Cereal

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The following morning Niamh wakes up late to find Joe not in bed. She sits herself up and holds her bump as she's a little uncomfortable and tries to wake up more.

She waits a few moments before trying to get out of bed. Niamh sits herself on the side of the bed and looks at the floor before making the effort to move.

She goes and checks the bathroom to see if she can see Joe. Niamh then heads downstairs to find Joe sat on the sofa with Matthew and Jordan watching TV.

"Morning" Joe smiles as he turns to see Niamh standing in the doorway.

"Hi" Niamh mutters tiredly.

"Mummy be quiet, we're watching scooby Doo!" Matthew exclaims.

"Right sorry" Niamh smiles and decides to see what there is for breakfast.

Niamh walks into the kitchen and looks through the cupboard, she grabs a biscuit from the tin and keeps looking, "Morning, nice to see we have a cupboard mouse here... better get the traps out" Barbara says making Niamh jump.

"Mum please it's too early to be jumping out on people" she gasps and puts her hand on her chest.

Barbara smiles and carries on reading the newspaper at the kitchen table. "So, I was thinking we could all take a walk later? There's a lovely bit down by the beach, I know it's cold be we can wrap up and drive down to the beach" Barbara smiles as she flicks to the next page.

"That sounds nice, don't know if I'll walk too far" she laughs.

Barbara smiles and carries on reading as Niamh gets herself a bowl of cereal.

She makes herself some cornflakes and sits and watches Joe with the boys on the sofa.

Niamh sits quietly eating her cereal and admires Joe with the boys. After the film has finished Joe comes into the kitchen "sleep well" he smiles.

"Hmm, could of been better. Not the best mattress" Niamh admits as Joe walks over to her and kisses her cheek.

"We brought some blankets, tha might help?" Joe asks.

"What good is that going to be" she snaps and rolls her eyes.

"Lay there on top of the duvet?" He asks.

"What and be cold?" Niamh huffs.

"No you'd have your duvet on top of you but the blanket under so its comfier than the mattress" he explains.

Niamh just acknowledges him and carries on eating her breakfast until it's finished. When she's finished she gets up and washes it up before heading into the lounge.

"How do you feel about having a day out today matty" Niamh smiles.

Joe looks at her for a moment trying to register her mood change, "okay" he simply replies and carries on playing.

"Right" she says and turns back.

"Leave him, he'll have to come with us" Joe laughs.

"Yeah because he can't stay here" Niamh says as she watches them.

"Mum? Where's Chloe?" Niamh asks as she realises she hasn't seen Chloe.

"She's gone to Dublin with your dad, she needs to help Harry with something" Barbara replies.

"Oh I see, they gone for long?" She asks.

"Well your dad will be back this afternoon, we've got Jordan for three days then Chloe will be back with Harry" Barbara smiles.

"We can take Jordan out with us today if he's up for it" Niamh smiles.

Barbara smiles and looks at Jordan. "Jordan? Auntie Niamh wants to know if you want to come for a walk to the beach?" She smiles happily.

"Are we all going" he asks.

She nods and looks at Niamh who's smiling as well. "Okay!" Jordan smiles back and carries on playing.

"Were going to let auntie Niamh get dressed and then we'll go so do you boys want to get yourselves ready?" Barbara tells them.

Jordan springs up and pulls Matthew along, "my mummy brought two sets of Spider-Man wellies, would you like to wear some?" Jordan smiles as he shows Matthew them.

"Yes please!" He smiles and follows Jordan.

Niamh's gets up and then heads upstairs before getting changed and returning downstairs and gets ready to leave.

"Come on boys" Niamh calls.

Matthew runs through with his coat on his head and Jordan comes through with his one backwards.

Niamh laughs and helps them out before Barbara grab they keys ready to leave.

They all get in the car and head down to the beach.

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