Title - Secrets

Rating - T

Summery - Miranda and Andrea have been married for just over a year when paradise disappears when a little white lie Andy told years ago comes back to haunt her.

A/N - I am sorry for the delay. I really couldn't think of a good ending. I hope you all enjoy this anyway. Thank you all for reading and to those of you who reviewed.

Chapter 6

Cassidy and Caroline where home when the two emotionally drained women arrived home. Immediately after the door had shut both girls had come flying towards them in tears and had flung themselves into the arms of Miranda and Andy. With the force of the girls they had managed to end up on the floor in the hall.

Miranda wasn't sure how long they had been sitting in the uncomfortable position but her body had started to protest. After they day she had had all she wanted to do was sleep. Looking over at her wife she nodded at her and silently then picked themselves and the girls up and headed up the stairs to the master bedroom.

All four of the Priestly women collapsed onto the bed and feel asleep within minutes huddled together.

Miranda woke the next morning to an empty bed. Looking around herself for any clues as to where her family were, she found that there was a fresh cup of coffee on the vintage bed side table. Smirking at how well her wife and children knew her she picked it up and relaxed back into the comfort of the lush bed.

Andy, after waking to the twins arguing about breakfast, had dragged herself out of the bed feeling like the whole world had been removed from her shoulders. After removing the girls from the bedroom and directing them downstairs away from her sleeping wife, Andy had taken a few minutes to observe the gorgeous women that she loved. Miranda looked peaceful in her sleep, if not a little tied. But that was to be expected after the day they had had the day before.

When she had finally made her way down to the kitchen after kissing Miranda on the head, she found Cassidy and Caroline arguing about what to make for breakfast.

Chuckling to herself Andy finally decided to resolve the conflict. "How about I make pancakes? We can take them up to your mother when they are done." The twins looked up at her with excitement and rushed about to get everything they needed. Andy took this as her cue to gather everything the twin couldn't.

Cassidy and Caroline where in the pantry when they smiled at each other and finally let out a squeal they had been holding in all morning. Their mother and ma had obviously sorted out what had almost ripped their family apart and they couldn't be happier.

Looking towards her sister Cassidy looked thoughtful for a second before a huge grin appeared on her face. "I think its time, don't you?"

Caroline looked at her sister for a few seconds in confusion but quickly realised what her sister was referring to and her grin rivalled her sisters.

Cassidy and Caroline had been a little unsure about Andy in the beginning of the relationship between their mother and the kind brunette. They had always liked Andy when she was their mothers assistant but they loved Miranda with all their hearts and with Miranda's relationship history, they just wanted their mother to be happy.

The doubts they had had quickly disappeared after they realised just how special Andréa was and how happy she made their mum.

Not long after Andy had moved in they had started to refer to Andy as Ma in private. They had never dared to say it to the women who held the title, too scared that she would reject them.

When they finally stopped grinning too much they walked back into the kitchen to help Andy prepare breakfast.

With all three of them making breakfast it was ready in twenty minutes and they were on their way back up to the bedroom.

Miranda had just taken the first sip of her coffee when the door opened and Cassidy and Caroline ran in, diving on the bed, follow by her Andréa carrying breakfast for them all. Chuckling at the girls she pulled them both close to her and kissed them both. The twins smiled and moved to the end of the bed so Andy could get in next to Miranda.

The pancakes didn't last long once everyone had dived into the plate full. Cassidy looked at her sister and nodded slightly.

"Ma, they were the best pancakes ever!" Cassidy laughed when she looked and realised they had eaten them all between them.

"Yeah Ma, Can we have them tomorrow too? Pleasee?" Caroline pleaded.

Miranda looked on at the girls in shock. Not because they thought of Andy as a mother, but because they had just admitted it to Andréa. She new her girls were still sometimes insecure about how they fit in with Andréa. She looked round to see how her wife had reacted to the development.

Andy had been shocked when the twins had both called her Ma, she loved the girls more that anything in the world and to have them really trust her and let her be part of their family was overwhelming. After the initial shock she realised that she was crying. Reaching for the girls she pulled them into her arms and held them tight.

"I love you my baby girls, always!" Andy whispered into the girls hair which was surrounding her head. Looking over at her wife she couldn't help but laugh at the amount of happiness that she could see. After a few seconds the whole family were in tears of laughter laying in bed hugging each other.

Miranda looked at her family and was glad that they had managed to get past something that could have just as easily torn them all apart.

Later that day when everyone was up and ready to face the day they all sat around the table.

"Girls, we need to talk to you about the press. We need you to know what to expect with our relationship becoming public." Miranda looked at both girls and hoped that they could protect them from the problems that they could face.

"Mum, Ma. We know what is going to happen. And although its not really the best thing to experience. We know that you love each other. And we know that you love us." Cassidy explained.

"Yeah, We love you and no matter what a few people say just to get a story, we know the truth and that's all that matters in the end." Caroline continued.

Miranda and Andréa looked on at their girls in shock. They had become very mature in such a short period of time. Smiling at them Andy stood and pulled them up and out of the room.

"Right then, go get ready we are going out for the weekend." Andy exclaimed as the girls hugged her and ran off to get ready.

"Really Andréa, what are you thinking. You have some funny idea's at times. We both have to work tomorrow." Miranda smirked knowing that nothing was going to stop her wife and she was just going to have to put up with whatever crazy place she had picked this time.

"Relax, its all sorted. And you will enjoy yourself, its not all for the twins this time." Andy laughed remembering when she had taken her three favourite girls to a theme park.

"I love you." Miranda simply said as she looked on at her excited wife.

"I love you too, Always!" Andréa moved towards Miranda and pulled her into her arms. Kissing her softly and muttering 'Always' against her lips.

"Yes, Always. Now lets go pack before we get into trouble by the little devils upstairs." Miranda smirked before making her way up to their room.

Smiling, Andréa followed. Yes, this is how its meant to be…

Well, that's the end. I'm not too sure about this but I cant really put it off any longer. I hope you have all enjoyed… :P xx