After the baby news had sunk in for the rest of the family, everyone had calmed down. Peter hadn't spoken to Ken because quite frankly he didn't like his father's reaction.

Simon was a different story. Peter needed Simon's approval most of all. He was going into his last year at school and wanted everything to be settled for him. He couldn't bear bringing a new baby into the family without all his children's approval.

"Peter, Simon will be fine" Carla comforted him. It had been a couple days since the reveal, Haisley was still on cloud nine but Peter was still sulking over his family's reaction.

"I know Carla, but it just hurts that they don't have much faith in me"

"Simon is coming over for dinner tonight, we can talk through all his worries then"

"You are right" Peter agreed.

"Good glad you think so" Carla placed a kiss onto his cheek, she then walked over to the front door "because I need you too take Haisley to school"

"Cheeky" Peter replied, leaving Carla to wink at him then shutting the door behind her. "Haisley" Peter called "come on daddy will take you school"

That evening it was time for Simon to come over for dinner. Peter really wanted to talk to him one to one to make sure he was ok with everything that might be changing.

"Hello Simon" Carla said to the boy as he walked in with Peter.

"Simon" Haisley called, running up to her brother to give him a hug.

"Hello Carla, Haisley" Simon replied, putting his sister down.

"Si, I have made spaghetti, I know it's your favourite" Carla told him.

"You made it?" Simon questioned, knowing that Carla's cooking isn't the best.

"I watched over her to make sure everything was ok" Peter told him.

Carla poked him in the stomach "I am a better cook since Haisley was born, I had to be"

The room went silent for a bit as everyone knew why Carla had to be, it was part of the reason Simon wasn't ok with the baby.

"How are you doing Carla?" Simon asked, looking at her bump.

"I am ok, getting there, it's strange adjusting to being pregnant again but so far so good, how is school going?"

"It is good, getting ready for some of my exams"

"I can't believe you are in the last year of school" Carla said.

Simon smiled at her "No, it is crazy but I can't wait to be finished"

"Si, can we go have a chat in the bedroom?" Peter asked, having listened to enough small talk.

"Sure" Simon said, nervously as he knew what his dad would say to him.

Once in the bedroom, Simon took a seat on the bed letting Peter take the space next to him.

"Si, I want to know how you really feel about the baby?"

"Honestly, I am happy for you guys but I can't help but feel like we have been here before"

"Son" Peter started but was interrupted by a confident Simon.

"Dad, the last time Carla got pregnant everyone's world fell apart, especially hers"

"Simon, I love that you care so much about her but that isn't going to happen this time, I lost her once, I won't do it again" Peter looked down in shame.

"But dad it shouldn't have happened the first time"

"Son, I never really told you what really happened with Tina but it was just an ego boost for me, I had lost the bookies and suddenly I had to be Carla's husband, I stupidly fell into the pressure"

Simon shook his head.

"That is not an excuse, I was really messed up back then son"

"You're telling me"

"Si, I want you to know that I am committed to this life, I love Carla and will never hurt her again, we want to be a family"

"That's great dad but they are just words"

"We are looking into buying a house, one big enough for all of us, you included, I promise we want to be a family and make this work"

Simon looked at his dad, for once he could tell that he was being honest. His eyes give it away.

"So there will be room for me and the baby?" Simon asked.

"Yes, a room for you so you can come and stay, I want you around more, we all do"

Simon smiled, it felt good to be wanted by his dad. He had always felt on the outside of his dad's affections but right now he could tell that his dad loved him.

"I love you son" Peter said, pulling him in for a hug.

"I love you too dad"

The two Barlow men emerged from the bedroom with smiles on their faces.

"Everything ok boys?" Carla asked, from her seat on the sofa.

"Everything is fine, Carla, I can't wait for the new baby to arrive" Simon told her.

Peter gave her a wink.

Carla smiled "I am so happy to hear it, now dinner is ready"

A month later and things had settled back down for the couple. It was November which meant that Haisley Michelle Connor was turning five.

Carla had planned a birthday party for some of her friends and all of her family. Simon and Ken were now excited for the new baby and everyone was positive.

"Mummy how many days now?"

"Two baby" Carla answered. Carla was now sixteen weeks pregnant and had a bump. It wasn't very big but if she wore anything clingy you can see it.

