He came downstairs rubbing his eyes. He looked around the house. It was empty. He walked into the kitchen and turned the lights on. You and Olly jumped out from behind the counter. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Garys mouth fell open and his arms opened. "You guys" You pulled him close and kissed his cheek. "Happy birthday baby" "I thought you'd forgotten when I came down the stairs" "As if" He turned to his son and picked him up. "How did you manage to stay quiet little man" "Because I went like this Daddy" Olly placed his finger to his mouth. Gary laughed and placed Olly at the table. Gary took in the sweet smell coming from the cooker. "Babe you didn't have to do all of this.. what are you making the smell is extraordinary" "I got his pancake recipe from one of those cookbooks we never use" "Pancakes.. god I'll need a good gym session" "Relax they're actually healthy pancakes.. some difference in the mixture" "Well in that case" He walked over to you and wrapped his arms around you. You turned around and placed a hand on his cheek. "You know there's another snack i'd like today" "Gary there's little ears.. your such a dirty perv" "I am not" You kissed his cheek and turned back starting to plate up the pancakes. You sat at the table with your boys. "I've had your suit pressed" "What why" "Because it's your birthday.. you didn't think I wasn't going to plan a party did you" "I love you" "I know" Olly dropped one of his pancakes and started to cry. Gary gave him one of his bigger ones and tapped his son. "Here mate.. you can have one of daddy's" "Thanks daddy" "That's alright son" You smiled at Gary and cleaned up the plates when you were done. You took Olly up to get changed whilst Gary was putting on his suit. You walked into your room and tilted your head at Gary.
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"There's that Barlow bum I love" He turned around and sighed. "How do I look" "Like a prince" "You sure" "Gary.. you look amazing.. relax" "Thanks baby.. I just feel older that's all" "Well older or not.. I still find you irresistible" "How has an old codger like me got you aye" "Wise up.. old codger" You opened up your drawer and pulled out a red velvet box. "Here.. I know we said we would do your presents later but.. well I know what your like and I thought you could wear this to your party" He opened up the box to see and silver watch. On the face it had his initials and on the back you had a small message engraved. "So we don't let time fly past" He chuckled lightly and wiped his eyes. "It's just like the one dad used to wear" "Do you like it Gaz" "It's beautiful.. just like you" He gave you a hug and exhaled when you were in his arms. "Let's not go to the party.. let's just sit here holding each other" "You really are a sentimental bugger aren't you" "Maybe.. or maybe I just love my wife" "I love you too.. now come on" You dragged him and your son into the car and drove to the hall. You had invited friends and family. You walked into the hall and smiled as they all hugged Gary in an effort to wish him a happy birthday. His mother came around and kissed her son. "Happy birthday son" "Thanks mum.. where Ian" "Picking up the kids.. he should be here soon" You wrapped an arm around Gary "You alright.. you look nervous" "Just tired that's all" You nodded and took Gary over to the bar. You ordered your son an orange juice and you and Gary a negroni. "Anything you want to talk about" "No why" "You just don't seem yourself that's all" "I'm fine baby I promise.. just a bit emotional" "Why" He sighed and gently brushed over your hand. "I'm getting on in age y/n.. soon I'll be nearing the big birthdays you know.. 40.. I just.. I wish dad was still here that's all" "Look I know we aren't religious.. but he's there Gaz.. he'll always be there for you" "I know.. I miss him.. I find myself going about my day to day life.. I make decisions, every time I think would he approve" "He'd be so proud of you.. before he died Gaz.. he told me to remind you that what you've achieved.. he told me remind you that your incredible" "You've never told me that" "I know.. but I'm telling you now.. now come on we've got a party to enjoy" You went over to a table and joined Marge, Ian and the kids at a table. Olly started to get bored so you took him up to dance. Gary sat watching with a smile on his face. "Do you ever stop thinking about her" Gary looked at his brother and shook his head. "Not for a second" "Still the same obsessed 20 year old then" He playfully hit his brother and turned his attention back to you and Olly. "Ian.. your kids are older.. do you ever feel like this is slipping away" "All the time but the next part is great Gaz.. you wait until the little man is older, until he's sitting with yous talking about girls and going out at weekends" "I wish it would stay this way.. they're here Ian.. what if that doesn't stay the same" "Gary.. they won't leave.. that's the thing about family.. they're forever" Olly came running back for a drink and went to play with Ian's youngest. You sat down next to Gary and sighed. "God I thought he was never going to give in" Gary smiled as I've never seen anything like you tonight came on. He held out his hand and took you up to dance. He held you close and took in the smell of your perfume. "What you thinking about Gaz" "Not thinking anything.. just making sure i remember this.. us together" "Maybe you are getting old" You teased and got nothing back. You looked up at him and frowned. "Talk to me" "Promise me we'll stay like this" "Like what" "This in love, i look at Ian.. i don't want to only see Olly on