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Chapter 8 Bonding

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The rest of Christmas night remained a happy occasion for all involved. Donna stayed on mineral water, whilst everyone around her got more inebriated by the hour and the Dynamos had even challenged the Carmichael men to a round of drinking games. She was exhausted, but didn't like the thought of leaving her stepsons all night with her insane best friends and Sam was acting no better, joining in with them all. Sitting and quietly observing her family, Donna relaxed back in her seat by the bar and placed her hands on her wriggling bump. Even though she was used to the sensation by now, it still felt strange, knowing there was a tiny life growing inside her. Sophie had gone to bed a while before, reassuring her mother that she'd got her life into perspective and would be making sure Sky left Kalokairi without any trouble. Something deep down, told Donna that she'd still have to keep a vigil eye on her husband, until she knew the young man had definitely left for good.

"Well hey there gorgeous." Slurred Sam, as he left the rowdy group and walked over to his wife. "Have I told you, how devastatingly beautiful you look this evening?" He asked, sitting down next to Donna and tenderly stroking her cheek.

Rolling her eyes, Donna couldn't help but laugh at her drunk husband. "Yes Sam, about ten minutes ago." She answered, leaning forward to plant a slow kiss on his lips. "And again, about five minutes before that honey." She finished, as she pulled away from him and gazed into his eyes.

Smiling, Sam cupped Donna's face in his hands and kissed her with unbridled passion. "Well it just has to be said, over and over again woman." He whispered, as they both broke for much needed air and laughed.

Noticing the loved up pair, Tanya pointed over to them and laughed. "See that's how it all starts Zack. That's the beginning of how babies are made." She said, causing the others to look over at the Carmichael's and laugh.

"Ermm yeah Tan…It's a little too late for that honey. Job done." Responded Rosie, shaking her head and passing her fellow Dynamo another shot of ouzo.

Looking up at the partying group, Donna smiled and turned back to face her handsome husband. "I'm going to have to call it a night darling." She whispered, gently running her hand through his hair and then across his collar. "Will you make sure the boys don't get too carried away?" She asked, staring lovingly into his gorgeous eyes. "We both know the girls will never be beaten."

Giving his wife a wink, Sam took her hand and placed a soft kiss on her palm. "I'll sort it and join you soon darling." He answered, as Donna smiled back a him and carefully stood, rubbing her aching lower back.

After giving everyone a kiss goodnight, Donna made her way up to bed and not a moment too soon either. With a mixture of surging pregnancy hormones, carrying excess weight and the emotions of the day, she was literally, ready to drop. Reaching the top step, she instantly noticed the door ajar and a dim light from her lamp, shining through into dark hallway. Knowing full well, she'd turned everything off and closed the door behind her when leaving, Donna approached the room with caution. She crept forward, purposely avoiding the old floorboards, she knew creaked and slowly pushed the door a little further open. Her heart was practically in her mouth, as Donna dared herself to pop her head round the door. With her heart regaining its regular pace, she smiled at the sight of her daughter and granddaughter cuddled up on her side of the bed. They must have gone up there, unnoticed by everyone else by the courtyard bar and by the look of it, had settled in for the night.

"Hey Mom." Whispered Sophie, opening her eyes and smiling sweetly at her mother, as she walked into the room. "I couldn't stand the thought of spending the night in the same room as him." She continued, pulling a sleeping Emma closer against her. "Can we stay with you tonight?"

Peering into her daughter's big, blue eyes, Donna smiled back at her. "Of course you can baby girl." She replied, walking into the bathroom to get ready for bed. "I don't know where your dad's going to sleep though…Maybe we could put him in with Sky." She added, as she pulled on her nightdress and heard Sophie giggle at her suggestion.

After removing her makeup and brushing her teeth, Donna walked back into the bedroom and climbed into bed beside her baby granddaughter. She rested her head on Sam's pillow and reached out to stroke Emma's soft blonde hair… It brought back so many fond memories of Sophie's childhood, when her small daughter would creep into her room in the middle of the night and Donna would wake to find her cuddled up to her, as close as physically possibly. They had always been close, even when Sophie reached the moody teenage years, Donna had soon put her straight and very rarely let it bother her. No one could ever have accused her of being a bad mother, or a terrible role model to her child. She was always there for Sophie, no matter what and if that meant sacrificing her own needs, then it was done, no hesitation.

