(Time jump - it's time for Danny and Alice to return to Leopard's Den.)

Alice's POV

I sighed as we both packed away our clothes, our honeymoon was nearing the end, in just two hours we'd be back at Leopards Den, more than likely slogging away in the animal hospital, full of the remains of an animal's dinner or being bombarded by bickering children. We were both dressed in our usual every day clothes, our 'uniforms' for a hectic day at Leopards Den. A blue vest top for me, accompanied by my usual khaki's and boots, Danny in his unbuttoned shirt, revealing his dark blue t-shirt and his usual jeans and boots.

I'd loved every second of our honeymoon, I'd cherished having Danny all to myself, being able to do things with him freely, unrushed, with no interruptions. This had been our longest alone time we'd every spent together and it had been perfect. However I couldn't help but yearn for just one more day, one more day of walking hand in hand with Danny, one more day of being able to kiss him as hungrily and eagerly as I wanted, one more day of just listening to one another speak, one more day of gazing into his eyes without snide remarks, one more day of hot baths and impressive luxury king sized beds! But, of course, this was the end of our honeymoon, that one more day was just a distant dream.

Danny turned to face me, and slowly walked towards me, as he approached he opened his arms and I immediately fell into them, wrapping my own arms around his back as he engulfed me in a natural embrace.

"This has been the best time of my life." Danny whispered.

"Mine too." I replied honestly.

As we pulled away and picked up the two lone bags we had, I took Danny's hand in my free hand, he squeezed it warmly as we strode out together. I took one last look at the room that held so many happy memories.

Evan's POV

Danny and Alice finally got back today. I was glad they were going to be home, I'd missed them. I was awake early today, even Nomsa had only been up 15 minutes when I emerged from my room. I wanted to do something special for Danny and Alice and so I wanted to get my chores done early. I also woke Charlotte up, she'd wanted to come, but I'd left Olivia, as much as she'd happily help, she would never oblige to getting out her precious bed.

After a hurried breakfast, Charlotte and I made our way to Fatani's - it was quite a distance and so we'd used quite a bit of our own money to pay for a taxi fare there and back.

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"Thanks Fatani!" I smiled as he agreed to hold a party for Danny and Alice. Charlotte smiled at me and I patted her on the back. She was such a great kid, and a pretty cool step-step sister. As we rushed back to Leopards Den to confirm the plans, I knew that we would have to enrol the help of Nomsa for something that Olivia, Charlotte and I wanted to do. There was also going to be another surprise for Danny and Alice. Rosie and Max hadn't made the wedding - there'd been transportation problems and they'd been gutted to miss the wedding, however they'd managed to get back for a few days and they would probably be at Leopards Den when we got back.

Danny's POV

As I drove the Jeep towards Leopards Den, I reminisced on past four days events. The honeymoon had been perfection, but I just longed for one more day. One more day to have Alice all to myself, with no one else in the world but me and her. It had been the longest we'd ever spent together, properly alone, and I had cherished it, adored it. We hadn't had any disruptions, we hadn't had any annoyances, no troubles. We were care free, unhurried and the hot water was constant! But of course, here we were on our way home, in usual uniforms. Well I say on our way home, not exactly, I had just one more place I wanted to go. Somewhere Alice and I went sometimes to be alone and to remember everything about ourselves.

As we drove along the sandy tracks that led towards Leopards Den, I squeezed Alice's knee gently. She giggled before squeezing my knee back, the ticklish sensation made me laugh. Alice scooted over towards me, leaning her head in my chest. I wrapped one arm around her.

As we neared the place we would turn off, I kissed Alice whilst turning the Jeep. A long passionate kiss, full of love and meaning.

"Danny." Alice said as she pulled away, opening her eyes and realising we weren't on the right track. "Where are you going?"

"You'll see Mrs Trevanion." I smiled, as she relaxed back into my chest.

I sighed, in two minutes we'd be at our destination.

Nomsa's POV

Danny and Alice are very fortunate to have such loving children. I love them all dearly, it's a great honour that they trust me so fondly with their children. Evan, Olivia and Charlotte were all busy making a cake under my strict watch. I'm glad I was watching them, they really were quite terrible at baking!

"Evan, don't crack the egg into the bowl!" I shouted just as Evan lifted the egg into the air. "You need to beat it first, here, in the pot."

"Thanks Nomsa" he mumbled. I sighed.

As they finished the cake, a taxi drew slowly up the drive. It had to be Rosie and Max! As they jumped out, we all ran to hug them.

"Welcome Home!" I grinned.

"Thanks Nomsa!" Rosie replied. I left the family too it, as I hurried off to go and clean the kitchen - Danny and Alice would be here anytime, and I'm sure they wouldn't appreciate the mess!

Alice's POV

The minute Danny rounded the corner I knew exactly where we were going… to our place. The Copy. I smiled, before giving him a huge kiss the minute he pulled the Jeep up. This was the perfect way to end our honeymoon, I loved it when Danny brought me here!

"I wonder where we could be?" Danny asked sarcastically as he took my hand.

"Oh, I don't know, but there seems to be some lovely giraffes!" I laughed, as we stopped at the very spot we first kissed, where we first admitted our love for one another. Wow, it's hard to believe I nearly left all this behind. Tears stung my eyes as I thought back over how far we had come.

"You're the best, you know." I whispered to Danny, who turned me to face him.

"Impossible you're the best!" Before I could protest Danny had crashed his lips against mine, I threw my arms around his neck and settled for the kiss. His hands held me closely to him. It was just like our first ever kiss, full of love, passion, urgency yet familiarity. As we pulled away I leaned my head into Danny's chest before looking into those amazing, gorgeous green eyes.

"I love you, Mr Trevanion."

