The following month, a week after Ruperts Funeral, Clarisse made the annoucement that she and Rupert hadn't been together for a long time and she was in fact in a relationship with Joseph, the Prime Minister stood by her side, supporting her all the way. And to her surprise and as the Prime Minister had told her, Genovia accepted the fact she was with Joseph and all voted she remain Queen. They left out the part about them being Engaged and having a baby together for the time being, but will share the news when the time is right.

Today Joe's parents are coming to stay for a few days which has left Clarisse feeling nervous all week. They have no idea that they are going to have a baby, or the fact that they are engaged, today they will find out and it's making Clarisse a nervous wreck.

Both Clarisse and Joe was fast asleep snuggled together when the suite phone started ringing.

"oh who could that be" Joe whispered leaning over Clarisse putting the light on and answered the phone "Hello"

Clarisse opened her eyes and checked the time "it's nearly 3am" she gasped and looked at Joe leaning over her "tell them to call back at a more decent time" she mumbled

"shh Clari" Joe answered and tried listening to the caller

"you told me to shh" she gasped "don't tell me to shh" she snapped

"alright, I will be there as soon as I can" he hung up and looked at her "I am sorry but I was trying to hear what they was saying" he said climbing of the bed and grabbed his pants

she looked at him in surprise as she pushed herself up on her elbows "and where are you going at this hour?"

"to get your son" he answered as he put his pants on

"what?" she sat up "why?"

"because he went out last night with some friends and he's a bit drunk" he said doing up his pants and grabbed a jumper "and gave his mate, someone called Giddle this number"

she sighed "again? that's the..." she tried to remember "I can't even remember how many times its been this last month" she yawned "think I am going to have words with him" she nodded

"I will be back soon" he said walking around to her side of the bed

"ok, I will get some coffee made up" she said watching him

"I think you should try and get back to sleep" he said giving her a kiss "and please don't worry, we will be back soon"

"how can I sleep now?" she questioned as he rushed out the door

She sighed and climbed out of bed, slipping on her dressing gown and headed down to the kitchen to sort some coffee out and took it upstairs ready for when Joe brought Pierre back.

As Joe and Pierre walked through the door Pierre smiled "ahhh there she is" looking over at Clarisse as she stood up "I told him you'd be in here waiting, but he wouldn't believe me" he whispered as Joe helped him over to the couch

"so you went out again then?" Clarisse asked sitting down next to him as Joe stood back and folded his arms

"yes, it was a friends birthday" Pierre slurred "we all had a very good time" he smiled as Clarisse shook her head

"would you like some coffee?" she asked as he shook his head "what about some water?"

"yes, I would like some water?" he answered and sat up as she passed him the glass of water and took a couple sips "you want to no something?" he asked as Clarisse took the glass from him

"what?" Clarisse asked watching as he looked at her

"I love you very much, I am glad your my Mom and I am glad that you are finally happy" he whispered "thanks to that man over there" he smirked while pointing to Joe then looked back at Clarisse "and I am very happy that you are having another baby" he smiled "and that he's the father" he nodded while slumping back "and thanks Dad for coming to pick me up tonight" he said closing his eyes as Clarisse and Joe look at each other then back at Pierre

"Pierre?" Clarisse said

"hmmm" he said opening one eye and looked at her

"are you aware that you just called Joe, Dad?" she asked

"yes I am, because that's what he's going to be soon isn't it?" he opened the other eye and looked at Joe then back at Clarisse

"soon yes, but it just took us by surprise, that's all" she answered watching him

"well" he smiled "I thought I would start calling him Dad now" he gasped "that is ok isn't it?"

"of course" Joe answered as Clarisse looked at him with a smile "you can call me anything you want to"

"great" Pierre exclaimed "I love you both so very much" he said taking Clarisse's hand "you are both the best and I love you" he slurred and closed his eyes again

They sat in silence for a few minutes as Clarisse just sat watching Pierre.

"you no something?" Pierre started as Joe and Clarisse looked at him "I really miss Philippe" he said getting upset "I miss him even more when I go out, as he always used to come with me and look out for me" he laughed a little as Clarisse squeezed his hand "funny really seeings though I am the oldest, I should of been looking out for him" he said starting to cry and looked at Clarisse "he was my best friend" he whispered sitting up "and I no I've been going out a lot more since Dad died" he said putting his hand up covering his eyes and shrugged "I don't no anymore"

"come here Pierre" Clarisse said getting upset herself and gave him a hug

"I miss them both so much Mom" he cried on her shoulder as Joe nodded a little

"I know darling" she whispered rubbing his back

After a little while he fell to sleep on the couch, Clarisse sat with him for a little while.

"Clarisse" Joe whispered as she looked at him "why don't you go and get some rest, I will sit with him and make sure he's ok"

"but..." she started as he stopped her

"no buts, we have a busy day today and you need your sleep" he took her hand making her stand up "I can cope without sleep, where as you can't, not right now" he gave her a kiss "I will make sure he's ok, don't worry"

"thank you Joe" she placed a kiss on Pierre's forehead then went back to her own suite.

