So I was going to do something big in this chapter but after getting some other inspiration for a sort of, short filler chapter I think I'll wait a little bit longer before the big chapter. Thanks everyone for sticking by me - sorry I've not updated in a few days xxxxx

Harriet's POV

I couldn't believe how understanding Cain had been about the whole thing, I just wish I'd told him from the start. I don't even know why I didn't, I thought i was scared too, but I wasn't. I guess it just didn't want to face up to it. I was somewhat glad that he had been listening to my conversation with chas, it saved me from having the awkward, difficult conversation with him. Everyone thought that Cain wasn't a good listener, including me. But it turns out he is one of the best. I thank myself lucky everyday when I wake up next to him, next to the man who is probably the love of my life. Who I owe everything to. My recovery, my happiness, my life.

My morning daydream is interrupted as Cain starts to stir in his sleep. He lazily pulls me closer to him and rests his head on my shoulder.

"Morning." He smiles, running his finger down the stretch of my arm.

"You too." I reply, settling back comfortably into his embrace. These late mornings were becoming a bit of a habit, though I was due back at work any day now and Debbie was fed up with Cain not pulling his weight at the garage. I feel Cain edge even closer to me as he plants a soft, gentle kiss on my cheek. I smile appreciatively, as I contently sighed.

"What shall we do today then, it's my last day off." I ask, turning myself around in his arms so I was now facing him.

"Oh I'm sorry babe. Did I not mention yesterday, I've got a full day with Kyle today." I could tell he was cautious in the way he told me, which he shouldn't be. I sometimes forget Kyle is Cains son, Debbie was always around but I never really got to spend much time with Kyle - which was a shame really. I'd spent the odd hour or so with him when Kerry had him but that was about it. We'd never really had any time together. Just me, Kyle and Cain - as a family.

"Great, where are we going?" I ask, as confidently as I could.

"We?" He questions, obviously wondering why I'd volunteered myself into spending the day with him and his son.

"Yeah. Me, you and Kyle. We could have a proper little fun day out." I say as I feel his grasp move from around my waist to reach my face.

"You don't have to. I understand." He says, stroking my cheek with his thumb. I look up into his eyes, assuring him that I am fine.

"I want to do this. I need to spend some time with Kyle anyways" I smile as I play with the hair on his chest.

"If you're sure Harriet." He asks, obviously not wanting me to get upset.

"I'm sure I'll be fine." I reply as I get up to shower before getting dressed.

Cains POV

I was reluctant to agree to Harriet tagging along with me and Kyle. I didn't want her getting upset, it was only yesterday she was told she could never have kids and now it was like I was rubbing her face in mine. I know she's never wanted them but still, it had to hurt - her having to see me with Kyle. But I could tell she wanted to do this, and not for me, or to spend time with Kyle. She wanted, needed to do this for herself. I get dressed in casual clothes as Harriet finished her makeup. She didn't need it of course, she was beautiful the way she was. She was wearing blue, ripped skinny jeans, a grey top and some red converse. She looked so relaxed and comfortable but yet so stylish and hot. She always did, whatever she wore. I was actually rather looking forward to today, just me, Harriet and Kyle - sort of like a proper family.

"You ready to go and pick up Kyle then?" She asks as she puts on her jacket and moves her hair from underneath it.

"Yeah, sure." I say, giving her a quick smile before we both head downstairs and out of the door. It feels strange, us walking in public together, hand in hand, not a care in the world. We've not really been out much in the public eye, but it feels nice - like it's meant to be. We get in my car to go and pick up Kyle. I can tell she's nervous, just by looking at her. I place one of my hands on her thigh, assuring her everything was fine and she smiles again. I can never get enough of that smile. We soon reach my dads and we both walk in to pick him up.

"Hi Dad." I say as I walk through the door.

"Oh hello son. And Harriet! It's great to see you love." He replies, hugging her. I loved that he was so accepting of her, I worried they wouldn't be - after Moira. But they all surprised me.

