Life with the Dempsters ( Hi-De-Hi Fanfiction)

Mali's second birthday

It had been a year and a half and they were all settled in, Mali's room was painted blue and decorated, pictures were hung it felt like home and what a better way to celebrate it with Mali's second birthday, which was in a few weeks time. Gladys and Clive had gone back to work a few months ago which didn't leave them both much time to plan Their daughters birthday party so they invited close friends and family.

The weeks went by fast both Gladys and Clive working and the all the yellow coats looked after Mali whilst Gladys and Clive worked but they all agreed little Mali needed to spend time with her parents, Mali's birthday also came round fast and today was the big day.

Clive was in the office doing some paper work well. I say paperwork more like listening to his favourite radio station, glancing at the clock hoping he would be in the Hawaiian Ballroom in time for Mali's second birthday.

mean while in the Hawaiian Ballroom Gladys and Peggy were preparing for the birthday party whilst Mali played with her toys but, still in view of her mother and auntie as they decorated the lounge with balloons, nibbles and a banner with "Happy Second Birthday Mali".

"left side needs to go up a bit" Gladys said standing back in the room with her hand on her hips whilst Peggy balanced on the lader adjusting the banner.

"No that's to much Peggy, right side needs to go up now" She lifted the right hand side "That's it" she called out.

She got off the ladder and walked over to Gladys glancing at the banner that was perfectly straight.

"Good work" she said giving Her good friend a warm smile.

Gladys took Mali to the staff showers and gave her a shower so, she was clean and ready for her birthday party which was in an hour.

soon enough the party started and friends and family arrived but, still no sign of Clive.

Gladys walked round the ballroom looking for Her husband just in case she missed him arrive but, there still was no sign of him and this made Gladys angry but, also worried about her  husband .Gladys walked over to Ted who was standing at the bar  "Where the hell is Clive? He's  getting the damn cake" she whispered to Ted whilst he glanced at his watch.

"I am sure she's on his  way Gladys love, calm down everything is going to plan" She looked over at the party feeling pleased and Ted was right everything was going to plan and everyone was having a good time.

Gladys looked over at her daughter who was sitting on the floor crossed legged looking up in amazement at Spike the clown they had asked him to dress up for Mali's party. Gladys couldn't help but smile as she watched her daughter  laugh and smile with her friends.

Clive left his office already running behind and headed to the bakery but, today was not His  lucky day because as soon as he walked into the bakery there was a large queue. He sighed and joined the queue glancing at his watch panicking.

10 minutes later Clive reached the counter and asked for the cake they had asked the company to make for Mali's party. Once he got the cake he drove back to the camp finally pulling into the entrance locking the car and rushed into the Hawaiian Ballroom.

He put the cake down on the side and looked in the lounge where the kids were watching Spike the clown make balloon animals. Clive spotted Mali in the middle, he walked over and bent down Chase giving her a quick kiss "Daddy" the little girl said brightly.

Clive got up and glanced round at the people that had come he smiled and thanked a few people before he spotted a rather fuming Gladys glaring at him . Clive rolled his eyes, grabbed the cake and walked into the laughing cow kitchen round the corner.

"where the hell have you been?" Gladys demanded.

"Gladys for god sake keep it down people will hear you" He whispered.

"I don't care, I bet you were at that pub again weren't you?" Clive  sighed.

"No , I wasn't I was actually in my office sorting paper work. I can't help it we need the money to pay for the house and you knew that when you met me and you knew about me being cut off from my fathers fortune and I am working all the hours I can to pay for things" He said opening the cake box and taking the princess cake out placing it on kitchen counter.

"I know we have the house to pay for or so you keep reminding me, I thought you wanted to be at the party to celebrate Our daughters second birthday as a family but, obviously not" She put the 2 candles on the cake.

"Oh come on Gladys that's not fair" He lit the candles on the cake.

soon enough it was time for the cake, Clive walked into the ballroom turning the lights off and making sure the kids were at the table ready. Clive walked in holding the cake with everyone singing happy birthday to Mali.

Clive placed the cake on the table in front of The birthday girl "Make a wish princess" He said to his son. Gladys  stood on the other side of Mali. Gladys placed her hand on the back of Mali's chair and minutes later Clive placed his hand on the chair so his hand was on top of Gladys's . He turned to look where his hand was only to realise it was on top of Gladys's  . He glanced at his wife who looked at him and Clive took this second to mouth to Gladys "sorry, love you" Gladys smiled "Love you" She mouthed back.

"Play" Mali asked looking up at her parents who snapped back into reality.

"yes sweetie you can go and play now" Gladys said smiling at her daughter.