"Does this remind you of when I was a kid?" Asked Sophie, realising her mother was lost in thought, as she tenderly stroked Emma's hair.

Nodding, Donna slid Emma closer towards her and held her arm out to her daughter. "Come here sweetie." She whispered, as Sophie moved even closer towards her too. "My god Soph, I've missed you two so much." She added, still in a whisper, as Sophie snuggled up close.

"I missed you too Mom…But I'm home now and I'm not going anywhere, I promise." Whispered Sophie, peering into her mother's ocean green eyes. "I know I've made some pretty silly mistakes in my life already, but I want you to know I'm not about to make anymore." She finished, smiling sweetly at Donna.

Leaning closer, Donna placed a tender kiss on Sophie's forehead. "Well that's good to hear honey." She whispered, before looking up towards the door, as Sam walked in.

Smiling at the sight of his three girls, cuddled up in bed together, made Sam feel warm inside. He'd known how empty his wife had felt, when Sophie had gone and now he was pleased to see them getting their maternal bond back on track. Since Sophie's request earlier, for a DNA test to be carried out, Sam had had to admit to himself, that he was in fact nervous. Yes there was a one in three chance that she could be his daughter, but that also meant there was a chance that she wasn't. There was nothing he'd love more, than to be able to say he'd fathered two children, with the woman of his dreams. It meant as much to him, as it did to Donna and Sophie and seeing them together now, made him want it all the more.

"Oh, I wasn't aware there was a slumber party going on." Giggled Sam, as he walked over and sat down on the edge of the bed, next to his wife.

Giggling, Donna rolled onto her back and took Sam's hand. "Sorry honey, it's girls only I'm afraid." She said quietly, as to not wake up baby Emma. "And believe me, if it wasn't for the fact the bed's not big enough, the Dynamos would be up here like a shot." She continued, entwining her fingers through his.

Raising his eyebrow, Sam smiled, as Sophie giggled at her mother. "So it's like that is it?" He asked, leaning down to place a slow and passionate kiss on Donna's lips, feeling the tip of her tongue run across the entrance of his mouth. "I guess I better go find somewhere else to sleep then." He continued, wanting nothing more than to drag his wife with him. "I wonder if Tanya's got space in hers."

Pursing her lips, at her husband's obvious attempt to tease her, Donna stared deep into his eyes. "Go for it darling…Because the state she's in right now, I'll be damned if she even makes it back to the guestroom tonight." She said in a very low, calm tone, resisting the urge to lean forward and taste his lips once again.

"Good point." Responded Sam, as Sophie began to giggle at the sexual tension mounting between him and her mother. "I'll leave you girls to it." He said, standing from the bed and bending down to place a delicate kiss on first Sophie's forehead and then Emma's.

"Sleep well handsome." Whispered Donna, wrapping her arms around her husband's neck, as he finally bent down to kiss her goodnight. "Don't think I've forgotten about the second half of my Christmas present either big boy." She whispered into his ear, after he'd pulled away from her lips.

"Neither have I darling." Sam whispered in response, before bending down to kiss his wife's bump. "See you all in the morning." He added, walking over to the bedroom door and giving Donna a wink before he left.

As the door clicked closed, Donna could feel herself grinning and she turned back onto her side to face her smiling daughter. Seeing Sophie looking at her like that, made Donna burst out laughing. She didn't know what it was, but it wasn't long before Sophie started giggling too. Emma stirred between them, making soft moaning noises in her deep sleep and stopped her mother and grandmother giggling for the time being.

"What's so funny?" Donna asked in a whisper, getting herself comfortable once more and trying not to start laughing again.

Rolling her blue eyes at her mother, Sophie sighed. "You and Sam." She answered, pulling the covers up tighter around them. "Like a couple of randy teenagers… It's sweet."

"Well, I'm sorry, but I can't help myself sweetheart." Donna replied, gently biting down on her lower lip, as she thought about her husband slipping into bed somewhere all alone. "I can't begin to tell you, how so in love I am with him."

Taking her mom's hand Sophie smiled at her. "You don't have to apologise Mom. Everyone can see he feels exactly the same about you." She said, snuggling up close once more. "I'm happy for you both, I really am."

