"There going to be a family" She said it over and over in her head and out loud but she kept seeing this image of Ronnie and jack with their baby girl or boy being a happy family and she'd be in the corner watching them laughing and joking and she wouldn't be a part of it not really. She had been in the club for 2hours now and her phone had kept ringing this time she answered it.

Danielle – hello?

Stacey – Dan were are you?

Danielle – ahh Stacey! Am in the club come down we can have a drink.

Stacey – Danielle Ronnies been trying to call you

Danielle – she'll get over it am sure give her a few months she wont even notice am missing!

Stacey – what? What are you talking about Danielle have you been drinking?

Danielle – I've had a couple of drinks Stace what are you my mother? Look you don't have to come down here if you don't want to its fine I don't need anyone anyway I'll be alright on my own.

The line went dead and Danielle looked at the phone before throwing it down on the table in front of her pouring another glass of wine the making her way to the bar with her empty bottle throwing it in the bin and picking up a full one from the fridge. "What's going on Dan?"

Danielle looked up and saw Stacey standing facing her with a shocked expression to see her friend in a drunken state. "Stace you came!" Danielle stumbled to her hugging her friend Stacey's face spoke volumes as she sat her friend down and picked up the bottle and taking it away from her and putting a bottle of water down on the table in front of her.

Stacey – what's happened Dan?

Danielle – oh didn't she tell you Stace my mothers pregnant! Yeah she's having a baby with Jack!

Stacey – so thats why your a mess?

Danielle – she's having another baby Stace whats she gonna want me for now eh? She doesn't need me anymore does she!

Stacey – come on Dan don't be so stupid! Stacey sat with her friend for a couple of hours trying to sobering her up with some water before talking to her properly and giving Ronnie a call to tell her she was ok.

Danielle – what did she say?

Stacey – she just wanted to make sure you was ok thats all.

Danielle – am sorry Stace I didn't mean for you to see me like that.

Stacey – am your mate Dan am suppose to take care of you! Do you wanna talk about it?

Danielle – You know Stace am fine with her having a baby I am I just don't want it to change things.

Stacey – How is it gonna change things Dan I've seen you two together its sickening how much you love each other.

Danielle - I know she loves me I know she does I just don't want her to stop.

Stacey – then get over yourself Danielle! Do you remember how you felt having that abortion? Well imagine how she felt having you taken away from her all those years ago

Danielle – I know Stace I know she felt awful still does to this day but

Stacey – but what? There is no way that Ronnie will let another baby be taken from her Dan don't you get that? Danielle sighed taking in Stacey's words and she was right how could she even be jealous or even selfish to think of her own needs.

Danielle – oh am such an idiot! Why am I being such a spoilt brat?

Stacey – because she's your mum and you love her. Stacey smiled warmly at her friend who accepted her statement.

Danielle – I should probably go talk to her apologise for being selfish.

Stacey – Dan your lucky just remember how much Ronnie loves you and even though shes a

Danielle – don't say ice queen Stace

Stacey – I wasn't going to I was just gonna say even though she's a little bit messed up she's alright! Danielle laughed at Stacey now out loud leaving Stacey looking at her in confusion.

Danielle – oh Stacey Slater you are something you know. You hated Ronnie when i first came here and now she's alright.

Stacey – yeah well she's good to you isn't she I have to like her now she's your mum!

Danielle – thanx Stace!

Stacey – yeah well at least one of our mums is normal eh just count yourself lucky!

Danielle and Stacey were still in the club when the staff had started to arrive for the nights work ahead. Danielle knew that Jack and Ronnie would be down here soon and didn't know whether to stay and face the music or run and hide. Her phone vibrated it was a message from Ronnie "Danielle I know your ok but will you just give me a call when you can I just want to talk i love you mum xx"

Danielle smiled at her mothers message particularly the "i love you" it just meant so much to her, Stacey looked at her knowing it was from Ronnie. "So you gonna go talk with her?"

Danielle – yeah I can't not can I I've been so stupid Stace I need to talk with her.

Stacey – well am gonna head home then just give me a text or something let me know how it goes yeah?

Danielle – yeah i will am just gonna sit here for a bit before I go over. Danielle smiled to Stacey as she left but as she walked to the stairs of the club she bumped in to Jack who went straight over to Danielle and Stacey just left. Jack made his way to the empty seat opposite Danielle taking off his coat and relaxing back.

Jack – you ok?

Danielle – yeah I just needed to get my head around everything thats all.

Jack – your mum wants to talk to you.

Danielle – yeah I know I just got her message is she coming down here?

Jack – no she's waiting at the flat for you.

Danielle – how is she?

Jack – she's ok but I think she'd be better when you speak to her.

Danielle – yeah I know am gonna go see her now. Are you two ok now?

Jack – yeah we've had time to talk about everything and were back on track.

Danielle – and you really didn't know until today?

Jack – I promise you I never knew.

Danielle stood up giving Jack a weak smile and he grabbed her hand standing to meet her he pulled her in to a hug. "Were gonna be ok you know all of us so don't worry about anything. Ronnie and me we love you were gonna make this work." Danielle felt a rush of guilt swarm over her she knew how they felt about her and she was being immature. Leaving the club she headed to the flat just as she reached the door her phone rang it was Jamie she opened the door quietly as she answered her phone.

Danielle – hi Jamie!

Jamie – hey! You alright I just wanted to check what time you wanted to meet up tonight. She smiled at the sound of his voice but she totally forgot they were meant to go out tonight.

