Birthday boy

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Hi, I'm Owen Finley Arlo Edwards. I'm the only son of Perrie Louise Edwards. It's my 5th birthday today and my mam let me come to her tour date in Newcastle, which is where I was born.
(Set during the Get Weird Era)

Owen's POV:
We are currently here in the Utilia Arena in Newcastle. I'm here as a birthday treat. When mam is on tour, I usually just stay with nana. My mam and dad had a nasty split when I was 9 months old and mam changed my last name to her name. I'm currently sitting backstage during soundcheck with nana 5 hours before the show.
"So, pet. You think you're gonna be up there like your mammy when your big?" Nana asks me.
"Yeah, I wanna be a singer and have lot of fans and help lot of people!" I respond happily.
"That's adorable, pet" Nana says and ruffles my hair.
"What was mammy like when she was younger?" I ask her.
"Your mammy was a right nutter when she was younger." She tells me and I giggle. Mammy returns to the backstage with the other girls.
"Mama!" I yell
"Hey, my birthday prince" Mam coos. I run into her arms and she lifts me up.
"Were you and nana listening?" She asks and I nod.
"You sound beautiful, mammy" I tell her and she kisses my cheek.
She turns to Nana and says "Thanks for keeping a eye on him, mam"
"No problem, my darling." Nana tells her. "I gotta go meet up with the rest of the family" She walks off.
"What does Nana mean?" I ask my mammy
"The whole family's coming for the show, then we are going out for dinner and then we'll head home for presents" She tells me and I grin.
"I love you, mama" I tell her.
"I love you more, my little monkey." She kisses me on the cheek again and puts me down. "I gotta go get ready for the show, baby. You hang out with Uncle Alex" (Perrie's best friend and Owen's father figure)
"Okay, mama. See ya later" I say and run over to Alex.
"Be good, baby!" She tells me.

Later during the end of the show:
Mam and the girls have just finished singing my favourite song on the album called "Weird People" and now they're gonna talk to the audience a bit.
"Can I just say, that's my little boy's favourite track off the album" Mam says and the crowd awws. "Speaking of which, it's a very special occasion for my family as it is Owen's 5th birthday today. My little man is already 5 years old!"
"Isn't he here, Pez?" Jesy asks sarcastically.
"Yeah, where is the little man?" Jade says whilst looking out to the audience. Uncle Jonnie lifts me up and puts me on his shoulders and the camera goes on me!
"There he is!" Mam yells.
"Why don't we get him up here and sing happy birthday, what do you guys think?" Leigh-Anne says to the girls then repeats to the audience who cheers.
"Let's get him up here!" Mam says and Mikey the security guard helps me up onto the stage. "Let's hear it for Owen Finley Arlo Edwards, everyone!" The crowd screams which is a little overwhelming.

"Alright everyone, let's hear you loud and clear!" Jesy announces. They begin the countdown and I hear
"Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday dear Owen!
Happy birthday to you!" I grin widely.
"That was incredible, Newcastle!" Jade yells.
I then begin to realise that everyone is staring right at me. I have severe stage fright and I haven't realized how many people are in the crowd. Mam notices this and says "Can you three keep talking for a while?" And helps me backstage.

She helps me onto a seat and rubs my hand gently.
"Remember what we went through, baby. In through the nose, out the mouth" She comforts before demonstrating. I copy her and slowly begin to start to cry. Mammy picks me up and holds me protectively whilst I cry into her shirt. She rubs the back of my head gently and starts humming the song that always calms me down "Flashlight" by Jessie J. I begin to calm down.
"You think you can go out there with me?" She asks me and I say "Don't put me down, please!"
"I won't." She says and I begin to hear all the cheers as Mam walks back onto the stage.
"Okay, I know that you all are having a blast but could you all try and keep the noise down a inch?" Leigh-Anne says. The crowd listens and they sing the final song "Secret Love Song". Mam makes sure to not be too loud as I'm still on her shoulder. The show ends and Mam and the girls along with the whole family head out for dinner at my favourite restaurant.

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