...Continued.
"this is great" Clarisse smiled jumping up and hugged her "does Pierre know?"
"no" Charlotte shook her head
"I was going to say if he did he would of said something by now" Clarisse said looking at her "when did you find out?"
"the day before coming here" she said sitting on the seat "I was going to tell Pierre this morning, but didn't get a chance" Charlotte said looking up at Clarisse
"you can tell him now, I will go get him" Clarisse smiled
"in a minute" she said looking at her
"is everything ok?" Charlotte nodded as Clarisse looked at her "how far are you?"
"nearly 4 months" Charlotte smiled at her
"wow this is so exciting" she smiled and hugged her
"it is indeed" Charlotte nodded and looked at her "are you ok though? as when I appeared in the kitchen you looked like you was about to cry"
"is it that obvious" Clarisse asked
"yes" Charlotte nodded "so what's up?"
"just missing Philippe today, that's all" she looked at her "ever since he died I have gone to his grave with flowers every Christmas morning before church and today I couldn't, and yes I no that we took them before coming here but it just don't feel right not going today" Clarisse sighed while looking at Charlotte
"I can understand that" Charlotte whispered hugging her then stood back "have you talked to Joe about it? I can see he's worried"
"not yet no" Clarisse shook her head "maybe later" she said standing up "can I get Pierre now? as you no Grandmothers I really can't wait to share the news" she laughed
"go and get Pierre then and tell him to meet me in the living room" Charlotte smiled
"Yes" Clarisse smiled and hugged her
She left and headed back out into the garden and sat down next to Pierre.
"Charlotte wishes to speak to you, she's in the living room" Clarisse smiled
"oh ok" he stood up "thank you"
"hey James" Clarisse smiled pulling him onto her lap as Joe sat next to them "are you having fun?" Clarisse asked as Joe watched them
"yes" James nodded
They sat talking with Joe for a few minutes when Pierre came rushing out as Charlotte stood in the door way laughing and everyone watched as he danced around.
"what's going on?" Joe asked and looked at Clarisse as she smiled
"I am going to be a daddy again" Pierre smirked
Everyone that was there congratulated them, then carried on with the Christmas party.
After Charlotte had a chat with Joe he went to find Clarisse.
"here you are?" he said walking over to her as she washed up a plate "I have been looking for you" he said leaning against the side next to her
"everything alright?" she asked looking at him then back at the plate in her hands
"with me yes, not with you though" he said watching her "Charlotte told me"
Clarisse slowly looked up "I'm sorry I didn't tell you"
"it's ok" he watched as she dried her hands "I kind of guessed it was that" he turned and rested back against the side
"it just didn't feel right" she sighed stepping in front of him
He wrapped his arms around her shoulders "I know" he kissed the side of her head as she wrapped her arms around his waist "I promise next year we won't leave Genovia" he looked at her
she looked up at him and smiled "thank you" she tilted her head a little and placed a soft kiss on his lips as he held her close
he smiled "anything for you" he kissed her a couple times
"I feel bad for snapping at you earlier too" Clarisse whispered resting her head back on his chest
"oh don't feel bad" Joe whispered against her forehead
"I always feel bad whenever I snap" she lifted her head
"don't worry about it Clari, honestly" he smiled as she looked at him "now how about we go and get changed and go for a swim with the others?"
"ok" she smiled
They headed upstairs, got changed then came back down and joined everyone outside.
After having a little swim in the pool with James, Clarisse got out of the pool and stood with Harriet and her Mom for a few minutes talking when Joe came and scooped her up in his arms.
"time for a little fun" he joked while standing next to the pool with Clarisse in his arms
"don't you dare" she exclaimed then she saw Olivia sneaking behind them "Livy..." but before she could finish she pushed them both in the pool as Julia and Harriet gasped and everyone else laughed
After she came up she brushed her hair back out of her face as she started laughing followed by Joe and everyone else again. Clarisse then swam to the edge of the pool and put her hands on the edge as Olivia laid down in front of her.
