time

eight

three months old.
9lbs4oz. Loves lying under her play gym and is beginning to grasp things with her hands. Complete daddy's girl already!

'Oh someone has been shopping...' Sirah says smiling as she makes her way into the dressing room where Demi is in the middle of getting her makeup done.

'Mmm... I went a bit mad.' Demi replies smiling slightly.

'What did you buy?' Sirah asks.

'Just some bits. Look in that bag.' Demi replies gesturing to one of the bags causing Jill to smile. Reaching into the bag Sirah smiles as she pulls out the tiniest little floral print one-piece.

'Is this what I think it is?' Sirah asks and Demi nods her head.

'Pearl's first swimsuit.' Demi replies.

'That is so fucking cute!' Sirah says smiling as she holds the little swimsuit up.

'Baby girl had to be prepared for our first family holiday.' Demi replies smiling slightly as she glances down at Pearl who is lying in her rock n play.

'Where is it you're off to again?' Jill asks as Sirah makes her way over to the rock n play.

'Bora Bora.' Demi replies as Sirah places the swimsuit back in the back and makes her way over to the rock n play.

'Hi, sweet girl.' Sirah says softly as she smiles down at the little girl.

'Pick her up if you like... She's supposed to be napping so if you can get her to sleep I'll love you forever.' Demi replies smiling slightly. Leaning into the rock n play, Sirah gently scoops the little girl into her arms and cradles her against her chest.

'Oh sweet girl...' Sirah says softly.

'I think someone is a bit broody.' Jill whispers, her eyes flicking over to where Sirah is now standing by the window swaying slightly.

'I think so too.' Demi replies smiling.

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'I don't want to leave her.' Demi mumbles slightly as she cuddles Pearl against her chest.

'She'll be fine, nena.' Wilmer says.

'I know but I just- She's still so little. What if something happens?' Demi asks causing Wilmer to smile.

'I promise I'll phone you immediately; go have fun, Demi.' He replies.

'O-Okay. There's enough milk in the fridge, isn't there?' She asks and he nods his head. 

'Yep and there's some in the freezer I can defrost if I need it.' He replies.

'Okay... Take her before I change my mind and don't go.' Demi says taking a deep breath as she hands Pearl over to Wilmer.

'We love you... Have fun.' Wilmer says.

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'You okay?' Kelsey asks as Demi glances down at her phone before looking back up at the stage where DNCE are performing.

'Yeah. I know she'll be fine and I know I'm worrying for no reason but I can't help it.' Demi replies.

'That's cause you're a mama.' Jill says smiling as Demi reaches for her bottle of water.

'So what are your plans for work then?' Sirah asks and Demi shrugs her shoulders.

'I don't know. I don't think I'm going to go back any time soon, not fully anyway. She's changing so quickly and I just want to cherish this time.' Demi admits and Sirah nods her head.

'That makes complete sense.' Sirah replies smiling.

'Do you miss it? Performing I mean?' Kelsey asks gesturing to where Joe is jumping about on stage with his band mates.

'Honestly? Not as much as I thought I would. I'm not sure if I'll ever do it again; I certainly won't tour again because I'm not leaving her and I can't take her away from Wilmer for that long.' Demi replies.

'So what are you planning on doing then?' Jill asks.

'I don't know. I might do some acting or some performances here and there but nothing that lasts more than one night at a time.' Demi replies shrugging her shoulders.

'Do you want more kids?' Sirah asks and Demi nods her head.

'Definitely. I think we'll probably start trying when Pearl is around eighteen months old.' Demi admits.

'Have you guys spoke about it then?' Kelsey asks.

'Yeah. Initially we thought we'd start trying when she was around a year but we decided eighteen months is probably better.' Demi replies.

'How is it with Wilmer being back at work?' Jill asks.

'It's fine, a lot better than I thought. The first week or so I was just a bit bored and lonely but now its fine.' Demi replies smiling.

'I still can't believe you've got a baby girl! Not that long ago we were going to emo night and Bora Bora on a little girls holiday.' Kelsey says shaking her head.

'I know. We can still do those things though. In a few months Wilmer is working for like three weeks in New York; we could have a girls trip with an added little guest.' Demi replies causing Kelsey to smile.

'Sounds great.' Kelsey says.

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'Mommy's home.' Wilmer says softly as Demi makes her way into the living room. She instantly kicks her shoes off and makes her way over to where he's lying on the sofa.

'Did you have fun?' He asks moving so she can lie beside him, her head resting on his chest next to Pearl.

'Mmm... I missed you both but it was good to spend some time with the girls.' She replies.

'We missed you too.' He says softly as she leans forward and kisses Pearl's head.

'Was she okay?' She asks.

'Yep. She took her bottles and fell asleep an hour or so ago but I didn't want to put her down.' Wilmer replies adjusting the way he's lying to wrap his free arm around Demi.

'I felt like such a mom when I was out; I kept checking my phone to see if it was nearly time to come home and halfway through DNCE's set I just wanted to curl up in a ball and go to sleep.' She admits.

'Well you're home now.' He replies.

'Mmm... I love you.' She says softly causing him to smile.

'I love you too.' He replies.