have I?" Billy came up behind Victoria and wrapped his arms around her waist. He lay his head on her shoulder and whispered her hear. "Sorry, darlin', but that's just the way I am. You'll just have to live with it."

"You use the correct tones, Billy." she said. "A mellifluous voice. It is a serenade to my ears."

Billy bit his lip. "You've heard me sing?"

"Once or twice, when you thought no one was listening. As your voice soothes me, it could sooth the baby too. Please sing, for us."

"If I must." Billy opened his mouth wide and out came the most surprising angelic singing voice to come from a hard criminal.

'That's the thing with me my life is kinda crazy,

I'm living at full speed now that we're reunited,

So that's the thing with you, you want us together,

That's how it's always been, one look and us forever.'

Once Billy had stopped singing, the pair looked around them, for once they had noticed that they had managed to travel the whole length of the room. Victoria turned towards him, brought Billy's head down closer to her and gently kissed him with short, sweet kisses. Though before Billy could react, she pulled away from him.

"It has been a long day." Victoria started to walk away. "I am getting restless, I need to sleep. Though," She turned to face him. "Please feel free to pay me a visit in my chambers tomorrow morning, I would would be very grateful if I got to hear and see some of your greatest talents and in allurement too."

The two shared grins before they both walked out to enjoy a most peaceful night.

A/N: Thank you guys for your encouraging comments, I really appreciate them. I have chosen to give the virtual chocolate cake to Guest because they have been really engaged in the story. Well done and I hope everybody enjoys the next chapter which should be up (hopefully) this time next week.

~~Sarah x