what should have happened but didnt

[Bee]

DIDGE'S P.O.V
'Finally' i thought, 'last period'.
I got my daughter settled in her pram then took out my books for the class.
"Hey Bridget, i'd be careful of that husband of yours looking after the baby" Amanda Fowler called over to me.
"Why?" I asked glancing down at India in the pram.
"He just dropped the baby on my lap in Maths and walked off" She said.
"Declan wouldnt do that" I scoffed and looked at Ringo who wore a 'Deer in headlights' expression on his face.
"Please say he didnt" i groaned.
"He didnt" Ringo said in a panic.
"Ringo! he did didnt he?" i cried out.
"Yes he did" Ringo squinted his eyes shut in preperation believing i was about to explode.
I got up and asked Ringo to mind India before walking off to Declan's classroom.
Declan was goofing off in the back with Zeke and when i walked in he wore a panicked expression "Whats wrong?".
"How dare you leave our daughter with a stranger" i sniped.
"Come outside" Declan grabbed me and pulled me with him, "I only gave her to Amanda so that she'd stop calling me a bad father".
"Oh that's a great way to proove it!" i snapped, "Give our daughter a random".
"She was telling me i was a bad father because India was grabbing at my books and i kept having to tell her no" Declan said, "She said she'd do a better job so i gave her a go at it".
"You still shouldnt have given our daughter over, what if something bad happened to her?" i asked.
"I know i know, i'm sorry" Declan smiled, "How's Peanut?".
"Hungry" i smiled too.
"Oh by the way were is India?" Declan asked.
"Ringo's minding her" I told him.
"talk about leaving our daughter with randoms" Declan tried to joke around.
I glared at him and he said "I'm joking".

[smilelino]

You made me smile, with Dec and Didge conversation. Thank you.

[Bee]

REBECCA'S P.O.V
"Why didnt you tell me that Miranda and Steve were going away?" I asked my son and he handed me my granddaughter.
"it slipt my mind, doesnt matter though, Indy was good" Declan smiled at India.
"You have two weeks left of school, you both need to focus more then ever before" I told him.
"I know year 12, heard it all before mum, Bridget and i were fine, i took her for half the day, Bridget took her for the other half" Declan rolled his eyes.
"How is Bridget anyway?" i asked him.
"You mean how's peanut? and it's fine" Declan smiled, "We have an appointment tomorrow after school to see how far along we are".
India made a loud squawking noise and held her hands out to her dad, Declan took her.
"We are going for a walk with Indy.." Declan began then spotted my facial expression, "Dont worry mum, year 12 will be fine, we'll study when we get home".
"Where are you going?" i asked him.
"Ringo and Donna are meeting us, we are going for a walk around the lake" Declan said, "Seeya".
He had just left when Bridget came in to talk to me.
"Rebecca can i have a word?" she asked.
"Sure" we both sat down.
"I dunno what this is, it just feels different, i mean my pregnancy, doesnt feel like when i was pregnant with India" Bridget explained.
"What do you mean?" i asked concerned.
"Well, i dunno, it was a dream i had just after finding out i was pregnant, i gave birth to a girl then she died right there in the doctors arms" Bridget explained.
"Oh dont let a dream get to you like that" i said.
"No it was like it was real..like i was seeing to the future and when i think about Peanut it's like i dont really have an emotional attachment to her" Bridget explained.
"You'll grow to it Bridget, just give it time" i stood up and patted her on the back, "You'd better go Dec's waiting for you at the door".

[smilelino]

Poor Bridget. Even though it is stupid to be concerned about a dream, i know, i would also be scared. Happy that Rebbeca is here for Didge.

