As Nick began to wake, he turned over to see that Zoe was still fast asleep. He took this moment to admire how beautiful she actually was, even when she was sleeping she still looked perfect to him. He leaned over and gave her a gentle kiss on her lips, which at that point Zoe began to stir. Her eyes opening slowly as she began to awake, "Morning" she mumbled, still half asleep as she noticed Nick looking over at her.

"Morning" Nick smiled as he watched her awaken.

Zoe re-positioned herself so that her head was resting on Nick's chest and he protectively wrapped his arm around her in response.

"What shall we do on our last day of peace then?" He asked as he moved loose strands of hair from her face.

"mmm" Zoe mumbled still half asleep, "stay in bed" She suggested.

Nick smiled, "I like the sound of that" he said kissing the top of her head.

"You can take me shopping later" Zoe suggested, looking up at him with puppy dog eyes.

"Can I?" Nick chuckled.

"Yes" She grinned "Well I'm going to need a whole new wardrobe now aren't I" She said placing a hand on her stomach as an indication.

"As long as you try and resist the urge to buy new handbags and shoes"

"I'll try my best" She cheekily replied, grinning at Nick.

After their shopping trip Nick was well and truly worn out after carrying Zoe's bags around all day.. and so was his credit card after she had completely rinsed it buying many new clothes and shoes for herself along with new things for the baby. As soon as they had arrived home it was time to pick up the children from Marie's, so Zoe decided to go while Nick stayed at home, insisting to cook her a nice meal to finish off their weekend.

As soon as they arrived home the kids were excited to see their dad so went straight inside to find him.

"Hi dad" Maisie smiled as she joined Nick in the kitchen, putting down her belongings on the floor.

"Did you have a nice weekend darling?" Nick asked her.

"Yeah it was really good" Maisie smiled. Nick was glad she had enjoyed herself after all the fuss she had made about going, it was nice to see her back to her happy and cheerful self.

"Daddy" Phoebe beamed as she came running into the kitchen and caught sight of her dad. She ran over to him and Nick picked her up and spun her around, "Hey princess" he said, putting her back down "How was grandma's?" he asked.

"It was really good, we had pizza and watched films" She excitedly told him.

"Wow pizza and films" Nick repeated "you have been spoilt"

"Girls are you going to get your school things ready before bed please" Zoe said to Maisie and Phoebe, as tomorrow was the first day back at school after half term and none of them were particularly looking forward to it, especially after their great weekend.

Both girls headed out of the room like Zoe had asked without any complaining.

"I told you she would let them do anything they wanted" Zoe moaned to Nick as soon as they had left the room.

Nick laughed "Zoe they've only had pizza"

"They didn't go to bed until 12 Nick, they've got school tomorrow, they're going to be tired" She continued to moan, not happy that her mother had ignored her bedtime rules.

"They'll be fine, it's a one off" He tried to satisfy her.

"Well it won't be happening again, Phoebe was in tears when I picked her up from a film my mother allowed them to watch" She continued to complain in annoyance.

"They all seemed to have a good weekend anyway" Nick said "Nobody got hurt did they?" he asked.

She couldn't really argue with him because the children did all seem happy, "Well no.. but"

"no buts" Nick said putting his index finger over Zoe's lips to stop her from talking "you need to stop worrying" he said.

"I can't help it" Zoe admitted.

"You're worrying too much, your mum's done a good job this weekend"

"I suppose" Zoe shrugged her shoulders, still not happy about the situation but she knew in a way that Nick was right.

"and you've had a good weekend haven't you?" Nick asked, putting a hand on her waist.

"The best" Zoe smiled, leaning up to kiss Nick.