Way Of Life - H.S & N.H

Girls Day

"Did anyone actually let the boys know where we were going?" Gemma asked. She held her stomach which was now huge with the little life growing inside her.

Shay, Heather, Maura and Anne all looked at each other with slight smirks.

"What they don't know can't hurt 'em." Anne giggled as she linked arms with Maura, then hooked her other arm through Heather's and started to walk off.

"They know we have plans don't worry Gem. Pregnancy has turned you into a proper worrier." Shay chuckled as she linked one her with Gemma's and held onto Isla's push chair with the other. They slowly catch up to the other three.

"Oh I've always been a worrier Shay. This baby just seems to want to make me voice it a lot more." Gem chuckled.

"Hey! Are we shopping first or did we wanna grab a drink and some food?!" Heather shouted as she turned to address Gem and Shay.

"Don't ask me. I think Gem should be the decider as she's eating for two." Shay shouted back.

Gemma pondered her answer before replying.

"Baby wants what they want." She shrugged, a laugh left her lips as everyone else started to laugh too. They all knew they'd end up getting food first.

...

The group gathered around the table. Lots of chatter and laughter filled the air as they drank and waited for their food. Isla sat in her high chair, munching away on some bread.

"I'm yet to meet this Bonnie and Henry I've heard so much about. Harry knows better than to get a sweet little cat before getting my approval." Anne scolded her son, even though he wasn't there.

"Oh you'll love her Anne. I'm actually kinda scared she'll be stashed away in your bag when you leave." Shay flashed a look of worry to Anne before laughing again.

"Don't give her ideas." Gem butted in.

"It's a shame your mum and sister couldn't come Heather. Feel like we're missing the whole team." Shay turned her attention to her.

"I know. They got caught up at home. Next time they will one hundred percent be here." Heather smiled but everyone could hear the slight sadness to her voice. She ripped a piece of bread off and handed it to Isla.

"Definitely. They are always welcome." Anne reached her hand over and placed it on top of Heather's. Maura followed suit.

Soon enough their food arrived so they pulled their hands away and started to dig in.

...

"Does this hat actually suit me or do I just look weird?" Shay asked as she placed the baker boy hat on top of her head.

Gem and Maura were looking through racks of maternity clothes but turned to face Shay.

"You know you don't have to start dressing like my brother just because you're married." Gemma sassily replied.

Maura laughed to herself before giving Shay a compliment.

"You know most of their wardrobe is just shared clothes right? Shay wears a shirt and then Harry will be in it the next day." Heather joined in. Her voice echoed out from the changing room.

Anne was at the other end of the shop. She was showing off the shoes, she'd just put on, to Isla. Of course the little one had no idea what was happening but clapped along when Anne did a twirl.