Smiling at her daughter's sincere words, Donna closed her eyes and holding her little girls close to her, she allowed herself to drift off into an almost instant sleep. With Christmas day out the way, who knew what the next day was going to hold for them all. Listening to the sound of her baby girl's gentle breathing, it wasn't too long before Sophie fell asleep. Like when she was a small child, Sophie always felt safe and secure sleeping in her mother's bed, knowing Donna would never let anything bad happen to her. Ever.

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Waking the next morning, Donna rolled over expecting to find her daughter and Emma. Finding the bed empty, she yawned and glanced at the clock on the nightstand. It was just after seven and Donna wondered if Emma had woken early as she usually did, making Sophie have to get up with her. Feeling refreshed after a decent nights sleep, she started to think about her husband all alone in one of the guest rooms and reached over to grab the phone. Pressing the memorised number to his cell phone, Donna sat up and waited for it to connect. It wasn't long before she heard Sam clear his throat as he answered her call.

"Morning darling." Croaked Sam, down the line, causing Donna to laugh at him. "Everything okay?"

Smirking, Donna played with the phone cord. "Fine sweetheart, but I was about to take a long, hot shower and wondered if you knew of anyone who'd like to join me?" She said in a low, seductive tone and trying not to burst out laughing, as she heard Sam jumping out of bed at the other end of the line.

"I'll be right there." Answered Sam, before promptly ending the call.

Replacing the receiver, Donna laughed at her husband's eagerness and climbed out of bed. She had meant every word of what she'd said to her daughter last night, she was utterly in love with her husband and hated spending time apart from him. Sam never failed to turn her on, even if she was mad at him. There was just something about how he looked at her, with his sexy smile and dreamy eyes, that made her go weak at the knees… His eyes had been the first thing that had attracted her all those years ago, then his smile and then of course, his fantastically toned physique. The first time Donna had seen Sam's body, was when she'd taken him over to the little island she'd found and in a moment of madness, they'd both stripped down to their underwear for a midnight swim. They had been on a few dates before this, but this was the night, Donna realised she'd fallen madly in love with the handsome New Yorker. Drink had also been a contributor to their little escapade, but neither of them cared, as after messing around in the cool, clear waters, Sam had laid Donna down on the soft sand and tenderly made love to her. They had spent hours laying in one another's arms, before making love a few more times, as the sun came up over Kalokairi. Donna had managed to block out the rest of that morning with Sam…The part where he told her he was engaged and had to leave Greece to get married…

Standing under the hot running water, Donna closed her eyes and smiled at the sound of her husband walking into the bathroom. Within a few moments, Sam had joined her under the water and had already snaked his arms around her body. His mouth was instantly drawn to his wife's neck, showering her with sensuous kisses, as he stood behind her. Relaxing back into her husband's hold, Donna tilted her head, to allow him further access. It was romantic and a serious turn on, knowing that with just one simple phone call, she could have Sam running straight into her arms.

"I missed not sleeping with you last night Mrs. Carmichael." Sam said in between his assault on her neck, causing Donna to moan softly and turn round in his arms.

"Really?" Asked Donna, trailing her hands down Sam's soaking chest and down to his waist. "How much?" She added, letting one hand travel further down, until she found his manhood.

Taking hold of his wife's other hand, Sam moved close to her ear. "How about I just show you darling." He said, closing his eyes and groaning, at the feeling of her now caressing his erect length.

Finding one another's mouths, the pair flew into a erotic kiss and wasted no time, exploring each other. The water was against them and was soon spilling out cooling water over their red, hot bodies, making them gasp all the more. Before she could send her husband over the edge too soon, Donna released her hold on him and broke from their never ending kiss. Staring silently into his dark eyes, she reached past him and shut off the now cold water, both of them feeling the coldness enveloping them. Taking Donna by the hand, Sam lead her to the bedroom and gently laid her down on the bed in front of him. Her soaking wet body stuck to the sheets and her breathing quickened, as she watched Sam move purposely towards her. He climbed onto the bed and positioned himself between Donna's legs, teasingly kissing his way up her inner thighs. The sensation of his lips moving closer and closer towards his intended destination, made Donna flinch under his touch. Quickly glancing up at her face, Sam parted his wife's legs further and paused before plunging his tongue into the warmth of her womanhood. This one movement alone, caused Donna to gasp loudly and her hips to involuntarily leave the bed.

