So this is pretty short but the next couple of chapters should be longer and more eventful/emotional.
'Will you phone Gail for me? I don't think I can face it.' Carla admits.
'Of course I can. Do you want to go for a lie down?' Aidan asks.
'I don't think I could sleep even if I tried.' She replies quietly. She glances down at Grace who is fast asleep curled up on her knee as Eliza places with her toys at the other side of the room.
'Okay... Do you need anything?' He asks and she shakes her head.
'I'm okay.' She replies quietly. He nods his head before making his way into the kitchen and dialling Gail's number.
'Mumma... We watch Frozen?' Eliza asks toddling over to Carla.
'Of course we can, sweetheart.' She replies helping the two year old up onto the sofa. She turns on the movie and smiles slightly as Eliza cuddles into her side.
'Gail wanted to come down but I convinced her to stay in Weatherfield until we know what's happening.' Aidan says and Carla nods her head.
'Thank you... I'm so glad you're here Aidan. I don't think I could do all this without you.' She admits.
'Yeah well I'm here for as long as you need me. Dad and Kate can deal with the factory.' He says sitting down next to her.
'I'm not good at admitting I need help.' She replies causing him to smile.
'Why do you think I didn't ask if you wanted me to come down? I'm always going to be here for you and the kids, Nick as well.' He says.
'Thank you.' She almost whispers. He leans over and kisses the side of her head before smiling down at Grace.
'She's your double.' He says causing her to smile.
'Mmm... Hard to believe she's going to be a big sister.' She replies.
'I know. I can't believe you're having another one. You're only what? Four weeks behind Eva?' He says and she nods her head.
'Yeah. It's crazy... When is Eva due?' She asks.
'3rd of October.' He replies.
'I'm due the 31st, little Halloween baby.' She says.
From Chelle (1:02pm) :
Hey, any news on Nick?xx
To Chelle (1:05pm) :
Police came by around an hour ago. Said they didn't have any news but they've got people out searching for him. I'm so worried, Chelle xxx
From Chelle (1:08pm) :
I'm sure he'll be fine. Do you need me to come down there? I can book the next flight and be there as soon as I can xx
To Chelle (1:12pm) :
No, it's okay. Aidan's here. There's no point everyone being here xxx
From Chelle (1:15pm) :
Okay, keep me posted xx
'Steve, I'm booking a flight to Devon. Are you coming?' Michelle asks placing her phone phoned on the table in front of her.
'Devon, why?' Steve asks causing her to sigh.
'Because Nick is missing and we're going to help look for him.' She replies.
'Okay.' He says and she smiles.
'Thank you... The more people out looking for him the quicker we should find him.' She replies.
'You don't think he'll have done anything stupid?' He says and she shakes her head.
'He'd never put Carla and the girls through that.' She replies quietly.
'Mumma, where's daddy?' Eliza asks.
'He's working sweetheart.' Carla replies quietly as tears fill her eyes.
'He'll be home soon.' Aidan adds causing her to sigh.
'Hopefully.' She mumbles.
