The alarm woke Aaron up at 7am, he yawned as he sat up and he stretched. He looked to his left side and he saw that Robert was asleep next to him, he smiled and he stroked Robert's cheek with his thumb. He suddenly remembered that he had said that he would spend some time with Robert the previous night. He sighed and he got out of bed, he had a shower and he got dressed. He then walked downstairs and he walked into the kitchen, he boiled the kettle and he made himself a mug of coffee and some toast.

Robert woke up and he got out of bed, he pulled on his dressing gown and he walked downstairs. He saw that Aaron was sat at the table and he walked over to his husband. He placed his hands on Aaron's shoulders and he kissed his husband's head "Morning, Gorgeous".

Aaron smiled and he tilted his head back to look at Robert "Morning, Soldier".

"How did you sleep?" Robert asked and he sat next to Aaron.

"I slept okay. When did I come home? I don't remember leaving the garage" Aaron looked at Robert.

"I went to the garage after I found Ross in the pub. I had a go at him for dumbing his work on you. I carried you back here and I put you to bed, you were fast asleep so you didn't wake up." Robert explained.

"I'm sorry about not spending time with you last night. I lost track of time and I had my hands full at the garage" Aaron sighed.

Robert held Aaron's hand "It's fine. We'll get to spend some time together at some point".

Aaron smiled and he nodded. He was a little sad because he felt that he had let his husband down, but he just thought about the date that he was planning for himself and Robert.

Robert checked the time and he looked up at his husband, "I've got to quickly pop out to get some stuff from the shop, I'll be back in a bit". Robert kissed Aaron on the head and then left after saying goodbye. As soon as Robert reached his car he heard a sneer and turned to see Ross looking very angry. "What do you want?" Robert asked, angry at the man for putting Aaron through a rough time.

"You got me fired... you and that piece of shit you call a husband!" Ross snarled, pointing a finger at Robert.

"He is not a piece of shit, and it's your own fault for placing your work on his shoulders!" Robert spat at Ross.

Ross growled and he threw a punch at Robert.

Robert was instantly on defence. He blocked the punch with his forearm, before he swung and tried to hit Ross.

However, Ross blocked the punch and went to attack Robert again, boxing him in against the car as he swung over and over, hurting Robert's arms in the process.

Robert took a chance and whipped up a uppercut. He received a fist to the jaw, but not before he smashed his own into Ross's.

Ross stumbled back and was about to lunge at Robert again, when Aaron sprinted out and stood in front of Robert as a human shield.

"Get out of my way, Dingle!" Ross shouted and he swung at Aaron.

Aaron grabbed Ross's wrist and he twisted it, before he punched Ross and Ross fell onto the ground. "Back off, Ross. There's a security camera on the house, so unless you want me to hand in the footage to the police. I suggest you get your sorry pathetic ass off my property!", Aaron shouted at the man who quickly retreated. He then turned around, and he cradled Robert's face in his hands "Are you okay?"

"A bit battered and bruised for my liking if I'm honest" Robert tried to be sarcastic but he hissed in pain.

Aaron helped Robert into the house, to examine the older man's bruised arms and bleeding lip. "Why the hell were you fighting with Ross?"

"He said that we got him fired, and he called you a piece of shit. I was looking after you" Robert answered.

Aaron sighed "Stop protecting me and you won't get hurt".

Robert stroked Aaron's cheek with his thumb "Never".

Aaron smiled and he lightly kissed Robert "You're an idiot".

"I'm you're idiot" Robert smiled.

"You got that right" Aaron said as he stopped Robert's lip bleeding.

Liv walked downstairs and she saw the state that Robert was in "What the hell happened to you?"

"You should see that state of the other guy" Robert joked.

"After I dealt with him" Aaron scoffed.

"What is with you and getting beaten up, Robert?" Liv asked.

"I've just got a really punchable face. Everyone hates me" Robert shrugged.

"I don't hate ya. I love ya" Aaron said as he stood up and he put the first aid kit away.

"I love ya too" Robert smiled at Aaron.

"Can I have some money for lunch at the café? I'm meeting Gabby there" Liv looked at Aaron.

Aaron pulled out his wallet and he handed Liv a five pounds "Be back for 6pm. I want you back before it gets dark".

Robert and Liv knew why Aaron was paranoid but they understood and they never argued. Liv nodded and she left to go to the café to meet with her best friend. Robert stood up and he walked over to Aaron, he wrapped his arms around his husband's waist and they kissed.

"She'll be okay" Robert reassured.

Aaron wrapped his arms around Robert's neck "I just want to look after both of you. I can't lose you".

"You're never gonna lose me or Liv. you're stuck with us" Robert said with kind eyes.

"Good" Aaron then kissed Robert.

"How does a movie night sound like for tonight?" Robert asked.

Aaron smiled "It sounds brilliant".

"I don't wanna go to work" Robert whined.

"I don't want you to go" Aaron admitted.

"Five more minutes?" Robert asked.

"Okay" Aaron smiled.

Robert pulled his husband into a hug and he held him, he then kissed Aaron's head and they swayed from side to side. Aaron nuzzled into Robert's neck and he breathed in the sweet smell of Robert's shower gel.

Robert went to work and Aaron was left home alone. But this is the opportunity that Aaron needed, he called Chas and she came around to the house. They discussed what to do to stop Robert from finding out about the surprise that Aaron was planning, and then they went into Hotten to do some shopping.

Aaron and Chas were sat outside of Greggs and they had both had something to eat and to drink. Chas pulled a picture out of her purse and she handed it to Aaron of her with him and Robert at his wedding.

"I remember you smiling that day and I was crying because I was so proud of you, Cain was also crying. You were dancing with Robert when I took that picture. I know that he's always gonna look after you and that he loves you, because I've seen the way that he looks at you. I'm so proud of you, sweetheart" Chas smiled.

Aaron smiled and he looked at the picture "Thanks, mum".

"Never forget how amazing you are. You're my baby and I love you more than my own life" Chas sighed happily.

"You're the best mum ever. Thank you for being my mum" Aaron thanked Chas.

"Thank you for being my son" Chas's smile grew.

"I've always been a mummy's boy" Aaron smiled.

"Yeah you have. And you'll always be my beautiful baby boy"