They all stood there unable to say anything to anyone. The silence was uncomfortable to all. It was Danny's mom who spoke, mainly towards Becca. "Shall we go and have a coffee and have a chat? I would very much like to hold my granddaughter." They moved away to the kitchen leaving the men standing in silence until Simon spoke first.
"Let's talk in here." Moving into the sitting room. Sitting down in his armchair. "Well... How long have you two been together?"
"Over a year and a half now. Including the time she was in Miami for 5 months visiting her dad and had Claire."
"Claire? Where did you two get her name from?"
"It was Becca's aunt's name. She died in 9/11." Feeling a bit awkward about the amount of questions he was facing.
"Are you going to marry?"
"No! Dad! Neither of us want marriage. Not yet. Never say never."
"Ok." Turning to the TV set which was showing the Yankees playing. "You watch the basketball last night?"
"Nah. It was my turn to put Claire to bed. She took a while."
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Meanwhile in the kitchen, Danny's mom is cooing over her granddaughter and Becca is leaning on the counter smiling at the newly discovered grandmother. "When was she born?" Not looking up at Becca.
"4 months ago but should've been 2 months ago but came just a little too early."
Looking up at her in surprise, "Why?"
"Oh!" Setting her coffee cup down. "I kinda got shot and then went into a coma for 2 weeks and after that she decided to come the day I came out of my coma!" Laughing a little at recalling this story. "Sorry but I've told this story so much!"
Laughing a little too, "It's alright. Danny was also an early baby but not as early as this gorgeous baby." Looking back down at her and then back up at Becca. "Are you two happy?"
"The happiest I have ever been. I wouldn't change my life for anything. I know I'm young but I'm happy. I have the greatest boyfriend, a beautiful baby and the most supportive family ever."
"I'm glad. He'll look after you, no matter what happens between you. He will, he's too loyal to everyone." They continue the conversation until they're interrupted by the men.
"Hello." Was the welcome they received from both of them.
Simon walks over to his wife, "Let me hold her then." Taking Claire from her and cradling her gently, while Danny walks over to Becca, puts his arm around her and kissing her on the cheek. "She is gorgeous, you two."
"Now...." Danny's mom rounding on the young couple. "You are to visit as much as possible and if you ever need a babysitter for a couple of hours or overnight, you are to call me first. Ok?"
"Yes. Of course." Becca replied with the biggest smile on her face.
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As they drove home Danny and Becca reflected on the time at his parents. "I liked them. They're really sweet."
"Thanks. I brought them up well." Becca giggled at this comment.
"Danny that is so lame."
"I know. Sorry. You alright now?"
"Yeah. I can breath properly now!"
"Come on let's go home and finish unpacking those bloody boxes of yours. Mac and Stell will be around after they've finished work."
"Yeah as long as you don't get called out which is most likely to happen."
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It has taken me ages to prefect this chapter and the tinternet is being a bit of pain.
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"The thrill is in the chase. Never in the capture."