Day 12

Evan looked out of the taxi at the familiar scenery. He'd just arrived two days earlier than what he was meant to be and he was hoping to cause a pleasant surprise. It was slightly late however, so he was hoping someone would be awake.

Olivia wandered around the kitchen, she was thirsty due to the heat at this time of year. She could hear the faint and annoying tune of the title music of a DVD, she frowned, surely Danny and Alice would have turned the DVD off. Then she thought of the possible scenario and shuddered... still, surely they'd turn it off or turn it down or something. That tune would definitely ruin any romance. Caroline walked into the kitchen, she too in need of water, and was about to tell Olivia off when Olivia silenced her. She motioned into the living room, where she'd moved too. She was smiling slightly.

Danny and Alice were fast asleep on the sofa. Alice had her back to the sofa and was huddled tightly to Danny who had his arms wrapped around her. Danny's head was rested gently on Alice's, whose head was cushioned into Danny's chest.

"Bless." Olivia whispered smiling, she turned the TV off quickly and quietly before closing the door and leaving them be. Although she'd never admit it, they were far too cute to wake up!

Evan looked around as he paid the taxi driver. He threw his bag over his shoulder and made his way up the stairs. He opened the door, well someone must be up. He walked through the halls and was confused not to find anybody, just darkness. He opened the door to the living room and smiled softly. So Danny and Alice were still loved up, lying on the sofa wrapped up in one another fast asleep. Oh how tempted was he to take a picture of this! He decided not to though and moved on to the study. God, what was this, early nights? Was this Leopards Den? Really? Wow it had to be!

Evan decided to check out his old room. Perfect, still as it was. He threw his stuff down before quickly going out again. He went to the fridge and grabbed some water. He forgot how hot it was out here. He was just about to sneak to bed when he tripped and fell into a chair. It scraped with a painful screeching along the floor. Evan grimaced as closed his eyes.

Danny awoke with a start as he heard the chair scraping across the kitchen floor. Alarmed he sat up, which in turn woke Alice up.

"Danny." She mumbled, half asleep.

"Wait here." He told her as he wiped his eyes. Alice grumbled, she'd been comfortable with Danny. But she wasn't letting him go alone what if it was an intruder.

"It's ok, we should go to bed anyway." Alice finished her sentence with a yawn. She and Danny walked out to see the kitchen lights beaming. Both shielded their eyes, and winced in pain as the light penetrated them.

"Danny, you're meant to be a big strong macho game park vet... what if we have a burglar." Alice whispered.

"He'll have chance to escape!" Danny laughed, his eyes came back to normal and he looked around. He gasped as he saw the young man in front of him, Alice too gasped, before both ran at him.

"EVAN!" They both chorused together, wrapping their arms around him. Evan laughed and hugged them both back.

"The one and only!" Evan beamed.

"Oh son! Why didn't you tell us you were coming early?" Danny asked, a huge grin on his face, which caused Alice to have a huge grin on her face.

"Surprise you!" Evan beamed. "I nearly got away with my master plan to just walk out my room but then I fell... oops, always been clumsy!"

"It's so good to see you." Alice exclaimed. "We haven't seen you since..." She stopped a minute to think. Danny chuckled, she was so cute when she was tired or just woke up. "The wedding!"

"I miss you guys too!" Evan smiled. "But I'm really tired, do you mind if I get some sleep?"

"Of course not!" Danny beamed, "You know where your room is I'm sure."

Evan nodded and walked off. Danny looked down to Alice who smiled at him, she chuckled as he picked her up and hugged her tightly. He placed her down and kissed her tenderly.

"Bed?" Alice asked him.

"Well..." Danny wiggled his eyebrows.

"Oh Trevanion... you are such a tease!" Alice whispered.

"Me?" He asked as he picked her up. She muffled a shriek as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "I'm deadly serious."

She laughed as they kissed passionately as he carried her to their room...