Katherine woke up when her body told her to. She normally spent the morning quietly getting ready for the day ahead but she didn't want to today. Today was the anniversary of Jason's death and the car crash. She rolled over to cuddle into Nick but instead of his warm body, her arm came in contact with the cold sheets. She sat up in confusion and wrapped into her dressing gown.
She walked into the kitchen and sat down. She pulled her phone out and called Nick who didn't pick up. She sighed and made herself something small. She placed the dish on the sink and got dressed, ready for deliveries. She spent the whole morning shipping the orders and last on her list was Lily."Hey love." Lily greeted and Katherine nodded. "You seen Nick?" She asked but Lily shook her head."He'll turn up." She tried to reassure the already on edge woman."Sorry I best get these deliveries sorted." Katherine walked away but Lily shouted "Katherine!". She turned to Lily who hugged her and said "Come see me later and we'll go into the back and have a chat." Katherine nodded and left, leaving Lily to watch, concerned for her best friend.
Meanwhile Nick was up and early trying to make this the best Valentine's Day Katherine may ever have. He got up early to tell his workers that they can take the day off today, which surprised them all. He went into Hotten to get supplies like tea lights and he got red curtains and red wine. He went into the Woolpack at lunch time to talk to Abe."Hey Lils!" He greeted and Lily walked up to him."What happened with Katherine?" She asked him angrily."What d'ya mean?" He furrowed his brows and she told him "She came on earlier looking fragile and asked where you were. Don't you know what day it is?" Lily asked him and he nodded "Its the anniversary of the crash so I'm planning on making this a great day. So before you explode remember that and don't tell Katherine." He told her and she looked shocked at him."Right what can I get you?" She asked him."A beer and can I go see Abe for a minute?" He asked and she nodded.
"Hey Abe." Nick leaned against the doorway and Abe turned around in surprise."What can I do for you Nick?""Can you cook me and Katherine a romantic meal and I'll collect it later?" He asked and Abe looked surprised at him."Yes I can." Nick nodded his head and pulled out his wallet, he gave Marlon £50 "Keep the change." He left, leaving Abe shocked at his generosity.
"Lily?" He called and she again walked up to him."What Nick?" She sighed."What would Katherine like?" He asked."Pardon what?" She rested an arm on the bar."What would be a perfect gift for Katherine?" He asked and Chas nodded "A family Photo or a locket." She told him and he nodded"Can you help pick one?" Nick asked and Lily gestured behind her "You do see the pub don't ya?" She asked him and he nodded "just get Diane or Bob to cover." He told her and she sighed "fine. Diane!" She called to the back and Diane entered the bar "Yes Lily?""I've got to help Nick, could you please cover for me?" She asked hopefully."Fine but bring me some chocolate back." Diane said and Lily nodded. She grabbed her jacket and they entered Nick's car.
"What do you want to get her?" Lily asked Nick."I'll get her a photo of her friends and a family locket. I'll see if Viv or Mary has a photo." He told Lily who smiled at him "What?" He noticed her smile "You're going soft." She told him and he scoffed "No I'm not." She reached up and ruffled his hair."So tell me, how are you getting a photo of her children?" She asked Nick who said "Well I am going to phone Mary or Viv to see if they can come down and surprise Katherine with a friends photo." He told Lily and they parked outside a jewellers that was owned by an old friend of Lily, David Richards.
"Lily!" David said hugging her and she smiled at David "David, this is Nick my friend." Nick shook David's hand "'Ello mate." David clapped his hands together "What can I do for you two then?" Lily said to him "Nick here wants to get his girlfriend a friends photo and a locket." She gestured to Nick."How big is the group of friends?" He asked Nick who said "Me and four other people. Her boyfriend died last year so I thought I would make this special." Lily internally awed at Nick and hugged him."See you are going soft." Cain smiled and turned to David."So what have you got?"
David smiled at them and said "We have friends lockets that can be personalized and if you can we can get the children down and have a recent family photo for her." He suggested and Nick nodded "Can I phone them now?" He asked and pulled out his phone. He called Will.
"Yes Nick?" Nick shook his head "I was wondering if you and the girls could come down and do a friends photo for Katherine." He told him "Hang on I'll call them." Nick waited a couple minutes as Will connected their call to the girls "Hello Will and Nick." The girls said over the phone."Hello, I am sorry of this is short notice but this weekend can you come down and do a friends photo for Katherine. Its a Valentine's present for her." Nick asked them and waited for their reply "Of Course, we'll do that what time do you want us there?" Viv asked and Nick grabbed a piece of paper for the details."Around 12 on Saturday and you cannot tell Katherine about this. I'll meet you at the Wool Pack and we'll have a party for her as a surprise as well." He told them and they made notes."Ok we'll come." They hung up and Nick turned back to Lily."Well?""They said yes." He told her and she jumped up and down in excitement."They're coming down on Saturday and we are having a party at the Woolie." He told Lily."Ok, we'll get her friends and the dingles down for it." Nick frowned at her "Only the ones in London." She nodded."So I think this one is perfect." David held up a locket and it said Friends are forever'. This made Lily tear up and say "It is. Oh David you've done it again!" She hugged David who smiled back.
