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Looks like fanfic have a glitch because they've underlined my last chapter, as they've done on some other peoples fics. Never mind :')

Dupe's POV

Leopards Den had a lot of love in the air at the minute. Ach man! I remember the peaceful quiet days - but I wouldn't change these for the world.

There were three couples under this one roof… Danny and Alice, Zoe and Matt and of course, Caroline and I. I smiled as I thought of Caroline. I'd awoken before her for once, I'd left her to have a lie in. I knew that she was having a tiring time at the minute.

I wandered down to the animal hospital to go and see the animals. I noticed Zoe's jeep pulling into the drive… ah of course - Danny's jeep! He'd wanted it for some reason, to treat Alice I s'pose. Ach, he's an old romantic… at least he saved us the details of his slushy plans for Alice.

It was at that moment the phone rang, startling me. I picked up the receiver… Vanessa.

"Hey Dupe… We have a problem." Vanessa told me. I sighed, every time she utters those words I think back to the days when she used to stalk Danny, getting in the way of him and Alice. I hadn't liked her at the time. I only just like her now.

"Yeh whassup?" I asked grumpily. She could at least spit her problem out.

"One of my male lions… I don't know what's wrong with him." she blurted out.

"On our way." I slammed the phone down just as Zoe and Matt walked in.

"Come on lovebirds - Vanessa has a lion with a problem - grab yer box man." I shouted, as we all ran to the Jeep - Why did Vanessa have to ruin everything?

Danny's POV

"Here you go Mr Trevanion." the receptionist smiled as she handed me the keys to the Jeep I had had dropped off. "Everything will be sorted - an hour.."

"Thank you!" I replied, rushing off back to my room, back to my beautiful wife, Alice… I wonder if she's run that bath? I hoped so!

Alice's POV

Just as the door swung open, the bath finished running. I turned round to see Danny in the doorway. I delightedly smiled as he made his way towards me.

"You've been gone to long!" I laughed falling into his arms.

"I know, a whole five minutes." Danny replied sarcastically.

"Actually Mr Trevanion, you were 5 minutes and 54 seconds." I corrected him… I don't care if he thinks I'm sad for counting. I loved him - and if you're sick of me saying I loved him, it's tough!

"Aww, did you miss me so much?" Danny laughed gently undressing me.

I nodded innocently before falling into a fit of giggles.

"Danny, I think you need a bath." I smirked, gently holding his face in my hands. "And a shave!!!"

"Well Mrs Trevanion. You'd know!" he wittily replied, lifting me up and placing me gently in the bath. I shrieked with excitement, impressed by his strength, as he jumped in the oversized bath.

Matt's POV

I saw Rowan and Vanessa stood looking into a pen. A gorgeous male lion led their motionless.

"What's happened?" Zoe asked, looking at the lion.

"Dunno!" Rowan replied. "Rangers said he'd been a bit under the weather, but then we found him just collapsed. Young ranger put him in here."

"He's had no drugs?" I asked, fully aware of the danger he'd put Danny in.

"No." Rowan snapped harshly. He evidently didn't like the memories being brought back.

"Okay, well we'll have to examine him." I nodded towards Zoe, who set to work.

"Wait." Vanessa stepped forward, she seemed reluctant. "Shouldn't we contact Danny and Alice. I mean you're not qualified yet… and surely it's a two person job?"

I grimaced slightly. Danny and Alice were on their honeymoon, they should enjoy it! No. I had to persuade Vanessa.

"No, we can't ruin their honeymoon. I have all the knowledge, and I've been trained by Danny and Alice. Zoë's a trained nurse. Why disturb them, when we have the skills here?"

"I'm not sure Matt." Vanessa mumbled.

"Look…" Zoe chipped in. "Even if you decide to go for Danny and Alice, it's going to take them far to long to get here. He needs help now. I've been contemplating going and completing my training on day release to qualify as a vet. I have the training… please Vanessa, before it's too late."

Vanessa looked to Rowan, who gave her a short smile. She sighed.

"Fine please, just try you're best."

"Okay." I replied, I was so proud of Zoe, she'd managed to convince Vanessa!

Danny's POV

I was so excited - I hope Alice likes it. I love her so much. As I massaged her back gently, I couldn't help but lean forward and gently kiss her neck. She closed her eyes and leant further back into me. Our lips met lovingly. This was perfection.

"Danny?" Alice asked as we both began to get changed.

"Yessy?" I replied cheekily, she tutted at me but otherwise carried on.

"Guess what?"

"What?"

"I love you."

I smiled and looked into her blue eyes, our gazes locked together.

"I love you too." I replied, throwing on a pale blue shirt.

I looked across at Alice as I pulled on my trousers, she'd opted for the most beautiful purple dress. Her perfect figure beautifully defined, her hair was down in naturally wild curls… she looked stunning.

"What do you think?" she asked nervously.

"Wow… Alice… you look… Wow… stunning." I stuttered, amazed by her beauty.

