Everyone is in Austrialia visiting Clarisse's family.

After attending a Christmas Party with Harriet and Steve last night and getting back very late they was surprised when the house alarm started going off and shouting coming from downstairs.

Everyone but the girls rushed downstairs and saw Shades and Paul aiming their guns at someone lying on the floor.

"what the hell, that's our son" Steve yelled as everyone looked at the man lying on the floor

Clarisse looked at them "its ok, it is" she nodded as they stood back and put their guns away

"we are so sorry" Shades said helping him up "we thought someone was trying to burgle the place"

"its an honest mistake" Jason said nodding his head

"what are you doing here?" Harriet asked looking at him

"I thought I would surprise you" he shrugged "I completely forgot that Aunt Clarisse was here with her guards" he said looking at her and laughed a little "never thought I would ever have a gun aimed at me" he smirked and hugged Clarisse "welcome to Oz"

"thank you and I am so sorry about that" Clarisse said looking at him

"nah don't be, its my own fault" he nodded "it's funny really" he said and laughed "lucky I went to the loo before leaving work wasn't it?" he joked as they laughed

"I am so sorry" Clarisse said turning to Harriet

"don't be, its fine" she hugged her "its nice to know though that if we was being burgled your guards had it in hand" she laughed stepping back

"ok, lets all get back to bed and try to get some sleep" Steve said

"I agree" Clarisse nodded as she headed up the stairs with Harriet following

"what happened Mommy?" Olivia asked while waiting on top of the stairs

"oh just your cousin Jason, Shades and Paul thought he was trying to burgle the place" she said taking her hand "now come on back to bed"

"Ok" She hugged her then went back to her room with Sofia

"see you in a few hours" Clarisse smiled at Harriet then went into the bedroom

After a few minutes Joe returned and they was both fast asleep not long after.

"Mom, Dad" Olivia exclaimed rushing in the room "wake up" she said excitedly as Sofia come rushing in "Its CHRISTMAS" she shouted

"oh god" Clarisse said sitting up and covered her ears "not to loud, please"

"every year" Joe laughed sitting up "its always the same"

"why do you have to wake us up so early for?" Clarisse asked with a yawn

"what do you mean?" Olivia smiled jumping on the bed between them "Aunt Harry and Uncle Steve are up and dressed already and are down sorting breakfast" she smiled at them

"ok ok, we will get up" Clarisse said climbing out of bed

"yay" Olivia smiled and jumped of the bed "see you downstairs" she laughed rushing out the room

"remind me again, why did we want to have kids" Clarisse yawned walking into the bathroom and started brushing her teeth

"because" Joe appeared and stood behind her "we couldn't help ourselves" he smirked putting his arms around her waist

"and there will be none of that either" she said patting his hand

"oh but come on" Joe sighed "it's Christmas"

"No" she said pulling herself from his grip "now out, please?" she pointed to the door

"ok ok" he sighed and walked out pulling up the door behind him then popped his head back in "it is Christmas, let it be our Christmas present" he smirked

"no" she exclaimed "now out" she said and couldn't help but laugh

"ok, just thought I would try" he laughed and left her to it

After they was both ready they headed downstairs and sat down to breakfast, just after they finished their Mom and Dad arrived, followed by Harriet and Steve's kids and grand kids. They spent a little while meeting them all then they all left for church.

Everyone was happy and excited to meet Clarisse after her Dad told everyone she was coming, she took the time to meet with them and pose for a couple pictures. After the service they all mingled a bit more then headed back to Harriet and Steve's place.

When they got back, they all exchanged presents.

"Its a good job we own the plane we are going home on" Joe laughed as he put his arm around Clarisse's shoulders as she snuggled up to him "I would be working out how we are going to get all these present's home other wise" he laughed

"we would of found a way, I am sure" Clarisse smiled while looking at him

"I am sure we would of" Joe smiled back and kissed her nose

"Right Joe, you ready for the barbeque?" Steve asked

"of course" he said jumping up

"I still can't believe you have barbeques here on Christmas day" Clarisse laughed a little while watching Joe walk out

"it took a while for us to get used to it, darling" Julia smiled at her

"it's weird" Clarisse chuckled

"I best set the tables outside" Harriet smiled standing up

"I will give you a hand" Clarisse said standing up

Clarisse and Harriet headed out and started setting the tables, when Joe laughed at something Clarisse stopped and looked over at him.

