Roll cameras part 2

Broody

Once finally home from Matthews pre-school, Matthew goes and plays in the garden and Niamh stands in the kitchen watching him. "You can't wrap him up in cotton wool forever" Joe says as he comes up behind her and hugs her from behind.

"Yes I can and I will" she says.

Joe kisses her neck and holds her waist "Boys will be boys" he smiles.

"And I, guessing you we're like this?" She mutters.

He nods "I know he's your only child but give him the freedom to run and play and fall... Just like he's just done" he smiles. Niamh goes to go outside but Joe holds her still, "leave him, just watch... See he's just got straight up and is playing again" Joe smiles.

"But he's my baby, at least let me check him" she says and she pushes past Joe and heads to the patio doors and stands and watches him, "Matthew? Are you okay sweetie?" She asks.

"Im fine mummy" he smiles.

Niamh smiles and looks at Joe who just smiles at her, "see told you" he smiles. She bites her lip and glances at Matthew before rushing off.

Joe watches her a little confused, "Niamhy?" He says and then goes after her.

He sees her sat on the sofa with her knees pulled up close to her chest and her head resting on her knees. The tears are currently streaming down her face and Joe knows instantly that something is up.

"Hey what's up" he smiles as he goes and sits on the arm of the chair.

"Nothing leave me alone" she mutters.

"Gosh drop the moody teenager act Niamh, you're almost 30 not 13" he says to her and Niamh instantly looks up at him and glares at him.

"Beg your pardon" she says and Joe can't help but laugh as he can't take her seriously.

"What's wrong thing?" He asks and strokes her back lightly.

"I want my baby Matthew back, he's so grown up... I don't think I can take it" she cries.

Joe smiles and tries to comfort her, "I miss him like that too, but he has to grow up" he smiles.

"I know!" Niamh replies.

Niamh turns around and hugs Joe's waist. "Wanna talk about it?" He asks.

"About what?" She says pretending she doesn't know what he's on about.

"Niamh I know you're an actress and you're good at pretending but I know you know what I'm on about, how long?" Joe smiles as he gets up and moves so he's sat beside her.

"Probably about a few months now" she mumbles and looks down at her lap.

"Oh babe, you heard the doctor though" he sighs and places his arm around her. Niamh leans against him and sighs.

"But it's what I want" she says.

"What about strictly and the auditions for The Sound of Music?" Joe questions.

"I want that too, but I want a baby too" she replies.

He looks at her and gives a little smiles "your health comes first remember" he replies.

"I don't care Joe, I carried Matthew perfectly fine, I don't see why I can't carry another. Yes I've miscarried a lot but I want this baby so much, do you get me?" She says.

Joe nods and smiles at her "please look after yourself, I'm not having you in hospital again" he says.

"What so you think we can give the baby thing ago again?" She beams as her facial expression changes instantly.

"After the wedding" he smiles and Niamh just throws her arms around him and hugs him tightly. "Anyway I think we're ready for another Baby McFadden to the clan" Joe smiles.

She giggles and hugs him for what seems ages. "Well you better start dinner before Matthew starts to moan and ask for food, oh and he's got a school trip form in his bag which needs filling in. They're going to the library next week" he smiles.