Why Has This Happened - Chapter 12 :)

'Things can only go up from here' Aaron said as he placed his arm around Jackson as they watched Julia sleep.

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Aaron was right. They had had the most amazing year with their daughter and it was time for her first birthday.

Ever since Aaron's sleeping technique began, Julia cried less and from three months on could sleep through the night.

Jackson returned to work and Hazel and Chas spent a lot of time looking after their granddaughter but every time Jackson called Chas a grandmother she would threaten to sue.

Adam was also very hands on, him and Aaron would often take Julia to the park, Adam had to get experience considering Scarlet was knocked up.

'I told you I'd laugh when you would have a kid' Aaron said laughing as he pushed his daughter on the swing

'Alright no need to rub it in I am Julia's godfather after all'

'That was not my idea, it was Jackson's'

Aaron and Adam would often joke if Adam had a son, he'd be after Julia.

Aaron also realised when Julia was three months that he wanted Jackson to be there the rest of his life.

It was New Year's Eve and there was a party going at the Woolie, Aaron and Jackson had gone with Julia asleep in the pram.

Aaron had gone into town with Hazel earlier to help pick a ring; he chose a plain silver band with the inscription that said for my Jay.

Hazel cried when Aaron chose it because it was so perfect for Jackson.

And at the party, Aaron said can I have your attention please.

'Jackson you and Jules are my whole world, I nearly lost you twice and I shouldn't have been so stupid, I'd be lost without you, I need you a lot more than you need me and I love you so-'

Aaron gets down on one knee 'will you marry me?'

Jackson had tears in his eyes 'Yes, I love you Aaron'

Jackson and Aaron kiss passionately and the pub erupts into cheers.

That was his highlight and Cain signing the garage over to him. That happened in February when Cain was arrested and later cleared of charges.

March to June was steady for Aaron and Jackson; they were planning away at their wedding and just living as a proper little family.

In July, they took Julia on her first holiday to Paris where they saw sights and enjoyed time away from work and just being with each other.

August saw Aaron get a dog. He wanted an Alsatian but because of Jules small size, he decided on a Jack Russell, Aaron loved it to bits.

September saw Julia being Christened and that made everyone so happy including Scarlet who had given birth to a son the week before.

'I'm freaking out babies aren't my thing' Adam said to Aaron

'Don't worry you'll be a great dad' Aaron promised

It was now time to celebrate Julia's first birthday and Hazel and Chas where in charge of the prep.

'The banner has to go higher' Hazel argued

'It's fine where it is' Chas argued back

'Guys will you just be quiet?' Cain asked

'No this is my granddaughters first birthday so I suggest sunshine you get your ass of the couch and help' Hazel said

Most of the Dingles were forced to help so that it would be perfect for little Julia.

Aaron and Jackson where impressed with all the hard work and effort as they both loved their daughter.

Everyone seemed to be all excited for them.

Chas and Hazel had spent half each on a bracelet with the inscription 'Grannies' little angel'

Jackson loved it and Aaron loved it too.

The Dingles had bought her a range of toys and Marlon a chef's hat which she loved

Jackson and Aaron had bought her a ballerina outfit and teddy bear and started a trust fund for her as she was their world.

Zak had decided to make a toast 'To Julia, may you have happy years to come'

Aaron and Jackson could not wait for those happy years to come.

TBC.