In the run up to the christening David was struggling who to have as Godfathers to Harry. Carol had insisted that one of them should be Max which though David wasn't to keen on the idea of having as Godfather but agreed with Carol all the same. David also was troubled by the fact that Simon hadn't been in contact with him but a part of him was glad. He still was very angry by his comments about Harry and didn't know whether he should forgive him for what he had said.
Finally the day of the christening arrived. Carol looked lovely in a white suit with matching high heels and David wore a black suit looking the business. "You look sexy David." Carol remarked as she saw him in the living room, David smiled and put his arms round her waist, "So do you darling. Beautiful." He whispered, kissing her neck just as Sonya and Bianca came in, "Oh Get a room the pair of you." Bianca said embarrassed, Sonya nudged her in the ribs, "Oh leave them alone Bianca. I bet you and Dwayne do that when no one's looking." Bianca went red and Carol hugged her, "It was really good of you to come Bianca, shame Dwayne couldn't." Bianca nodded then Tiffany, Liam and Morgan came in all dressed up and Whitney came in holding Harry who was already dressed in his christening outfit with his matching hat and boots. "Aww, Harry looks so cute like that." Bianca cooed and Harry began to laugh. He was five months old now, nearly six and already was trying to say his first word. Carol held him and David stroked his face, "Right little gentlemen you are, ain't you?" He said softly and Harry smiled at him. Then the taxi pulled up. "Come on everyone lets go!" Carol called and everyone left the house.
The family all hanged outside waiting for the Vicar to call them in. Max arrived then and took Harry from David, "Spitting Image of you David. Let's hope he don't turn out like you an all." He remarked and David felt an urge to punch his head in. He almost snatched Harry from Max and Harry began to cry as he wanted feeding, "Bianca, pass a bottle from the bag." David asked Bianca and she gave him a bottle, as David fed Harry he could see that some of the men were sniggering and he felt himself go red. Then in the distance he could see a figure coming towards the church. David wondered who it was for a minute then as the figure got closer, he smiled. Simon had turned up. Then the Vicar came out, "Were ready for you now. If you'd like to come in." The guests started making their way into the church but David hung back. "Come on David. It's time to start." Carol called as she noticed David was standing still. "Wait there please." He said as he made his way towards Simon. Simon smiled at him, "you didn't think I'd miss my nephews christening did you? I'm really really sorry about what I said, I didn't mean it and I'm really sorry about all the trouble I caused. Can you ever forgive me?" He said pleadingly and David realised just how sorry he was. "I still need another godfather for Harry." David said and Simon began to cry and the two men embraced,being careful not to squash Harry. "Come on Bruv, let's go in." David whispered and Simon wiped his eyes.
"Harry Simon Wicks, I baptize you in the name of the father, the son and the holy ghost." The vicar was saying while Carol was holding Harry, David and Simon stood by proudly. Harry didn't mind having water put on his head and even giggled as he was paraded through the church for everyone to look at. Shirley and Kat and Simon and Max both made vows to protect Harry and it was soon over with everyone heading back to the Queen Vic.
Half way through the party, David asked to make a speech, he stood on the stage and everyone turned to look at him, "As you all know why we are here today. To celebrate my son's big day. Harry is someone who I thought would never exist and I was shocked to discover that he was on the way. Me and Carol had only been married three months and this was a late wedding present even though we are supposed to be grandparents now. But Harry has changed our lives for the better. He's made me a better man and I am already so proud of him. I love you Harry and so does your mummy and we hope that when you grow up, you'll make us proud of you." Some of the women were in tears by the affectionate words of a father while the men began clapping. Max and Ian didn't clap but David wasn't bothered. He made his way over to Simon, "You can always come back and live with us." He suggested but Simon shook his head, "No. I'll be in your way. But I'm always gonna be there for you and help you and Carol. You ain't heavy, your my brother." And he embraced him. Two brothers reconciled then Simon raised his glass, "To our mother who would have been proud of you for turning your life round." And David raised his glass.