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When the kiss ended a short time later Will pulled her into his loving embrace without saying anything – both were lost in their own worlds deep in thought…. Will had been quiet for a while and Mac was starting to wonder what was going through his mind but, every now and then he'd ask a question about Mikey - obviously trying to piece together his life up until this day. Mac assured him that they'd have plenty of time to talk while Will was still in London but Will was still being, very understandably, most impatient….
"Tell me more about him…" Will whispered after they'd been quiet for a good five minutes….
Mac looked up and smiled so thrilled that Will was so happy about this…. "Oh God Billy – why couldn't we have met yesterday? I would have loved you to be there this morning… He woke me up at ten to six to tell me that Father Christmas has been – he was so worried yesterday that Santa wouldn't know we were staying at Grandpas! The look of amazement on his face was priceless and I wanted was for you to see him… We were sitting in bed and he was ripping the paper of the presents quicker than you could ever imagine… He's car mad at the moment – that's all he wanted for Christmas – all different colour cars! Oh – and a puppy!" Mac giggled at the thought of the puppy conversation she'd had to have that morning…
"A puppy?" Will questioned….
"Will – he's been on about one since his last birthday – I think he's asked every day for six months now… I tried to tell him this morning that Father Christmas couldn't bring a puppy down a chimney but he's not buying it right now. I'm running out of excuses fast here you know!"
"Oh you spoilsport" Will chuckled… "All kids should have a puppy to grow up with!"
"Spoilsport? Not when it's me that will have to walk it at six in the morning before getting Mikey to school and me off to work!"
Will chuckled again - Mac never had been very good in the mornings…. He gazed down at the school photo that was still in his hand and couldn't help but smile…. "I love his name Kenz… Michael William – it's perfect…"
Mac nodded and sat up with a serious look on her face…. "I wanted so much to call him William as a first name – after you of course… but… I just couldn't at the time…. It would have hurt way too much – you not being here and me calling 'Will' all the time… I wouldn't have been able to handle it…" Mac sighed and leant her head back down on Will's shoulder…. "So Michael it is…. My Dad's thrilled!"
"I think it's perfect as it is…" Will replied trying to assure her… "Mikey sounds way cooler than William!"
Mac giggled and rested her head back down on Will's shoulder….
"We need to change that last name though – McAvoy would sound so much better…" Will murmured dreamily… "Yours needs changing too mind – think we need to do something about that in the future eh?…" he added as Mac sat up quicker than she thought was possible… Although what he was hinting at was all that Mac had dreamed of for nearly eight years she couldn't accept what he was saying – he had to think of Mikey too…
"Oh Will – You have no idea just how much I'd love that but it isn't just us two anymore – we can't play this stupid game of hurting each other anymore… I don't want you to rush this Billy... If we're to get through this and be together then it has to be forever – you understand? We have Mikey now and he has to be the most important thing in our lives - he has to come first… We can't get back together and then split up again if one of us isn't sure or hurt…. It wouldn't be fair on him…"
"I agree and I know what you're saying Mac but it's different this time – it really is… It just feels right – how I feel right now - it's perfect… Doesn't it feel good to you already? Although before its felt absolutely great – it's never felt so perfect as this and I haven't even met Michael yet…. All I have wanted for the last six years is to find you and be with you again Kenz… Finding out about Michael – well it's like the icing on the cake."
Mac wasn't sure whether she would laugh or cry as Will gently cupped her face in his hands...
"I want us to be together Mac – I have absolutely no doubts that we will be forever…."
Mac gazed into Will's eyes and melted at the look on his face – that look spoke more than a thousand words ever could…. "Oh Billy…"
She threw herself into his arms and held onto him tightly amazed at his words… "You really mean that?" she asked shyly a moment later…
Will pressed a kiss into her hair and whispered in her ear… "I mean in Mac… I really want this – you, me and Mikey – we're a family and we need to start acting like one… Hey – I'm not saying straight away – you and me need to get used to this but I want us three to be together Mac – I want that happy ending too - for all of us."
Mac had no words to say – she simply couldn't think of anything more than 'me too' and Will already knew that so instead she wrapped her arms around Will's neck and gently pressed her lips to his… She pulled away a moment later and whispered a soft "I Love you Billy" before stretching up and kissing him again – this time longer and harder trying to show him just how much she loved him – she had never stopped loving him – through everything that had ever happened over the past ten years she had always known he was the only man for her.
As beautiful as the moment was Mac was starting to freeze through to her bones even though she was wrapped in Will's arms – it was December and it was bloody cold… She also had Mikey to think about…
"Will – I need to think about heading home… I only popped out for ten minutes and that was over five hours ago."
Will nodded in agreement although he was desperate to spend more time with her… "I'll walk you back" he whispered as he stood up and pulled Mac to her feet…
"Don't be silly – it's only five minutes away" Mac replied but Will wasn't having any of it – he'd always been a perfect gentleman and there was no way he would allow Mac to walk home alone – especially after dark. He took her hand firmly in his and they started to make their way through the park.
Five minutes later and Will and Mac were stood outside the front door of Mac's parent's house…. They looked at each other for a moment – both feeling a little shy and neither really knowing what to say now they were here…. Finally Will broke the silence with the question he'd been longing to ask for the last two hours…. "When can I see him Mac?... I mean... Can I come in now? I feel like I can't wait another second to meet him…"
Mac shook her head - as much as she knew Will would be desperate to see Mikey - she was convinced now wasn't the right time... "Not tonight Will please…. I understand how you must be feeling but he's had a hectic day and it's late…. I want to prepare him before he meets you – I need to explain to him that you're here and what's happening… It's not fair on him to just walk in now…. You understand?"
