A/N – First of all I'd like to apologise for the lack of update yesterday, was just a wee bit busy and 4x4's died :'( Not a good time to die... it's rather snowy outside... ie. Blizzard... oops.
Anyhoo! 2 updates today :')
Alice was in her room packing; neatly folding all of her many clothes away into her trusty, brown suitcase. The battered old thing had done some mileage with her, seen some great places – and some not so great ones. It held so many memories, both good and bad. Alice sighed as she placed her final pair of jeans in there. She seemed to have gained a lot more!
She picked up her mother's necklace, opening the box Danny had found for her to put it in, she touched it softly. It meant so much to her, so very much. She believed beyond everything that this has saved Danny's life, it had been his lucky charm, her mother had looked out for him, took care of him. She smiled; Danny had always liked her putting that way though counter argued it was because she had been his silver lining. She closed the box gently; she'd soon be back in his arms... not that he knew that. She could not wait to see his face! Those green eyes... that smile... Alice felt weak at the knees jut thinking of him.
Shaking her head, she began to place the necklace away in a side pocket when she felt another box. She frowned, she hadn't left a box in here? Had she? She withdrew it gently and gasped as she saw a familiar, blue box. One she had opened twice... one that should have only been opened once.
"My engagement ring..." She whispered to herself as she opened the box. She frowned as she saw a piece of folded up paper; that definitely hadn't been in there and she most certainly had not packed it. She took the ring out and placed it on her finger; she'd made the decision to only wear her wedding ring due to her hectic job. She tended to wear it whenever she went out anywhere but for everyday use it was near impossible. She cherished it though; she truly did. She picked up the folded paper and began to read it.
'My dearest Alice,
I'm gathering you will find this sooner or later... probably when you're packing to come back. You're probably wondering how on Earth I managed to get this in your suitcase... well, let's just say your daughter is a gem!
I found this whilst going through some other stuff and almost immediately the pain intensified. I realised just how much I missed you, just how much I needed you. You're more than just my wife Alice, you're my best friend as well as my lover, you're more than just my co-worker, you're my partner through life as well. It feels strange, not having you about. Not having you by my side all day, every day.
I don't want to go on and on, I know that will only upset you... I don't want to do that. I just want to let you know I care, I love you, I belong with you. I want you to know I am thinking of you...
See you soon, for if you're reading this, I know that we'll be seeing each other again soon.
All my love forever,
Danny xxxxxxxx'
Alice removed her hand away from where it had been clasped over her mouth and began to wipe her eyes. That letter... it was so simple yet so, so beautiful. She sniffled, grabbing a tissue of the side and wiping her eyes. He knew how to make her cry! She smiled, she did have the best husband in the entire world. He may not always be the most romantic of men, or always say the right thing. He did have some awful habits (but so did she) and he could be as stubborn as a mule, but it was these little things he did that made all the difference, that made him her perfection. The small gesture, which he probably did as something very natural, had made such a difference and meant so much to her.
Now she had a dilemma how to thank him, not to seemed so... ungrateful! She needed a plan... she needed someone on the inside. She smirked, Liv! But then, what could she get Liv to do? It was then she had an idea... what if she could trick him into thinking she was a guest? Get him to come out and greet her as a guest! She smirked and text Liv quickly, telling her to answer the phone as though she was a guest.
Five minutes later and they were both on the phone.
"So for three nights?" Liv asked as Danny walked past.
"Longer actually." Alice smirked, "Thanks for doing this..."
"Yes, of course. So what name is that please?" Liv asked, a hidden message within.
"Mrs Trevent." Alice told her,
"Mrs Trevent." Liv repeated, "Ok, so that's all sorted, we look forward to receiving you on the 11th!"
"Thank you Liv, I'll ring you later, love you!"
"And you! Goodbye!" Liv said professionally and cheerily. She placed the phone down to see Danny staring at her expectantly, "Late guest booking." She smiled, "Arriving on the 11th at about eleven am, could you greet her though?"
"Yeh sure..." Danny agreed, "Who is it?"
"Woman called Mrs Trevent..." Liv smiled, "She booked two rooms, said her step-son always had liked this place."
"Been before I guess." Danny smiled, "That's what we need!"
"Yup." Liv smiled, "So you will greet? Do NOT let them down! In fact, why don't you and Rosie greet them, then neither of you try saying you're scared..."
"Ok! Ok!" Danny laughed, "Anyway, I'm going to do the animals... I can't believe Rosie has decorated... I thought with Alice away we'd gotten away with it!"
"Never!" Liv beamed, "Anyway go on! Shoo!"
Danny grinned dumbly... everything was getting back to normal finally! Now all he needed to make it perfect was his beautiful wife back.