"Right I've packed your bags, you've got everything you need and I'll be taking you to school tomorrow" Louise finished putting the rest of her make up on just as the doorbell went.

"Hello" Louise hugged her mum and let her into the house.

"Wow you look amazing, special occasion?" Sandra knew why Louise was so dressed up and exactly who it was all for.

"I do try mother anyway these are the boys, Harrison who's 6 he's got this book that he's obsessed with at the moment so he'll probably just read that, Finley who's 4 he's allergic to peanuts and finally this is Noah he's 2 and well he's just cute" Louise picked Noah up and gave him a big kiss whilst they headed out to Sandra's car. "Boys you'll be fine with my mum for tonight then we'll have a discussion about daddy tomorrow when you get home from school" Louise packed the car ready for the boys to leave.

"I'll be round to collect them at 8 thank you so much for this" Louise kissed her mother and got ready to wave the boys goodbye.

"Don't worry about them they'll be fine, just make sure you have fun!" Sandra drove off just as a taxi arrived with Strickland in.

"Hi you're early" Louise stood shocked as Strickland got out of the taxi.

"Yeah sorry I was early getting ready and then I was just waiting around so I thought I chance it, it looks like my timing was perfect you look incredible" Strickland couldn't help but stare at Louise.

"Thank you and yep your timing was brilliant the boys have just left, are we in any rush or do you want to come in for a drink?" Louise let Strickland into her home.

"Sure we can head off about 9 if you want"

"Ok well go into the living room I'll just grab the drink" Louise gestured the way of the living room and rushed to get the drinks so she wouldn't keep him waiting to long.

Louise sat down next opposite Strickland and began to pour the drinks.

"So how was your day?" Louise couldn't believe how cheesy she sounded and the night had just started.

"Nothing special, How are you getting on with your mum?" Strickland's mind was still on how amazing Louise look.

"We're good it's kinda like we were never apart, however what's the story with her and Gerry?" Louise beamed with happiness whenever she spoke about her mum.

"They're like an old married couple right?" Strickland and Louise laughed at the thought of them being married.

"I'm pretty sure my mum might have murdered Gerry way before they get old together"

"Did she tell you about that time she shot a dog?" Strickland loved how comfortable he felt around Louise.

"Oh wow no she did not, thank you finally something I can tease her about, anyway enough about me and my mother tell me about you"

"Well I'm divorced with two kids hermione and rufus, that's as exciting as my life gets I'm afraid" Strickland smiled at Louise.

"No I'm sure there's a lot more to you than you think, how old are your kids?" Louise poured herself another glass of wine.

"13 and 10 I don't see them very often, what about your boys?" Strickland nodded his head towards the picture on the fireplace which was off the boys and Louise when she first babysat them.

"Oh no they're not mine I just look after them I guess now I'll be looking after them full time dad's the man you saw Gerry arresting this morning but yeah they're good lads" Louise loved the boys as if they were her own.

"Sorry I just assumed they were yours, don't worry you'll have children one day you just need to find the right person" Strickland picture himself settling down with Louise even though they'd only known each other for less than a week.

"It's fine kids aren't really on the list for me I'd like to find someone who will love me then maybe think about children" Louise was getting pretty annoyed at the relentless questioning of her having children.

"If you don't mind me asking but why are you looking after those kids full time now?" Rob could see that Louise looked a little on edge when she spoke about that mornings events.

"Their mum walked out on them and I'm the reason their dad is now being locked up" Louise looked up at the picture of her and the boys, she couldn't believe what she was about to take on.

"We should get going I was thinking we could grab something to eat as well" Strickland looked at the time and didn't really want to outstay his welcome.

"Why don't we stay here, it's easier for us to talk here" Louise seductively bit her lip.

"Sure shall I call for a takeaway?" Strickland was glad of Louise's suggestion, when they were in same room together it was as if Louise was the only one in the room. It didn't matter what was going on around them he only had eyes for Louise.

"Sure there's some menus of the fridge, when you ring them tell them it's for this address and they already have my usual then just add what you want" Louise and Strickland made their way to the kitchen.

"So got any brilliant tips on becoming a full time parent of three?" Louise just managed to sit down properly in her chair without falling off, it was safe to say that she'd had a glass too many.

"Strangely no"Strickland and Louise laughed in unison. "but it's noticeable that you care about them a lot I'd probably just say keep doing what you're doing" Strickland moved the lose hair that had fallen from behind Louise's ear on to her face and placed his lips upon her and kissed her gently, and in that moment his world stopped.

"I'm so sorry, I..I don't know what came over me" Strickland just stared at the floor like a little boy who was in trouble.

"Don't be it was nice" Louise got up and put the wine bottle back in the fridge.

"Nice well thank you, is that it" Strickland teased Louise.

"You know what I mean, anyway I think that we might be better off going upstairs" Louise said between kissing Rob.

Louise lead Strickland upstairs towards her bedroom just as they made into into her room and as Louise had started to unbutton Strickland's shirt the doorbell went.

"We're not having much luck with this are we" Strickland kissed Louise on her neck which lead her to let a little groan.

"Just ignore them they'll go away eventually" Louise toke off Strickland's belt and pulled Strickland further onto the bed so he was on top of her.

"It'll be the food,you've already paid for it" Strickland gave her a confused look.

"I'd much rather be doing this than eating, now can you just shut up and continue with your main task please" Louise smiled at Strickland and deepened her kiss on his lips.