'Hey...' Johnny says quietly as he makes his way into Pippa's bedroom where Carla is curled up on the rocking chair with Pippa curled up in her arms.
'I don't know what to do? How do I live without him?' She asks, tears streaming down her cheeks.
'It's hard, Carla. But you already know that don't you? You've lived without Paul.' He replies.
'But it's not the same. Paul and I didn't have kids did we? It's not just me anymore, it's Willow and Pippa and this one...' She says quietly, her hand resting on her flat stomach.
'Y-You're pregnant?' He asks and she nods her head.
'We found out last week... I'm so scared.' She admits causing him to sigh.
'Oh Carla... I'm so sorry.' He says.
'I thought this was it you know? Our happily ever after, we'd grow old together. Watch the kids grow up, he'd walk them down the aisle on their wedding day and we'd eventually welcome our grandchildren into the world... Why did he have to leave me? I can't do this on my own.' She cries.
'I don't think he had much choice, Carla. Nick adored you and the kids and I'm sure the thought of leaving you all behind hurt him just as much as you're hurting right now...' He says.
'It wasn't supposed to be like this. I thought we would've had longer, you know? They gave him six months, it's only been two... It's not fair.' She replies.
'These things are only an estimate but you're right. It's not fair that you have to go through this. It's not fair that the kids have to go through this but I promise you'll get through this. You're not alone.' He says.
'Uncle Aidan!' Five year old Willow shouts rushing into Aidan's arms as he makes his way through the front door followed by Eva.
'Hi, cutie... How are you?' He asks instantly lifting the little girl into his arms.
'Okay. Mummy says daddy's gone to live with the angels...' She replies as Michelle makes her way out of the kitchen.
'I know... Does that make you sad?' He asks and the little girl shrugs her shoulders.
'It's okay to be sad but it's also okay if you don't really understand, sweetheart.' Aidan says sitting down on the sofa with Willow on his knee.
'Mummy's sad.' She replies and he nods his head.
'She is but she'll be okay just like you'll be okay and Pippa will be okay.' He says running his fingers through her hair.
'Why don't I take you to that little ice cream shop down the street and we'll get a huge ice cream?' Eva suggests smiling as gently touches the little girl's cheek.
'Can I?' Willow asks and Aidan glances at Michelle who nods her head.
'I don't see why not.' Michelle replies and Eva puts her hand out to Willow.
'Come on then, princess... Lets go get the biggest ice cream we can.' She says smiling. Aidan watches his fiancée and niece leave the house before turning to Michelle.
'How's Carla?' He asks standing up and making his way over to her.
'I don't know how she's going to get through this, Aidan. She's upstairs with your dad right now.' She replies as he hugs her tightly.
'She'll get through this. She's got so many people around her, supporting her and she's got the girls.' He says causing her to sigh.
'But she's not got Nick. He was the one person that she truly felt understood her. I don't know what she's going to do without him.' She replies.