Five years later.
'Can you believe our baby girl is starting school tomorrow?' Nick asks running his fingers through Carla's hair as she curls her body against his.
'Don't... I already want to cry at the thought if it.' Carla admits.
'She'll be okay, you know.' He says causing her to sigh.
'I know... I just- It's going to be so strange not having her around.' She replies.
'I know she's been going to nursery but it's just not the same. She's only been away two days a week and this is school.' She adds and he tightens his grip around her waist.
'I've got the next few days off work so I'll be there at drop off and pick up.' He says kissing the top her head.
'Thank you...' She whispers.
'I's so excited, mummy!' Freya says grinning as Carla splits her hair into two pigtails.
'Are you? I'm sure you'll have a great time.' Carla replies smiling. She leans forward and kisses the top of Freya's head.
'Can you go upstairs and grab your coat please?' Carla asks straightening the bows in Freya's pigtails. Freya nods her head and runs upstairs.
'She looks so big.' Nick replies causing Carla to sigh.
'Gone is the tiny little 6lbs princess.' She says quietly.
'She's still our baby, Carla... She's just getting grown up.' He replies.
'I'm so glad you took today off work. I would've been a wreck on my own.' She says and he smiles.
'I'm always here.' He replies.
'This your daughter then?' The dark haired male asks as he picks up a tatty photograph.
'Your niece.' Robert Preston replies snatching the picture.
'My niece? That would mean she's...' The other male replies and Robert nods his head.
'Congratulations, Rob. You're an uncle. She's Carla's little girl.' Robert replies watching his new cell-mate's reaction.
'You've slept with my sister?' Rob asks.
'Mmhmmm... That's Freya.' Robert replies.
'And how often do you see her?' Rob asks.
'I don't. I never have... I fucked up. As far as I know she calls Nick dad.' Robert replies.
'Nick?' Rob asks.
'Nick Tilsley? Your sister's husband. Did you not know? They got married a couple of years ago I think.' Robert replies.
'And how would you know this?' Rob asks leaning against the wall.
'Leanne told me, she keeps in contact.' Robert replies.
'So how is Carla doing? Is she happy? Do you know?' Rob asks.
'You didn't succeed in destroying her life if that's what you're wondering. She has a great relationship with Aiden and Kate apparently.' Robert replies smiling at him.
'Hey, you two... Did Freya get off okay?' Michelle asks as Carla and Nick make their way into the pub.
'Yeah, she was so excited.' Nick replies and Carla rests her head against his shoulder.
'You okay, love?' Michelle asks.
'Are you away again? She's been teary all morning, in fact for most of yesterday as well.' Nick replies gently kissing Carla's head
'Go sit with Aiden and Kate, I'll bring you a drink over. Wine okay?' Michelle asks.
'Nah, pineapple juice please?' Carla replies smiling.
'Of course.' Michelle says.
'She'll be okay.' Nick says as Carla glances down at her phone.
'I know... Will we tell everyone our news?' Carla asks sitting down at a table with Kate and Aiden.
'I guess now is as good a time as any.' Nick replies.
'What news?' Michelle asks placing their drinks in front of them.
'I'm pregnant... Twelve weeks, with twins.' Carla replies smiling as she lets her hand settle on her stomach.
'Oh my god! Congratulations!' Kate squeals instantly jumping out her chair to wrap her arms around her sister.
'Congratulations, twins? That's crazy!' Aiden says shaking Nick's hand.
'I can't believe it.' Michelle mumbles joining Kate in wrapping her arms around Carla.
'Thank you... We were so surprised, weren't we? But we are really excited and Freya is over the moon. She's been asking for a baby brother or sister for months.' Carla says smiling as everyone sits back down.
'Freya knows and she's not blabbed to anyone?' Michelle asks.
'Surprisingly she's not.' Carla replies smiling.
'Daddy can you read me a story tonight?' Freya asks climbing onto Nick's knee.
'Course I can sweetie... Why don't you give mummy a kiss and grab baby then we'll go up and read.' He suggests referring to little soft dolly Freya has carried around she was able to grip anything.
'Night night, mummy... Love you lots!' Freya says leaning over and wrapping her arms around Carla.
'Love you too, baby girl. Mummy will see you in the morning.' Carla replies kissing the top of Freya's head.
'Night night, babies...' Freya whispers leaning closer to Carla's stomach. She gently brushes her hand across it before leaning down and pressing her lips to it.
'Come on then cutie... Let's go read this story.' Nick says lifting her into his arms. She's definitely getting too big and heavy to carry but sometimes Nick just can't resist, despite not being her biological father Freya is very much a daddy's girl and has been pretty since the day she met Nick. Her first was dada and her little face lights up when he walks through the door.
Weatherfield definitely is home for Carla and she is so glad she made the decision to go back and give her relationship another go.