Sorry change of plans I will do a quick induction to Zoe's sister and brother will appear in another chapter soon and then I will add them both into another chapter where you get to know them more. Sorry to muck you around with it but I have just had a brilliant Idea which I hope you all will like.

Today was the day of Joan Hanna's 60th birthday party and as luck would have it both Nick and Zoe had that day off so they had a nice relaxing day and plenty of time to get ready. It was summer holidays for the girls so they didn't have to get up early for school which was a good job really as they both were still asleep at 11am which was not like them.

Zoe slowly opened her eyes and glanced at her alarm which read 11am, Zoe shifted position which made Nick stir as he was cuddled up behind Zoe until she shifted position. Zoe and Nick woke up in terrible mood.

Nick opened his eyes to see that Zoe was wide awake and staring at the ceiling.

"Morning Zo, are you alright?" Nick asked with not much emotion on his face.

"Yeah I'm fine but do you hear that?"

"Hear what, I can't hear anything "Nick frowned as he was rather confused about what Zoe was going on about.

"That's what I mean, it's too quiet "Zoe threw back the covers and stretched and decided to check on the girls as they have never been this quiet. Zoe got up and walked round the bed and headed for the door but was stopped as Nick reached out and tired to pull Zoe back into bed

Nick, Zoe and the girls had a nice relaxing afternoon lounging round the house and watching TV but after a couple of hours later of being together they all began to get on each other's nerves and began to argue and fight.

"Zoe, do I have to go?" Nick whined

"Yes Nick you have to go and I want you there anyway"

"I just can't be bothered to go" Nick continued to argue his way out of going which was beginning to annoy Zoe who finally snapped.

"Don't go then, but don't expect me to come home tonight well any other night then and it is so different when it is your family isn't it" Zoe shouted knowing it would annoy Nick who Zoe could see Nick was fuming at her last comment.

"Yeah but you never complained before when we had to go to one of my family birthdays" Nick shouted back.

"Yeah well your family are the most boring and dull people I have ever met and I didn't want to upset you but now I don't care"

"Oh ,really well why hold back now tell me more?" Nick said raising his voice again.

"at least I hear from my family and actually see them and they clearly don't care about you do they as they never ring to see how you are or even ask how the girls are doing and when was the last time they gave Savannah and Ella presents on their correct birthday's" Zoe screamed

Little did Zoe and Nick know Ella and Savannah could hear everything Zoe and Nick were saying? Savannah began to cry as she didn't like her parents shouting like that at each other.

"I will come with you today and act like the loving couple people think we are but then I will drop you and the girls here and then I am going to a hotel and then I am filing for custody of the girls as they clearly can't be looked after by you" Nick shouted and then headed into their own suite bathroom and got changed and get began to pack this things.

Zoe grabbed her black dress and got ready for today which should have been a happy day but turned out to be the worst day.

"Savannah it's alright, come on let's get dressed and try to act like you never heard any of that alright?" Ella whispered to Savannah who nodded wiping away the tears that were running down her face.

Finally they were ready to go but there was nothing said between Nick and Zoe as they left the house. Nick grabbed a large bag of his clothes and shoved them into the boot. Ella could see that Zoe had been crying as her eyes were red and puffy which she tried to hide with makeup but didn't have much luck hiding it. The ride to the party was just as worse nothing was said between anyone, all that broke the silence was the radio. Half an hour later they arrived at the ruby club where Nick parked the car and they all climbed out of the car it was as soon as they opened the door they all forced a smile to cover up the hurt not wanting people to see and then feeling sorry for them. Nick placed a hand on the small of Zoe's back for show when inside he didn't want to touch her but her knew he had to keep up all appearances.

"Zoe , Nick " Joan greeted her daughter and son in law

"Hi mum happy birthday, wow everyone is here" Zoe smiled weakly

"Happy Birthday Joan" Nick placed a light kiss on Joan's cheek

"Happy birthday nan" Ella and Savannah said together

"Thank you girls , let's get you all a drink " Joan ushered them to the bar where they ordered a drink. Joan could sense something was wrong as Zoe didn't seem her cheery self and Nick seemed distant and didn't touch Zoe once which was weird as he usually placed a arm around Zoe or just a slight touch but nothing today and Savannah seemed distant too.

"Zoe "Zoe spun round to see that her sister was the one that called her name.

"Julie, it's so good to see you and I have to say it has been way too long" Zoe was glad to see her younger sister

"I know sorry , I am been working a broad a lot and I am loving every bit of it, how are you all and how are my gorgeous nieces " Julie said as she looked at Savannah and Ella who were pleased to see auntie Julie.

"Yeah I'm alright thank you and Nick is alright aren't you Nick"

"Yeah I'm great thank you and it's great to see you again Julie"

"well I'm just going back over to my date who looks a bit uncomfortable so see you later" Julie walked away.

Zoe had a good time but was dreading what was going to happen once they left the party. The party ended at 12 so Zoe, Nick and the girls said their goodbyes and headed back to the car where Nick drove Zoe and the girls home.

"Girls here's the key you go ahead, me and your father need to have a quick talk alright then we will be right in" Zoe handed Ella the door key so once the girls were inside they began to talk.

"What am I going to tell the girls when they ask why you are not coming home" Zoe asked with her voice breaking as she began to cry.

"tell them that I have to work early and then you will hear from my lawyer about custody of the girls" Nick said calmly

"Ok , well I will see you at work" Zoe said her goodbye and then closed the car door where Nick drove away and it was then that Zoe broke down and fell to her knees and cried her heart out.

Nick pulled into the nearest premier inn and booked himself into a room and once he shut the door to his room he cried as he had never left Zoe before and he had walked out on his girls which broke his heart but he has just lost the love of his life and his soul mate.

Sorry this was sad but I am just building up to a big story. So please stay with this .