"I love you too, Mrs Trevanion."

And we kissed one last time, without one moments hesitation, and with not one limitation.

Evan's POV

We'd decorated the cake, and it had been given to Zoe and Matt to take to Fatani's. Now all we had to do is wait, wait for the loved up pair! No not, Rosie and Max, they are here already, I mean Danny and Alice! I wonder where they are, they were leaving the hotel hours ago, and they still aren't back.

As if reading my mind, Matt came wandering over, Zoe on the end of his arm.

"Where's the lovebirds?" he asked, his calm green eyes scanning the area.

"Not back." I mumbled, sitting back on the chair I was sitting on. Matt leaned on the veranda balcony.

"Hmm… wonder where they are?" He said, not particular expecting an answer to the question.

"Well, I think it has something to do with the Jeep - I mean why would Danny want a Jeep home? To take Alice somewhere where a taxi can't go." Zoe said.

"Where can't a taxi go?" Matt asked. Zoe and I rolled our eyes, was it not completely obvious.

"In the bush duh!" Zoe laughed, giving Matt a playful, gentle smack around the head.

"Oh!" Matt nodded, I thought Matt was intelligent?

Suddenly a Jeep hurdled up the drive, inside were a very loved up Danny and Alice, both grinning like delusional maniacs. I smiled to myself, looks like our resident birds of love had been somewhere important to them, and it seems they'd been having 'fun', judging by Danny's messed up shirt, Alice's lack of lip gloss, and also her loosely tied ponytail that was usually very tight.

"Hey Hey!" Dupe shouted. "The lovers return!"

"Hello" Alice called, as she jumped out the Jeep, Charlotte galloped towards her, both hugged like there was no tomorrow, I smiled, Charlotte really was a sweet girl, she'd said this was the longest she'd ever spent away from her mum.

"Danny!" I shouted as he jumped out the Jeep. "Good time?" I teased as he gave me a huge hug.

We all laughed, as everyone made their way outside to hug him… Rosie and Max were coming up behind Danny and Alice.

"Hey Dad!" Rosie called, I saw Danny's face, he turned to Alice, who turned to him. It was quite comical watching the pair as they turned round in slow motion. Danny gave Rosie a huge hug, and of course, with all their manliness, shook Max's hand. I noticed Alice and Rosie roll their eyes as they hugged at their husbands' manliness!

I grinned, everything was going to plan for once… now all we had to do, was drag them to Fatani's.

Danny's POV

It was great to be home and it was an amazing surprise to see Rosie and Max had managed to get back. As well wandered inside, I wrapped my arm around Alice's waist, she smiled at me.

"All the family eh?" She grinned as we climbed the steps.

"Yep." I mumbled, as I quickly pressed my lips against hers, we both lingered slightly, not wanting to break the kiss, forgetting once more we were back in the public eye.

"Right you two, break it up! Children!" Dupe shouted. "Anyway, you best get out those bloody clothes, bar in 30 minutes, now go!"

Alice and I looked at each other, and shrugged, Matt and Zoe were emerging from the animal hospital, and Evan was already dressed smartly as he sat listening to his I-Pod in the kitchen. The smell coming from Liv's room suggested she was almost ready, and Caroline was also hidden in her room. Alice took my hand and gave it a gentle squeeze as we wandered off to smarten up.

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We were finally smartened up. Alice had chosen to wear a pale yellow dress and flat shoes, and I had opted for my shirt and tie, with black trousers. As we walked outside, everyone cheered, we blushed as we realised we had been the last to get ready.

We all clambered into two Jeeps, Alice and I were getting driven to the bar for once by Dupe, we sat at the back, Alice gently leaned on me, as I rested my face in her hair. It smelt great.

As we finally arrived, we were shocked to see a huge banner saying Danny and Alice - Mr and Mrs Trevanion. We grinned as everyone began to make a fuss. Alice blushed from the attention, she hated being embarrassed, and so I gently squeezed her hand.

We all began to get drinks off Fatani. Rowan and Vanessa soon turned up, who happily congratulated us. I sighed as I looked across at Alice. Everyone was up dancing except for our kids, who seemed to have disappeared off the face of the earth.

Suddenly everyone went quiet, Alice and I turned round to see what the commotion was, that's when we saw the most heart warming thing, Charlotte, Evan and Olivia making their way towards us with a huge cake, Rosie and Max were behind and the rest of the family had filed in behind them. Everyone was clapping and cheering as they finally stopped in front of me and Alice.

"We made this for you." Charlotte started.

"To welcome you home." Evan added.

"Because…" Olivia chipped in.

Dupe whistled slightly and suddenly the whole bar cheered and shouted.

"Because you two are the best!"

Alice and I looked at each other, we both beamed… we were touched. As they placed the cake down, we hugged everyone, and thanked people. I looked lovingly at Alice, who returned the gaze easily.

"Love you." I whispered quietly.

"I love you too." she replied equally as quiet as we began to socialize with the family.

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For two people who hate dancing, Alice and I were happily twirling around and dancing together as Fatani's beaten old jukebox played an old melody. I looked into Alice's beautiful blue eyes, she was perfect in every way. As we swirled around, I thought to myself about all the times we had shared. How I loved her.

As we broke apart and grabbed two drinks, I gently held my glass up to Alice.

"To the future, to us, and to you Mrs Alice Trevanion, because you make me the happiest man alive." I toasted to her.

"Hear hear, but I make my toast to you Mr Daniel Trevanion, because you make me the happiest nag alive!"

We both laughed as I glasses clunked together in our own personal toast to one another.

If there was one thing I was sure about it was this, I would always love Alice.

The end of this story!

I will start the sequel verrry soon!

Hope you've enjoyed this one!

xx