A/N: I don't know the names of the Miles boys, I'm pretty sure the oldest is called Terry and I think that one of the others is called Jamie (From first and second seasons) so I'm going to use those two names and another… Enough of my rambling enjoy!

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"He did what?!" Judy looked genuinely disgusted when Charlie and Joe finished the story

"I swear I'd've laid 'im out if I'd been you. And I've seen you box, I know you're fully capable of it too."

Miles had responded quickly to Joe's text offer of a drink and he and Judy had come over with the kids almost straight away. The kids were all in the room together happily watching a film while the adults were talking in the kitchen

"Never mind Joe doing it, I was near enough to killing him but I love my niece and nephews a little too much to do that to them but he's just so insensitive," Charlie sipped her glass of wine "He only cares about himself, trying to get one up on everyone else…"

"I'm so glad I only have sisters" Judy smiled "Brothers are starting to sound like a real pain in the arse."

"Cheers to that!" Charlie raised her glass

"Cheers!" The other three adults echoed as they clinked their glasses.

"Mamma?" Lillie peered around the kitchen door Adam, the youngest of the Miles boys, right by her side

"What's up sweetie pie?"

"Movie's over…"

The adults shared a look, "How 'bout we come and watch another movie with you guys?"

"Yeah!" Lillie bounced up and down ever so slightly on her little feet

"What do you guys wanna watch then?" Judy asked as they all stood up

"'Gascar three!" Lillie grinned as she continued bobbing up and down on her feet

"Um… Do we have that one?"

"Yeah! Ne'fix!"

"I suppose we can have a look"

Charlie and Judy smiled and followed kids into the room while Joe hung back to put the chairs back in place and Miles stayed with him.

"She's a cutie your little girl," Miles smirked "You're going to have a real job on your hands when she starts high school…"

"You're going to have the same thing with Sophie," Joe reminded him

"Yes, I am but you will have gone through it before me so I can get advice off of you plus she's got three big brothers." He nodded matter-of-factly

"I thought we established tonight that brothers can get nasty?" Joe asked cocking an eyebrow

"Yeah, but with each other and with men they don't like their sister being with, which is fine with me because I can probably guarantee that if my boys don't like the guy neither will I."

"You don't know that, Charlie's dad liked me right from the off,"

"Really?"

"Yeah, well, from when he first met me of course, initially he didn't like the idea of his little girl having a boyfriend but when he met me he didn't mind so much anymore…"

"Joe; please calm down and stop fidgeting" Charlie insisted "You will be fine."

"But I only have one chance to make a good first impression on your dad."

"I know you do, but my dad isn't that judgemental,"

"How can you be sure? From what I've noticed it seems that dads are highly protective over their teenage daughters,"

"Joe?"

"Yes?"

"Shut up."

The door to the left of the sofa opened and an older man strode in and ginned upon seeing Charlie.

"Hey there baby doll!" He had a strong Southern American accent

"Hi daddy," Charlie gave him a tight hug before turning and gesturing toward Joe who was now stood up, "Daddy, this is Joe…"

"It's nice to finally meet the boy that has been putting such a smile on my little girls face these past few months," He extended his hand

"It's nice to meet you too sir,"

They shook hands and Charlie smiled encouragingly at Joe.

"Oh, please, don't call me sir, call me Jackson"

"Okay,"

"So Joe…" Jackson began while lowering himself into the armchair across from the sofa as both Joe and Charlie sat back down "What does your father think of this relationship then?"

"Oh, um… My father passed away three years ago…" Joe mumbled

"Ah… Charlie honey, do you mind going and getting us some drinks?" Jackson raised his eyebrows suggesting that he wished to talk to Joe alone.

"Yeah, sure thing daddy," She chirped, squeezing Joe's had reassuringly as she stood.

Once she was out of the door Jackson's full attention was on Joe.

"So let's get down to business boy," his gaze was almost a glare "Where do you see your relationship with my little girl going? Because, quite frankly I don't want to have to deal with little scumbags who just want her for her body and are going to break her heart once they've got exactly what they want out of her."

"I love her. I want to be with her for as long as possible, I would never use a lady like that; my father brought me up better… He taught me to respect women and that's exactly what I do."

"I like you Joe, but if you wrong my little girl I'll be on you like a lion on its prey…"

"I understand."

Joe smiled and almost laughed at the memory. Jackson Graham loved his little girl and the hardened Southern Gent had actually shed a tear at their wedding…

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A/N: I know I've never mentioned it before but Charlie is actually half American anyway… Reviews? Please? ^.^