"Jesus Christ…Sammmm." Moaned Donna, roughly running her hand through her husband's wet hair, as he teased her with the movement of his tongue.

Spurring him on all the more, Sam varied his actions, working out from his wife's vocal response and body movements, which one was transporting her to ecstasy the quickest. Starting slow and soft, he stimulated Donna's clitoris with the tip of his tongue and waited for her to moan, before plunging it back inside her. Feeling herself losing control, faster than she could comprehend, Donna's hands gripped tightly onto the sheets by the side of her jolting body. She could feel Sam working her into a lust filled frenzy and all she could do, was lay back and enjoy every single minute of it. Without much warning, Donna was soon overcome with an increasing sensation of tingling, stirring around her lower body. She was about to climax and she couldn't stop, as it took over her entire body and sent waves of pure unadulterated pleasure to her head.

With a few more flicks of his tongue, Sam pushed his wife completely over the edge. "Yes, oh my god yesssssssss." Screamed Donna, as her almighty orgasm hit her full force and she finally shuddered to slow stop against the damp sheets.

Struggling to catch her breath, Donna's lips curled up into a satisfied smile. Her chest was heaving and perspiration mixed with water from the shower, was trickling between her ample breasts. Yet again, her gorgeous husband, had proved to her what an amazing lover he was. Kissing his way back up her body, Sam kissed both Donna's breast, causing her to giggle.

"Now do you know how much I missed you last night?" Asked Sam, laying down next to his wife and placing his hands behind his head.

Letting out a dirty laugh, Donna sat up and slid over Sam, to straddle him. "I think I get the idea." She answered, slowly leaning forward and running the tip of her tongue across his lower lip.

Reaching up to run his hands through his wife's wet hair, Sam moaned as she then slid her tongue fully into his mouth. The kiss was deep and passionate, turning Sam on more than ever, knowing where his tongue had just been and that Donna would be able to taste herself on his lips… When it came to making love, neither of them held back and it made them realise, just how compatible they were as a couple. There was nothing they wouldn't do for one another, making their sex life more enjoyable as time went on… Reluctantly breaking from their kiss, Donna gazed into her husband's eyes and smiled seductively, as she trailed her fingertips down his chest. She raised her hips and slowly slid down onto his solid erection, taking him deep into her. Sam moaned quietly and moved his hips to meet Donna's gentle movements, running his hands down her thighs as he did. They both remained silent for a while, just staring into one another's eyes, as they tenderly made love. Being on top meant Donna could be in total control of things and she liked nothing more, than to feel her husband writhing desperately beneath her, urging her on.

"You're so beautiful." Whispered Sam, still staring into his wife's sparkling green eyes and sliding his hands up to her hips. "I'm a very lucky man."

Smiling at her husband's words, Donna pushed herself deeper onto his manhood and made him moan, showing him just what they meant to her. Varying the movement and rhythm of her hips, Donna was beginning to feel the stirrings of another orgasm mounting. Sam could feel it to, as she fractionally tilted her hips forward and arched her back, pushing him even deeper into her tight, warm womanhood. Taking in the sight of her womanly, pregnant body, confirmed to Sam that he finally had everything he ever wanted. Words couldn't express just how much he loved and desired his wife and knowing she was carrying his child, made everything so much more special.

Speeding up the circular movements of her hips, Donna soon felt the well known tingling in her lower body. "Sam…I'm…." She panted, unable to get all her words out, as she reached her climax.

Tightening his hold on his wife's hips, Sam could feel her muscles gripping and releasing around his throbbing member, making him moan as he held back as best he could. Donna grabbed his hands on her hips and ground down hard against him, pushing her over the edge. She closed her eyes and threw her head back, as her orgasm exploded within. The wonderful sensation engulfed her entire body, sending shivers up and down her spine. The low continuous groan his wife emitted, confirmed to Sam that he could finally let himself go.

"Donnaaaaaaaaaa." Moaned Sam, closing his eyes as he felt himself ejaculating deep within his wife.

