Once again the new year arrived quick. 2016 was going to be an eventful year just like that last. It was March again and time for Harry's first birthday. Neither Carol and David could believe that it had finally come, it seemed only yesterday that baby harry was brought home from the hospital. Simon came round that morning to help set up for the small family party that was happening that afternoon. "Here bruv, seems only yesterday He was screaming his head of trying to Suckle you dry." He said with a chuckle, David nodded, "Doesn't time fly?" He responded getting Harry's nappy changed after he weed himself. He then began to tickle Harry's tummy which caused him to giggle and make a grab for one of his fingers and cuddled it to him. "Awww, so affectionate ain't ya?" David cooed to him as he picked him up, Simon smiled,"He's a look a bit like your dad." He said sadly and David looked at Harry, "well he's strong built, that's it when it comes to Dad. And he was your dad, I know not biologically but he was still your dad." Simon grimaced then Harry was placed in his arms, "Do me a favour, get the birthday boy dressed, I've gotta pop to the car lot." And he grabbed his coat and left. Simon sat at the table with Harry, "Your such an handsome boy, you look like David but you've got your mom's eyes. You would have loved your grandad, he was a grafter through and through and a very nice man. Better than my dad, God he was a right beast." Harry just stared at him and Simon kissed his head before popping him on the changing mat to get him dressed into his jeans and top with said I love my mummy and daddy.
Once all the family had arrived, Carol who was dressed in a floral printed dress, brought the birthday cake into the living room which was shaped like a lion. Harry was seated on David's knee and Harry giggled and clapped his hands as he saw the candles. Both Carol and David blew out the candles and Harry giggled excitedly. Everyone clapped and all wanted to play with him. Carol went into the kitchen and David followed her putting his arms around her. "You alright sweetheart?" He asked and Carol smiled brightly, "never felt better in all my life.I think we did the right thing in keeping Harry. He's so precious." And they kissed passionately and they held each other, all the love they had for each other pouring out.
Later that night, Carol was tidying up upstairs after everyone had gone home when she heard singing coming from hers and David's bedroom, she peeked in and found David by Harry's crib singing a lullaby as Harry slowly fell asleep.
Baby Mine, Don't you cry
Baby Mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part
Baby of Mine
Little one when you play
Don't you mind what they say
Let those eyes sparkle and chime
Never a tear
Baby of Mine
Carol smiled and felt tears coming to her eyes and she knew David was emotional as well. The song was what Pete sang to him when he was a baby. Simon had mentioned this at the party as Pat had told him, indicating that when Pete was around, he could be a loving father. She came into the room then just Harry was sleeping g and wrapped her arms around David, "I love you Mr Wicks." She whispered, David smiled at her. "I love you too Mrs Wicks." And they kissed. Then they looked into the crib and whispered to Harry, "And we love you, Harry Simon Wicks." They whispered together.
The end