(Two months later)
Two months on and Danny and Alice's relationship had grown and was flourishing in a beautiful, beautiful item; like a perfect red rose. Over the past few months they'd grown closer and closer and their love for one another and become even deeper. Although it was still early days; neither had felt so good in a long time, if ever and both knew that that was down to the other. Alice felt more open than she ever had; she shocked herself with how she trusted him. Danny felt safe with Alice; he'd been so dark and miserable, hitting an all new low when Alice found him; she'd saved him.
Rosie and Charlotte had also adapted well and both accepted the relationship between their parents and also had grown close to one another. Rosie cherished Charlotte; the idea of having a little sister to look after had been one she had relished and Rosie had taken Charlotte out to places, such as the cinema and the park a couple of times to give her Dad and Alice some time alone. They got on so well and of course, it had pleased Danny and Alice considerably.
Everything was flowing smoothly for them and the new found relationship had improved some other areas too, the main one being Rosie's attitude. She'd been having a girly chat with Alice when Alice had asked her what she really wanted to do. It hadn't been something Rosie had thought about much but she knew one thing; she did, in all honesty want to follow in her father's footsteps. However, she had her fears, admitting to Alice in secret that she worried she'd mucked up and wouldn't get the grades she would need. It had taken some persuasion but Alice had managed to convince Rosie it was never too late, not at her age anyway, and since Rosie had buckled down. She hadn't bothered with Michael or any other of the bad boys at school; however, Alice did have it on very good authority a young man named Max had caught her eye. South African apparently. Unfortunately for Rosie however, he was only over for another week before he returned to South Africa after a six week stay in England.
Danny sighed as he turned the lights off in his surgery and began to walk through the doors. It was late, 9.34pm to be exact, and Friday nights were always his one night he spent with Alice. However, an operation had become more complicated during and so he'd had to stay on and finish the job he had started. Of course, she'd understood but it didn't help when it came to the question he wanted to ask her. A huge question at that... well, a discussion actually. See, he wanted to take it one step further now... he wanted them to live together. But she loved her house and he doubted she would want to leave it; his house on the other hand, well he'd be happy to leave it!
Meanwhile, Alice was sat in Danny's front room, watching a film with Rosie and Charlotte. They were totally engrossed in it, unlike her who was sat pondering about Danny. Everything felt so right; but was it too soon to ask him to take their relationship one step further? She glanced at the clock, 9.43pm, he wouldn't be that long... she hoped. Thankfully she and Charlie had spare clothes here now in case they ended up being late.
"You girls want anything?" Alice asked Rosie and Charlotte who shook their heads, not even looking in her direction as they sat eyes fixed on the TV. Alice smiled, she'd seen this film a hundred times and she knew exactly what was coming next. After standing up and walking away, she walked up behind them, keeping silent. She smirked slightly at their screams as they clutched one another at a scary part, the minute they settled, although she knew she shouldn't, she couldn't resist.
"RAWR!" Alice shouted, grabbing their shoulders as they jumped out of the chair, arms wrapped around each other as Alice burst into hysterical laughter at their display. "Too funny." Alice gasped as she held onto her chest.
"Glad you think so." Rosie muttered with a smile; she'd kinda got used to Alice now and didn't mind her mucking about with her. At first it had been a bit strained but they'd grown a bit closer too.
"You're not funny mum!" Charlotte announced as the front door opened, "Go say hello to Danny or something!"
Alice walked off giggling, saluting them jokingly before turning to face Danny who was frowning, the most sceptical look upon his face.
"Hello stranger." Alice purred smoothly sliding over to him and wrapping her arms around him. He smiled and after putting his briefcase down placed his arms around her.
"Hello Miss Collins." Danny replied smiling as he leant forward and kissed her tenderly, "Sorry, operation went on for 4 hours... had to get Croc in."
"Hey, don't worry about it." Alice replied placing a hand on his cheek, "We're both vets who work full time and have kids. It's cool."
"How are Rosie and Charlie?" Danny asked as he took his coat off and hung it up.
"Fine... annoyed with me mind... I kinda made them jump, they're watching a movie..." Alice giggled, a mischievous grin on her face.
"Hmm... I bet." Danny said before sighing, "I need a drink."
"You sit down, I'll get you one."
"No you're ok Alice, I'll get it." Danny intercepted, he needed to man himself up.
"I won't poison it!" Alice laughed, god, she needed to get alone, man herself up, well woman herself up.
"Honestly Alice, don't fuss." Danny smiled holding her arms gently, "You relax."
"You should relax though..." Alice whined, "You've had to work extra and had a hard day."
Danny simply shock his head and kissed her deeply. Her hands began to knot in his hair as they began to devour one another; thankful for the door hiding them from the view of the lounge. Eventually they pulled away and moved into the lounge. Alice glanced at Danny as he walked into the kitchen before sitting down with a sigh. She noticed the movie ending.
"You staying the night?" Danny asked leaning on the sofa as he came up behind her. Alice jumped slightly before smiling and nodding. She needed to speak to him!
"Good." Danny grinned moving to sit next to her on the sofa. He wrapped an arm around her as she leant into him slightly, her hand on his knee.
"Good film." Rosie murmured standing up and stretching with a yawn, "God, bed time for me, I'm knackered."
"Me too. Mum?" Charlotte looked to her mother who nodded, "Yes!"
"Come on Chazzers." Rosie teased giving Charlie a sisterly dig. Charlotte glared at her.
"Rosemary." She spat back as they both walked off winding one another up.
Danny and Alice watched the girls interact with a smile on their faces. Danny pulled Alice closer to him, kissing her hair gently.
"Danny..." Alice began.
"Alice..." Danny also began at the same time. Both laughed awkwardly.
"You first." Alice insisted.
"No ladies first." Danny argued.
"No you..."
"You..."
"You!" They both announced together. "Ok, well how about we move ..." Both stopped eyes widening.
"You want to go one step further too?" Alice beamed looking into his green eyes.
"Yeh, and you do too?" Danny grinned, his eyes glistening with love. "So, move in together?"
"My idea!" Alice pouted childishly.
"Mine!" Danny retorted.
"Mine." Alice smiled kissing him.
Danny shook his head before kissing her back; soon they were having a full on kissing war... neither succeeding in truly kissing the other into any form of submission other than their love for another being strong.