Who Knew Rugby Could Be So Complicated?

Lucky

The events of yesterday played over my mind however I didnt let it ruin Owen's game day. Of course Oliver was going with Owen and Toby was making his first debut on the pitch with Ben. Last week they played shocking against Italy, this week they're playing Ireland, so yet another family feud on the go.

Unfortunately Coleen couldnt sit with us this time as Andy was adamant about her being in the Ireland box, he was still sore at the last time they beat Ireland. Of course without Sexton they didnt stand a chance. We all settled in the box, we took our usual table right in front of the window, we were always the first ones here as we cut through the back of the stadium.

"I wonder if she will turn up here" "she probably will" "cant believe she had the cheek" the girls kept batting back and forth. "Can we change the subject?" I piped up, wishing this wasnt just a protein shake in my hand. The boys marched out on to the field and I could hear the stadium roar.

The Irish anthem started, I felt a tap on my shoulder "hey" I turned to my brother "how did you get here?" "Owen sorted it" I hugged them all realising I was missing two "wheres Blake and Lewis?" My brother guided me to the window and pointed at Ellis and Elliot Daly, I didnt notice before but Blake was stood in front of Ellis and Lewis was stood in front of Elliot. "Owen is amazing" I think my brother had a man crush I rolled my eyes.

We sat down at the table as my brother grabbed more chairs. After the english national anthem which of course we belted out, the game began and we were joined by the boys who were brought up by Ben Earle, Abbi immediately snatched Toby from Ben "urm thanks" he quickly scurried away before I could say anything else.

"What's your problem with him?" My brother tilted his head. Before I got to answer a Holly barged through the door and joined Ben's family "because it's her partner" I spat. "Oliver!" She shouted, which Ollie just drank his fruit shoot and carried on playing with Blake. I tried to hold in my laugh, it's funny how long it took for Oliver to stop being upset about her to now where he doesnt even acknowledge her.

"She turned up at my house last night and asked to have Oliver back full time" Nicolas face dropped "what? Why?" I shrugged. "She didn't want him for nearly a year and now all of a sudden she wants him? Not a chance I'm not letting my baby go through that again" "you're a good mother to that boy" my brother hugged me "I'm so proud of you squirt"

The game went on and Ireland were stronger than ever. Keep hitting back at every opportunity they got. "Mummm can I have a fruit shoot" Blake called from across the room "Mummm" I heard Oliver's voice and instantly turned round so did Holly "I mean Amelia can I have one too" Oliver looked embarrassed. I quickly looked over to Holly, her jaw hit the floor and she stormed out the room.

"Now look what you've done" Abbi laughed. "Gosh Amelia stop looking after her child when she didnt want him" Charly added and I could see how uncomfortable Ben's family looked. They knew she was toxic. We laughed the whole way through the game. Of course I had to sneak a hold with Toby.

The final whistle blew and yet again the English beat the Irish. Owen reached his father on the sideline and whispered something which made Andy's face scrunch up. My phone immediately went off "oh no not again" I laughed out loud at Colleens text. I replied instantly "well at least you didnt have to share a box with Holly" her reply was just as quick as mine "I would love to see her face right now".

I was feeding Toby and zoned out while everyone carried on talking. Everything seemed natural, I wasnt faking a smile, I wasnt hiding from anyone. I was being me. The boys started to join us, of course, our boys were always the last ones. Everyone greeted each other, Owen kissed me on the head and then kissed Toby on the head too started "you were great today Son, well get you playing before you know it" of course, Holly overheard and immediately thought it was our child I could see her scowl.

"Owen, stop calling him son were getting weird looks" I laughed and nodded in Holly's direction, he looked and shrugged. "Hes one of my favourites" I rolled my eyes playfully. "Ray you still good staying at ours tonight?" "Of course I am!" My brother replied to Owen quicker than I could even question it.

"So you're saying 5 kids and 8 adults in one house? While we have a game tomorrow" I didnt know whether to laugh or be angry. So much for an early night "yeah and Mum and Dad are popping round. Dads going to be so sore after that loss" Owen laughed.

All the kids ran out the room, followed by the adults. I, obviously, was pushing Toby's pushchair, I'm hogging him as much as I can today and tomorrow before he leaves. Owen helped carry the pushchair down the stairs. "You two are made for this family life" Nicola had to make a comment, didnt she? "Pft, he can just about look after himself" I laughed.

"Seriously, I've never seen you so happy!" I laughed off her comments and we all piled in different cars. I had the girls and Toby while Owen had the boys and Oliver. Even with great protest from Oliver as he didn't want to leave Toby's side.

We all met at the house "celebratory drinks for the boys!" Ben cheered "none for the girls" Owen laughed.

"You best keep the winning streak up Farrell" Owen laughed. "It would be a streak if you didnt loose last week" I teased. Getting pouts from the boys. "You just got lucky" Andy scowled then laughed.

"I've been lucky since the day I met Amelia"