Dawscnss, thank you so much for the review… the story is written up to chapter 30 at the minute and there's a lot in there with Jack & Rose, so keep reading! :) xx
24th May 1920
"Charlie! Hurry up! You're going to be late!" Rose called to the living room as she finished platting Emilia's hair before tapping her shoulders "go and get your coat on" she said, watching as Emilia ran to the closet before heading to the living room, where Charlie was refusing to put his shoes on as Henry tried to negotiate with him. "Charlie, put your shoes on, your Dad is going to be late for work" she said, getting a glare from him in response "you can glare at me all you want if you put your shoes on" Rose raised an eyebrow and watched as Henry finally won the shoe battle. "Good boy… here" Rose gestured to his coat and helped him put it on before kissing his head. "Do you still want to go to the football club after school, Emmy?" Rose asked, getting a nod back. "OK, me or Henry will be there at 4.30 to collect you. Charlie, we'll pick you up at normal time" she said, before remembering that Charlie was 4, and had no concept on the idea of time. "Have a good day" Rose said as she kissed Henry gently before kissing the children's heads again. "You too" Henry said as he kissed her back. "Ew" Emilia pulled a disgusted face, making Rose and Henry laugh. "Come on" Henry chuckled and jokingly, but gently pushed her towards the front door before hearing the baby cry from upstairs.
Rose had given birth to another son - Alfie - just over a week ago on the 13th May. He was an 'oops' baby, and something she and Henry hadn't planned, but was loved nonetheless. A few months before she gave birth, Rose had to give up working in the theatre- she was unable to get acting roles since her bump became visible and working backstage was taking a toll on her, so she decided to take a break for a while. Once Charlie was born, Henry moved on from the theatre and got a job in finance, knowing it would bring in more money for the family he had to support.
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"Hello" Rose said as she lifted Alfie out of his crib and kissed his head, trying to sooth him. "Are you hungry?" She asked quietly as she climbed on to the bed and began to feed him. "We're going to see Marie when I've got us ready" she whispered as she stroked his cheek, knowing that really, Alfie had no idea what his Mother was saying. She loved spending time with Henry, Emilia and Charlie, but also enjoyed the quiet moments with Alfie when they were home alone.
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3pm
School
"Right everyone, settle down! Your parents will be here soon for those of you that aren't going to football practice this evening" Jack called the class of around 20 students.
Jack had started as a teacher around a month ago, teaching 2nd grade. It was a job he was surprised he had managed to get, seen as he didn't have any experience in the area, nor much experience with kids, but it was a secure job and something he was loving, so was pleased the principal had given him a chance. Obviously, Jack had no idea that Emilia was his daughter, nor did Emilia know that Jack was her Dad. She had never been told that her 'real' surname was Dawson, seen as it had never come up, and when Henry and Rose got married, Rose changed both hers and Emilia's surname to Davidson so they would have the same name as him and Charlie.
"Who's doing football practice tonight Mr Dawson?" A young boy from the class asked. "Me" Jack replied "to anyone that's attending tonight, please can you head to the changing rooms and get your PE kits on before coming back here" Jack continued, watching as around half the class left to go and change whilst he dismissed the students that were being collected before practice.