The next morning Joey and Lauren were going to see Alice, they were going to go out for lunch. Lauren was now seven months pregnant and couldnt get around easily but Joey had taken time off work to help her. Uncle Jack and Sharon were very hands on and helping too, Sharon got their weekly shopping in for them and they both came round to keep the couple company every Wednesday night which Lauren and Joey enjoyed. Lauren and Joey were sitting in the kitchen having a cup of tea before heading to Alice's, she had a new boyfriend and wanted Joey and Lauren to meet him.
'just think joshua is nearly here soon' Joey said as he placed his hands on Lauren bump smiling
'yea, i cant wait. your going to be the best daddy ever' Lauren said placing a soft kiss on Joey's lips as she got up from the table
'your going to be the best mummy too' he then speaks to the bump 'hurry up joshua, daddy wants to play footie and make loads of mess for mummy to clean' he kisses the bump then Lauren
They arrived in town where they were meeting Alice, they got to the restaurant and saw Alice and boyfriend sitting there waiting
'Adam this is my brother Joey and his girlfriend Lauren' Alice said as they all shook hands
'lovely to meet you' Lauren said smiling
'nice to meet you too, how far are you?' Adam asked pointing to Lauren's bump
'im seven months' Lauren smiled as she took Joey's hand
'you will be looking forward to it then?' Adam said talking to Joey
'yea, i cant wait till he's here' Joey smiled
The night went well and everyone seemed to get on well. They decided to have dinner some time before Joshua was born, They all went home as Lauren was tired. Joey told Lauren to put her feet up while he cleaned up so she could rest, she wasnt up for it but gave up arguing about it and sat and watched big bang theory. She fell asleep and Joey just moved her to lie down and put a blanket over her while he finished the cleaning.
It was half 5 when Lauren woke up on the couch, she couldnt hear Joey moving about so went to the toilet then looked for him. She couldnt find him but then heard noise coming from the kitchen. She walked in and saw him cooking dinner, she looked at the table and it was all set with a red rose in the middle of the table with some candles and rose petals round the table and on the table. She walked over and hugged him
'its beautiful, thank you so much. you are an amazing boyfriend' Lauren said smiling
'its okay babe, i want to show you have much i love you' Joey said running his hands through her hair while they hugged
'go sit down babe, i'm just about to plate it up' Joey said as he got her dinner plated
They were just finished eating their deserts when Joey went to put the dishes at the sink and he dropped the spoons, he then turned round to look at Lauren and pulled out a box
'Lauren Branning, you have made me a daddy and now im asking will you make me a husband and become my wife? marry me' Joey said as he opened the box to show the ring
Lauren sat on the chair tears rolling down her face
'From the first day i met you, i knew i loved you. We have been through so much but still here today, You have changed me for the best and made me so happy. I dont know what i'd do if i lost you tomorrow. Please marry me' Joey moved closer to Lauren who was sat crying as Joey spoke