Disclaimer: I dont own waterloo road or any of its characters, or Shrek only ronnie and john so far.
The next morning, Eddie went and got the minibus while Rachel made sure everything was packed; she'd just put the last of the bottles in the bag when Eddie came back.
"Lindsay and Phil are getting the last of Michael's toys together; Ronnie's bag is packed and she's asleep" she explained.
"Okay, I'll take the bags out; why dont you make us a flask of coffee for the journey?"
"Okay"
She kissed him before he left the kitchen; an hour later, they were on the road. With Eddie driving and Lindsay and Phil sitting in the back, Rachel sat in between Michael and Ronnie; with her daughter sleeping, Rachel turned to Michael who was looking at her.
"You tired mommy?"
"Yeah, mommy's tired; your sister didnt wanna sleep last night"
"Go sleep mommy"
"Do you not want a story?"
"You tired"
"It's okay; lets read your book"
She took his 'Shrek' book out of his bag and turned to the chapter they were on; after three chapters, Michael had soon fallen asleep. She looked at her daughter and leant against the headrest as she slowly drifted off. Several hours later, they had finally arrived at the holiday camp in Great Yarmouth; they had decided to get a chalet rather than a caravan because they didnt think a caravan would be suitable with a newborn. As Phil and Lindsay took their bags through to their room, Eddie fed Ronnie while Rachel made her and Michael's bed up before settling Ronnie in the cot while they unpacked.
"Mommy, can we go to the beach?" Michael asked, running into the room.
"In a bit honey; me and daddy have to go shopping so we can eat but maybe we can ask Lindsay and Phil to take you"
"Can I come with you and daddy?"
"If you want to?"
"I do"
"Okay, why dont you go and play with your toys for a bit while me and daddy finish unpacking?"
"Okay mommy"
That night, after having chips, Lindsay phoned her mom before she and Phil headed to the arcade while Rachel settled Michael in bed before snuggling up to Eddie on the sofa.
"How you feeling?" Eddie asked.
"Tired but a holiday is what we need"
"Yeah, we do; it'll be great, I promise. We'll go into town tomorrow and dad's coming next saturday so we'll have a family day"
"Thank you...for everything"
"You dont have to thank me; I love you and I'll do anything to make you happy"
"I know but sometimes, I feel like I'm lucky to have someone who can see past my insecurities and my past and how I look"
"You look beautiful to me, okay? No scar is going to ever change that, I promise; it never has done"
"It does to me because everytime I look at it, it reminds me of another reckless mistake I made"
"But you survived and came back fighting"
"I was so stupid to go back in during the fire and the gun and that caravan...I was so scared Eddie"
"You're safe now, I'm gonna protect you, I promise"
"I should check on Ronnie"
"She's fine; why dont I get us a glass of wine?"
"Just...hold me?"
He held her closer and kissdd her forehead as she sighed; after a while, he noticed she had slowly drifted off so he laid her in the bed, took her shoes and jacket off and pulled the duvet over her. He kissed her forehead before leaving the room as Phil and Lindsay came back; they were both laughing and smiling.
"How much have you two had?"
"Just one; we're old enough" Phil answered.
"True; just keep the noise down"
"We will; see you in the morning Eddie"
"Night"
He held Lindsay's hand as they went through to their room where he kissed her lovingly; as she pushed him on to the bed and started to remove his tshirt, he held her hands.
"Linds, are you sure about this?"
"I want this; I want you to my proper first"
"We'll take it slow and anytime you want me to stop, just say the word"
He leant in and kissed her again.
Authors note: There is still plenty to come about the holiday but is too long to put into one chapter