Okay everyone, I know it's been a long time since I updated this story, the truth is I don't have a lot of time these days so when I can get back to it, I will. Thank you to all who have been patient.

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Chapter 13

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Julie was sitting at the kitchen table when everyone had left for the evening, she sat looking at Gill's gift, a small smile on her face.

"Well someone looks happy with themselves, who brightened your day then?" Kevin asked, taking a seat beside her.

"It's Gill's gift to the baby." Julie replied, handing Kevin the cheque.

Kevin examined the piece of paper, his eyes going wide when he saw how much Gill had deposited.

"Bloody hell, a thousand quid…that's a lot of money.

"That's what I said, but she said anything for her god daughter."

"That's really generous, especially for godzil…for Gill."

"You were doing so well Kevin." Julie laughed.

"Yeah I know, sometimes I forget. Don't tell her, will you."

"It'll be our secret. So she's put the account in the name of Dodson-Lumb because Gill wasn't sure what we were planning, I said that was fine."

Kevin looked up at Julie, smiling at her.

"Of course it is, I mean…we've not really made any definite plans yet, have we?"

"No, no we haven't. So you're okay with this."

"Yeah of course I am, I guess now we know it's a girl then we should start thinking of first names though, don't you think."

"I do, that could take a while, I've looked through that book so many times and nothing stuck out to me."

"There's always the internet, thousands of searches on there you could chose from."

"We?"

"Huh."

"Thousands of names we could chose from, we have to agree on the name. I don't want it being one that only I like, it has to be our decision."

Kevin got up and left the room, before returning a few moments later with his laptop and opening up before he took a seat beside Julie.

"What are you doing?" She asked.

"Well, no time like the present right?"

"I guess not, let me just make a cup of tea first."

"Well hurry up then we've only for 3 months left to decide." He joked.

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Gill's car pulled up outside her house, Rachel looking towards the door to see Gill's ex standing waiting for them.

"Oh shit." Rachel groaned.

"What's up kid."

"Look,"

Gill followed Rachel's gaze, watching the way Dave looked at them.

"Oh god, what the bloody hell does he want."

"Let's just drive away." Rachel joked.

"He'd still be there when we came back, trust me. Let's see what he wants."

Gill got out of the car, Rachel following her as they made their way up towards the front door, Gill promised herself she'd try and remain calm with Dave but already she was pissed off and he hadn't even spoken yet.

"Been knocking for ages." He stated.

"Have you now, well we've been a Julie's baby shower so you would have been waiting a hell of a lot longer if Rachel hadn't forgotten her mobile. Step aside, gotta get the door open."

Dave stood, giving the evil eye to Gill as she opened the door, allowing Rachel in first then Dave.

"Get in then." She ordered.

Dave stepped inside, watching Rachel as she made her way up the stairs.

"Go through."

He made his way through to the front room, Gill following him and closing the door behind then.

"She staying here or something?"

"She is, not that it's any of your business. What do you want Dave."

"A friend of mine, he was out the other night…at a bar up town. He said he saw you and her…looking very cosy."

"Right…I see."

"What the hell's going on, how long has she been staying here?"

"A few months, what's it gotta do with you. It's not your house."

"No, but my son lives here."

"Well actually, no he doesn't."

"What are you talking about?"

"When was the last time you spoke to him, mmmm?"

"Three…maybe four weeks ago."

"Right, well Sammy and Lola have moved in to a little flat together."

"Lola?"

"His girlfriend."

"Oh, the brunette?"

"Yeah that's her, nice to see you involved in your son's life…as always,"

"I've been busy."

"I'm busy, I still find the time."

"Are you screwing her?"

"Excuse me."

"Bailey…are you screwing her?"

"What the bloody hell does that have to do with you, you and I haven't been together in years and quite frankly Dave…you're the last person who should be judging me…."

"So you are then.."

"YES…yes I am and you know what, I've never been happier."

"Since when the hell do you date women."

"I decided it was time for a change, that good enough."

"What about Sammy, how the hell do you think this will affect him huh."

"Sammy knows Dave, he's known for months. Do you really think I'd start dating a woman without talking it over with my son first. Unlike you Dave, I care about our son's feelings."

"What the hell's that supposed to mean?"

"Well put it this way, he wasn't crying his eyes out at the age of six because his mother was screwing a younger woman."

"Still not over it then."

"Get out….go on get out."

Gill swung open the door as Dave stormed out, name calling her as he left.

Gill looked up when she heard Rachel coming down the stairs, worry on her face.

"He took it well then."

"Nothing to worry about sherlock, Dave is and always will be a knob, we don't need his approval. Come on, I need a drink."

Rachel allowed Gill to put her arm around her waist as the went in to the kitchen to grab the nearest bottle of red.

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Kevin got in to bed, smiling as Julie searched the internet for names for their little girl.

"Are you still on that thing, three hours now."

"I know, I know but I wanted the name to be perfect and somethign we both like."

"It will be, we've still got another three months Julie."

"Exactly, three months…twelve weeks Kevin, that's not a lot of time and before you know it, she'll be here and she'll be nameless."

Kevin leaned over, taking the laptop and shutting it down.

"What are you doing?" She asked.

"We're closing down for the night and we're gonna get some sleep. I'm exhausted and you must be after such a busy day, there is plenty of time to name her, stop worrying so much."

"But Kevin I…"

"It will all be fine in the end, trust me." Kevin smiled, taking her face in his hands before he placed a soft kiss to her lips.

"I'm sorry…I think the closer it gets the more anxious I feel."

"You'll be fine, and I'm right here with you. It will all work out."

"It will, I know you're right."

"Get some sleep, and we can search together tomorrow, I promise."

Kevin leaned in and kissed her again.

"I love you."

"I love you too." She smiled.

"Sleep."

"Sleep."

Julie watched as Kevin turned over and closed his eyes, Julie leaning back, staring at the ceiling, trying to calm herself down.

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To Be Continued…