*The Next Morning*

"Here they are-" I heard Adam say as me and Ben slowly walked hand in hand into the small dining area in the central wing of Auradon Castle. I smiled when I saw that he and Belle were already waiting for us so we could all have our breakfasts together. "Auradon's new royal family" he grinned as me and Ben slowly sat down on our seats that was opposite to them.

"How are you all?" Belle questioned happily as the staff started to pour our morning teas and coffees.

"Apart Edward kicking me all night-" I answered and I watched as Adam and Belle both froze at this.

"You've named him?" Adam questioned in shock.

"Yeah" Ben grinned. "Edward Benevolent Adam Adams" he advised and we watched as they both gave us a warm look at their grandson's name.

"Adam?" Adam repeated.

"Yeah" Ben repeated. "I wanted your name and Mal wanted mine so we compromised" he explained and I watched as again two warm and large smiles spread across their faces.

"I love that" Belle answered sweetly.

"Thank you" Adam interjected. "Such an honour" he grinned. "I can't wait to meet him" he added.

"Me neither!" Belle exclaimed and Ben quickly nodded at this.

"Even though I have only recently found out about him I love him so much" Ben smiled happily and proudly as he threw me a look of devotion that made my stomach start to flutter. "And I can't wait to meet him; he's a part of me and you" he said happily and I felt Edward wiggle in my stomach at this.

"Eddie please?" I giggled.

"What?" Belle questioned.

"He moved a lot when I was in hiding-" I started. "But he moves even more now" I added. "Especially even more so when Ben talks" I explained.

"He knows his father" Adam grinned.

"Of course he does" I answered proudly. "It also tells me that the pair of them are going to gang up on me" I teased and I heard Ben chuckle at this.

"So what is your plan for today?" Belle questioned.

"Well I'm going to spend some with Evie, Jay and Carlos-" I began to explain. Last night me and my family decided that we would have some time together today - as it was well overdue. So we made plans that they would come and see me at Auradon Castle - as I couldn't really do much and there was no way I was going to go anywhere out of the castle gates. Since my return the press had been relentless to try and get photos of me; thankfully they hadn't been able to - even when I left hospital I was snuck out away from prying eyes. "I think we need some time together as I have been away for some time" I finished.

"As Mal is doing that I am going to do some paperwork" Ben stated. "But this afternoon I thought we could have a picnic?" He offered hopefully as he looked over to me.

"Sounds perfect baby" I answered. Since me coming home from hospital apart from going to bed and going back to the cottage to get my things me and Ben hadn't really had much time along together. Yes I understood why as everyone wanted to spend time with me; and I would never seem ungrateful for this - I just secretly wanted more time with Ben.

"Yeah" he answered. "I just hope you're not too tired" he advised.

"Well I will still be resting at our picnic Benny" I advised. "So don't worry, we will still spend the afternoon together" I added. "And every day herein after" I finished lovingly.

"Of course" Ben said before he pushed his face closer to mine and he pressed a brief but very loving kiss against my lips.

We then all went to enjoy a lovely family breakfast together; and when we were just finishing our food Chip announced that Evie, Jay and Carlos had arrived. I smiled at them when they all walked into the room and I slowly stood up and started to walk towards them.

"Will you three please do me a favour?" I heard Ben say as I stood next to Evie.

"Yes?" Carlos answered for them as all four of us threw Ben a confused look.

"Don't let Mal out of your sight" he teased; but I could tell by his eyes that he was actually meaning what he was saying.

"Ben, really?" I whined.

"Yes Mal" he replied. "Really?" He confirmed.

"Fair enough" I nodded. "I think I understand why you feel like that" I added. "But I think you are forgetting something Ben" I teased.

"What?" He questioned.

"I don't think your son is going to allow me to go anywhere" I answered as I placed my right hand onto my stomach.

"Good" he grinned smugly. "That's my boy" he added proudly.

"See what I mean" I directed to Adam and Belle and I watched as they both chuckled at me.

"Come on you three, before Ben ties me to the chair" I laughed.

"Ew Mal!" Carlos whined as Jay also pulled a funny face and Evie giggled.

"You know what I mean you two" I stated as I shook my head as the three of them left the room. However before I went to leave I quickly looked over to Ben and winked at him and I grinned as I saw him mirror my actions. As I left the room I started to feel empty without Ben being with me; but I knew that he wasn't too far away and this is how it was always going to stay from now on.