Chapter 7
A loud knock on the cottage door disturbed both boys, who were in the middle of playing a Spongebob Squarepants game.
"Hang on kiddo, I'll be back in a second, you carry on playing, ok?" Aaron smiled, heading for the door. He opened it expecting to see Jackson, but was surprised to be greeted by his mum.
"Hows it going, kid?"
"Great." Aaron smiled, stepping to the side to let his Mum inside
"Where is he then?" Chas asked excitedly
"He's in the living room, playing on the computer. Want a cuppa or something?"
"Yeah go on then." Chas smiled, sitting down at the table. "I bought a present for him Aaron, i hope you don't mind, It's still at home, but if you don't want him to have it I can always give it to Noah."
"Awh Thanks Mum, what did you get him?"
"Well, i remembered you saying he liks dinosaurs, It's a cuddly T-Rex."
"He'll love it. Come on, you can come see him. Just give me a minute to explain to him who you are, yeah? He might get a bit confused." Aaron smiled, handing her a coffee and disappearing into the living room.
"Hey Dan pause your game for me mate. i've got something to tell you."
Daniel fiddled with the remote until he found the button he'd needed. He looked at Aaron and waited patiently.
"Can you remember in the hospital, when I told you I had a different Mummy?"
"Yeah?"
"Well she's here, do you want to see her? It's ok if you don't."
"Is she pretty like my Mummy?"
"Yeah mate, she is."
"Can i see her Aaron?"
Aaron nodded and signalled for his mother to come through. She smiled and waved at Daniel.
"What's your name?" Daniel asked
"My name is Chas, love."
"Chaslove's a funny name!"
"No mate, her name's Chas."
Daniel eyes widened "Like Chuckie's dad off Rugrats!"
Aaron burst out laughing, earning him a glare from his mother. "Sorry Mum. That was funny!"
"Aaron can I have some coke?"
"No mate, you'll be going to bed soon, and you'll be a hyper little bunny if you drink coke. You won't get to sleep. You can have some milk and one of Grandma Pearl's cookies though, ok?" Aaron disappeared into the kitchen again. Chas smiled and said goodbye to Daniel, before following Aaron. "You'll be good for that kid you know. I'm proud of you making a go of it."