Chapter 21- Explaining All

'Abi!' Sam was shocked. She went forwards and gave her daughter a hug.

'Pleased to see me are you?' Abi asked.

'I'm always pleased to see you,' Sam replied. 'You coming in?'

'Yeah OK,' Abi said. 'I'll just get the little man in.'

Abi went back to the car and got Matthew, her little boy, out of the car. He was asleep in his car-seat so Abi was careful not to wake him when she put the car-seat on the living room floor. 'I haven't heard from you in ages Mum,' She said as she sat down.

Sam and Abi hadn't spoken to each other for a while. The last time they spoke on the phone was when Sam told Abi about Stuart. Sam didn't mention the age gap between her and Stuart because she wasn't sure how Abi would react. 'Well you know about me and Stuart,' Sam started.

Abi nodded. 'We split up nearly 2 months ago,' Sam said.

'Oh I'm sorry Mum. I had no idea. What happened?' Abi asked.

'I fell pregnant with his kid. He wasn't ready to settle down and start a family so I was on my own. I had a miscarriage,' Sam replied.

Abi just sat there speechless. She couldn't believe that anyone could do that to her Mum. 'Where is that slimeball? I want a word with him,' she said.

'There's no point Abi,' Sam replied.

'Why? He dumped you and you expect me to just sit there and take it,' Abi said.

'That's not strictly true,' Sam replied.

'What do you mean?' Abi asked.

'I finished things the day after I found out about the miscarriage. I suppose I realised that there was someone else in the world that I loved more than Stuart,' Sam replied.

'Who?' Abi asked, eager to get the gossip.

At that moment, Sam heard Phil came down the stairs. 'Who's at the door, babe?' He asked.

Phil came through to the living room and stopped dead when he saw Abi. 'Hello Phil,' Abi said.

'Hi Abi, how are you?' Phil asked.

'Fine. So you and Mum, how long's that been going on for?' Abi replied.

'Since me and Stuart split. I really love you Abi,' Sam said.

'I'll go and get some coffee,' Phil said and left Sam and Abi to talk.

'He's gonna hurt you Mum. You know better than anyone his reputation with women,' Abi said once Phil was out of earshot.

'He's changed Abi, he's really made an effort to change his ways. He really loves me Abi and I've seen how much he's changed. I love him Abi and he's asked me to marry him,' Sam replied.

'So Phil Hunter's gonna be my step-dad,' Abi said.

'Yes he is, just try and make an effort, for me please,' Sam replied.

'I want to believe he's changed Mum but I'm not sure whether I can,' Abi said. She noticed Sam's smile disappear. 'But I'll try, for your sake Mum. I want you to be happy and if that means trying to get along with Phil then I'll give it a go.'

'Thank you,' Sam replied and gave Abi a hug, just as Phil re-entered with 3 cups of coffee.

'Cheers for this Phil, I'm gonna go and get dressed and leave you two to talk,' Sam said and kissed Phil softly on the lips, Abi looked away and she went upstairs.

'Look Abi-,' Phil started.

'Listen Phil. I know your reputation when it comes to women. My mum loves you, even I can see that. I need you to promise that you're not going to hurt her,' Abi chipped in.

'I love your mum very, very much. As much as you do and more. I've changed Abi, do you really think your mum would've let me in if I hadn't changed?' Phil asked.

Abi sat there and thought for a moment. 'No, I suppose not,' She finally said.

'Then if you believe that, trust me Abi. I'm not going to let your mum down. I love her too much to do anything to hurt her. I know you already have a dad and I don't want you to think that I'm trying to take his place. Just think of me as your step-dad. I'm marrying your mum and I would like you to be part of the family,' Phil replied.

'I'll try but if you do hurt my mum, you'll have me to answer to,' Abi said and leant forward to give Phil a hug.

'Glad to see you're getting on,' Sam said as she came back into the living room, she was now fully dressed.

'Yeah, Phil's put me straight on a few things. I'm really happy for you both,' Abi replied.

'I never asked what you were doing down here,' Sam said, changing the subject.

'I just felt like coming down to see you,' Abi replied.

'There's something else we need to tell you,' Sam said.

'Go on,' Abi replied.

'Me and Phil are trying for a baby,' Sam replied. 'I know you always hated being an only child.'

Abi stayed silent. 'Say something Abi, are you upset?' Sam asked.

'I thought I would be but I'm not, I'm really pleased for you,' Abi replied. 'Look I'd better go; I've got to get back.'

'OK Abi, I'll see you soon and this little one too,' Sam said, kissing her grandson's forehead.

'See you soon Abi,' Phil said as he kissed Abi's cheek.

'Let me know when the wedding is,' Abi replied as she shut the door to the house.

'That was a surprise wasn't it?' Phil remarked.

'A nice one though,' Sam replied.

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