As Paul pulled up outside of Stephanie's place he laughed seeing Alex stood in the living room window so he waved at him and watched him wave back before he left the window.

Climbing out of the car he slammed the door shut walking around the back opening the trunk of his car as Shawn did the same.

Stephanie was getting some snacks ready for Paul and Shawn when she heard Alex's scream from the lounge, walking towards the kitchen door she was met by the little boy who immediately grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the front door standing there impatiently as she unlocked it. Slowly opening the door she tried to hold him back but he slipped through and went running outside.

Paul was about to get a couple of bags out when he heard the front door opened and turned his head to see Alex run out of the house towards him, "Paauull!".

Alex fell down the front steps in his haste to get to Paul causing all three adults to rush towards the little boy who was now laying on the ground crying.

Reaching the little boy first Paul picked him up from the floor and held him close giving him a cuddle, "shhh, it's okay."

Slowly standing up as Stephanie walked closer he went to pass the little boy to his Mom but he just kept a tight grip on his neck so Paul pulled him closer again as Stephanie rubbed his back.

Once the little boys sobs died down Paul set him on the front steps and pulled up his trousers checking out his knees, "okay they're a little scraped but you'll be okay."

Alex just nodded his head wiping at his cheeks before turning to his Mom and reaching his arms out towards her.

Bending down she scooped him up into her arms before standing back up, "snacks are in the kitchen when you want them. I'm going to start on Alex's dinner so let me know if you want anything."

Both men nodded and watched as she walked back inside as they started to unload everything.

Once the first load was in the house Shawn and Paul stopped for a minute to have snacks before they headed back to Paul's for the rest of the stuff and to pick up Lucy.

Once Paul and Shawn left Stephanie immediately locked the front door again before going back to the kitchen to finish up Alex's dinner.

Arriving back at Paul's he opened the front door to be greeted by the sounds of his daughters cries, "oh no, not another one."

Following the sound of the cries upstairs he found his parents in the nursery trying to dress her and get her to calm down, walking over to them he stood where Lucy could see him, "so what's all of the fuss about?"

Seeing her Father Lucy immediately quietened down and reached for him. Chuckling Paul picked up the half dressed little girl and gave her a cuddle, "you just wanted your Daddy huh? How about we finish getting you dressed so we can get you over to Stephanie's and to bed?"

Gently he lay her back down and finished getting her dressed quickly before picking her back up, "let's go and watch Uncle Shawn do all of the work because I can't have my little girl crying because she wants me."

Walking down the stairs closely followed by his parents he smiled at Shawn, "you're going to have to pack both vehicles as Lucy wants me."

Playfully Shawn rolled his eyes, "what you really mean is that you can't be bothered to do any more work and are just using her as an excuse. I knew this was coming which is why I've already packed my truck and just need your keys to do yours too."

Paul smiled at Shawn, "thanks dude." He then tossed him his keys before going off in search of Lucy's coat.

Once he found her coat he put it on her before strapping her in the car seat ready to get back to Stephanie's.

Allowing his parents to say a quick goodbye he then headed out to the car and strapped Lucy in as Shawn packed the last bag into the trunk before shutting it.

Once the trunk was shut both men climbed into their vehicles and headed back to Stephanie's.

Arriving at Stephanie's Paul climbed out of the car, "Shawn I know you want to get back to Cam and Rebecca but I need to get Lucy into bed. Can you hang on two minutes and let me see if Steph will put Lucy to bed and then I'll help you unpack your truck and I'll do my car after."

Shawn just nodded as Paul undid the seatbelt holding the carrier in before he carried it to the front door.

Upon reaching the door Paul tried to turn the handle to get in but he realised it was locked. Knocking gently on the door he didn't get why she had locked the door knowing they were going to be back soon, he hadn't seen Luke around and Steph hadn't said anything.

Hearing the knocking on the door Stephanie left Alex eating his dinner before walking to the front door, slowly unlocking the door she opened it slightly to see who was there relieved when she saw it was Paul allowing the door to open fully, "welcome back."

He smiled at her, "thanks. Can you do me a favour and put Lucy to bed please? I want to empty Shawn's truck so he can go home."

Smiling she reached for the carrier, "sure I can, it would be my pleasure. I'll take her up now in a minute."

Passing the carrier to Stephanie he smiled softly before turning on his heel and going back to Shawn.

As soon as she had the carrier Stephanie walked back to the kitchen just as Alex finished up his dinner, "do you want to help me put Lucy to bed before your bath?"

Alex lifted his head looking at his Mom he shrugged, "kay."

She smiled before ushering him out of the kitchen and up the stairs to the nursery.

Walking into the nursery she placed the carrier on the floor next to the crib before she bent down and started to undo the straps, "let's get you into bed little lady."

Alex stood there patiently watching as his Mom took Lucy out of the carrier and took her coat off before he took her over to the rocking chair and sat down, "that's not her bed."

She laughed softly at her son, "I know baby but unlike you little babies need to be gently rocked, soothed and comforted so they fall asleep."

Walking over to them he gently touched the little girls head, "hows come?"

"They just do really, it's complicated."

Shrugging the little boy toddled out of the room.

Having looked down at Lucy Stephanie lifted her head briefly to see why Alex had suddenly gone quiet only to notice he wasn't around, "Alex?" She tried to be as quiet as possible but the panic started to set in.

Just as she was about to get up and go and look for him he came toddling back into the room carrying one of his teddy bears, "I thoughts she'd like it."

She smiled softly at her son, "isn't that one of your favourites?"

He nodded his head, "buts Looey needs it more."

Stephanie could only watch silently as he gently placed the teddy on Lucy's chest.

Slowly getting up from her seat she walked over to the crib and gently lay Lucy down placing the teddy in the bottom corner of the crib before she pulled the blanket up around her and then lifted the side of the crib back up so she was safe, "okay Alex, time for your bath."

Turning the baby monitor on she grabbed one before quietly ushering Alex out of the room before pulling the door to behind her.

Outside Paul and Shawn were taking all of the bags out of his truck and taking them inside the house.

As soon as Paul had taken the last bag out Shawn slammed the trunk shut before he leant on the truck, "so do you think you did the right thing?"

Lifting his head Paul looked at him oddly, "the right thing? With what exactly?"

Shaking his head Shawn motioned to the house, "this, moving in with her."

Paul shrugged, "ask me in a few days if she hasn't killed me or I'm not in jail for killing somebody else."

Shawn laughed, "try not to do that. If you need anything at all just call okay?"

"I will Shawn. Thank you for everything and I'll see you in work."

Nodding Shawn walked around his truck and climbed in the drivers side before starting the engine and leaving.

As soon as Shawn was out of sight Paul walked inside the house with the final bags and shut the door firmly behind him locking it tightly before he set about organising the bags and boxes at the bottom of the stairs ready to just put away as soon as he had checked on Lucy.