LINDSEY'S POV:

Returning back to the table after saying goodbye to Freddie, taking a sip of my wine…

"Mum, did you say something to Freddie whilst I was in the loo?" I asked

"Such as?" she questioned, raising an eyebrow at me

"I don't know, but he seemed to want to be out of here pretty sharpish" I admitted

"Maybe he's not Mr. Reliable like you think he is" she suggested

"You did say something to him, didn't you?" I questioned, raising an eyebrow at her "why do you always do this? It's my life and my relationship. I wish you wouldn't interfere"

"Where're you going?" she asked, standing up as I stood up too

"To see my boyfriend and make sure he's okay" I informed her "I think it'd be best for everyone if you went home to Essex on the next train"

"Lindsey, love" she begged

"No, Mum. Freddie is my boyfriend, my partner, the man I love" I replied "you do not get to judge him when you don't even know him"

FREDDIE'S POV:

"Got sorted what needed to be?" Lindsey asked as she walked through the door

"Yeah, all sorted" I informed her "how was lunch with your Mum?"

"Don't lie to me, Freddie, please" she begged

"I'm not" I replied

"Yes you are. I know my Mum said something to you" she sighed

"It just hurt because I'd never do anything to hurt you" I admitted

"I know you wouldn't, and you don't have to worry about her, I've sent her packing" she informed me

"Are you sure that's what you want?" I inquired, raising an eyebrow at her

She nodded her head, signalling yes… "She's done it with all my previous boyfriends"

"All? How many were there?" I questioned

"A dozen, maybe more" she replied "but I didn't feel half as much for them as I do for you"

"I should hope so too" I informed her, kissing her softly

LINDSEY'S POV:

Later that afternoon as I was cooking dinner, my phone vibrated, signalling I had a text. Putting the lid on the Bolognese sauce, I picked it up and unlocked my keypad…

"I'm sorry. Love Mum x"

"I'm sorry too, but you need to understand I love Freddie and that he loves me. We've been through and are going through too much together for him to hurt me. I want your blessing x"

"You have it, love. I've realised what a stupid mistake I've made. Freddie obviously adores you. Keep me updated on how Sandy's doing and I'll speak to you soon. Love you x"

"Will do. Thank you. Love you too x"

Locking my keypad again, I smiled at Freddie as he walked into the room, walking over to him and winding my arms around his neck… "That was Mum"

"Yeah? What did she say?" he questioned

"She's sorry and has given us her blessing" I informed him

He tilted his head to look at me and pouted his lips, mine meeting his with a soft kiss… "How's Sandy?"

"Better" he replied "she should be out on Friday"

Smiling at him, I couldn't help but run my hands down and under the material of his t-shirt, my smile widening as I felt his stomach muscles ripple under my touch… "Linds"

"Aha?" I inquired, letting my lips trail down to the skin of his neck

"We're not home alone, y'know?" he asked

"I know" I informed him "which is why you'll have to wait till later"

"What? You're mean" he proclaimed as I made my way back over to the cooker

"Keep that up and you won't be getting any" I informed him

FREDDIE'S POV:

"Keep that up and you won't be getting any"

Smirking as she had her back turned to me, I made my way over to her, pressing my hips against her, a gasp escaping her lips…

"Like you said, we're not home alone" she moaned, my lips kissing the nape of her neck

"Turn that off, leave it to the others" I replied "I've got a way we can whet our appetites"

"Yeah, and what does that include?" she questioned, turning to face me, her arms winding around my neck, her hips pressing against mine

"You, me and the shower" I informed her

"What're waiting for?" she asked, raising an eyebrow at me

Crushing my lips against hers passionately, I pulled her away from the worktop and led her out of the room, the two of us quickly making our way up the stairs and into the bathroom…