Joe stayed with Pierre making sure he was ok, while Clarisse tried and tried to sleep but she couldn't. Just before 7am she gave in and got out of bed, putting on her dressing gown as she headed back to Pierre's suite, finding him still fast asleep on the couch and Joe sleeping in the chair next to him. She couldn't help but smile at the sight before her, she covered them both up with the blankets and with a smile she left them to sleep.

After breakfast she had a soak in the bath then got ready for her meeting this morning. After she done her make up she went back into her closet to get some shoes then stood looking at herself in the mirror turning this way and that, then stood with her back to the door as she studied her bump that was noticeable in what she was wearing. She looked down at it for a moment then placed her hand on the top and ran it gently over it while looking back in the mirror, not knowing Joe was stood watching her. After a few moments he walked over and put his hands on her side making her smile.

"beautiful" he whispered in her ear while moving his hands around placing them on her bump

"thank you" she smiled at him in the mirror as she put her hands on his "is Pierre ok?"

"he is fine" he kissed her neck "he's having breakfast"

"good" she smiled down at their hands "we can't keep it a secret much longer" she whispered as she turned in his embrace

"I think we can go another month" he whispered

"maybe" she smiled as he gave her a hug "thanks for sitting with him and collecting him"

"no worries" he smiled looking at her "you no I would do anything for him"

she nodded "I do and thank you" she smiled and gave him a kiss then stepped back "I still have no idea what I am going to wear when meeting your parent's later" she sighed

"oh just wear anything, but not that red dress though" he smirked putting his hand on her back

"oh no of course I wouldn't" she smirked "that's just for you" she chuckled and checked the time "right, I better get downstairs" she gave him a quick kiss "see you later"

"of course" he nodded with a cheeky smile as he watched her sway out the room

She went to check on Pierre before heading to her office for the meeting. Afterwards she sat feeling a little stressed when Joe appeared, giving her shoulders a massage. After they headed for lunch, spending a little time together before Clarisse had to return to her office to make a couple calls, finishing just before his parent's arrived she came rushing out of her office and straight past Joseph.

"whoa wait a minute" Joe said and watched as she stopped and looked at him "and where do you think you are speeding too?" he asked walking over to her

"I am running late" she answered "your parent's will be here any minute" she said looking down "and I'm not even ready" she said looking back up "I need to get changed"

"you look fine as you are, Clari" he said taking her hands "honestly"

she shook her head "I don't feel fine" she whispered "I really need to change" she said looking towards the doors as their car pulled up outside "I have to go" she pulled her hands free and started rushing up the stairs making Joe look

"Ok, but must you rush?" he called after her

she slowed down "sorry"

"that's better" he chuckled as he shook his head and headed towards the door to greet his parents

"is she going to be much longer?" his father asked

"I will go up and check" Joe said standing up "I will be back" he smiled

He headed up to their suite and stood watching as Clarisse stepped out of a dress.

"and how many outfits have you tried on" he chuckled as he walked in

"to many" she sighed looking at him then slipped on a top and looked down at it "no its too revealing" she said taking it off with another sigh and tossed it to one side then started going through her stuff again

sensing she was getting edgy he put his hands on her arms "calm down and breathe, please" he said pulling her backwards gently "I will find you something"

"but.." he put his hand up to stop her making her gasp and put her hands on her hips

After a few minutes he finds something and holds it up to show her "well?"

"hmm" she said taking it and quickly put it on and checked herself in the mirror "perfect" she smirked looking at him "thank you"

"you are welcome" he kissed her

"I will have to get you to pick my stuff out more often" she chuckled heading into the bedroom and sat at her dressing table

he grabbed a pair of shoes then came out after her "and wear these" he smiled placing them down next to her "they go perfect with the dress"

she looked down and slipped them on "yes they do" she smiled up at him then started doing her make up

"so we shall see you downstairs in a few minute's then?" he asked

"yes" she nodded with a smile

"thank you" he chuckled and headed back downstairs

Clarisse smiled coming into the room "Good afternoon" everyone stood up "I apologize for taking so long" she smiled at Joe as he headed towards her and handed her a glass of juice "thank you"

he smiled and looked back at his parents as they looked "Mom, Dad you remember Clarisse, right?"

"of course" his Mother answered

"it's nice to meet you again, Your Majesty" his Father added

"oh please" she smiled "call me Clarisse, everyone else does" she noticed his Father smile and she looked at Joe as he stood smiling

"this is Mary and Robert" Joe said looking back at Clarisse "and this is" he looked back at his parent's "my fiancée" he grinned looking back at Clarisse "and we are going to have a baby"

Both his parent's gasped as both Clarisse and Joe looked back at them

"well Congratulations" Robert smiled

"you what?" his mother said as Joe's face fell

To Be Continued...