At work everything was going well for Carla and Peter.

Carla was still working on her mummy and me, matching clothing range. She was very excited about it and researched how much of a market she would be going into.

Peter had successfully expanded his recovery programme, making it bigger and a bigger money maker but the ultimate goal was helping people, which fulfilled something in Peter that hadn't been fulfilled before.

Peter was already out of the door early this morning as he had a day of appointments.

"Right baby, we need to get you to school" Carla said, collecting all her things ready for the day.

"Ok mummy" Haisley smiled sweetly.

On the way back from dropping Haisley off at school Carla was walking towards the factory when she heard someone call her.

"Carla" Toyah called.

Carla rolled her eyes as she recognised the voice immediately "Toyah"

"I hear congratulations is in order"

Carla nodded, slightly confused as to what they would have to talk about.

"Not that you'll last" Toyah sniped.

"What did you just say to me?" Carla asked, angrily.

"Oh come on Carla, you know full well Peter gets bored when your pregnant"

"How dare you"

"I heard that Ken thinks it and Simon too"

"Oh give over Toyah, you are just jealous, not only because you can't have Peter but because you can't have his baby" Carla said, squaring up to her "now if you don't mind I have a factory to get to"

Carla walked off before Toyah could say anything else. Not that she could, she was still floored at the comment Carla just threw at her.

Carla couldn't help but think about the comments Toyah made whilst she sat at her desk. Aiden was at a lunch meeting so couldn't offer his advice.

"How is my sister today?" Kate asked, entering the office.

"I'm ok, where is everyone else?"

"They have gone on lunch, I am just about to pop home to Rana but wanted to check on you"

"I'm fine" Carla lied "go have fun"

Kate smiled and left to meet Rana. She noticed something off about Carla but she was excited to see Rana.

Suddenly there was a small knock on the door. It was Peter with a bunch of flowers.

"What's all this?" Carla asked with a smile.

"I wanted to treat you, do I need a reason?" Peter asked, placing the flowers down on her desk and placing a kiss on her lips.

"Thank you baby"

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing" Carla lied.

"It's me you are talking to, what's wrong?"

"Ok but I want you to promise you won't go mad"

"Carla, I can't promise that until you tell me what's wrong" Peter told her honestly "If someone has upset you then they need to be told" Peter placed his hand onto her cheek, rubbing it with his thumb.

"No Peter, this is why I didn't want to tell you"

"Carla"

"Ok, Toyah said somethings about you this morning on my way to work"

"Don't listen to anything she has to say"

"I know, she's just jealous, I was being silly" Carla admitted.

"Carla, I love you Haisley and our baby, nothing is more important than you" Peter said, sitting on her desk.

Carla stood so she was positioned in between his legs "Oh yeah?"

"Yeah"

Carla placed a kiss onto his lips "how long have you got?"

"I have taken a long lunch"

"Oh a very long lunch" Carla pushed his jacket off of his shoulders, placing a more passionate kiss onto his lips.

"Carla, is the door locked?"

"Stay here, don't move" Carla ordered. She ran out to the front door, locking it so they weren't disturbed by the workers.

Carla returned through the office door, shutting the blinds.

"Come here you" Peter ordered.

Carla returned to her spot in between his legs. Peter placed his hands on her cheeks pulling her in for a kiss, a passionate kiss.

Carla undone Peter's buttons, pushing his shirt off of his back, revealing his chest. She placed kisses down his chest to the hem of his trousers.

Carla looked up at Peter, whilst she undone his belt buckle. She pulled his trousers and his boxers off revealing his hard member.

"Carla" Peter moaned, knowing what she was doing.

Carla took his member in her hands, moving her hand back and forth, slowly at first, still smiling up at Peter. Then she reached forward, opening her mouth, and took the head of his member inside, swirling her tongue around it. Peter threw his head back in pleasure.

Carla increased the pressure, placing her hand at the bottom of his shaft to keep him in place. Her head going faster and faster, responding to Peter's moans of pleasure.

Peter then shot his load into her mouth, leaving her to swallow. She stood, wiping her mouth.

"Oh no you don't" Peter said, picking her up and gently placing her on the desk. He lowered her down so she was laying on it, with her legs hanging over the edge. Peter was grateful she was wearing a skirt today as it gave him quick access to her centre.