Will slowly nodded but he looked disappointed all the same…
"Billy - I abandoned him all afternoon today without even saying goodbye and it's not fair to interrupt Christmas Day and drop a bombshell like this on him… He's only five – he's too young to understand all this properly and I'll be dammed if I'm messing this situation up anymore you hear? I've done that enough over the past si years and I want to do this part right – for Mikey but also for you too.…"
Will nodded showing he understood and gently took one of Mac's hands in his… "So when?"
"How about tomorrow?" Mac asked, instantly biting her lower lip – a gesture Will still utterly adored….
"Look – I'm going to drive home tonight and get him into bed…. I'll ring you when he's settled and we talk some more… Why don't you come in the morning after breakfast? You can spend the day with us eh? I'll even cook dinner for us all."
Will arched his eyebrow remembering all too well her cooking skills…. Mac caught on instantly what he was thinking and playfully slapped him on the arm…
"Seriously, Mikey will be wide awake tomorrow and he'll love it and it gives me time in the morning to talk to him… Is that okay?" Mac asked as Will pulled her against his body….
"I understand… it's fine" he wrapped his arms around Mac's waist and leant his forehead against hers… "You going to tell your family?"
Mac nodded and smiled - this moment would please her Dad beyond belief… "Dad'll be thrilled..." Mac whispered… "I think he's missed you as much as I have!"
"I'm looking forward to seeing the old man again – it's been a long time" Will admitted and placed a very soft kiss on the tip of Mac's nose…
"I best get inside" Mac whispered – desperately not wanting to leave Will but knowing she had to sooner or later…
"You going to be okay? Telling them all?" Will asked genuinely concerned for Mac – he knew from days gone by how demanding her Mother could be….
"I'll be fine – specially knowing I'll be seeing you tomorrow…"
She stood up on tip toes and kissed Will softly on the lips – a gesture that set of fireworks again in her tummy…
"Promise me you'll ring me later?" Will asked pulling Mac into his arms and burying his head in her neck…. "I'm going to miss you so much…"
"I promise Billy." Again she pressed a soft kiss to his lips and then made her way up the path to the front door…
"I Love you" she murmured as he gazed at her from the end of the path…
Will smiled and waved as he started to walk back to the park…. Mac heard a "Love you too" as she watch him disappear from view.
Mac knocked on the door and it was almost instantly opened by a very confused looking Emily….
"Hey." Mac said, trying to keep the massive smile off her face…
"Ah – the wanderer returns" Emily said, pulling open the door to let Mac in… "What the hell happened?" she asked noticing Mac's red, makeup less eyes but happy smile….
Mac stepped into the hallway and instantly pulled her Sister into the tightest of all hugs…. Pulling apart a few seconds later Mac planted a kiss on Emily's cheek and smiled up at her…
"Thank you." She whispered…
"What for?" Emily asked, looking more confused by the minute….
"For making me come down here today, for suggesting a walk in the park and for being the best Sister there ever was… I don't deserve you sometimes Em…."
"Mac – what the hell happened?"
Mac winked at Emily and then slipped off her coat throwing it over the chair in the hallway… "All in good time… I need a hug from my Son…" She giggled to herself, almost still feeling the tingles from her many cuddles with Will and made her way into the front room where all of her family were gathered. As she walked through the door her Dad got to his feet instantly and pulled her into a hug….
"Are you ok sweetheart?" he asked, looking so worried…
"I'm fine Dad... infact more than fine..." she replied smiling over to her Mother… "I'm sorry I've disappeared this afternoon - I'll explain everything in a minute but first…" She pulled away from her Dad and pretended to search the room… "First, I need another hug….. Right, anyone got a hug for me? They need to be little and they need to be called Mikey."
"Me, me" Mikey shouted as he jumped up, raced across the room and threw himself into Mac's arms in two seconds flat. Mac picked him up and held onto him so tightly….
"Mummy – I missed you." Mikey said as Mac swung him around….
"Oh darling – I missed you too…." Mac pulled him tighter to her body and kissed the top of his head…
"Mummy - you went without saying goodbye…. That's naughty…"
Mac giggled and kissed his head again…. "I know and I'm sorry…. I'll make it up to you I promise. Okay?"
"Were you looking for a puppy for me Mummy?" Mikey asked as Mac put him back down on the floor…
Mac raised her eyes to her Dad and made her way to her Mother…. "I'm ignoring that Mikey" she said as she sat down next to her Mother and kissed her on the cheek… "Sorry, I disappeared Mum – you're never going to believe what's happened this afternoon…. I've got big news but I can't say anything with little people listening…" Mac added pointing to Mikey…
Mac smiled and leaned into her Mother and pulled her into a hug… Yes – her Mother was a royal pain in the backside sometimes but she was still her Mum and she generally only had Mac & Mikey's best interests at heart. Besides, Mac was so damn happy right now that there was nothing that could wipe the smile from her face.
Two hours later and Mac was driving back to her apartment still smiling from ear to ear. She had told her family absolutely everything that happened that afternoon and once the initial shock & disbelief had subsided they had all been so thrilled for her. Her Mother was so pleased for her that Mac swore she saw a couple of tears of happiness roll down her cheeks. Her Dad, in his usual way, didn't say very much but Mac could tell that he'd probably never been happier for her in his entire life.
She glanced in the back seat to see Mikey sound asleep and she couldn't stop the stupid grin forming on her face… She couldn't wait till tomorrow – this would be the last time Mikey would go to bed without knowing who his Father was and that thought alone filled Mac's heart with joy.
As much as she was absolutely thrilled at whatever may lay ahead for her and Will the one absolute shining light in all of this was Mikey finally got to have a Daddy in his life and that Will would be a Father.