"Clarisse" Harriet said standing next to her and looked at what she was looking at "is everything ok?"

"hmm" Clarisse started then looked at her "sorry, what?"

"I asked if everything was alright?" she asked again and looked back at Joe for a second "you seemed to be staring at him?" she said looking back at Clarisse

"was I?" she asked while putting a napkin on the plate

"you was" Harriet watched her "is everything alright between you two?"

"of course" Clarisse nodded "why wouldn't there be?" she stopped and looked at her

"it's just since you got here, you've hardly you no?" Harriet questioned

"oh we are fine, nothing to worry about" she smiled

"are you sure?" Harriet asked as Clarisse nodded "Steve tells me that you have put a ban on 'it' while you are here?"

"what, how did he know?" Clarisse gasped

"the men talk Clarisse" Harriet chuckled "just like your maids" she smirked at her

"true" she nodded and laid some more napkins out "but yes that is true"

"why?" Harriet gasped

"because we are staying in my sisters home, the feeling of it just didn't feel right" she answered as she moved around the table

"oh Clari, you shouldn't have to worry about that while your staying here" Harriet said following her "its a free country, you want to do it then you go right ahead" she smiled "we won't tell anyone, we promise" she smirked as Clarisse looked up in surprise "we all know how frisky you guys are" she winked "honestly though you wanna do it go ahead" she said passing her and carried on setting the table "actually, me and Steve own a beach house a couple hours away" she moved back to Clarisse "If you are interested you and Joe could go and spend sometime up there for a few days?"

"oh I don't no" Clarisse started

"you no you want to" Harriet smirked at her "the girls will be safe here with us" she smiled

"I will think about it, ok" Clarisse smiled "ok"

"ok" Harriet smiled with a nod

They carried on setting the table as Amelia and Harriet's daughter, Sasha brought out some extra's to go with their dinner. When the food was cooked the men brought it over.

"dinner is served" Steve smiled as they placed it all on the table "if anyone wants anymore just let us no" he smiled sitting down

"kudos to the chefs" Harriet smiled

"no no, it was mainly down to this man" Steve answered patting Joe's shoulder "I would of never been able to cook all this on my own" he smirked "so thank you Joe"

"you are welcome" he smiled and picked up his glass followed by everyone else "Merry Christmas everyone" he smiled and everyone took a sip of their drinks then he watched as Clarisse put her glass down, he put his down while putting his other hand on her back making her look at him "are you ok?" he whispered while leaning closer to her

"of course" she nodded with a smile then kissed him while putting her hand on his thigh

With a smile she looked back as everyone started talking and enjoying the food, after everyone had eaten Harriet's kids started cleaning up the plates and tables and Amelia disappeared inside to call her Mom.

After a while everyone got changed and hung around the pool, and Clarisse disappeared inside to get herself some water when Joe appeared.

"are you ok?" he asked walking over to her as she turned to him "you've been quiet all day"

"I am fine" she answered

"no your not" he said stepping closer and put his arms around her waist

"I told you I am" she looked at him while she pushed his arms away "please don't"

he stepped back "ok, I won't" he said watching her turn her back on him as Harriet came in and they both looked at her

"is everything ok?" she asked putting some bowls on the side and Joe walked back outside

"yes, everything's fine" Clarisse nodded

"are you sure?" Harriet asked just as Charlotte appeared in the door with her hand on her mouth "Charlotte..."

"are you ok?" Clarisse asked and watched as she ran through the room

They both followed her to the bathroom and heard her throwing up.

"oh dear" Harriet said looking at Clarisse

"maybe we should get Pierre" Clarisse said while looking at the door "do you want Pierre Char?" she asked

"no" Charlotte snapped

"ok, we won't get Pierre" Clarisse said looking at Harriet as the door opened

"can I speak with you?" Charlotte asked

"of course" she said walking into the bathroom and shut the door behind her "what's wrong darling?" she asked as Charlotte splashed her face with some water

She grabbed a towel and dabbed her face while looking at Clarisse "I'm pregnant"

Clarisse gasped

To Be Continued...