"I can not believe you done that" Clarisse smiled
"sorry Mom, but it was screaming at me to do it" Olivia giggled and kissed her Mom "sorry"
"I will get you back darling" Clarisse winked as Joe swam over behind her
"that was a good one Livy" Joe smiled putting his arms around Clarisse and up under her arms placing his hands on the edge of the pool between Clarisse's
"I know right" Olivia smiled
"she definitely has your naughty side" Joe laughed
"um excuse me" Clarisse gasped turning her head to the side "she takes after you, Sofia is the one that takes after me" she laughed as he kissed the back of her neck
"thats true, sorry I completely forgot" he smiled as Livy stood up and jumped in next to them
"now back to you" Clarisse said turning around to face Joe and locked her arms around his shoulders as he kept hold of the edge of the pool
"why was you planning on throwing me in the pool?" she smirked
"just a bit of fun" he smirked back as she moved closer and kissed his jaw "besides" he moved his head closer and whispered in her ear "I love seeing you all wet" he smirked
Clarisse gasped "well Mr Romano, that's a new one" she smiled
He just answered with a kiss as she locked her legs around him in the water.
"oi" Harriet exclaimed while standing up "behave in my pool you two" smirking as Clarisse laughed and looked over at her
"guess we better had" Joe laughed and kissed her cheek
"I think we better had" she smiled as he moved back and she swam of
As the day went on, Harriet's kids and grand kids started to leave.
"hey Grammy" Amelia sighed standing next to her
"hello darling" Clarisse said moving over for Amelia to sit on the lounger with her "whats wrong?"
Amelia snuggled up to her "just missing Mom"
"ahh I thought so" Clarisse said locking her arms around her shoulders
"its just weird not spending Christmas with her" Amelia said while looking at her
"I can understand that" she nodded
"would you and Grandpa mind if I flew to spend New Years eve with her?" Amelia asked
"of course not, take the plane and come back when you want but remember we are leaving here on the 8th January?" Clarisse replied
"I remember and thank you" she rested her head down on her shoulder "love you Grammy"
"I love you too and you are welcome" she kissed her forehead
"I think I will call it a day now" she looked at Clarisse
"ok darling"she hugged her "see you in the morning then"
she nodded "good night" she kissed her then walked of
Joe came over and sat on the edge of the lounger "is Amelia ok?"
"she's just missing her Mom" she sat up "by the way shes going to use the plane to go home and spend New Years eve with her in America"
"ok" Joe nodded "I was going to ask her if she wanted to go and spend New Years with her" he took her hand "and how are you feeling now?"
"just great" Clarisse smiled as she lent closer and kissed him "thank you for asking"
"you are welcome" he whispered between kissing her
"right" Clarisse said standing up "it's past midnight so I am going to bed"
"gosh it's gone midnight already?" Harriet asked while looking up at her
"it has indeed" she smiled and hugged her "thank you for such an amazing day"
"you're welcome" Harriet smiled stepping back as Joe stood up "see you both in the morning then?" she winked at Clarisse
"yes indeed" she smiled and looked at Steve "night Steve"
"night Clari, night Joe" he answered as they started walking of
As they headed towards the door to go inside Joe took hold of Clarisse's hand but by the time they got to the door she had pulled it free, Harriet and Steve sighed while looking at each other.
After they got ready for bed, Joe climbed in waiting for Clarisse as she rubbed some cream into her hands then got into bed next to him.
"it's been an odd sort of day" Clarisse laughed a bit while turning the lamp off beside her "I am still amused by the barbeque for dinner" she chuckled
"I think next year we will stick to a roast" he smiled turning of his lamp and snuggled down
"I agree" Clarisse smiled and kissed him "goodnight" she moved and tried to get comfy
"goodnight" he whispered and gave her another kiss
"not tonight Joe, I have a headache" she answered then turned onto her side
"ok" he whispered and kissed her shoulder
With a sigh he laid on his back, trying to work out whats wrong with her.