This is going to be split in two and the final two chapters of this fic.


Twelve years later.

'IT'S MINE! TAKE IT OFF!' Eliza screams as she stands in front of Grace pointing at her dress.

'NO IT'S MINE!' Grace shouts equally as loud as her sister.

'Girls, stop. Eliza, you weren't planning on wearing that dress so what is the harm of your sister wearing it?' Carla asks making her way into the bedroom.

'Because it's mine and that little bitch ruins all my clothes.' The fifteen year old replies and Carla crosses her arms.

'Eliza Hayley Mae Tilsley. How dare you speak about your sister like that. You apologise right this instant.' Carla says and the teenager shakes her head.

'No, why should I? It's the truth.' Eliza replies and Carla smiles slightly.

'That's fine. Don't apologise but you've just lost your chance of going to Alton Towers for your sixteenth. You can go get changed as well, you're going no where tonight.' Carla says.

'W-What? You can't do that.' Eliza replies and Carla nods her head.

'I'm your mother and you're fifteen, I can do what I like.' She says.

'I hate you. You're the worst mum ever and I would do anything to have any other mum except you!' Eliza practically shouts and Carla nods her head.

'That's fine, Eliza. Maybe you'll be a better mum than I was then. Dad and I have done our very best trying to make sure you can still have your freedom while still being able to have Avery but I think it's time you take on some more responsibility.' Carla says before glancing at Grace.

'You, ask your sister before you borrow her dress next time.' Carla adds. Both girls remain quiet as Carla leaves the room and makes her way downstairs.

'What's going on up there?' Nick asks.

'Eliza's not coming to the party, she's going to be a mum and hopefully do a better job than the shit one I've apparently done.' Carla replies.

'Wait what? What's happened?' He asks glancing down at their very first granddaughter curled up in her pram.

'Her and Grace were arguing because Grace is wearing Eliza's dress and Eliza called her a little bitch then wouldn't apologise so I told her she wasn't going to Alton Towers. She then proceeded to tell me I was a shit mum and she hated me so I've decided she can take on a bit more responsibility and look after her own daughter for once.' Carla replies.


'Hey, buddy. Ready for Auntie Kate's party?' Carla asks as Oakley makes his way into the room.

'Yeah, I guess.' He replies shrugging his shoulder.

'I don't want it.' Eliza says making her way downstairs holding six month old Avery in her arms.

'What? You don't want what?' Nick asks and she thrusts the little girl into her father's arms.

'That. I don't want to be tied to a child for the rest of my life. I don't want to end up like her.' Eliza replies gesturing at Carla.

'Her is your mother Eliza and that is your daughter. It's about time you start having a bit more respect for your family, not everyone has them. Your mum has been to hell and back trying to make sure you can have your life and your little girl. Do you know just how I'll your mum has been lately? No, because you're too wrapped up in yourself. This stops today Eliza. You chose to take the chance and you chose to keep your baby. It's not my fault or mum's fault that Alec didn't stick around but we have done our best and you have been nothing but a spoilt brat lately. If you don't want to raise Avery then we will find a nice family who do actually want a child but you will have to live with that decision for the rest of your life. There's no going back.' Nick says as Carla takes the little girl from him and balances her on her hip.

'Dad, I-' Eliza begins and Nick shakes his head.

'I'm sick of hearing your excuses. Avery is your daughter and it's about damn time you realised that.' He says.

'We'll take Avery to the party. I suggest you think about what you want Eliza because we can't make that decision for you.' Carla says quietly.

The past twelve years have been pretty strange for Carla and Nick. They never did have the fourth child they both longed for however they moved back to Weatherfield shortly after Oakley's third birthday. Eliza was fourteen when she came to them and revealed she was pregnant. Of course they immediately freaked but decided to support any decision she made.