[Bee]

(btw this is set in December 09')

DECLAN'S P.O.V
I watched intently as the obstitrition put gel on my wifes belly to prepare for the ultrasound.
"Here we go" She said putting the ultrasound on, "Lets see..here it is, see that little heart beat?".
Bridget looked over at me and smiled, i looked in awe as the second time in my nineteen years i see a child i had made, we had made together.
"Would you like to know the sex?" the obstitrition asked.
"What? are we far along enough?" i asked.
"My guess is sixteen weeks, and yes you can find out the sex" She told us.
I looked at Bridget and we both said at the same time, "Yes".
"Ok lets have a look, looks to me like a little girl in there, congradulations" She looked at us and smiled.
I leant over and kissed my wife, "Another girl".
"Another girl" Bridget repeated looking troubled.

[smilelino]

At least it seems everything is ok with the baby. Thanks for updating.

[Bee]

*Christmas day*
DIDGE'S P.O.V
"Get up mummy, get up!!" Declan was yelling at me.
I buried deeper under the covers, i didnt want to be up until about 10am today, i said "Go away".
"Mummy!!!" Declan stood India on the bed next to where i was sleeping, "I wanna open my presents, so does daddy!".
"Daddy can wait" I mumbled.
"No he cant, we have to open them now!!" Declan bounced India up and down on the bed which made her laugh.
I poked my head out from the doona, "This better be a damn good present" i said to my husband who grinned at realising that i was getting out of bed.
I got up and stumbled over to the drawers still half asleep to pick out some clothes.
"Nooo you have to open the presents in your pajamas!" Declan said, "that's what mum and me did every year".
I looked over at my husband who was dressed up in a full set of pajamas, and India who was in little "Bratz" Pajamas and laughed, "Your a dag Declan".
"Come on, Indy's getting inpatiant" Declan practically skipped off to the lounge room with India.
I came out of our bedroom and walked into the lounge, Mum, Dad, Rebecca, Lou, Mickey, Oliver, Carmella and Chloe were already there.
"Finally!" Mickey said, "Can we open them now?".
"Go ahead Mickman" Declan handed India to me and went to grab a present of his own.
I sat down and watched my husband dig into the massive pile and put out a present for himself, me and India.
"Let's get Indy to open hers first" He said handing a small wrapped box to India who immediantly stuck it in her mouth.
"No Indy, do this" Declan took it out of her mouth and helped her unwrap it, it was a little pink handtowel with 'India' written on it from Mickey.
We then opened all of out other presents and when Paul and Rebecca handed us a envelope we had no idea what to expect.
We opened it together, two peices of paper fell out, Declan picked up the first one, it was a night away for the two of us at a classy hotel, we both thanked them, then Declan picked up the second bit, his mouth dropped as he stared at it.
"What?" i asked reaching for it.
Declan looked up at Paul and Rebecca, "Are you serious? is this for real?".
"It's as real as your night away" Paul told him.
Declan's face broke into a huge grin, he handed the paper to me, my mouth fell open.
"What! Your giving us a house!?" i was shocked.
"Yes, it's going to be too cramped here with the new baby, and i have the money so i bought a house for the two of you, its two streets away" Paul told us.
"Thankyou!" i got up and went to hug my inlaws.
"How come i never got a house Paul?" Oliver asked smirking.
"Because your a Barnes, you have money" Paul told him.
"When can we move in?" Declan asked Paul.
"Whenever your ready" Paul told him.
"Then Ollie and Carm, you two take Dec and Didge's old room, and Chloe can have India's old room" Rebecca organised us.
"Wow, we'd better get packing!" Declan said, "I want to see my house!".

[suse]

Great updates ;D. Thats one thing I really wanted to see them doing...starting their own household....sigh.

Looking forward to their nights away .

[smilelino]

I love that Paul is in the mix. Great preasant from him. I also liked the way the woke didge up. Thank you for being so good with updating so quickly.

[Bee]

DECLAN'S P.O.V
"I cant believe he gave us a house" I said to Bridget as we walked through our new four bedroom brick house.
"I know this is perfect" Bridget looked around, "We'll have to paint this room pink" she pointed at the room closest to ours.
"And that one" I said, "We're going to need alot of paint for two rooms".

