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I was finally aloud home, desperately craving sleeping in my own bed with my fiancée, our baby in the cot next to us. To me that was my idea of perfection.

I was also excited to see my mum, it had been a while, me and Joey had only visited her a handful of times due to work schedules but nevertheless I was dying to see her, I wanted her to meet Bobby and maybe finally return to the square. It would be nice to have my mum around whilst I learnt how to cope with motherhood.

Joey settled me down on the sofa, placing Bob in my arms. He instantly snuggled towards my chest, his light breathing soothing the slight fear that had arisen within me once I had him home. I guess I was waiting for something to go wrong, it was all to perfect, and for me that wasn't common.

"He already loves his mum" Joey commented dropping down onto the sofa next to me, his arm slinging over my shoulder pulling me towards his chest.

"He loves you too babe, so do I" I replied sweetly, receiving a soft kiss in return. Joey had always wanted to be a dad, he was desperate to prove that he would be a better father than his ever was, even though I knew he would be.

I could feel myself drifting off to sleep as Joey's safe embrace always made me sleep. His rock had chest didn't seem that comfortable when in all honesty I was like a bed of pillows, I was so used to sleeping basically on him, it was routine. I felt Bobby being taken carefully from my arms, but not too far, instead he was laid out on Joeys chest, next to my head, my forehead touching his slightly.

"I love you both" he whispered, kissing my forehead then Bobby's. I watched through tired eyes as my son snuggled closer into Joey, a strong father son bond forming already, the warm sensation going straight to my heart.

I woke a little later feeling rather disgruntled as Joey was no longer next to me, instead my head was within a lap of someone else. Glancing up I was met by a warm smile from my mum. I couldn't quite believe she was here, until I looked in her arms, my son curled up in a blanket as she rocked him gently, her other hand brushing through my hair.

"Hi mummy" she whispered, trying not to wake Bobby. It felt weird her calling me mummy when she was my mummy.

"Hi yourself" I replied, a smile blush forming on my cheeks.

"I'm so so proud of you darling, Bobby is gorgeous" she replied, tilting her head she kissed his small head.

"Thanks mum, he looks just like Joey doesn't he" I sat up, next to her, giving her a brief hug without waking Bobby.

"Spitting image, though I see traits of you throughout, the way he sleeps mimics you exactly, he has your eyes too" she said, glancing between both of us.

"How long are you back for?" I asked a little nervously not wanting her to say only a short while, I wanted my mum back for good.

"Well I need to get my belongings from Jane's next week then I'm back, to stay" she smiled, leaning over to me kissing my forehead. I let out a breath I hadn't realised I was holding in, her words calming me instantly, I needed her here.

"I'm so glad mum" resting my head on her shoulder. "But you do realise, Kristy is parading her and dads baby around like it's the top fucking prize at a county fair" I hissed a little. Trying not to remember the day the she was born. I was a few months pregnant when Kristy gave birth, I refused to go to the hospital, I wasn't ready to do it all, as far as I was concerned Georgia, what they named her, wasn't my sibling.

"I really don't care, when I've got the top prizes in you, Abi and Oscar and now Bobby, I'm the winner" she replied rather strong taking me by surprise. Before she left she was weak and beaten, now she was back stronger than ever, the mother I wanted her to be.

"Damn Tanyas back" I mocked, nudging her arm as I heard Joey return, clearly wanting to give us some time alone.

"Hi babe" he smiled walking into the room, pecking me on the head, then kissing mums cheek, such a gentlemen.

"Hey you" I grinned back at him, his eyes drifting from me to Bobby, I could see he was desperate to have a cuddle with his son.

"Here you go Joey" mum proclaimed standing up, passing Bob over to Joey, who's face changed as his son stirred in his arms. "Hey Bobby" he murmured kissing his forehead softly. Me and mum sat in silence for a little while, watching as Joey interacted with Bobby, mum nudging me occasionally. "No wonder you got pregnant he was destined to be a dad" she whispered to me, giggling a little making me laugh.

In all honesty mine and Joey's relationship was completely down to fate, I believed everything happens for a reason, and having a baby was meant to happen but I didn't expect it so soon. But now it had happened I couldn't imagine it another way, I loved Bobby so much it was unreal.

"So should I be expecting more grandchildren?" mum chirped up, my head snapping to face her as I flushed embarrassed.

"Mum" I groaned, covering my face. We had only just had our first baby and she already wanted me to set up a factory and start producing more. I and Joey hadn't even discussed more children.

"What? It is a fair question" she smirked, as I rolled my eyes at her. Joey just sat laughing, I wasn't sure if it was awkward laughing or genuine.

"I think Bobby will want some siblings don't you Lo?" Joey finally answered, catching me off guard.

"Well as long as you carry the baby and give birth to it, fine by me" I replied sarcastically receiving a signature Joey eye roll.

"But you do it so much better than me" he snapped back rather witty.

He's got you there Lauren.