Sparks - Daniel Ricciardo

Sixty Nine

📍26th February 2023 - Perth, Australia

"I miss you." Daniel said over a FaceTime call to Amber, smiling as she showed him their daughter actively moving around in her tummy. "I miss our little bean, too."

"We miss you." Amber said back. "Only six weeks until you're home."

"And I can have a break." Daniel chuckled. "I hate missing this part of your pregnancy. I should be there looking after you."

"Dan, don't beat yourself up over this. We knew that this would happen. I'm okay, I promise." Amber smiled. "Plus, I have Fran and your mom. Everything is fine."

"I know." Daniel nodded. "Just hold that baby in until Sydney is over and done with."

"I will. I promise." Amber giggled. "Did you mom tell you that she's not going to come to Sydney this year?"

"Yeah, she called me last night." Daniel nodded. "But, my dad is still coming! I'd rather my mom stay with you."

"And me." Amber smiled. "I'm glad she's here. It's nice to be surrounded by ladies who have already done this kind of thing."

"It gives me a little bit of relief too." Daniel confirmed. "Christian has said that if anything happens sooner than planned, Lawson will fill in immediately so I can come home."

"That's not going to happen. She's comfortable where she is for now." Amber said with a bright smile. "Thomas has sent me confirmation of my book launch."

"That's wonderful, baby. I'm so proud of you." Daniel said. "I'm sorry I can't be there."

"Dan, please stop apologising." Amber informed him. "I understand."

"I love you, you know that?" Daniel grinned.

"I know." Amber lay back down on the bed as she held the phone to her face. "I love you too."

"I could always come back home?" Daniel asked as a question.

"You'd be home for a day and then you would have to fly all the way back to Bahrain. Don't be silly." Amber chuckled. "I know that you miss us but I'm being looked after. Marv and Rich have been wonderful as well."

"See, there's your silver lining to having them around." Daniel grinned. "Any more news on when they can leave?"

"Nope. But, your mom's getting impatient. She wants Dean gone from their home." Amber told Daniel.

"I don't think dad wants him gone." Daniel laughed.

"Oh yes, according to your mom, Joe and Dean are now best friends." Amber laughed. "It's nice."

"It is." Daniel chuckled again. "Any plans for today?"

"Mmm, I'm going out with Fran this morning and then I'll be meeting your mom and sister for lunch." Amber smiled. "I'll send loads of photos of the kids."

"Did you give Isla my present?" Daniel asked. "Did she like it?"

"According to Michelle, she can't sleep without it." Amber smiled. "She's loves the tiger teddy."