DIDGE'S P.O.V
"Lets not get ahead of ourselves Dec, just paint one for now" I said.
"Why?" Declan turned to me, "I thought you decided not to have an abortion".
"yeah i did, lets go check out our room" i tried to change the subject.
"Bridget" Declan caught me, "Whats going on, your not going to give her up for adoption are you?".
"No!" i said outraged, "It's..it's just a dream i had".
"What about?" he asked me.
I explained the dream, Declan hugged me, "It's natural to be scared, i'm really scared myself but nothing is going to happen to either of our daughters, i promise".

[smilelino]

I hope Declan is right. I am happy that Didge shared her feelings with Dec. You are amazing with your updates. Thanks a million.

[Bee]

DIDGE'S P.O.V
"Knock Knock" Donna called from our front door and walked in.
"Hey" i got up and went over to her.
"Wow i cant believe you two have your own house now" Donna looked around the lounge room, "Where's India and Declan?".
"Indy's on the floor over there, shes been rolling around everywhere, Dec's at work" I said.
Donna went over and picked India up from the floor, "Hello Gorgeous".
"Want a drink?" i asked, i began waddling to the kitchen before she could answer.
"Yeah what do you have?" she walked in after me.
"Umm, Declan went shopping with Indy yesterday while i was asleep so no idea" i opened the fridge and found about twenty cans of soft drink.
"Umm..want a coke" i mentally reminded myself to yell at my husband.
"Sure" Donna said, I pulled one out and gave it to her, we sat down at our table.
"So how's peanut?" Donna asked me looking at my growing belly.
"She's fine, kicking alot" I put my hand on my belly and she kicked it almost straight away.
It was kind of an awkward silence after that before my husband and Donna's boyfriend ran in halfway through a tackle, Declan landed where India was laying just ten minutes ago and i cracked it.
"Dec!" i yelled.
He looked up at me concerned knowing he was in the wrong, "Huh?".
"You cant keep doing that" i snapped.
"Doing what?" he started to get up.
"Our daughter was lying where you landed not long ago, what if you'd landed on her!" i snapped.
"But i didnt" Declan said, "Anyway i would have seen her".
"That's not the point, by tackling Ringo in the house your putting our baby in danger" i yelled, "And since when do we drink so much soft drink?".
"That's for people when they come over" Declan tried to explain.
"We're on a budget Declan" i cried out in frustration, "If people want soft drink they can bring their own" i know i was being unreasonable but i was an annoyed pregnant mother, i went over and took my daughter from Donna, took the nappy bag and said "I'm going to mum's for a while" and walked out.

[smilelino]

Hormones working their way for Bridget. I hope Declan will understand it. Thanks for updating.

[Bee]

DIDGE'S P.O.V
Declan walked in "I'm sorry".
I had calmed down enough to say that i'm sorry for overreacting too, we kissed then decided to head home again.
"Want me to pack your bag?" Declan called from the other room.
"Huh?" I was too fixated on the tv show i was watching to pay attention.
"Want me to pack for you?" he came in and asked.
I started to process this in my head, pro's: i wouldnt have to heave my belly all the way to the bedroom, cons: if i let Declan pack he'll pack just underwear for the whole trip..or things that resemble underwear.
"I'll come help" i sighed thinking about the fact i was now going to miss out on the end of the show.
I heaved myself up and waddled over to the bedroom and started packing things, Declan realised something outloud, "You know we'll be at the hotel on our six month anniversary?".
I added this up in my head, "Hey we will too".
"We've gotta get eachother presents then" Declan said.
I looked at him amused and thought 'anything for a present Dec'.
"Ooh Peanuts kicking" i said smiling.
Declan came over and felt my tummy, "She's going to be a professional can can dancer".
"Not if i can help it" i mumbled.
"We'd better get packing, and get Indy's things together for your mum too" I said.
"I'll go do that, you finish off here" Declan told me.

[smilelino]

good, that they made up. can't wait to read about their trip. Thanks again for this chapter.