So I thought I'd carry this on as people asked me to. I don't currently know wether this is just going to be 3/4 chapters or a full story. Please review and let me know what you think. Enjoy :)
It was now the 23rd of December, two days before Christmas. Nick and the kids had arranged a nice surprise for Carla but what they didn't know was that she had a surprise of her own to share.
Nick handed Carla a medium sized envelope as she sat down at the breakfast table.
"What's this?" Carla asked curiously.
"That's your early Christmas present. I thought I'd give you it now seen as though you've been such a good girl all year" Nick said with a flirtatious smile. "Well go on then, open it" he added, eager to see what Carla thought of her surprise gift.
"Okay, okay. Stop rushing me" she said playfully hitting him as she began to slowly open the envelope.
There was another little envelope inside that said "Virgin Train Line" on the front of it.
"Train tickets?" Carla asked puzzled to why he had bought them and questioned where they could be going. She then opened the other envelope to reveal 4 return tickets to Weatherfield. Carla was stunned. She really appreciated his efforts but going back to Weatherfield was the last thing she wanted right now. Although she wanted to go back and see everyone she knew there would still be people who hadn't forgiven her.
"Nick these tickets are for today.." She said scanning the ticket for more details.
"Well you better get packing then" he said jumping up and giving her a kiss on her forehead.
"I can't go." Carla said quietly, in fact so quiet she wondered if she'd imagined saying it. But by the look on nicks face she knew she hadn't.
"What do you mean you can't go? Why?" He questioned her. He thought she'd love it.
"There's people there who still haven't forgiven me for what I did. And I don't want to see Tracy or Robert again. That part of my life is over, I never wanted to go back there" Carla explained getting herself a bit upset. Nick pulled her in for a hug.
"Isn't there just a small part of you that wants to go back? It's not like it's forever, we are only going for 3 days. Gail and Johnny haven't even met their grandchildren yet, don't you think they deserve to meet them? And you could catch up with Chelle and Casey could see Lily and you never know. They might end up being good friends like you and Chelle." Nick said really trying to sell the idea of going back to the place she hated so much.
"I suppose.. What do the kids think about all of this?" Carla asked.
"They can't wait. They are already packed and everything. We are just waiting on you" Nick said trying his best to put on some puppy dog eyes.
"Oh alright. Give me an hour and I'll be ready." She said getting off her stool and then began walking towards her bedroom.
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They were all seated on the train now. Nick had reserved a table for the four of them so they would defiantly have seats. The train journey took around 4 hours which wasn't that long but to Carla it seemed like forever. The kids played various games but Carla just sat in silence, worrying about seeing everyone again.
"Are you okay?" Nick said to Carla as he put his arm around her.
"Yeah. Just nervous that's all." She said smiling faintly and she cuddle up more towards Nick.
"I know you are. I'm nervous too but we've got eachother. Trust me everything is going to be fine" he said giving her a short meaning full kiss.
Casey and George both sat giggling at their parents kissing on the train.
"Get a room mummy" Casey said giggling.
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It wasn't long before they reached their stop. Carla felt as thought butterfly's were doing somersaults in her stomach.
As Nick grabbed hold of his and Carla's suitcase George and Casey wheeled their very own suitcases behind them proudly. Casey's was a light blue with a big photo of Cinderella on the front as it was her favourite Disney princess which was no suprise because it was also her mothers. George on the other hand had chose one with fireman Sam on the front because he was his favourite television character.
They all walked hand in hand out of the train station together and Nick called for a taxi. They all clambered inside and put their seatbelts on. Carla and Nick had never seen George so excited. He'd never been in a taxi before, they mostly walked places or drove in Carla's car. Casey was also excited, not just because of the taxi but also because she couldn't wait to see the place where her parents met and where they'd spent most of their lives before them.
The train station wasn't too far from coronation street so it only cost them £10 which wasn't that bad. Carla was the first to step out of the taxi and as she breathed in the musty air she knew she was home. as much as she tried to deny it to herself she had really missed this place.
"It's good to be back." Nick said also stepping out of the taxi. As the opened the door to let both of his children out.
"Yeah. It is" Carla said turning to smile at her husband before taking hold of Georges hand as she made her way towards the door of The Rovers. Her and Michelle had kept in touch on the phone and with photos but it wasn't the same as actually being there. The pub was quite busy as she opened the door and ushered George inside closely followed by Casey and Nick. Stood behind the bar was Michelle and Steve and then in the booth by the door sat Aidan and Kate. Michelle was busy pouring a pint when she looked up and saw her bestfriend stood by the door.
"CARLA!" Michelle shouted before running to the door to greet her. "Oh my god what are you doing here?" She asked stunned that her bestfriend was stood right in front of her.
"Nick persuaded me to come down to see everyone for Christmas." She told Michelle.
"Hello." George said giving Michelle a hug.
"Hi! You must be George! Wow.. Your so handsome." Michelle said bending down to get to his level. He was quite shy so buried his head into his mothers leg, clinging onto it for dear life.
"He's adorable Carla." She said smiling.
"Auntie Chelle!" Casey said jumping down from her dads arms, running towards Michelle.
"Hello you. Aren't you grown up now.. Such a big girl. I love your outfit" Michelle said to Casey as she span around to show it off a bit more. She was wearing black jeans, a white top, black boots and a small leather jacket. She definitely had Carla's style. "She looks just like you. A mini Carla." She whispered into Carla's ear.
"What about my hug?" Nick said laughing as he stepped forward.
"Nick. You look great." She said reaching forwards to give him a hug too.
Aidan and Kate stood up and greeted them all before they all walked through to the back and sat down in the living room.
"So where are you staying?" Michelle asked Carla.
"A hotel I think, I don't know Nick arranged it" she said with a smile.
"Don't be stupid your staying here with us." Michelle insisted.
"Don't be daft Chelle you've hardly got enough room to swing a cat." Carla said grateful for the offer.
"I'm not taking no for an answer. Liz is in Spain for Christmas so you, George and Nick can have her bed and Casey and Lily can top and tail." Michelle suggested.
"Yeah... Okay then we will stay here." Carla agreed, she couldn't say no to Michelle.
"Where's Lily?" Carla questioned Michelle wanting to meet her niece.
"She's gone food shopping with Steve and Amy. They'll be back soon though." Michelle told Carla.
"I can't wait to meet her, I bet she's just like you." Carla said excited.
"Does anybody want any drinks?" Michelle said standing up, taking everyone's requests. Everyone but Carla and obviously the kids who opted for orange juice ordered an alcoholic drink.
"I'll come and help you." Carla said not wanting people to question her for not having a drink.
"Chelle..." Carla began but Michelle stopped her in her tracks.
"Your pregnant again aren't you!" Michelle said unable to contain her excitement.
"Will you keep your voice down! I've not told anyone yet." Carla said sternly.
"Sorry, not even Nick?" Michelle asked.
"Nope not yet, I'm waiting for the right time." Carla admitted. "Please don't tell anyone" she added.
"No, of course I won't. I'm so happy for you!" Michelle said once again unable to contain her excitement.
"Me too!" Carla said picking up one of the trays of drinks and began taking it through to the back room.
********** If people like this then I will
Continue. The next chapter will probably be Lily, Roy, Johnny and the Platts seeing them and meeting the children. To avoid any confusion Lily is Michelle and Steve's daughter who is the same age as Casey. Thanks for anyone who is reading and anyone who reviews. xxx ***********