"You too Zak." She tells him before walking over to Kyle. "Hi Kyle." She says, bending down a little to be more his height.

"Hi." He replies shyly. He obviously knew who Harriet was but was probably really confused as to why she was there with me to pick him up.

"Kyle, Harriet is Daddy's girlfriend." Zak says, walking over. I laugh as Harriet's expression changes, somehow I don't think he was going to ask that. But I suppose he needed to know really.

Kyle just smiles cutely and stands up for us to go.

"Thanks dad, we will drop him off later on." I say as we walk out of the door, ready for our adventure.

Harriet's POV

I absolutely adored Kyle, but then again I always have. I can't help but see Cain when I look at him, he's an absolute spit of him.

"He looks just like you, you know." I say as we all get into the car.

"So I've been told." He replies as he starts to drive off. I still have no idea where he is taking us.

We are on the road for around 15 minutes when Cains car comes to a stop as he pulls into a parking space. As I looked around I realise he'd brought us to a little park, remote and quiet. There was only one or two kids there, so we basically had the park to ourselves. My heart melts as I see Kyle's little face, he looks so happy as he realises where he is. They must come here all the time together. I watch in awe as Cain gets Kyle out of his car seat and carries him over to where I'm stood.

"Come on then, let's go and have some fun." I say, as Kyle runs ahead to the slide.

Me and Cain just carry on walking, his hand in mine as we watch Kyle play. I loved this little moment, it was one of those that I wish you could capture and look at time and time again. It was like we were a little family and I loved it. And it was then I realised, it didn't matter that we couldn't have a baby, it didn't matter that Kyle wasn't mine. The only thing that matters is that he's Cains, and Cain is mine. Seeing him playing with Kyle is making me fall in love with him all over again. I loved that this side to him came out whenever we were together. Out of no where Kyle ran over to me, pulling me by my hand and it's the cutest thing I've ever seen. I follow him as he drags me over to the swings clearly wanting me to have a turn. I sit down as instructed as he tries to push me, I try pushing myself a little to give him some help as I feel a big push come from behind me. I turn a little as I see Kyle run past me as he sits on the swing next to me. I then turn the other way when I see who pushed me, Cain. I laugh uncontrollably as he continues to push both me and Cain. I couldn't be happier right in that moment. I smile as Kyle runs off to the slide, and Cain sits down on the swing next to me.

"You okay?" He asks, knocking his swing into mine lightly.

"Yeah, I'm great thanks." I smile, as I knock my swing back into his.

"You sure?" He asks again, lifting his eyebrow.

"Yes. I couldn't be happier." I reply as we both stand up to watch Kyle on the monkey bars. "He's so cute." I say resting my head on Cains shoulder.

"Wonder where he gets that from." Cain says laughing as I slap him playfully.

"Well you are very cute Cain Dingle." I tell him as I reach up to kiss him. Kyle laughs at us kissing as he runs over to us and hugs my legs. At that moment I'd never felt so much love before. I felt accepted, I felt like I belonged. I felt really happy.

...

We are sitting at home, a few hours after dropping Kyle off with Zak. Me and Cain were sat on the sofa together watching Tipping point, it was is guilty pleasure.

"I suppose we should make one of the spare rooms into a bedroom for Kyle, so he can stop over." I suggest, pulling my head up from Cains chest to look at him.

"Yeah. I suppose we could." He says kissing me before I lay my head back down. "Are you sure you are okay?" He asks for what feels like the 20th time today.

"I've told you I'm fine. I had such a great time today, just me, you and Kyle. I had so much fun cain, i forgot about the real world for an hour or two and just had fun." I tell him as he kisses me forehead and strokes my hair.

"I love you, you know?" He tells me as he kisses my forehead again.

"I love you too." I reply, stroking his chest where my hand had undone the top few buttons.

Happy was such an understatement, I was elated, ecstatic. Cain is the love of my life, and I'm the happiest woman alive, just laying here with him on the sofa.