'Is there anything you're looking for today?' Marie asks glancing at her sister as they make their way into the shopping centre.
'I want to pick up a new top to wear to the 2 Section Christmas dinner thing tonight but other than that not really. I might have a look and see if I can find something for A's Christmas.' Georgie replies adjusting Frankie on her hip causing Marie to smile.
'He's missed you so much. I swear he asked for you every day that you were away. I hope I have as good a relationship with your little one as you have with him... Are you planning on telling the rest of 2 Section about the baby?' Marie asks and Georgie shakes her head.
'I think it helps that I lived with you for a couple of months when he was born but I'm sure you and my little one are gonna have a great relationship. We're not planning on telling anyone else, not yet. Like I said yesterday it is still such early days and I just want to make sure everything is okay before we tell anyone.' Georgie replies.
'Won't they get suspicious if you're not drinking tonight?' Marie asks.
'Possibly. I'll hopefully be able to throw them off the scent by saying I'm on antibiotics or something along those lines.' Georgie replies smiling.
'I still can't believe you're having a baby.' Marie says.
'Honestly? Neither can I. It still feels like such a dream; for the longest time, after Elvis, I was sure I wouldn't have children because I couldn't see myself moving on. I couldn't see me ever having that same kind of connection with someone else, you know?' Georgie says and Marie nods her head.
'Oh I know.' Marie replies quietly and Georgie sighs. She kisses the top of Frankie's head and glances back at her sister.
'Everything will be fine. You'll get to a point where you'll feel ready to move on and until then Fingers will be up there with Elvis hand picking the right man for you.' Georgie says smiling.
'Have you guys started thinking about names and stuff yet? I know it's still early but...' Marie asks.
'Mmm... It's weird because back when we first started discussing having a baby, after we got engaged, we spoke about names so we actually already have a boy and a girl name picked out but I don't think we'll tell anyone until he or she is born.' Georgie replies.
'What? We need to wait another seven or eight months. You guys knew Frankie's name from the minute I found out he was a boy.' Marie says.
'I knew you'd name your baby Frankie from the minute I found out you were pregnant, Marie.' Georgie replies smiling.
'Can I not even get a clue? A tiny little clue?' Marie asks.
'Well as it stands just now and it might change; our baby girl means defending warrior and our baby boy name means strong warrior.' Georgie replies.
'Well that's not much help.' Marie says.
'Well that's all the clues you're getting for now. Maybe later once we know the gender, if we choose to find out, I'll give you more clues then.' Georgie replies.
'Have you booked an appointment to confirm the pregnancy yet?' Marie asks and Georgie nods her head.
'Mmm... I've actually got an appointment tomorrow to get all the blood work done and get referred to the midwife.' Georgie replies.
'Oh how exciting. Once you've got a midwife and things you'll be able to get booked in for your first scan.' Marie says and Georgie smiles.
'Can't come soon enough.' Georgie replies.
'Isn't it funny that back at Fingers and Marie's wedding you were going on about how you didn't need a man, you were married to your job and now look at you.' Kingy says smiling as he watches Georgie glance across the room to where Aidan is speaking to Mimi.
'I didn't need a man; it just so happens that he came along at the perfect time and really helped me get through Afghan.' Georgie replies.
'And now look at you both.' Kingy says.
'Mmm... I finally actually made it down the aisle.' She replies causing him to laugh.
'You certainly did. Managed to convince our Prof to leave us yet?' He asks raising his eyebrows causing her to sigh.
'It needs to be his own decision. I would never ask him to leave for me...' She replies and he nods his head.
'I know you guys are heading back to Afghan.' She says quietly.
'Mmm...' He replies.
'You need to bring him back to me in one piece, Kingy... I can't lose anyone else out there.' She says.
'I'll do my best, Georgie. You know I will.' He replies and she nods her head.
'You okay?' Aidan asks softly as he glances at Georgie sitting next to him.
'Mmm... The gravy on this is really making me want to throw up.' She admits quietly.
'Do you want to swap?' He asks and she nods her head.
'Do you mind?' She asks. Smiling he switches their plates and watches as she immediately begins to eat.
'Is that what happens when you get married? You have to swap dinners cause your misses decides yours looks nicer?' Throbber asks.
'That happens way before you get married.' Rab replies causing Georgie to smile as Maisie slaps his arm.
'Do you miss us then, Georgie? Dying to come back on tour with us?' Monk asks.
'I see you guys all the time. I'm quite happy just training the guys up to go out on tours. My touring days are well and truly over.' Georgie replies.
'How's Marie doing and the baba?' Mimi asks causing Georgie to smile.
'She's doing great. Doodles isn't much of a baba anymore, is he? He was so excited when we got home yesterday. He's so much like Fingers though it's scary.' Georgie replies and Aidan nods his head.
'He's obsessed with Georgie. I think she's his favourite person on the planet aside from Marie obviously.' Aidan says.
'Very like Fingers then.' Kingy replies.
'Do you get to see him often?' Charles asks from the other end of the table and Georgie nods her head.
'Pretty much every day. Lockdown was the longest I've gone without seeing him. Marie moved back into my parents with him so that she wasn't on her own but because I had volunteered to do testing so was pretty much on the frontline I moved out so that I wasn't putting them all at risk.' Georgie replies.
'Is that when you moved in with Prof?' Mimi asks and Georgie nods her head.
'Mmm... I was planning on moving into Marie's but I also really didn't want to be on my own so Prof suggested I just move temporarily into his place.' Georgie replies.
'And she hasn't left since.' Aidan says causing everyone to laugh.
'You okay? You look tired.' Charles says making his way over to Georgie sitting at the table as everyone mingles.
'Mmm... Jetlag.' She replies smiling.
'Do you mind if I?' He asks gesturing to the seat next to her.
'Of course not. How have you been? How's the new job going?' She asks as he sits down.
'It's going really well, great actually. How are things with you? The wedding was beautiful. It's great to see you so happy.' He says.
'Things are really good... I just-Things couldn't be better right now.' She admits smiling as she glances over at Aidan.
'I know a certain someone who will be looking down on you with the biggest smile on his face.' Charles says.
'Mmm... I like to think that Elvis brought A into my life. I was never meant to be on that tour when we properly got to know each other. I had turned it down so many times and then shortly before they left I changed my mind.' Georgie replies.
'He would want you to be happy and Aidan is a decent guy.' Charles says smiling at her.