She chuckled slightly at me, before taking my hand.

"You don't look too bad yourself Mr Trevanion."

As we wandered downstairs I knew this was it. Alice immediately tried to walk out towards the hotel's restaurant but I stopped her, and pulled her outside. I nodded at the receptionist who gave me a thumbs up sign.

"But Danny…?" Alice protested.

"Trust me Alice… now close you're eyes."

"Danny!" Alice said, but otherwise closed her eyes.

I lifted her into the Jeep gently. I'd been given permission to drive to the destination I had arranged for our dinner to be set for us.

It was only a five minute drive, but Alice nagged for the entire journey.

"Right come on Alice." I said, gently taking her hand. She was laughing as I pulled her.

"Danny - you know when you did this before?"

"Yes… don't remind me."

"Yeh, well the same still applies - you best not be naked when I take my hand away!"

"That's your job." I replied, gaining a slap off Alice, not a hard slap, but a playful one - a loving one almost!

I stopped, and admired the beauty of where we were, perfect timing - it was just about to happen, and there in front of us was our wonderful banquet.

"Okay… Open!" I yelled as Alice took her hand away from her eyes.

She stood still, shocked. I hoped she liked it, maybe this was too far, too much.

"Danny…" She choked. "It's beautiful."

"Only the best for you." I grinned honestly.

"Is what you were arranging earlier?" she asked, leaning into my chest.

"Yep… I really want to make this special Alice. I love you… and well, I thought watching the sunset would be… you know… more personal?"

"You're the best." She smiled kissing me strongly as we settled down, Alice stayed close to me, one of my arms held her closely to me.

The sun set as Alice and I ate our wonderful meal. I poured her a glass of champagne, and as the glasses gently clunked together in a silent toast to one another, a giraffe appeared in the horizon. I smiled - our lucky animal.

"I love you." Alice finally whispered.

"I love you too." I replied, as we kissed deeply.

Zoe's POV

Matt was running a huge risk. He wasn't qualified to do this… as Vanessa and Rowan slouched off, he secured the drip. I put my hand gently upon his own.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" I asked, concerned for his welfare.

"Yes." he replied.

We'd distinguished that the lion had a bone stuck somewhere along his digestive system… he seemed pretty young and immature, he obviously had a healthy appetite, I grimaced slightly… he'd probably quite enjoy a bite of us too.

Matt began to get to work, he went about his work silently, only speaking to ask me for something. I kept my eyes fixed on the lion… although I wasn't religious I silently prayed that everything would be okay.

"Hows he looking?" Matt asked as he searched for the bone.

"Not great." I mumbled. "His vitals are pretty low. We'll have to keep our eye on him, be as quick as you can Matt."

"Okay, can you pass me the other scalpel and the tweezers?"

"Yeh" I replied handing him the tray, he wiped his brow before carrying on.

The wait for Matt to find the bone was agonising. The lion was getting weaker. We had to hurry up, close the wound, and give him some adrenaline.

"Got it!" Matt shouted happily, throwing the bone into the tray.

"Well done!" I laughed. "But we can celebrate later. He's getting weaker Matt, we have to stitch him up and revive him."

"Adrenaline?." Matt asked.

"We'll try him without, but I think he'll need it." I replied, as we stitched the wound up. Matt was surprisingly good at stitching, and soon had the lion stitched up. As I administered the revival agent. I unhooked the drip. I noticed the lions tongue was slowly going in, as he began to wake up. Matt and I quickly packed up and left.

"You did it!" I smiled, giving him a huge hug, and a quick kiss.

"Couldn't have done it without you!" he replied. "Let's go tell your old brother and his wifey eh?"

"And Dupe!" I added, noticing Dupe stood out on the veranda.

I smiled, my heart full of pride as I watched Matt happily tell everyone what he'd done. He truly was one in a million - and he'd make a super vet… he already was.

Alice's POV

Danny and I had just watched the sun set. It had been picturesque and a perfect addition to our honeymoon. I looked up at him lovingly. He leaned towards me and as if by magic, with one touch of his lips, any problems I once had floated away.

Out of nowhere Danny produced a bouquet of red roses. I took them off him and tilted my head. I felt tears sting my eyes as he spoke he's beautiful, yet soppy line… How I loved him.

Danny's POV

"I love you til the last rose dies." I whispered as Alice admired the roses. I noticed tears well up in her eyes.

"Aww you soppy old sod!" she laughed. "But roses only last 2 weeks."

"Hmm… not all of them… see Alice, some are real special… they last an eternity, they never ever die… and that's how my love is for you. You'll see."

I knew that there'd always be one rose alive in that bouquet. As out of the 11 roses I had bought for her, only 10 had been real, I'd got her one fake one… one that would last forever and ever.

"Likewise." Alice finally managed to choke, before pushing me to the ground, and embracing me warmly… perfect.

A/N - Hope that didn't blag too much - I have loads of ideas for the sequel to this one, so I want to get this one over with! xx