Welcome To The Family (Second HeartBeat A7X Sequel)

02 Nightmare

'Mommy, we went really hight on that aeroplane. We were in the clouds!' Alexia stated in joy as we left the plane to go find our luggage.

'Did you enjoy it baby?'

'Mmm hmm, I wanna go again, and again' She jumped up and down all excited by the thought of flying again. Seriously this kid had way to much energy. We had just landed from a long 15 hour flight and even I was completely wiped out, but then again I hate flying!

'We'll go on another plane soon Rex. Now i'm just going to call your Aunty Roxy to let her know we have landed so she can come and collect us. You keep an eye out for your bag hunny.' I said as I moved Alexia infront of me so I could keep an eye on her, check for our bags and also call Rox.

'Hello?' Roxy answered obviously not checking the caller ID

'This is your f*cking Nightmare!' I breathed heavily down the phone, making Roxy laugh.

'Emz your an IDIOT! Where are you both at?'

'Guess...'

'Right i'm on my way babe. I'll be there in about 20 mins. I've got to get Harmony ready and also go drop Matt and Jimmy off at the studio on the way'

'Okay love, we'll be waiting in carpark. Chow for now!'

Alexia was growing impatient as we stood for 10 minutes waiting for our luggage to finally emerge from the conveyor belt.

'There mommy, over there' Alexia shouted much to her excitement pointing out her 'hello kitty' bag that had finally decided to show itself.

Eventually we managed to make our way out to the carpark, where the hot air hit us, boy had I missed nice weather!

Now that I was here the nerves had begun to set in. It would be the first time in 4 long years that I would have seen everyone. Roxy was the only person who I spoke too. I was slightly excited but also slightly fearful of what may happen. 'oh well' I sighed out loud as I looked down and took ahold of Alexias small hand holding it tightly, she smiled up at me before returning her concentration back to the road keeping her eyes peeled for Roxy and Harmony.

We waited another 15 minutes, trust Roxy to never be anywhere on time, it wasn't much longer before a familiar Orange Range Rover came into view.

'Hey rex, look who it finally is' I pointed over to the bright orange rover, Alexia quickly clasped her hands to her mouth and fidgeted excitedly.

The Range Rover slowly pulled to a hault in front of us, and out stepped Rox, her long blonde hair glistening in the sunlight, her body now bearing several new tattoos. As soon as she rounded the front of the Car, Alexia ran straight for her, her arms spread wide for a hug as she giggled.

'Oh my Alexia, look at you! your so pwetty!' Roxy picking her up for a cuddle and to carry her, 'I've been been waiting to meet you for such a long time. So has harmony, come on shes sitting in the car waiting for you' Roxy carried alexia to the back of the Range Rover where Harmony was patiently sat waiting for her new friend. She had grown up so much, her carly dark hair was just below her shoulders. She waved and grinned at me from her car seat. Well Matts grin to say the least.

Roxy placed alexia in Harmonys old car seat, quickly the two girls started to talk about spongebob squarepants. Roxy still hadn't said a single word to me. After Rox had securly buckled Alex into her seat, she walked over to face me.

*slap*

'That's for leaving me cow bag!' My hand was pressed against my now red cheek from the slap I had just received. I wasn't having much luck the past two days.

'I fully deserved that!' I admitted

'Now come here you!' Roxy pulled me into the deepest hug.

'I'm sorry Rox'

'Emz you did what you felt you had to. I can't say I fully understand but I do in a way. I mean what are bena brothers for?' We both laughed. 'I'm just glad you're with me again, and I finally get to meet my best friends daughter! Now come on lets get back to mine so we can have some good old ribeana' I nodded happily as I hopped into the passenger side seat.

'Aunty Emz?'

'Yes harmony sweetie' I said looking into the back.

'I missed you this much!' she exclaimed as she flung her arms out and stretched them out as far as they would go.

'Well guess what, i've missed you and mommy more!'

'Haven't'

'Yes I have'

'No haven't!'

'have' I nodded sticking my tongue out.

'Both of you quit it' Roxy laughed.

There was silence for almost 10 seconds.

'Aunty Emz?'

'mmmm?'

'Can Alexia come in the pool with me when we get home. I will look after her!'

'Sure sweetie. Would you like that rex?' She simply nodded. 'Come on miss don't act all shy now, we know you're not' I laughed pinching her knee gently making her let out a small laugh.

'Anunty Emz, guess what' I shrugged my shoulders 'Uncle Jimmy and Uncle Brian took me to the zoo yesterday!' My stomach began to flutter as I heard his name.

'Did they? did you have a good time?'

'Yeah brain pretended to be a Lion and he chased me and tickled me cause I'm a little monkey he said' I laughed at the thought.

'Well you did say he was a bit of an animal' Roxy whispered nudging my side. I just smiled weakly.

'It'll be ok hun, I promise.'

'Have you actually told anyone we're coming to visit?' she shook her head.

'Errrmmmm, no, Matt is gonna get a bit of a shock when he gets home I think. I just thought better to keep it quiet that way there wouldnt be a million questions and I didnt let slip about Alexia.'

'I bet everyone hates me' I sighed looking out of the window towards the beach.

'Don't be so bloody daft. They have been more concerned for you than mad. Yeah you did a silly thing, but thats in the past. Took Zacky a long while for your name to even be mentioned but after a while he soon started asking after you. It's been so hard for me to keep everything quiet. Brian practically askes me everyday about you. I've had to stop him, Jimmy and Johnny coming to hunt you down when we have been in the UK on tour. Everyone has missed you so much.' I smiled.

'Roxy I am truely greatful you know.' she smiled back at me.