Collapsing down onto her husband's heaving chest, Donna felt light-headed. "Oh Sammm." She whispered, struggling to regulate her uneven breathing, as Sam ran his hands down her back and gasped for air too.

After laying still for a few minutes, relishing in the closeness, Donna finally allowed Sam to withdraw from her and moved to his side. They didn't say anything for a while, both completely overcome with the tenderness of their lovemaking. It wasn't until Sam started stroking his wife's bump, that Donna broke the silence with her giggling.

"You do realise, that when this baby comes along, I'm going to be too exhausted to even think about having sex?" Said Donna, placing a loving kiss on her husband's lips, before slipping out of bed. "You better enjoy it while you can babe." She giggled, walking naked across the room and into the bathroom.

"Oh, I'm enjoying it alright." Sam answered with a laugh, as he too got out of bed and walked into the bathroom behind his wife. "But something tells me, a baby isn't going to stop you darling." He continued, snaking his arms around her as she brushed her teeth in the mirror. "No way." He finished, kicking the door shut with his foot.

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Sat up on their bed together, the Carmichael's flicked through a baby book, Sam had bought on his last trip to New York. Donna had laughed, when she told her husband, she expected him to be at the 'business end' at the birth and he'd gone pale at the suggestion. They still hadn't come up with a name for their little one and couldn't seem to agree on anything either of them came up with. It still amazed Donna at times, that eighteen months previous, she'd been living the single life. Now, not only was she married to the only mad she'd ever loved, but she was a few weeks off giving birth to his baby and that was something she'd never have imagined happening at her time of life… Never letting another man get that close to her, Donna had simply resigned herself to the fact, that she'd end up alone and lonely. She knew Sophie was going to grow up and live her life, not needing her mother as much as she did when she was little and she had lived in dread of that day. The day Sky proposed to her daughter, was the day Donna started to cherish each minute with her all the more.

Peering up over her reading glasses, Donna looked towards the open bedroom door, hearing someone walking up the stairs. "Hey baby girl. Where did you get to this morning?" She asked, talking her glasses off, as Sophie walked in, holding a babbling baby Emma. "I woke up and you'd both gone."

"Emma woke early and I didn't want her to disturb you Mom." Answered Sophie, smiling at her mother and then at Emma, as she playfully tugged at her hair. "Listen…Can you do me a favour and watch Em for a while? There's a little problem I need to get rid of." She finished, smiling sweetly at Donna and Sam.

Knowing exactly what 'little problem', her daughter was referring to, Donna nodded and held out her arms for her to pass the baby over. Emma giggled softly, as her grandmother took her onto her lap and kissed the top of her head. Wrapping his arm around his wife's shoulder, Sam looked down at the happy tot and gently stroked her pink cheek. Donna peered back up her daughter and gave her a reassuring smile, letting her know everything was going to be alright in the end. Over the past few days, she had seen Sophie mature a great deal and knew whatever conclusion she came to, it would hopefully be the right one. She had lost count of the times, she had warned her daughter about Sky and that he had shown himself for what he really was. He wasn't interested in being a full time father to his daughter. He was too self centred for that.

"Thank you." Sophie whispered, blowing her little girl a kiss, before leaving the room.

She was nervous, yet adamant that there was no going back for her and Sky. He had made his feelings plainly obvious and that was something Sophie couldn't live with. Sky may have still loved her, but he wasn't in love with her and staying with a man like that, would be for all the wrong reasons. The only possible reason she would've stayed with him, was for the sake of her daughter growing up with her daddy. With the love and support of her family, she didn't need him and Emma certainly didn't. He was messing with her head and probably only doing his bit, to stop his mother and father getting at him.

Closing the door behind her, after letting herself back into the goat house, Sophie sighed when she came across Sky slouched on the sofa. "Get your things and get out. It's over." She said in a very calm, controlled voice, as Sky stood up and stared at her.

"No." Answered Sky defiantly, as Sophie stared back into his eyes. "I'm Emma's father. I have rights."

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A.N. Hope the 'M' wasn't too hot for you all hehe?! Next chapter coming soon and then I think I'm going to push the story on a little (D's baby!)… If ya want it, you know what you have to do all….Push it! Loads of love, Liv x