One Last Chance
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When they all had their glasses of champagne, and an orange juice for Hannah, Cole toasted the happy couple.
A short time later, dinner was served, they all took their seats and got stuck into the most delicious meal. Everyone seemed to have a wonderful time.
After dinner, they all gathered around the fire in the sitting room. James carried a big birthday cake into the living room and everyone sang happy birthday to Ben, who was happily sitting on his granddad Gus’s lap.
Gus was everything Ally could have dreamed of as father and more importantly, a grandfather. He and Laura visited Ally and Cole regularly. Ben adored him. Gus would play for hours with Ben and it reminded of how he would always make an effort to spend time with her when she was little. She loved him so much and was happy to have him and Laura play such a big role in her life now.
The day was a great success. Ally was never happier in her life. Her life was perfect. Jason was now just a distant memory. She and Cole had a whole future in front of them.
A little after nine, some of their guests thanked them for a wonderful day and said good night. Nan and Pop, who were staying over, said goodnight and headed to bed, as did Ella and James.
When Gus, Laura and the girl’s left, Ally promised she would make it to the party in their home for New Year’s Eve.
Cole and Ally got the babies settled for the night, before they returned downstairs to where the last of their guests, Nathan, Caitlin, Sid and Hannah, were waiting.
The six friends sat, talking and laughing until the small hours of the morning.
When Cole and Ally saw their friends to the door, they wished them a good night and a safe journey home then watched as they headed out into the night.
“Alone at last,” Cole said as he closed the front door, turned and gave Ally a hungry look.
“Mr. Thomas,” Ally exclaimed as she batted her eyelids and giggled. “Whatever have you got planned for me.”
“Oh Mrs. Thomas,” Cole said as he walked towards her, like a predator stalking his prey. “I’m going to do very rude things to you.”
“Oh my,” Ally exclaimed and fanned her face and whispered with a grin. “I’m not sure my husband would approve.”
“Oh, I think your husband would definitely approve,” Cole purred as he walked behind Ally and traced his fingers from her ear down to her backside. “He knows how much of a naughty girl you are.”
“Oh that I am, Mr. Thomas,” Ally whispered breathlessly.
“Good,” he growled against her ear. Then without warning, he scooped her up in his arms, headed straight for the stairs and to their bedroom.
When he reached their room, he threw her down on to the bed and lowered himself over her.
“I love you, Ally Thomas, “Cole said looking down into her eyes.
“I love you more, Cole bloody Thomas,” Ally smiled up at him.
He leaned down and claimed her lips and spent the rest of the night showing her just who loved who more.
The End