Hi everyone, here is the next chapter, I will start chapter 8 once Tueday when she is back in school as tomorrow I want to spend the day with her as I've not seen her for two weeks,
thanks for all the lovely reviews
best wishes Kirsty
Chapter 7
The next few weeks passed by in a daze, Molly hadn't been feeling right since the visit to London, she thought it was down to grief so she made the decision to phone her mom once she returned home, and Molly sat on the sofa she took her phone of charge and took a deep breath and dialled her mom number, and hoping she had the right number.
'Hello' came the voice on the end of the phone
'Hello mom, its me Molly' said Molly
'What can I do for you?' came the sharp reply from Belinda
'Why didn't you tell me about Nan? So I could say goodbye to her?' cried Molly
'Your dad said you wasn't bothered and you didn't care' Belinda replied eager to get of the phone
'No-one phoned me at all, not on my mobile, nor at Barracks,' cried Molly
'Whatever Molly, I saw your dad phone you, must be down to Charles' Sniped Belinda,
'Don't blame Charles for this mom, you never liked the fact I made something of myself, and you stole the chance for me to say goodbye to my Nan, I read the letter she left me' Molly said getting angry 'Dad told her that I didn't care, where is laid to rest so I can say goodbye? She continued
'She is buried at the church she married your granddad' Belinda said before hanging up
Molly was still sat on the sofa crying when Charles had returned from picking Sam up from Rebecca's, 'What's the matter Mol? Asked Sam, 'Nothing Sam, just watched a sad movie' giving a sly look at Charles and 'Sam go sort your stuff before we order dinner' ordered Charles, 'Ok dad' Sam said as he was going up the stairs, 'Okay Mol. What's up' asked Charles, With a deep breath Molly began to replay the phone call she just had with her mother, and didn't really give to much away, Charles gave her a hug and informed her that he found out where she was buried and that they could head down the following weekend after dropping Sam home.
Although Molly felt a bit better knowing she could finally get to say goodbye to her Nan, she still didn't feel right but couldn't put her finger on it until Charles made Molly a cup of tea, and she couldn't drink it as the taste and smell made her feel sick, so she looked in the calendar and realised her period was a few weeks late, which she initially put down to stress, Molly decided to speak to Charles about her suspicions as during one of their counselling session they promised to talk to each other and to tell each other what was on their minds, Charles was supportive as always and said when he collects the Chinese, he'll stop by the 24 hour pharmacy and get a test.
Charles came in from getting the takeaway and pharmacy and they decided to wait until Sam was in bed and do the test together, Molly helped Sam with his Holiday project and homework before bed, once Sam was in bed, Molly and Charles retreated into their bedroom and Molly went into the en-suite, and did the test and returned the bedroom, after waiting 3 minutes Molly picked up the test and looked at the results 'Charles its positive, I'm pregnant' 'Molly that is fantastic,' replied Charles and he picks Molly up to sit on his lap, 'you sure, are you okay with this we've only been back together less than a year? Molly asked Charles with a uncertain tone in her voice, 'I am 100% by your side Molly, as long as you are sure its what you want as well' Charles said looking into her eyes, 'ditto' replied Molly as she kissed him once and he kissed her again and then they made love and fell asleep in each others arms.
The next morning Molly and Charles were discussing the baby and they both wanted to wait until she was passed the 12 week stage before they tell anyone, 'Molly' Asked Charles 'Yea' replied Molly 'Will you marry me again?' asked Charles holding out a Emerald green box 'We're already married and I've already got an engagement and wedding ring you numpty' Molly said as she sat up 'yeah I know, but I want us to renew our vows and seeing as it's a fresh start I wanted you to have a new ring to show my commitment to you, Sam and our baby' Charles said, 'yes lets do it' Molly said as she opened the box to find a gorgeous diamond and emerald ring 'Oh Charles its gorgeous, When did you get it', Cried Molly, 'Whilst I was waiting for you when you went to see Mr Clarke' Said Charles, Molly and Charles decided to hold a engagement party in a few weeks, but they'd have to let Beth, Bill and Sam know before about the engagement first, So decided to invite Beth and Bill midweek for week for dinner.
Molly phoned up Beth and arranged for them to travel via train on Thursday night and Charles would drive them back down on Saturday when they drop off Sam with Rebecca, as Molly and Charles had booked a long weekend off as they had doctors in the morning and appointment with the registry office in the afternoon, so Beth and Bill would take Sam out for the day.
The rest of the week flew by so quickly and they had just come out of the doctors office having been told Molly was at 8 weeks pregnant, Charles and Molly realised the baby was conceived the night of the housewarming party, as Molly stopped taking the pill when she and Charles had first separated, the afternoon appointment went better than expected and they had booked the vow renewal for 6 weeks time.