Nick paid for the locket and frame."You're invited as well. I'm pretty sure Katherine will want to thank you as well." He told David and he walked out with Lily."You want to get some lunch?" He asked."Sure why don't we go to Subway and Starbucks?" She suggested and they walked to Subway."I'll have a tuna foot long with sweet corn and cheese and BBQ sauce." He told the cashier and Lily was up next "I'll have a ham foot long with cheese, sweet corn and red onion. And a brownie please." She asked and Nick paid for them together.
"Thanks Nick." Lily said and he nodded "It's the least I can do, you've helped me with this." He finished his mouthful and they talked about things regarding anything that isn't Mary and work. They left to go to Starbucks' and ordered two Frappuccinos. They sat down in the car and out the radio on. Lily started singing and Nick looked at her in disbelief "What are you doing?" She continued singing"You are really embarrassing."
He started to drive back to London and spotted Katherine who walked towards them."Quick hide the present." He told her and she hid it in the pocket behind the seats."Hey you, I was wondering where you got to." She pecked him on his lips."We jus had to pop in to Hotten and we stayed because she saw one of her old friends." He gestured to Lily who smiled at her friend."Ok, can I see you later?" She asked Nick who nodded "Meet me in the garage at 6 o'clock." He drove off, leaving Katherine wondering about later.
"That was close." Lily said and he dropped her around the back."Can you wrap this up in a fancy necklace box and hide it from Katherine?" He asked and she nodded."Tell me how the surprise went tomorrow." He gave her the Frame and locket and drove back to butlers farm."Yo Nick." Will jogged up to Nick."Yeah?""So this party at the Woolie. Who do I bring?" He asked Nick."Katherine's friends." Nick told him and walked into the house. He picked up a few things and left to the garage.
Katherine walked up to the garage and when she opened it she gasped as the sight brought tears to her eyes."Katherine?" Nico noticed his girlfriend enter and tried to get her out of the door."You can't be here yet." Nick told her and she nodded "Ok I'll get out of your hair." She walked out and turned towards him."Wait!" Nick looked at her "What?" She reached up and pecked his lips."Later."
Nick spotted Eve walking and he talked to her."Can you do me a favor and keep Katherine busy until 6?" Eve looked at him confused."Ok, Why?" Nick told her "I'm sorting out a surprise for her. What are you doing on Saturday?" He asked."Nothing.""Ok tell all of her friends that on Saturday there's a party for her in the Woolie. Talk to Lily, she'll tell you the details. And don't tell Katherine about it." He told her and she held up her hands "Ok, don't bite my head off." She walked away and he went into the Woolie."How is the meal coming along?" He asked Abe ."It's coming along but if you want you can help decorate the cake." Abe said and Nick walked over to the cake and asked "What flavour is it?" "I asked Lily what Katherine's favourite flavour is and she said Red velvet cake, I made cupcakes as well so whatever you don't want I'll give to Lily, shut her up a bit." Nick nodded and picked up the spatula. He placed a bit of icing on the side and made a smooth surface. He did it so it was covered and picked up the piping bag. He did a heart and decorated to side.
He felt mischievous so he walked up to the bar and saw Lily there so he dumped some icing into her mouth."Abe!" She turned and saw Nick and her eyes turned evil."Nick!". He quickly ran away from her and she went after him. He dodged her hits and said "Sorry couldn't resist." She cooled down and stomped upstairs for a shower.
Katherine tiredly rubbed her eyes and saw that it was 5 o'clock so she went to get showered and dressed ready for her date with Nick. She decided to go with a red knee length dress and her black jacket. She curled her hair and applied light makeup. She left towards the garage. Nick was rushing around making sure that it was perfect for Katherine. He placed the wine in a ice bucket and collected the meal from Abe who wished him good luck. He lit the candles and plugged the tea lights in. He went outside and closed the door, waiting for Katherine. He saw Katherine come up the path and he gasped at her. She looked beautiful and he couldn't help but stare at her. Katherine noticed him staring and giggled "Oi stop staring, your face will stay like that otherwise." He blinked and pulled her close, he reached down and pecked her on her lips."After you." He opened the door and she stared at the sight in front of her, she loved it!"Well what do you think?" He shuffled his feet before leading her to the table in the middle where he helped her into the chair.
"it's beautiful Nick." She smiled at him, the first genuine smile she gave that day."Well I asked Lily about some things and I asked Abe to cook us a meal." He told her and she grabbed her fork and tucked into the spaghetti bolognaise in front of her. She moaned at the taste and he just smiled at her."What?" She asked "Nothing just wondering how I came to be with you." She smiled "Who are you and what have you done with my Nick?" She teased and he stood in front of her and grasped her hand. She kissed him and he reciprocated back and they let their love for each other take over until they couldn't breathe."I think this calls for some wine and cake then." Nick pulled away leaving her confused."What cake?" He pulled out the cake from earlier and she read it. It said 'I love you'. It brought tears to her eyes and she said "I love you too." He cut into it and she tasted it. It's practically melted on her tongue."So come on." She stared at him and dipped her finger into the icing."What?" He laughs at her face."Who told you this was my favourite cake?" She pouted at him and he smiled "You'll find out on Saturday." She looked intrigued "what's happening on Saturday?" Nick reached forward and pecked her lips, repeating the same words as before "You'll find out on Saturday." She groaned in anticipation."Nick!" He laughed at her and shook his head. "Come on." They sat on the sofa and switched on the laptop that he brought in with him. They cuddled into each other and watched one of Katherine's favourite films la La Land. She quietly sang along and soon enough they fell asleep.