"Right we can either go out for a meal or get a takeaway" Louise asked the boys as their taxi pulled up in front of her house.
"Takeaway!" The boys cheered in unison.
"Right well grab a movie and then we'll order"
Just as the boys were choosing what film to watch the doorbell went.
"Rob what are you doing here?" Louise was slightly confused as she had already told him that she was unable to see him that night
"Well I thought maybe you could do with some moral support with telling the boys and I brought food" Strickland stood at the door grinning.
"You'd best come in then" Louise gently pulled rob in the house by his tie.
"Boys have you decided what you want to watch and err we have a visitor this is Rob"
"Hello Rob, we're watch jungle book" Harrison smiled at the tall man standing next to Louise.
"Again I'm going to hide that film one day, right I'll dish up" Louise made her way to the kitchen being followed by Rob.
"Thank you for this, we don't have to watch the movie we could go in the other room if you like" Louise finished dishing up the food ready to take into the boys.
"No it's fine besides I've not seen the jungle book in ages, I'll take these through"
As the film began to start Louise, Rob and the boys got comfortable on the sofa. Rob looked at Louise and smiled to himself this was all he wanted without realising he put his arm around her.
"Louise is he your boyfriend?" Harrison looked At Louise with a puzzled look.
"Urm" Louise blushed just thinking about it.
"Yes I guess I am" Rob answered the little boys question before he asked again.
"A word please Rob" Louise tapped Strickland's knee
Louise and Rob stood in the kitchen.
"What did you go and say that for?" Louise poured herself a large glass of wine.
"Look with them staying here they'll know something anyway and besides I wanted to ask you out for another meal only I was worried I'd go hungry again" Strickland put his arms around Louise's waist and kissed her forehead.
"I don't remember you complaining, I guess we could see how it goes, just help me get rid of that movie I can't bare to watch it again" Louise and Strickland shared a passionate kiss before going back into the living room where the boys were.
"Boys I need to talk to you about your dad" Louise sat down on the sofa next to Harrison whilst Noah climbed on to her lap and Finley sat on the floor in front of her.
"Your dad has had to go away for a while that's why you'll be living with me if that's ok with you boys" Louise kissed Noah on the head as he hugged her
"So we can stay here forever?" Harrison smiled at the thought of living with Louise.
"Well yeah, right I think it's time for bed"
"Can Rob read us a story" Finley asked looking at Louise with puppy dog eyes.
"Of course I can" Strickland picked Noah up and carried him upstairs whilst the other two followed closely behind.
After waiting half an hour Louise went upstairs to check everything was ok before being able to check on the boys Strickland was leaving Noah's room having carried him along.
"What's happened?" Louise was worried as Strickland was so quick.
"Nothing they're fast asleep and you need to stop worry" Strickland lead Louise into her bedroom where he laid on her bed.
"Sorry and thank you again for today, I think I could get used to this" Louise climbed into bed and laid her head on Robs chest.
"Well I wouldn't if i was you, tomorrow I've got to pick the kids and I've got them for the weekend, you'll have to meet them soon" Strickland rubbed his thumb along Louise's arm.
"That'll be nice, the boys are helping me pick a car and can we leave telling mum and the boys for a while I don't think I'm quite prepared for them teasing me at the moment"
"Don't worry I won't say anything until you're happy that's all I want" Strickland kissed Louise goodnight before switching the light off.
