Quick update. Honestly I'm lossing motivation here :( I don't know where to take this.. so suggestions always welcome.
'Listen Peter, I don't think I should come with you, it's going to be enough for him to take in he's got a brother.. let alone a new… 'step..mum' she said hating the words.
'Yeah but he will have to meet you some time love, and why not now' Peter said.
'Because it's too much, you know not just for him but for me too.. I don't want to come okay, you take Henry and I will deal with my work' Carla said.
'Okay, okay, but next time you're coming.. and talking of work, are you going to resume working at underworld now that we're together?' he asked as she frowned.
'I don't know Peter.. part of me feels as though I'm over it, I need to move on' Carla said.
'They all miss you' Peter said.
'Peter, go and see Simon' Carla said fed up with his guilt trips.
He picked up Henry, and placed him in the baby carrier, strapping him and tucking the blanket around him before kissing Carla romantically on the tops and tapping her nose.
'I shall see you later love' he said as she nodded and this time kneeled down to touch Henry's arm affectionately before they left.
'Now Simon, that'll be you're Dad' Ken said as he heard a tap at the door, nervous for Simon's reaction.
'Hey Peter, come in, he's in here' Ken said glancing down at Henry who was looking curiously around in his carry seat.
'Wish me luck Dad, I think I'm going to need it' Peter said, unsure of this was the best way to tell Simon he not only had a new step mum, but a baby brother too.
Simon scrunched up his face with confusion as he saw his Dad carrying a baby seat.
'Why have you got a baby?' Simon asked.
'No hello?' Peter said feigning hurt and putting Henry's car seat down, walking up to Simon.
He ruffled Simon's hair, aware Simon's eyes were fixed on the baby seat.
'Who's baby is that?' Simon asked again.
'Si, listen, I need to explain a few things to you, this, is Henry' Peter said bending down and unfastening the clips so he could take Henry out.
Henry let out a little sigh and wriggled until he was cradled comfortably in Peter's arms.
Simon looked down at him, trying to work out what was going on.
'And Henry, well, I know this is a lot to take in, but he is you're little brother Simon' Peter said as Simon looked up at Peter, and then Ken, his eyes narrowed.
'Mum didn't have a baby, you get a big belly and ..' Simon said.
'No, no, you're right Simon, Leanne isn't Henry's mum, you see the thing is.. well, I have a girlfriend and she is Henry's mum' Peter said trying to choose his words carefully so as not to confuse Simon further.
'You can't have a girlfriend, you're married to Mum' he said, and Peter could see what were the start of tears in his little eyes.
'Si, you're too young to understand, but I'm in love with another women, in fact you know her, do you remember Carla, Leanne's friend, she had dark hair, she runs the factory?' Peter said as Simon rubbed his teary eyes and nodded.
'Well she is Henry's mum, me and her are living together now' Peter said.
'But she was Leanne's friend' Simon responded as Ken sighed sadly.
'I know Si, one day you might understand, but I wanted you to meet Henry and get to know him, and in time you'll get to know Carla and come and live with us' Peter said as Simon shook his head.
'I don't want to live with Carla, I want to live with you and Leanne' Simon cried.
'Oh Si, I know, but things change and I'm afraid that isn't going to happen' Peter said.
Simon sat down, his chest puffed out and shoulders hunched on the couch.
'Si, please don't be like this, here, why don't you hold Henry?' Peter suggested.
'I don't want to' Simon huffed.
'He's just a baby Si, and I think he'd really like to get to know his big brother' Peter said trying to make an effort.
'I don't care, he's the reason you and my Mum don't live together anymore' Simon shouted.
'No, now you listen Si, Henry has nothing to do with it, me and Leanne just don't love each other any more and I'm sorry, I know it's hard for you but you're going to have to understand and deal with it, now you can either make an effort with Henry or make it difficult' Peter said, his voice firm.
'I hate you, and I hate him' Simon said jumping up from the couch and rushing upstairs past Ken.
Peter took a seat and placed Henry on the place beside him before putting his head in his hands.
'It was never going to be easy Peter' Ken said in frustratingly condescending manner..
'You think I don't know that? I didn't expect him to take it lightly.. but you know it still hurts when your own son tells you he hates you' Peter said, getting angry, standing up and taking Henry into his arms.
'Peter..' Ken warned.
'No, I'm going home, there isn't any point staying here when Simon hates me' Peter said.
'He's angry and confused Peter, give him a chance to get used to it all' Ken said as Peter softened a little.
'I just want it all to be alright' Peter said sadly.
'I know Peter, give it time and.. things should calm down' Ken said walking over to his son and patting his shoulder, before rubbing the side of his thumb against Henry's cheek.
'And look after this little one, he's a bony little lad, you should be proud' Ken said swallowing his pride and just accepting the situation for what it was.
'Thanks Dad, I.. we appreciate that' Peter said as Ken nodded.
'I'll talk to Simon for you, but I can't promise miracles' Ken said.
Peter smiled gratefully before heading home, back to Carla.