The Jordan's week in Italy head flown by for them and today was the day that they were going back home, much to their disappointment.
"do we have to go home dad?" Phoebe moaned as they packed their belongings ready to leave for the airport as their holiday had now come to a close.
"I'm afraid so" Nick said, equally not wanting to return back to reality.
"Why can't we live here with grandma and granddad?" She whined as she sat down and watched Nick and Zoe pack the reminder of their clothes. She had grown extremely close to her grandparents over the week, in fact they all had, even Nick and Zoe weren't looking forward to saying goodbye to them and not knowing when they were going to see them again.
"Because we have to get back to school and work missy" Zoe said.
Phoebe frowned "I don't even like school" She said in a sulk.
Zoe chuckled "Yes I know you don't" She said, rolling her eyes at Nick.
"Can we come back to visit them?" She asked, looking at Nick for an immediate answer.
"Of course we can" Nick said with promise in his voice "They're going to come and visit us when the baby is born" He reassured her. He was certain that they would, they had built up an extremely strong bond with the children and he was even closer to them than ever.
Phoebe's whole face lit up as he said this "Really?" She asked in excitement.
Nick nodded "But only if you're a good girl" He winked, knowing that she would be on her best behavior now that she knew this.
"I will be a good girl" She grinned.
"I'm ready" Maisie said as she came into their bedroom. The holiday had really helped Maisie too, she seemed much happier and back to her old cheerful self now.
Nick smiled "Right Zo, I think we're set to go" He said as he fastened all of their suitcases up.
"I hope we've not forgotten anything" Zoe said, quickly checking all the draws in the bedroom.
"As long as we don't forget the kids" Nick chuckled as Zoe shot him a deathly look "I think we will manage"
Their plane was due in under 2 hours so they had to quickly leave the apartment and get a taxi straight to the airport to check in before it got too busy. Luckily when they arrived the airport floor was relatively quiet but typically they were the last passengers to board the plane. The children were already tired before the journey even started and Nick already had Phoebe over his shoulder fast asleep as they boarded the plane.
The plane took off almost immediately as they were settled. Nick sunk back into his chair, beginning to relax as all the children were now fast asleep "I think we've worn them out" He smiled, turning to look at Zoe.
Zoe smiled as she looked over at Phoebe and Oliver fast asleep resting on Nick's arm "Enjoy it while it lasts" She smiled. Peace and quiet was a rare thing for them now a days.
"Are you glad I booked the holiday now?" Nick asked. He knew that it had definitely relaxed her having a week from work.
"More than glad" Zoe smiled, reaching her arm across the aisle and taking hold of Nick's hand.
He gripped her hand in response and squeezed it gently, "Good" He smiled.