note: I'm not 100% sure on the situation with where the families sit in the Emirates so I have kind of made this up as I went along to try and fit in with the story so apologies if it is completely wrong.
'So how does a sleepover with Auntie Le and Auntie Wally sound?' Leah asks smiling as she makes her way back to the car with Piper balanced on her hip. Thankfully they'd had time for her to get the carseat from Vivianne's car and get help installing it so the three carseats would work across the backseat.
'Where's mumma?' Piper asks.
'She's gone to check on your baby sister and it's been a while since we've had a sleepover, hasn't it?' Leah replies and Piper nods her head.
'Cookies?' Piper asks causing Leah to smile as she uses her free hand to unlock the car.
'Mm... We can make cookies if you want. I think we're going to go pick Auntie Wally and the cubs up then we'll go somewhere nice for dinner.' Leah replies securing the toddler into the carseat.
'I'm hungry.' Piper says nodding her head.
'I thought you would be. I brought you some magic stars.' Leah replies reaching into the front passenger seat and grabbing the small bag of chocolates.
'These my favourite!' Piper squeals.
'I know they are.' Leah replies smiling as she opens the packet and passes it to the toddler before getting into the driver's seat.
'Did you have a good day at nursery? Do anything exciting?' Leah asks as she begins the drive from the nursery to her and Lia's house.
'Yeah! We painted.' Piper replies causing the blonde to smile as she glances in the rearview mirror at the toddler.
'You did? You like doing some painting, don't you? Remember you helped me and Auntie Wally do the cubs handprints?' Leah says and Piper nods her head.
'Can we paint tonight?' Piper asks.
'Well it depends what time we get home from dinner, I guess... We can wait and see. If we have time then we can paint.' Leah replies smiling.
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'Have you heard from Beth or Viv?' Lia asks glancing at Leah who is gently rocking Aurora in her arms while watching Piper play in the garden with Coco.
'No, not yet... I'm hoping no news is good news. You just couldn't imagine could you? Obviously with the cubs we were told there was always the chance that you'd go early with them but I just- It's far too early, Lia. She's still so tiny.' Leah replies causing the brunette to nod her head.
'I know... Whatever happens we just need to be here for them.' Lia says and Leah nods her head.
'How would you feel about not coming to the game tomorrow? If Beth gets kept in then they're not going to have anyone to watch Piper because her dad is on holiday with Ben and I just- It's too late for me to ask Jonas to leave me out of the squad.' Leah asks causing her partner to smile.
'I can watch Piper if they need me to... I'll just bring her to the game with me and the cubs. Your mum will be there anyway if I need a hand.' Lia replies.
'Yeah, she will be.' Leah says softly.
'Right how are we tackling bedtime?' Leah asks glancing at her watch.
'Piper will probably want her Auntie Lele to read her a story so why don't I do the cubs and you can do little legs?' Lia suggests.
'Mm... Sounds like a plan, my love. I know tonight hasn't exactly turned into the romantic night we were expecting.' Leah says causing Lia to smile.
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all roads lead to you
Fanfic'The best view comes after the hardest climb.' Follow Leah and Lia on their journey to becoming parents, through the many ups and downs along the way.