Danielle – tonight, yeah am sorry Jamie but somethings happened a family problem that I need to stay home for tonight.

Jamie – oh ok well yeah thats fine familys important you just sort out what it is thats needs to be done and give me a call.

Danielle – can I call you tomorrow?

Jamie – yeah course you can I'll speak to you then.

Danielle – yeah bye. She put the down and continued in to the lounge were Ronnie was sleeping on the sofa. Danielle smiled lovingly at her mother who was everything she had ever wanted in her whole life even when she didn't know the truth about her. She sat on the table opposite her and just watched her lifting her hand in her own she brought it to her cheek and felt the softness of it and also the comfort it gave her. She had disturbed Ronnie now though as she stirred on the sofa turning to face her daughter she opened her eyes slowly allowing them to adjust to the light in the room then focusing them on to Danielle she gave her a small warm smile holding out her arm inviting Danielle to join her on the sofa "come here baby" Danielle accepted without another word and curled up next to her mother Ronnie holding her tightly inhaling a deep breath.

Ronnie – you been with Stacey? Ronnie asked breaking the ice with an easy question not wanting to upset Danielle.

Danielle – yeah I hope you don't mind but we had a chat in the club

Ronnie – yeah it's fine darling. They went quiet for a while just laying in each others company Danielle playing with Ronnie's bangle "Mum am sorry for the way I reacted"

Ronnie – it's ok. She said it softly and her voice was quiet as she held Danielle to her chest when she starting talking again.

Danielle – I was scared and jealous when I should of been happy excited even am gonna be a big sister and the first thing I think about is myself.

Ronnie – darling its ok to be..

Danielle – no mum it's not I know how much this baby means to you and I want you to be happy. I wasn't thinking earlier I was being a brat and selfish and am sorry I really want you to be happy mum and I think I would make a really good big sister. Ronnie smiled now as Danielle looked up at her hoping to see her smiling.

Ronnie – your not a brat. Ronnie said in a loud voice now making Danielle laugh.

Danielle – can I feel the baby?

Ronnie – yeah but it hasn't started kicking just yet though give it a couple of weeks. Ronnie took Danielles hand lifting her top over her stomach she placed her hand on her tummy with her own on top of Danielles.

Danielle – Does it feel weird you know when they kick?

Ronnie – Well I don't know about how 'they' would feel but when I was pregnant with you missy, I wouldn't get a bit of sleep. Danielle smiled at her as Ronnie remembered her when she was in her tummy.

Danielle – did I keep you up? She asked as she pulled Ronnies top back down over her small bump and laid next to her facing her mother who brushed back her hair out of her face with a loving smile.

Ronnie – yes you did. You would sleep most of the day and wake up in the night and thats when you'd kick me. The first time I felt you kick I thought something was wrong or that I'd hurt you it was so weird to be able to feel you kicking inside of me it makes it so much more real.

Danielle – was you scared?

Ronnie – yeah and no. I was scared about what people thought and what they would say but not about you I loved you when you kicked me for the first time it was like you was letting me know you was there, saying hi. Danielle smiled at her mother who hadn't stopped tracing her face with her fingers as if looking at her for the first time again. "I loved being pregnant with you, even though I was young and should of been in school or playing with my friends I loved it I felt safe having you inside me"

Danielle – did you know I was a girl?

Ronnie – no dad wouldn't let me find out but I knew you was. I use to talk to you when I was carrying you I'd tell you about all the lovely dresses I saw for you that day, the tiny shoes and clothes I wanted to buy you.

Danielle – granddad wouldn't let you buy any? Danielle's face was almost sad as she said it but Ronnie lifted her chin up.

Ronnie – but he doesn't matter anymore does he, were together now thats all that matters.

Danielle – and this little one. She touch her stomach reminding her of the new member of the family.

Ronnie – yeah it's a bit weird actually I never thought I'd ever be pregnant again.

Danielle – but your ok?

Ronnie – yeah it's just strange thats all I've had my baby, I didn't expect to have another.

Danielle – your gonna be a fantastic mum.

Ronnie – well I thought I already was darling but thats ok I'll try again I suppose. She joked nudging Danielle.

Danielle – you are but you can do it properly now and you wont be on your own either me and Jack are here now we'll help.

Ronnie – yeah I know you will your too good to me. Ronnie hugged her to her but Danielle just tapped her back. "It's ok you know I wont break" Danielle pulled away now and sat back next to Ronnie holding her hand playing with her fingers and nails.

Ronnie – you ok?

Danielle – yeah its just everythings gonna change now isn't it. It wasn't that long ago that me and you were just getting to know each other and getting use to living with each other getting use to having a mum and a family. It went from you and me to you, me, Jack, Peggy, Roxy, Amy! Now there's gonna be another person.

Ronnie – yeah but this time it'll be you brother or sister

Danielle – I know I just...

Ronnie – what is it?

Danielle – oh I dunno I just know its never gonna be just me and you anymore.

Ronnie – mm I know I'll miss it to darling but we wont let this change us ok we are still gonna go on shopping trips, movie dates and we can still have our girls night together. I know your scared I am too and even though some things will change I wont let anything change us I promise you.

Danielle – pinky promise? She held out her little finger which Ronnie accepted and gave her a kiss.

Ronnie – oh I cant believe am having a baby.

Danielle – I know am going to have a proper brother or sister.

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