"Right girls visiting hours are over and your father needs to rest" Rachael looked at the girls sitting around. Leah left about an hour earlier to go pick up VJ from Stella and Aden went with her offering her a lift.

"Awe really Rachael?" Ruby looked up at Rachael hoping her pouting and puppy eyes would cause Rachael to reconsider.

"Sorry, only one of you can stay." Ruby looked at Charlie, Charlie looked at Morag and Morag looked at Ruby. Then they all looked at Ross after all it should be his decision.

"Girls, I love you, but you need to go and take Joey out to celebrate, plus I wouldn't be much company and I would like some time alone with my beautiful wife." Ross reached for Morag's hand as he watched her blush.

"Ok, dad" Ruby said reluctantly. "But seeing as I'm helping them celebrate can I have…"

"No" Charlie, Morag and Ross all said in unison knowing exactly what see was about to ask.

"Well if that wasn't clear" Joey joked.

She walked over and Morag a hug and thanked her for all her help and support, she knew she would be eternally grateful to Morag for it. She then walked over and put out her hand to shake Ross's hand.

"Mm, I don't think so I'd prefer a hug." Ross said smiling. Joey mentally kicked herself because she had thought about it but went for the more reserved approach. She leaned in and hugged him. "Take care of my daughters, please." He whispered into her ear so nobody else could hear especially as Charlie and Ruby was hugging Morag. "With all my heart I will" she whispered back. So as not to look suspicious he then said louder. "Was wonderful to finally meet you Joey and to get to know you, you are a true gem."

"It was great to meet you too, and thank you for everything." Joey smiled back.

"My turn" Ruby pushed Charlie out of the way as if it was a race to hug their father first. "I love you dad" she smiled as she wrapped her arms tight around him.

"I love you too my baby girl. More precious than a million ruby's." he gave her a tight squeeze. When Ruby stood up Charlie gave her a nudge out of the way and smiled at her baby sister who stumbled a little. "Hi" Ruby gasped.

"My turn" Charlie tried to copy Ruby's earlier voice. "I love you dad, and when you get out of here we'll all go for a big family meal, but we'll be back tomorrow to torture you." She smiled then leaned in to give him a hug.

"I'm so proud of you, Charlie. I couldn't have asked for more for you. I'm so glad you're happy and in love, remember never go to sleep angry." Charlie nodded as if promising him she wouldn't. "I love you Charlie"

Charlie stood up and moved back beside Joey and Ruby. They were standing in a line. Ross looked at them with love in his eyes. "I'm so proud of all of you. You have brought so much joy to one man's heart. I love you all dearly. But make sure you look after each other and don't lose that look in your eye's you two." He smiled at Joey and Charlie. "And Rubes when your day come you too will have that same look. Just be happy and accept what the future holds, all of you!"

"We will dad, we love you too!" Ruby had to say something before she cried.

"Yeah, you are the best dad in the world" Charlie smiled.

"Go before I really start to get all mushy! Have a drink for Morag and me too. We'll be thinking of you"

"I'll have theirs" Ruby was quick to cut in after her dad had finished.

"No you won't!" Charlie spoke firmly.

"Maybe just one, just this once." Ross intervened.

"Yes! I love you dad!" she cheered at Charlie who was amazed at her father.

"I'll make sure it's just one" Joey spoke as she knew Charlie couldn't.

"Bye dad, we will see you tomorrow" Charlie knew she had lost the battle and what harm could one drink do.

"Bye Ross" Joey smiled warmly.

"Bye dad, you are definitely the best" Ruby couldn't contain her excitement. They turned and walked out the door.