The morning soon came round and Jayden was already up, he had showered and was know downstairs in the kitchen eating some coco-pops, the thought of himself being in a house as big as this one didn't come natural at all in London him, his mum, step dad, 2 step sisters and 2 step brothers lived in a 3 bedroom house. Iesha his mum and Perry his step dad had always tried to provide for them but just couldn't get the work, there would be the odd job here and there for Perry but nothing really he could make a career out of.

"Morning" Rachel smiled, a little embarrassed that she was in her pyjamas and dressing gown seeing as he was dressed.

"Alryt, you don't mind me eatin do you?"

"No, of course not make yourself at home"

"Safe"

Rachel made her morning coffee got out her magazine and sat at the breakfast bar opposite Jayden. Funnily enough the silence they sat in for a while wasn't awkward at all; Rachel sat there as if it were Eddie opposite her.

"How long have you been pregnant for?" Jayden asked whilst getting up and placing the bowl and spoon in the sink.

"8 weeks but we only found out a few days ago"

"Got a name yet?"

"Uh yeah, she's going to be called Tulisha Sofia Lawson" Rachel smiled.

"Beautiful name" Jayden stated.

"We think so"

Jayden and Rachel got on like a house on fire; they had spent the last hour or so chatting about anything and everything before Eddie had came down.

"Morning" He smiled walking into the kitchen and kissing Rachel on the cheek "Alryt mate?"

"Yea cheers"

"Good"

"What time we gunna bounce?"

"We'll go in about an hour"

"Ideal, is alryt if I go watch the TV?"

"Yeah, go ahead" Eddie nodded as Jayden left the room.

"His manners are brilliant considering everything"

"You had a chat then?"

"Yeah he was down here at like, six"

"Really"

"Certainly doesn't take after you in that prospect"

"Mm" Eddie smiled sitting down to eat his toast.

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KNOCK! KNOCK!

Rachel cursed whoever was at the door she had just finished some cleaning whilst Eddie and Jayden had went out and managed to put her feet up.

KNOCK! KNOCK!

"Yes! I'm coming" She sighed getting up and opening the door.

"Miss Mason, DCI Merry-"

"Yes I know; what's happened"

"We were wondering if Mr Lawson was in"

"No you've just missed him"

"Do you know when he'll be back?"

"Um, yeah he should be back in another 20 minutes"

"Do you mind if we wait?"

"No, come in" Rachel was in no rush to open the door fully.

"So what's this all about?" Rachel questioned placing two cups of coffee down for the DCI's.

"The number plate that was seen we traced and now have somebody in custody"

"Who?" Rachel looked shocked.

"I think its best we wait till Mr Lawson get's back"

"Yeah course"

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"Rach, were back!" Eddie called walking through the front door with one of Jayden's bags.

"Hotel was a bleady nightm-" He added entering the living room coming to an abrupt stop.

"Mr Lawson" DCI Merrygold smile "I think it's best you take a seat"

"You've caught them?" He gathered, as Jayden lent against the living room door frame intrigued.

"We believe we have, yes. The number plate that was reported we then traced back to a car dumping ground, after looking at their CCTV which showed us a blonde woman that we believe goes by the name of Melissa Ryan dumping it at around the time you were found"

"Mel...but" Rachel gasped as shocked as Eddie.

"She is in custody at the moment but we do have a strong case built up against her, she is your ex fiancée isn't she?"

"Uh...yeah" Eddie couldn't get his head around it, though he had a pretty good idea why.

"Ok, well I think we'll leave it at that, if you have any further questions then you know where to find us"

"I'll see you out" Rachel numbly smiled getting up.

"No its ok we'll show ourselves out" DCI Merrygold smiled as her and DCI Marsden left.

"How could she?" Rachel just couldn't understand why her sister wanted to cause her so much pain; Eddie got up and wiped the lone teardrop rolling down Rachel's cheek.

"Come here" He wrapped his arms around her tightly, his warmth showing that none of that mattered now it was in the past "I never knew jealousy could drive someone to destruction"

"It's alryt Rach; I'm still here aren't I? She tried pulling us apart and it didn't work?" Eddie soothed.

"I guess" Rachel managed a small smile placing her hands on his chest as Eddie wiped away the rest of her tears.

Jayden coughed slightly to make his presence remembered.

"Ah Jay"

"What was that all about?"

"Sit down we need a chat"

"I'm going in the kitchen, make a start on lunch" Rachel lent up and kissed Eddie on the cheek before walking off.

"So"

"Well I was in hospital as you know and um... I was in a coma. We were holding a party for the 10s and 11s half way through I went outside to talk to Michael my other son, on the phone and uh... somebody, well Melissa shot me"

"Wha! Who's Melissa?"

"She's my, ex fiancée Rachel's sister"

"You wanted both did ya?" Jayden cheekily smiled.

"Jayden it isn't something to joke about and no I didn't, it's a long and complicated story but the fact is I loved and love Rachel"

"Alryt, sweet"

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2 months later...

"Eddie this is beautiful!" Rachel beamed over a candlelit dinner.

Eddie had planned it all, an amazing hotel that overlooked the beach whilst you sat and ate your dinner, candlelit dinner with a band playing softly in the background. He wanted this night to be special one that she and himself would remember for the rest of their lives. He wanted every little tiny detail perfect but he was nervous.

"I hoped you'd like it" he smiled holding one of her hands in his.

"I love it Eddie, its perfect"

"Good, because you know I want you to remember this night for the rest of our lives together; Rachel I love you so much and I never want to lose you, you're perfect in every way anyone could ever imagine, I don't care about the little imperfections you or anyone else may say you have because you are, you're perfect, so..." Eddie got up out of his seat and knelt towards Rachel pulling out a tiny purple velvet box as he did so, he specifically asked for the table in the middle of all the others for one reason only so everyone could see how much he loved this beautiful woman in front of him. The soft music of the band in the background came to a halt as all eyes were on them.

"Rach, will you marry me?" He nervously smiled opening the box to reveal a beautiful platinum diamond solitaire ring from tiffany with the word 'FORVER' encrusted inside the band.

"Yes, yes I will!" Rachel beamed as Eddie slipped the ring on her finger and kissed her whilst applause erupted the room.

"You know Eddie this night has been perfect" Rachel lay in Eddie's arms admiring the ring that had found a place on her finger just hours before. "But you didn't have to go to all this trouble"

"I did have to go to this much trouble because you're perfect, and a perfect woman deserves the best in life and well let's just say I love you enough to give up football" Eddie smiled.

"Oi" Rachel playfully hit his chest.

"What? That's a compliment" He beamed cheekily.

"No but seriously I don't think I've said this tonight but I love you so much Eddie"

"The feelings mutual" He said placing a gentle but meaningful kiss on her lips.

"Oo"

"What?"

"Pass me your hand" As Eddie passed Rachel his hand she placed it on the right side of her bump and held it there.

"Feel that?" She smiled.

"Yeah" Eddie chuckled. "Hey you" He smiled speaking to his daughter.

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