Molly was about to dish up dinner when Sam, Beth and Bill walked in after having a day off at Flamingo land, 'Sam, can you go and wash your hands please, 'Dinner might gonna be done in 5' Molly shouted through 'sure mol' Sam shouted running up the stairs, 'Molly dear what's all this in aid off' asked Bill as Molly and Beth were bring the food in, 'Wait and see Dad' laughed Charles, everyone was sat around the dining table, 'So me and Charles wanted you 3 to be the first people to hear our good news' Molly started 'we have decided to renew our wedding vows' as Molly revealed her new engagement ring, 'and we are having a baby, Molly is 8 weeks pregnant' Charles said smiling as he moved around to Molly's side and bringing her into a hugs, everyone was super excited as they told them about the plans for the renewal and how they were planning on revealing the pregnancy news at the party.
The next day after dropping Beth, Bill and Sam off in bath, Molly and Charles headed into London via Train, to go to Molly's Nan's grave, Charles waiting on the path as Molly went up to her Nan's grave and she placed some flower, 'I'm sorry Nan, I wasn't there for you, but I didn't know, but I want you to know I do care, I never stopped thinking about you and the little bleeders, I hope you are watching over us and we love you so much, me and little bubs, goodbye Nan' Molly sobbed at the grave and walked back to Charles, They just about made their train back to Bath as it pulled in early at Paddington Station and headed back to Bath, they got back to Royal Crescent at about 7pm Beth told them to stay over tonight and head back to Catterick tomorrow which they both agreed to as they were drained from all the travelling, and Molly and Charles decided to head up about 9pm and as they lay in bed, Molly told Charles, she'd need to tell Kingy and personnel about the pregnancy, so they can do the risk assessment, also tell him and two section about the vow renewal.
On Monday morning Molly asked if she could speak to Captain King, and was told he was available but only for 5 minutes as he had a meeting at 09:00 hrs, So Molly knocked on his office door, 'Enter' came the voice from the other side of the door, Molly Marched in and stood to attention 'at ease corporal' said Kingy, ;'sir' replied Molly, 'what can I do for you Corporal Dawes' asked Kingy 'well sir, I thought I should let you know that I'm pregnant and I needed inform you and personnel,' replied Molly, 'thank you very much corporal, I'll inform personnel and they'll contact you about risk assessment in due course, in the meantime I'll put you on light duties for the foreseeable' stated Kingy, yes sir, thank you sir' said Molly as she stood back to attention, 'dismissed corporal' said Kingy and Molly was about to march out she turned around to Kingy and said 'oh by the way I thought I'd tell you to make sure you and the family clear the calendar for 6 weeks time as me and Charles are renewing our wedding vows,' 'Congratulations Mol, We'll be there, the lads are in mess hall' said Kingy, 'thank you sir' Molly said and then she marched out.
She found the lads in the mess hall, and took and deep breathe and she strode up to the lads and said 'right you bunch of prannit's, gather around, I've got some news, me and Charles have decided to renew our wedding vow and we've booked a date for 6 weeks time, and I want you all there' and all the lads cheered and then she turned to Kinder's and asked to speak to him away from the lads, 'whats up Mol?' asked Kinder's 'I've got a favour to ask you Eggy, you know I don't speak to my family, I want to know if you'll walk me down the aisle please?' asked Molly shyly, 'yea course Mol, but why not one of the other lads? Asked Eggy, 'you and Jackie were there for me when I needed you the most specially when it all happened' said Molly.
Once at home after a day at the barracks, Molly walked into Jackie's house and shouted 'Jac's it's Molly' 'Hiya Mol, I'm in the kitchen Feeding Dylan, come through kettle's just boiled' Jackie shouted back through, Molly walked into the kitchen she said to Jackie she'd be alright with a glass of diet cola, 'hello little dude' Molly said to Dylan and was greeted by a toothy grin, and hugged Jackie, 'what's up Mol? Jackie asked as Molly walked to the fridge, 'I was wondering if you'd be my maid of honour at mine and Charles vow renewal, I know Eggy would of told you' said Molly, 'Ye course Mol' Jackie said looking at her friend strangely, 'everything else okay Mol, your not pregnant are you? She continued, Molly was trying to come up with something to say to put Jackie off but relented and said 'How did you know' Jackie just laughed and said 'Molly I know you better than you know yourself but I knew something was up, when you turned down a cuppa' and all Molly could do was nod her head, and for the next few hours Molly and Jackie chatted about the events of the last few weeks, before it was time for Dylan's bedtime routine and went home to tell Charles the news of the day.
A/N: Molly figuring out she was pregnant after going off tea, is most common sign as i couldn't eat fast food after 8 weeks so i know cravings and changes can happen after this time and possibly earlier or later
