A/N – Thank you to everyone who is reviewing and I do apologize for lack of vids/fic updates, I'm uber busy... well was, am, kinda. I'm less busy now shall we say so there should be more coming from me :)
Saturday soon came around and every detail had been finalised. Danny and Rosie were to meet Alice and Charlotte at the park at around eleven thirty where they would have a picnic and then spend the rest of the day together until 4 when they would all return to Danny's house where they would spend the rest of the night. Danny had tried to bargain Rosie down to 5 o clock but she'd had none of it claiming she wouldn't have the time to get ready.
"All set?" Danny asked Rosie softly as he placed a blanket over the basket that he'd prepared with food.
"Yeh." Rosie replied boredly under pretence that she couldn't be bothered. However, she did care, and could be bothered. She wanted to meet Alice properly now and she wanted to give her a chance but any bad behaviour and there was no chance. Rosie sighed as her dad turned away; surely her dad would know a good woman from a bad woman. Still Rosie was scared... nervous almost.
"Let's go then..." Danny smiled, Rosie nodded and looked at her dad. He gave her a reassuring smile, "Just give them a chance Rosie, please."
"I will Dad." Rosie promised, "Come on, you don't want to be late."
Danny nodded and quickly grabbed his keys off the table before both he and Rosie dashed out the house and into his Jeep.
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Alice locked her own four wheel drive quickly before taking Charlotte's hand in her free hand. She too had a small basket of food. It had been decided that she was on sandwich duty and cutlery duty. Something she hadn't minded too much... despite her lack of cooking abilities, she could just about make a sandwich with ease.
"Mum, what if they don't like ham or jam or cheese or turkey?" Charlotte pestered.
"There's bread and butter in there too." Alice replied smugly, Charlotte pulled a face as Alice nudged her playfully.
"What if they don't like butter?" Charlotte winked.
"Well I know that Danny does... and I'm sure Rosie does too." Alice replied as they began to walk along the gravel towards the pond.
As they approached the pond both mother and daughter were laughing away, happily chatting about anything that came up. It wasn't until Charlotte saw Danny and a teenage girl that she stopped her conversation with her mum.
"Mum! Look it's Danny and... um... Rosie!" Charlotte beamed. Alice looked up and automatically grinned widely as she saw Danny. He too was grinning like a maniac as he and Rosie had began to move forward; Danny however a lot hastier than Rosie who lagged behind.
"Hey Danny!" Charlotte beamed as she let go of her mother's hand and ran up to him. Danny chuckled and laughed, ruffling her hair gently.
"Hey Charlie, you ok?" Danny asked her, he was confused by the frown on her face; he looked up at Alice's amused face before slowly casting his eyes back to Charlotte.
"Well I was until you messed up my hair!" Charlotte moaned jokily. Alice chuckled and patted her daughter's shoulder, Rosie too laughed.
"Yeh Dad, you should know..." Rosie winked.
"Yes, never mess a girl's hair up!" Alice beamed before turning her attention to Rosie who was stood nervously behind Danny. Danny moved aside. Alice smiled at Rosie.
"Ah yes, Rosie meet Alice and Charlotte and vice versa." Danny grinned.
"Hey Rosie, pleased to meet you." Alice smiled, she took Rosie's hand before kissing her on the cheek. Rosie nodded,
"Same, pleased to meet you too." Rosie replied politely, "By the way love you perfume! What is it?"
"Today I put on a bit of Giorgeo but I have a bit of collection if I'm honest." Alice laughed, "But my top three would be Ricci Ricci, that and Aromatics Elixir!"
"I love Ricci Ricci!" Rosie exclaimed, Alice nodded at her in appreciation.
"It's gorgeous, my favourite kinda modern perfume." Alice agreed, "Anyway, how's about we set up this picnic?" Alice suggested at everyone. Rosie and Charlotte nodded, beginning to talk as they began to lay the blanket out and open their hampers.
Danny and Alice both looked at each other and grinned, before Danny walked forward and kissed Alice very gently yet quickly on the lips. She beamed at him and squeezed his hand.
"I missed you yesterday you know... no lunch time buddy." Danny teased as they both bent down to help set up the picnic.
"Least you were not on a course about the flu vaccination... that my dear is the definition of boring." Alice replied placing the sandwiches out on little plates before sitting back, admiring the small picnic they had made in no time.
"Look pretty awesome." Rosie commented, "These jam butties are good, what jam is it?" She asked.
"Apple Jelly." Alice replied, Rosie gave her a look of confusion causing Alice to laugh, "Don't worry it's safe. It's Scottish and very very good! I stock up whenever I go up there! No such thing as apple jelly down here!"
The day continued on as it had started, laughter was rife, chatter was lively and a good natured banter between Danny and Alice had been evident throughout. After their picnic they'd wandered through the park; Danny and Alice hand in hand as Rosie and Charlotte walked ahead. Rosie had taken to Charlotte a lot as Charlotte had taken to her too. They'd been non-stop talking.
However, four o clock had arrived and as promised, Rosie was to be taken home so she could get ready.
"Time's flown by." Charlotte commented causing everyone to nod and agree.
"Though... one thing I don't get, you're going at six thirty Rosie, why do you need to go home at four?" Danny asked in confusion.
"Because Danny girls need time!" Alice winked, "Hair, make-up, showers to have, dresses to choose!"
"Yeh! Not like men who just shower and throw a suit on." Rosie joined in, smiling at Alice who smirked back.
"Ok, girls, girls! Take mercy on me! Don't gang up on me! Please!" Danny laughed raising his hands in the air. The girls laughed and Alice bumped her hand against his, causing him to look down and smile. Alice grinned back as she withdrew her car keys and unlocked her car as Danny unlocked his.
"I'll follow you." Alice told him, squeezing his hand before she and Charlotte jumped into her car. Danny who had agreed had also found his way into his Jeep.
He turned to face Rosie with a look of gratitude in his eyes.
"Thank you." Danny told her genuinely, "For giving today a go."
"It's cool Dad, I like Alice." Rosie admitted, "Charlotte too. They are both lovely."
"I'm glad cos you know, you're happiness is paramount to me." Danny told her gently, "So would you be ok with me and Alice?"
Rosie turned to face her Dad and smiled, "Of course I would."
Danny grinned and gave her the best hug he could before putting the car in gear and setting off, Alice behind him.
"Thank you Rosie... thank you." Danny repeated.