Waking up on Boxing Day cuddled up to my boy, I didn’t want to get up.

“Come on baby…mum’s expecting us at eleven.”

“Okay…but five more minutes of cuddles please first.” I smile, turning over in his grip to smile up at him

“Five minutes.” He grinned before placing a sweet kiss on my lips. “Morning.”

“Morning” I replied before cuddling into his chest

Eventually getting out of bed and getting ready. I went downstairs to make breakfast. Saying goodbye to Evie and Luke before leaving. I made sure that we had given them Luke’s parents presents off Dan and I and them vice versa. I was looking forward to seeing Siobhan and everyone, had been a few weeks since the wedding so me and Siobhan had a lot of catching up to do.

We left our luggage in the living room as we were planning on coming back tomorrow before heading to the airport.

Soon enough we were pulling into the ever so familiar road of the Sutton’s, think I was more excited to see Dan’s family than he was. Dan grabbed out overnight bags from the boot of his car as I made my way to the front door to let us in. Knocking quickly before letting myself in, this house was practically my second home growing up so there was no need for me to be shy.

“Siobhan?” I shout walking through the door and taking my coat off.

“Kitchen .” I heard her reply.

I left the door a-jar for Dan before heading to my favourite place in his house. Siobhan was an amazing cook; my mouth was practically drooling as I walked through.

“How you doing ?” she asks wiping her hands on a towel before embracing me in a hug

“Good. How about you?”

“I’m good.”

“House is quiet, where is everyone?”

“Shop...bloody forgot cream and strawberries for my dessert.” She smiled as did I “I know you love strawberries.”

“As usual.” I laugh

“You still craving them?”

“Yea…but less as the weeks go by…but then I’ll get the urge for them…like now.”

“It happens , your cravings change throughout your pregnancy.”

A few seconds later Dan wandered into the kitchen hugging his mum. “Let’s go catch up whilst no one’s here…I want to hear all about what’s going on with the baby.”

We follow Siobhan into the living room, her sitting down on one sofa whilst Dan and I take up residence on the other. “So how’s everything going?” she asks

“Good yea…nothing much happening just yet, hardly even got a bump.”

“Ahh don’t rush it , it’ll be over before you know it and you’ll love being pregnant. It’s the most amazing experience…for both of you.”

Dan leant in kissing the side of my head ever so gently causing me to smile and lean into him further. “I still can’t believe it took you two this long to get together.”

“What you mean mum?” Dan asked linking his fingers through mine and pulling me in close.

“Well me and your mum Liv used to discuss how you two would get together. We could see it all along, all through high school you two would never get on with each other’s girl or boyfriends, and you didn’t like the fact the other had someone who wasn’t you.”

I looked at her strangely “I never felt this way towards Dan back then.” I laughed

“I think you did deep down , think about it. Did you like him missing out on your hangouts or nights out you used to have the four of you because he had a girlfriend?”

“Well no but…”

“And well I know how Dan felt about you having boyfriends.”

“You told her?” I smile up at Dan

“Yea…I told her I liked you more than just a friend yea. She’s my mum.”

“See , even though you never thought you felt that way about Dan, you didn’t want him to be with anyone else.”

“I suppose.” I smile at her

“You two were always meant to be, just took longer than I thought that’s all. But I’m so happy you two are together. You’re mum would be as well .” she smiles kindly at me

“I’m not just saying this because Dan is my boy, but she’d be happy with the path you’ve chosen with him. She would be so proud of what you’ve become and how beautiful you’ve grown up to be.”

“Thank you.” I whisper, knowing if I spoke I’d burst into tears. I felt Dan squeeze my hand for support. This time of year was always hard without them.

“Okay so no more soppiness before the others come back, more baby talk.” She grinned ‘So when’s the scan?”

“In three weeks.” Dan beamed placing his hand on my stomach

“Are you going to be telling people then or leaving it longer?”

“Well we’re going to tell family and close friends but that’s it.”

“I’m so excited to tell everyone I’m going to be a gran.” She grinned

“Thought we decided Gran was too old for you.” I laughed.

“Ahh yes...thank you. Nan it is.”

“And when did you decide on this?” Dan chuckled stroking my stomach absentmindedly

“At Luke and Evie’s wedding.” I smile.

“Can I get a copy of the scan to put up?”

“Yea course mum”

“I still can’t believe my baby is having a baby.” Siobhan grinned leaning over and clutching our joined hands in hers. “I’m so happy for you both.”

“MUUUUUUUUUUUUM can you please tell Conor to stop burping in my face, he’s making me sick.” We heard the familiar voice of Courtney flood through the house. Dan moved his hand from my stomach but kept our fingers tightly linked together, as Siobhan rolled her eyes at us before leaving the room to attend to them.

“I love you baby.” Dan says softly down my ear

“Love you more.”

After a lot of hugs and kisses, everyone chilled out across the living room as the wii got put on. Siobhan retreated to the kitchen to finish up making dessert as everyone munched on leftover Christmas chocolate.

“So what you doing for New Year?” Courtney asked after beating me on just dance.

“Actually me and Dan are off to New York tomorrow…so we’ll be spending it there.” I smile

“Shut up you’re going to New York I’m so jealous.”

“I’ve always wanted to go and Dan has surprised us with a little trip away.”

“Awwww Dan that’s so cute.”

“What’s cute?” Siobhan asks coming in from the kitchen, wiping her hands on a tea towel.

“Liv and Dan are spending New Year in New York. He surprised her with tickets.”

“‘Awww that is cute…is it safe for you to fly?” she asked us raising an eye brow.

“Yea all good to go” Dan smiled and she nodded but for us to only receive strange looks off everyone else.

“Why wouldn’t it be safe?” Conor asked

“Oh…errr…” I mumbled, not knowing what to reply.

“Oh My God…are you pregnant?” Courtney shouted standing up.

I sighed and glanced at Dan who was grinning at me, I rolled my eyes at him and looked at Courtney. “Yea we’re pregnant.” I beamed “But you can’t say anything, I’ve not had my twelve week scan yet.”

“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh congratulations guys.” She shouted before running over and giving me a hug then Dan, as I got a hug from Conor.

“Congratulations.”

“Thank you.” We both replied grinning. I glanced at Siobhan who had an apologetic look on her face but I just smiled.

“I can’t believe I’m going to be an Aunt. I’m going to so spoil this child. You thought of names yet?”

“Wooooh hold your horses Court…” Dan laughed, “We’ve not had the name chat yet.”

“Well hurry up so we can discuss. Oh my I’m so excited.”

She continued like this all morning and I couldn’t help but laugh and join in. Before long me, Courtney and Siobhan were curled up on the sofa looking at baby stuff on the internet. Dan and Conor were occupied by Fifa but every time I would glance over Dan was watching me and giving me a cheeky wink.

The rest of the day was perfect, Dan’s grandparents came round and we had Christmas dinner with all the trimmings before the best dessert in the world. Plus Siobhan had kept a tub of strawberries to one side for me to munch on later. Once everyone was fully stuffed to the brim we moved back into the living room for a family movie and a game of charades.

Later on into the evening I began to get a bit sleepy, leaning on Dan for support. Wrapping his arm around me as he carried on talking to his family, I couldn’t help but let my heavy eye lids shut. Stirring later, I realised I was in Dan’s bed with him curled up behind me. Turning in his grip I leant my head on his chest before falling back asleep before our journey back to London tomorrow ready for our flight to New York. That I couldn’t wait for...the place where dreams come true.