weekends or only see you when I pick him up" "That won't be us Gary.. I promise" You kissed his neck and swayed with him across the room. "I love you" "I love you more birthday boy" He smirked and tilted your head up. He kissed your lips and kept his head close to yours. You took a hold of his hand moved it closer to your waist. "Y/n" "Mhm" "You're gonna make me hard" You chuckled and shook your head. "Later Gaz.. later" "Stop it.. I mean it, you're going to turn me on in front of everyone" "Okay okay.. I'll stop teasing" He smiled lightly at you and raised his eyebrows. "Nope not working.. I have to go to the toilet" "Gary you can't be serious" "Y/n if I don't these trousers are going to be very compact" You laughed as he rushed to the toilets. You walked back over to your family and sat with Marge. "The watch you got for him y/n.. it's very nice.. reminds me on Colin" "I know.. I thought Gaz could use a bit of his dad with him today" "Speaking of dads.. do you ever hear much from yours" You shook your head swiftly. "I don't want anything to do with him" "You know.. I'm sure Gary would understand if you wanted to visit him" "Marge why are we having this conversation" She sighed and took a sip of her drink. "I know Gary's been thinking about Colin a lot today.. I just think that even if he's not in your life.. you deserve to make peace with him.. before it's too late" "I've made peace with the fact that the man is a monster and waste of space.. I can't forgive him for what he did to Gary.. I've got my family Marge.. Gary, Olly, Mum, you, Ian.. I don't need him" "Then cheers dear.. to family" You clinked your glasses together and smiled as Gary appeared back at his seat. "All sorted" "Oh shut up" You smirked and rested your head on his shoulder. He looked at you and kissed your head.
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You walked through the door with a sleepy Olly in your arms. "Olly kiss your dad goodnight" "Night night daddy.. happy birthday" "Night son.. I love you" You smiled and took Olly upstairs. Gary followed getting changed and lying in bed reading whilst waiting for you. You entered with a pile of gifts. "Here you go" "Baby this is.. too much" "Just open them" He excitedly tore the wrapping paper off his presents. He geeked out over a new pair of headphones, a mic and mini amp for his keyboards. "This is.. thank you" "You've still got one more" He opened the last one and smiled at a frame with a picture of the two of you on your wedding day made out of little gems. "Your fantastic you know that" "I try my best" "Really y/n.. god I wish I'd met you sooner" "We met pretty young Gaz" "I know.. I just mean.. I wish we lived next door to each other as kids.. we could have gone to the same school.. you probably wouldn't have been interested in me but.. at least I could have tried.. I just wish we didn't have those years where you were with Robbie.. you weren't happy y/n and as your friend I should have helped more" "I didn't want you to help.. I didn't want you getting hurt" "I know.. you always did care about me.. more than anyone else" You lay over him and brushed your fingers through his hair. "For the record.. if we had met earlier.. if there was no Robbie.. I can tell you for certain I would have been interested" He sighed and brushed his thumb over your lips. His eyes darted from your eyes to your lips and back again. "Do you wanna kiss me Gaz" "More than I've ever wanted to kiss anyone else in my life" "What you waiting for then" He breathed a sigh of relief as he kissed you. He moaned slightly and moved down towards your neck. "Gary" "Mhm" "Keep going" He started to kiss your shoulder and moved down your arm. He took your hand and intertwined his fingers with yours. "You get me so hot you know that" "You wanna have sex" "No.. I wanna kiss you.. I want to look at you.. and savour every inch.. you're a goddess y/n" "I wouldn't go that far Gaz" He undid the buttons of your shirt and threw it to the side. He pulled you further on top of him and held your head as he kissed you. "Now you're just teasing me" "Not nice is it" You smirked and moved your lips down his neck towards his chest. You traced over his abs and smiled. "I love you" "If I had to pick one specific thing I liked the most about you y/n.. it would be your ability to love me no matter what.. you make me feel good about myself" "What did you expect Gary" "Not this.. when I met you I convinced myself that you were hiding something.. because if I allowed myself to think even for a second that you were as brilliant as you actually are.. it would hurt too much to even look at you" "How are you so good with words" "I'm an songwriter aren't I" "Britains best" "Only Britain" He smirked and started to tickle you. "Gary stop it" He stopped and tucked a strand of your hair out of your face. "Promise you'll never forget me y/n" "Do you hear yourself.. Gary how could I ever forget you" "I'm just saying.. when I'm eighty and can't even remember my own name.. it's these moments I want to remember.. all my time with you" "Then let me give you something to remember" You turned him over and started to run your cold hands down his back. You gently bit on his lip and pinched his bum slightly. He jerked a little and started to laugh. "Who's the dirty perv now" "Still you baby" You held your head close to his and breathed heavily. "You don't understand how much I love you.. how much I love our family" "I bet you i can make a pretty good guess" "You are the meaning to my life y/n" He intertwined his fingers with yours and looked at your wedding rings. "Then it's a good job I'm not going anywhere is it"
