When Harry climbed into bed that evening Nikki was already laying down instead of reading a bit of a book. Harry grinned as he leant over and placed kissed along her neck which was exposed. Nikki groaned slightly and tried to bat him away as she buried her face in the pillow but Harry continued his exploration of his wife's skin. Sighing in defeat Nikki turned over in bed so she was facing Harry and sent a playful glare in his direction which caused him to laugh and kiss her on the lips.

"Was there a reason you aren't letting your wife sleep?" Nikki asked with a slight smile on her face as Harry leant down and kissed her again.

"I wanted to tell you that I love you" he stated simply and Nikki's smile grew into a grin. He told her everyday that he loved her but it still gave her the warm feeling of belonging every time he did so. Sighing contentedly she snuggled down further in the warm duvet and moved closer to Harry.

"I love you" she replied "I love it when you tell me you love me"

"I love telling you I love you" Harry replied as he pulled the duvet back causing Nikki to shiver slightly, he then climbed in and pulled Nikki closer to keep her warm. Closing her eyes, Nikki placed one hand on his chest and Harry pressed a kiss onto her hair.

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"Nikki we have a scan tomorrow" Harry said as he walked past the fridge that had the calendar on it "At eleven thirty"

"Yeah" Nikki called from the living room where she was watching the early morning news. "Are we taking the boys this time?"

Harry walked to the door of the living room and leant on the doorframe to look at his wife. She was sitting on the sofa wearing some baggy track pants and a loose t-shirt that wasn't loose enough to hide the bump that Nikki had her hand on.

"Harry?"

He was broken out of his thoughts by Nikki's voice and looked from her stomach to her face which had an expectant look on it.

"Sorry?"

"Are we taking the boys with us?" Nikki repeated and smiled as she realised what was distracting her husband. He nodded and walked over to sit next to Nikki wrapping one arm around her shoulder and placing one hand on her stomach. "The baby's not as restless as normal, I think he's tired"

"She's tired"

Nikki rolled her eyes and leant up to kiss him before looking at the time.

"You better get to work"

Harry made a noise of confirmation and started to kiss her again. Laughing slightly, Nikki gently pushed him away and placed her hands on his chest.

"Harry you have to go to work" she repeated and he nodded

"I know"

"Does Leo know about the scan?"

"I asked him last week if I could have the time off and he said yes so I'll just run it past him again. I'm sure he and Sam can cope for a while without me" Harry replied as they both stood up and walked to the doorway, Harry grabbed his coat and shrugged it on before leaning down and kissing Nikki who was opening the door for him. "I'll see you tonight" he paused "Actually I might be home for lunch, it depends on the work load"

"Okay" Nikki nodded "Love you"

"Love you too" Harry smiled and stole another kiss "Say goodbye to the boys for me"

Nikki nodded again and watched as Harry walked along the driveway to the car and waved him off as he drove down the road. After shutting the door Nikki walked up the stairs to the nurseries where the children were. Pushing the door to Edward and Graham's room she saw they were just waking up and was glad they had slept in late.

"Mummy" Edward said sleepily as he caught sight of his mother. Walking over to him she crouched down and gave him a kiss on his cheek and moved the duvet from over his body then did the same with Graham.

"Come on you two lets go check on your brother then I'll give you a bath" Nikki groaned as she stood up and Graham crawled sleepily from the bed and raised his arms for his mother to pick him up. "Are you still sleepy?" she asked as she picked him up and watched as Edward ran out of the room and towards Darius' room. Graham rubbed his eyes and lay his head on Nikki's shoulder as she walked the path her oldest son had just ran and found him in her youngest son's room. Placing Graham on the floor and walked over to Darius who was already wide awake.

"Good morning" she grinned as she picked him up and kissed him on the cheek.

"Mummy where daddy?" Graham asked from the floor and Nikki turned to look at him.

"He's gone to work" She replied

"Wiv Uncle Leo and Auntie Sam?"

"Yes with Uncle Leo and Auntie Sam" Nikki nodded and smiled when her twins grinned. They loved Leo and Sam, probably because they got away with murder whenever they were around and their godparents could never say no to them about anything. "Shall we go and give you a bath then?"

The twins nodded and ran out of their younger brother's room into theirs while Nikki, still carrying a sleepy Darius walked into the bathroom and started to run a bath for her twins. Darius woke up slightly when he saw the bright yellow duck he always played with in the bath and leant over to try and reach it. Nikki smiled and handed him the duck which he shook slightly then placed it in his mouth like he always did. She then sat down on the closed toilet seat and sat Darius on her lap.

"Mummy can feel baby?" Graham asked from the doorway and pointed to Nikki's stomach, an uncertain look on his face.

"Of course you can" Nikki grinned and motioned for the boy to come to her. Reaching out she grasped his small hand in his and placed it on her stomach in a position where the baby was kicking at that moment. They didn't have to wait long for the unborn child to grant it's older brother's wish and kick out against his hand. He laughed and looked up at Nikki who ruffled his hair as Darius continued to suck on the bright yellow bath toy.

I have to say rubber duckies have got to be one of the best things ever invented. lol!

Whoo it's my birthday tomorrow so I might upload two chapters just for you...if I can get on the computer that is. ;)

xxx