Peter pulled off her underwear, placing his fingers on her wet centre "someone's ready for me" Peter teased.

"Get on with it" Carla ordered.

Peter rubbed her centre a couple of times, before pushing his fingers inside of her, thrusting back and forth. Holding her leg in place over his shoulder, letting the other one fall to the side.

Peter placed his mouth over centre, sucking at first and then placing his tongue in, licking faster and faster until Carla couldn't hold herself anymore.

"Peter" she screamed out in pleasure.

Peter then placed his member over her opening. He smiled at her, before thrusting into her.

Back and forth building a steady rhythm together, the couple made passionate love on her desk.

"Harder Peter" Carla demanded, before both climaxing together. Peter fell back onto her chair, whilst Carla sat up.

"Well that was a turn up for the books" Peter said, with a massive smile.

Carla hit his arm "you know what you do to me, I can't help myself" Carla licked her lips. She stood, picking up her underwear to put it back on.

"I love you" Peter told her.

"I love you too but you need to get your naked arse off of my office chair" Carla laughed.

"I thought I could stay like this all day, help you with some emails"

"Oh yeah, that'll be great, especially when the girls get back" Carla laughed at the image "Sean would have a fit"

"Ok, I get the point, pass me my boxers" Peter asked, getting himself off of the chair.

When he was fully dressed he made his way back to work, Carla offered to pick Haisley up from school leaving him to work late as he had a long lunch.

"Where is daddy?" Haisley asked as they walked home.

"Daddy, has to work a little longer today"

Haisley nodded "that means we can have a girly night, face masks and nails?"

"I wouldn't have it any other way baby" Carla told her, smiling at her daughter's mind.

Two days later it was the day Haisley had been waiting for. She was turning five. She was so excited that it took Carla two hours to settle her to sleep.

Once she was asleep Carla and Peter set up the living room. They put balloons everywhere and banners. They wrapped her presents and placed them on the floor in a nice way.

"Happy birthday baby" Carla said to Haisley as she ran into the bedroom in the morning.

"It's my birthday"

"Happy birthday princess" Peter told her, pulling her in for a hug. This was the first birthday Peter was actually there for. Before he had sent over some money for Carla to buy her something, he didn't have an address so he couldn't send over a gift.

Peter eventually let her go so they could all go to the living room to open her presents.

There was paper everywhere and toys everywhere but Peter didn't care, he was going to enjoy today his little girl was going to get everything she wanted and more.

"Pancakes for breakfast" Peter told her.

"Yay!" Haisley screamed, she was too busy playing with all the new toys she had just got.

"Peter, she is fine for a while" Carla reminded him "just enjoy the day"

Carla knew what this day meant to Peter, so she was going to let him take charge, everything she would normally do on her birthday she was going to let him do.

Haisley got a few outfits from Carla for her birthday and of course Haisley picked the prettiest, glitteriest dress to wear for her party.

The birthday party was held at the bistro, Michelle and Carla had been planning for months.

Haisley had picked who she wanted to invite from school and they had all said yes to coming. Both the Connors and the Barlows were going to be at this party.

So everyone was excited to celebrate, because every year the Connors had travelled up for Haisley's birthday in Devon. This year Carla was happy to have everyone so close so they could all celebrate together.

Once everyone had gathered at the bistro it was time for the party to start. Everyone had said happy birthday to her so now she could have fun with her friends.

Carla hired a childs entertainer, who was making the children laugh and had a few games on the go, leaving Peter and Carla to stand back and admire their little girl.

Peter watched as she played with her friends.

"Who is that?" Peter asked Carla, pointing to the little boy who was always standing next to Haisley.

"That is jamie" Carla replied, knowing exactly what Peter was thinking "I think he has a crush"

"What" Peter exclaimed.

"What's wrong Peter?" Carla laughed at him.

"I just thought Jamie was a girl, the way she talks about him"

"Is there a problem with him being a boy?" Carla smirked.

Peter shook his head "I will have to keep an eye on that one"

Carla laughed, alongside Kate and Michelle.

"So it begins" Carla laughed.

At the end of the day Haisley had had an amazing time so had Peter. He was the one that took the cake over to Haisley, he said a speech and he helped Haisley when she needed it. Today Peter was completely and utterly happy with his role as father.