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Previously:

"Pwomise mommy"

"I love you sweetie"

"You too mommy" she answered, kissing her before she climbed into Elliots lap

When she arrived back an hour later, Ronnie was laughing at something on the tv; she put the shopping away before sitting on the sofa as Ronnie crawled into her lap.

"Did you have fun sweetie?"

"Yeah; you do my hair now?"

"Come on then; can you set up the food El?"

"Course"

She smiled and lifted the little girl onto her hip as they went through to the bedroom; she helped her change into the dress, leggings and boots before lightly curling Ronnie's hair so it bounced as she skipped out to Elliot.

"Look at me Elliot"

He turned round from putting the cakes on the serving plate to find the little girl all dressed up and looking beautiful.

"Wow, give me a twirl princess"

She spun round before jumping into his arms as he kissed her forehead.

"You really do look like a princess; you look amazing. Where's your mommy?"

"Getting dressed"

"Okay, why dont you go and watch some cartoons while i finish in here?"

"Me help Elliot"

"That's okay princess; we wouldnt want you to get your gorgeous dress dirty would we?"

"Okay Elliot"

She happily walked off with her lollipop; she was still occupied when Olivia emerged half an hour later. Elliot stared at her in amazement; she was wearing a snug, tight fitting jeans with her boots and a snug tshirt with a jacket. Her hair was straight with her fringe down and some clipped back; she smirked as she noticed Elliot was checking her out.

"Cat got your tongue El?!"

"Er...sorry; wow, you look amazing"

"Thanks...but dont i always?"

"Course you do; you did a good job with Ronnie. You both look like princesses"

She felt her cheeks redden in embarrassment; she was interrupted when Ronnie came running to her.

"You look pretty mommy"

"Thank you sweetie; are you ready for your first ever party?"

"Yeah, me want cake"

"So do i; tonight, you're going to meet some more of my friends: aunt Casey and aunt Melinda. Are you going to be brave and say hello to them like you did with my other friends?" she asked, resting her on her hip.

Ronnie nodded.

"Good girl; and then tomorrow, we can play with your toys and do some drawings and stuff"

"And Elliot?"

"I'm sorry sweetheart, i have to work but if it's okay with mommy, I'll come round afterwards and read you a story before bed" he answered.

Before she'd had a chance to get upset, the door went.

"You ready sweetie?" Olivia asked as she walked over to it.

"Open it mommy" she said, bubbling with excitement.

"Grandpa" she said happily, reaching her arms out for him.

"Hey angel; you're looking like a princess and you know what princesses get, dont you?" he asked, balancing her on his hip.

"Chocolate and cake?" she questioned.

"Yeah but also...lots of presents" he answered, holding the big gift bag up.

"For me? Why?"

"Because you are a special little girl and every girl needs presents"

"But why?"

"Because Livvie is your mommy now and I'm your grandpa so i get to buy you presebts"

"Sweetie, it's okay; you've never had a party before so this is all a little strange for you. It's okay" Olivia said, holding her daughter as she tried to reassure her.

By eight, Ronnie had fallen asleep in Olivia's lap on the sofa; everyonr had left and it was just Elliot left. Ronnie hadnt opened any of her presents; the whole thing was overwhelming for her and a little scary too.

"She's exhausted" he said, sitting next to them.

"It's been a long day for such a little girl"

"I should get going; spend some time with her tomorrow. She needs to understand that you're not going anywhere and that she can have presents and parties"

"I know; poor thing. I know what she's going through and i dont want that for her; she deserves to have everything and to be loved unconditionally by everyone we love"

"She already is; I'll see you tomorrow night. I'll see myself out"

He placed a gentle kiss on Ronnie's head before leaving; Olivia carried the little girl into her room and got her and herself changed before finally lying down next to Ronnie and holding her close as she slowly succumbed to sleep.