Pool

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Niamh sits down at the edge of the pool and drapes her feet in. "I've turned the heaters on" Brian says as he is stood in the corner of the yard smoking watching Molly who is doing her business on the grass.

Niamh gets up and steps down into the steps with Matthew.
Matthew looks down at the water as he can hear the noise of Niamh disturbing the calm water.

"Mama" he whines as Niamh finally gets in and sets Matthew in the water with his baby rubber ring on.

He starts to whimper and reaches his arms up to Niamh. "It's alright wee man" Niamh smiles as she swishes him around in the water.

He cries as he doesn't like it because the water is still a little cool. Niamh can't help but laugh, "it's okay Matty" she says as she hugs him slightly as she is restricted because of his baby ring.

"Look Matthew you can splash" she says as she pats the water and makes little waves.

Matthew watches Niamh and sucks his thumb, while her mum takes a few pictures of them. "Mama" he squeals as the dog jumps into the pool and swims around a bit before getting out and shaking.

Niamh laughs, "see molly is having fun" she says.

Matthew smiles and peers over the side of the baby rubber ring. Niamh smiles and spalshes the water slightly.

He smiles and puts his hand in the water a little unsure of what to expect. He takes it out and squeals and claps his hands.

He puts his hand back in and smiles. Niamh smiles and decide to leave him for a bit as she goes for a swim.

"Mama!" He squeals as Niamh swims off.

Niamh swims to the deep end and back again. She swims up to Matthew and smiles "boo!" She says as she stands up next to him and Matthew starts a fit of giggles.
"Was that funny baby?" Niamh coos.

Matthew smiles and holds Niamh's hand tightly. She lifts him out the rubber ring and crouches in the water with him.

"He's in much better form now" Barbara says as she sits on a sun lounger.

"He defiantly is" niamh smiles as she lifts him up in the air and puts him back in the water which makes him squeal.

Matthew squeals and kicks his legs, "hey watch mummy's tummy" she laughs as he keeps kicking her.

Barbara gives her a funny look "you're not pregnant are you?" She asks as Niamh never says anything about her stomach.

"No no, I wish" Niamh laughs.

"Oh right... wouldn't you want to wait until he's a little older?" Barbara asks curiously.

"Yes probably, but I'm not really sure if I'm honest, something I actually had in mind to talk to you about" she says.

"Why me? Shouldn't you be discussing this with Joe... I mean it is your body and your baby you'd have" Barbara says.

"Yes I know, but Joe reckons wait until Matthew is around three, but honestly mum I'm broody all the time" Niamh replies.

She smiles as Niamh carries on bouncing Matthew on the pool, "maybe Joe is right, wait a bit longer... you don't want to regret having another one to early" she replies.

"Yeah I guess, I also had thought of moving to stage for a bit to spend more time with chubster over here" she smiles.

"How come? I thought you'd get more time with him working on television?" Barbara asks.

"Nope, my schedules the past few weeks have been hetic and the same with Joe; late nights and early starts" she explains.

Barbara smiles and nods softly, "Good idea though, maybe we could fly over and watch you" she smiles.

"Sure, and you can have Matty for a few days if you like" Niamh smiles as it's a good idea.

"Sounds like a plan" Barbara smiles.

Matthew places his hands on Niamh's face and starts giggling again.

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