Alice had decided to drive home to Leopards Den. She smiled, home. She'd never had a home before. She grinned dumbly to herself before pulling the Jeep to a halt. A half dozing Danny turned to face her in confusion. She smiled at him and gently cupped his face in her hands.
"We're nearly back and well I want and need another kiss." Alice said softly.
Danny smiled.
"You're wish my dear, is my command." He told her as he leant forward and meant her lips. Both people smiled as Alice started the Jeep once more.
"Homeward bound..." Danny declared in a low voice. Alice laughed at him and rolled her eyes.
Alice hit the Leopards Den drive, she felt a hand take hers. She glanced across and shot an energetic smile towards him.
Rosie was sat huddled into Max watching Dupe as he downed more and more whiskey down. Nomsa was busying herself dusting and the atmosphere hung heavily. Charlotte came in and sat down on the spare chair, curling herself up and watching the TV without interest.
"Do you think mum can really do it?" Charlotte whispered.
"Only person who can." Rosie replied. "I really hope she can do it."
Dupe looked up.
"Alice do what?" He asked as Nomsa too turned.
"Just keep drinking Dupe." Max told him, with a fake laugh. Thankfully it passed off and the knowing family members let out a gentle sigh of relief. They didn't want Alice to be embarrassed or harassed in any situation!
Alice pulled up quietly. She and Danny were grinning. He grabbed her hand and kissed it gently. Both people smiled slightly before sneaking up the stairs to Leopards Den.
"Together forever." Danny whispered. "Love you."
"Love you too." Alice replied, before the pair snuck through the door. They tiptoed around until they reached the lounge. Found them all in one room.
"It affects them bad me going?" Danny whispered in a barely audible voice. Alice nodded and pressed a finger to her lips. Both people nodded.
One, Two, Three, Alice mouthed, on three both moved forward, jumping through the door.
Everyone in the room jumped and the girls let out a small scream. Danny and Alice laughed as they walked through properly.
"Oh come on." Alice laughed looking at their faces. "He's not that ugly!"
"But..." Nomsa pointed at Danny. Alice laughed, suddenly Rosie and Charlotte jumped off running up and hugging their parents. Max too stood and wandered over as did everyone else.
Danny and Alice sat down on the sofa together, sitting close but without touching.
"What changed your mind?" Dupe asked directing his question at Danny.
Danny smiled and wrapped his arm around Alice and pulled her to him.
"Alice did." Danny admitted. "I wouldn't mind the CCTV of the airport!"
"Do we dare ask why?" Charlotte pestered. Alice laughed, her daughter knew her so well.
"Cliche, romantic films... very Mills and Boon!" Danny teased.
"Pfft, you wish you were hot, you wish you were a big, rich guy... dream on mate." Alice giggled.
Rosie smiled watching them. She gathered they were together. But they hadn't actually said it like... she stopped a moment thinking... like they were together. She wondered whether to ask them or not, then decided it was maybe not too good to do just now. She watched as Danny whispered in Alice's ear when he thought no one was looking. Rosie saw Alice nod as though she was in agreement, and both stood up.
"Where you going? Don't you want a beer?" Dupe asked.
"Later, I'm going to help Alice with the animals." Danny said quickly.
"Charlotte." Alice signalled for her to come as well.
"Rosie." Danny said, also signalling for her to come.
Max kissed Rosie quickly as both stood up and followed Danny and Alice as they walked down purposefully. Rosie knew in that moment what was coming, and she knew Charlotte did too.
"Okay." Danny said, as they all clambered onto the hay bales. "Erm... we have some news to tell you..."
"Yeh... and erm." Alice stopped a moment.
"We're..." Danny began
"Kinda..." Alice mumbled
"Together." Danny finished.
"Yey?" Alice added.
"Always have to have the last word don't you?" Danny asked Alice looking down at her.
"Obviously." Alice told him.
"That's great!" Rosie grinned rushing up to hug them both. Charlotte too showed her acceptance as they all fell into a hug.
"Ahh look at us all, bloody family hugs..." Danny giggled. "I love all my girls!"
"I love my girls too." Alice winked.
"What?" Danny asked.
"All my girls." She smiled sweetly gesturing to Danny, Rosie and Charlotte.
"Excuse me Miss Collins..." Danny began. "But..." Alice shook her head.
"Ey up, ey up!" Rosie laughed, Charlotte had thankfully run off needing the toilet. Alice was now trying to hide behind her hair.
"So you telling everyone then?" Rosie asked as they jumped down off the haybales and began to work.
"Yeh... we just, you know thought you guys should know first." Alice explained. "Danny you need to ring Evan and Olivia too."
"I know..." Danny sighed, "But for now, I think we should just celebrate."
Alice nodded in agreeance and kissed him gently noticing Rosie had turned away.
It was some time later when the three arrived back. Danny took Alice's hand and kissed the side of her head gently. Before they walked into the lounge where the family still sat, Danny stopped Rosie.
"Thank you" He told her, kissing her forehead softly.
"I'm glad you're happy dad, I'm glad you are too Alice."
"Thanks." Alice said softly. Danny smiled, squeezing her hand as Rosie opened the door. Danny and Alice walked in holding hands. Dupe immediately whooped and began to wolf whistle as Max and Nomsa showed their genuine happiness for the pair.
As the family ran off in all directions Danny and Alice were left stood alone. Danny quickly took Alice in his arms and smiled, he kissed her once.
"Life's perfect." She murmured.
Danny showed her his agreeance, as he pressed his lips to hers once more.