We've just brought Owen home from the hospital and he seems to be procressing well for a premature baby. Claire's moaning about the extra weight she's obtained since she became pregnant but its not much and she seems to be losing it very quickly. I've stayed at the hospital everyday and night and believe me their food is disguting, I was sneaking Mc Donalds and things in each night. I did get caught once but the doctor kept quiet about it so the next night I returned the favour by buying him one.

I'm glad we're home now but tonight isn't going to be easy for me because now I've got to pick up that phone and tell my parents that Claire gave birth four days ago and I really have to apologise to my parents for being so mean. They're going to hate me for walking out like I did and also for not telling them about the baby sooner, I know this sounds bad but I was just so happy and proud that I forgot all about telling them. I don't really regret leaving earlier because if we had stayed Claire would of had Owen in Wales and that's not what either of us wanted but that still doesn't make it right. Claire was cross with me for talking to my mum like I did but I've told her I'm sorry and she said that it was ok. She told me I have to apologise to my mum so that's what I'm going to do when Claire gets off that phone, she's been on it for hours chatting to God knows who.

Claire: Ian you can use the phone now darling.

Thanks. So who have you been talking to then?

Claire: Brian.

Just Brian?

Claire: Yeah he's coming over later to see Owen. I invited him for tea.

Ok then. Brian's seen more of Owen than anybody else has.

Claire: Yeah I know but its sweet though isn't it? Brian absolutely adores him.

Yeah it is sweet.

I pick up the phone and take it up into the bedroom so I can sit and watch Owen while I talk to my mum. Owen's asleep and is snuggled up to a small cuddly toy which was sent by Faye, its nice to know she still cares! I pick up the phone and dial the number. It rings and rings and rings but finally my mum answers.

Gaynor: Hello.

Hi mum!

Gaynor: Ian!

Yeah its me and I just want to say I'm really sorry about before and just leaving like we did.

Gaynor: Like you did you mean, you dragged poor Claire along with you.

So I was meant to leave her with you was I and let her drive back on her own?

Gaynor: That's not what I meant!

Sorry. I really am sorry for everything, please forgive me Mum.

Gaynor: I forgive you darling, I was in the wrong too and I'm sorry.

Mum are you sitting down?

Gaynor: No why?

Just sit down Mum.

Gaynor: Ok now what's going on Ian?

Claire's had the baby.

Gaynor: Oh my God labour must of been fast if you didn't have a chance to ring us before.

Not exactly. Well the labour lasted ten hours but that was four days ago!

Gaynor: IAN WATKINS!!!!!!!!!!!

I just forgot Mum. When you see him you'll understand why, he's gorgeous, when you look at him he just takes your breath away. He's absolutely perfect!

Gaynor: *crying* I've got a grandson, awww that's wonderful news.

Not too disappionted it was a boy then?

Gaynor: Oh no darling I'm sure you'll give me many more grandchildren in the future. What have you called him?

Owen Robert.

Gaynor: Aww what a lovely name.

I've got to go now, I love you.

Gaynor: Love you too darling, we'll drive down to see you tomorrow. Bye.

The phone goes dead and I have to calm myself. I hate it when they do that just tell you they're coming over but don't ask if its ok. Oh well I'll have to sort some of the spare rooms out for them, I don't even know who's coming down! Owen's still asleep and I just sit watching him for a while just thinking about how perfect he is. This is all I've ever wanted, a family to love and protect through good and bad. I feel creating a new life is one of the best things you can ever do and I feel a better man for doing so!