I love you, too.

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^{The bar was quiet that night. The atmosphere was just like your average Sunday night. No one was around. They were all sitting at home, or in bed, ready for the Monday morning rush. Jacey had arranged to meet Matthias at the pub for a quiet drink to discuss plans. Amira Lily was due within six weeks, and the excitement was high. The nursery was being sorted soon. Pretty pink wallpaper with fairies and angels and my little pony. Jacey sat dreaming about it. Iya' love, She was interrupted by the british northern lady, Chas. Hello, Jacey replied. Just an orange juice please, Chas, She said. Alright love, coming right up. Waiting for someone? She asked. Jacey giggled to herself. My fiancee, yes. Chas widened her eyes. You're gettin' married? Let's av' a look at ya' ring! She said, tottling over in her heels. Jacey showed her the ring, smiling as she did so. Ooooh, beautiful! Well, I wish you and ya' man a good life. Any plans? Children? Chas said, smiling and running back to get the drink. Well actually Chas, I'm due in six weeks... Chas suddenly turned back around. Wait, what?! She gasped. Boy or girl? Name?! Jacey laughed and tried not to make herself look a fool in public. Girl, and Amira Lily Kira Lanning is her name. Chas smiled. Bleddy ell' that's a mouthful to say! Anyway Jace, I wish ya' luck. Jacey smiled. Chas came back seconds later with a glass of orange juice with ice. Ere's ya' orange juice love. That'd be one fifty please, She said, smiling. Jacey fiddled around in her purse and scraped some change together. She handed it to Chas who thanked her and put it away in the till. She turned around sharply on her heel. Baby, baby, baby oh! She started singing. Jacey took a sip of her orange juice and laughed, spitting it out all over the floor and bursting into laughter. Oh Chas. I love you. She turned to look at the door, watching the door of the pub swing open, whilst still feeling embarrassed after spitting her juice everywhere.}

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Things had been getting hectic in his life. He was training for and running two stables - something which, even with assistants, was a lot of work - and then there was his personal life on top of that. Jacey was only six weeks away from giving birth - assuming she went to full term - and they had been making a lot of changes. In six months to a year's time, they would be getting married and that too would take a lot of organising. But he knew his current life was nothing compared to what it would become when the baby came and he would be moving in with Jacey in the next week.

Usually, on a Sunday night, Matthias would be taking the time to relax. He worked every day, without fail, and sometimes would even be at the track on Sunday daytimes. However, this week he had made sure to arrange things around the meeting with Jacey. He would meet her at the bar she had specified - some place he had never been before - and they would start to make plans. Oh so many plans.

He had, of course, dressed well. His dark jeans were of designer make, his shirt ironed with the top two buttons undone. His blonde hair was pulled back into a ponytail and his grey eye seemed bright and alert. He pulled up outside the bar, turned off the car and climbed out, locking the vehicle before moving to the doorway of the bar. He smoothed his shirt as he walked in and, seeing his beautiful fiancee, walked over to her, wrapping her arms around his waist as he kissed her neck.

"Whatever did I do to be so lucky?" he asked her.

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Her chocolate brown tightly curled locks contrasted with her burghandy dress. She wore flat shoes, as risking it in high heels so far in pregnancy would be a dancer. In the past, Jacey never expected the present day to be as good as it was. She never thought she'd have this. Jacey rested her head of Matt's shoulder as she hugged him. Fortunately, Chas had already cleaned the orange juice up, so evidence of the embarrasing moment was not to be seen. As soon as the words slipped from his lips, a tear rolled down her cheek, the mascara staining her face, she wiped it away and stood up tall. Oh Matt... She smiled again, tears filling her eyes, before kissing him on the lips.

Her pregnancy days had been emotional. Thirty four weeks pregnant, and still the emotions were taking it's toll. She hugged him again, before Chas interrupted. So this is the lucky man, eh? Jacey faked a smile and nodded before turning away and biting her tongue. She picked up her orange juice and walked over to a table, her other hand holding Matts. Oh honey, I've missed you so much. Since the new stables has started running, everything is different. We've had two new fillies arrive this week, and everything is just starting up again. Sighing, Jacey rested her head on his shoulder and placed her drink firmly on the table. But with you moving in with me now that Alice is gone, it's going to be a lot easier for us now, She said, lifting her head up again. Suddenly, she gasped. Oh babe, go get a drink, here you go. She got a five pound note out of her purse. She then muttered, And don't stay too long. She's beginning to annoy me now. Jacey said, then giggled slightly, smiling sweetly.

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She looked so good, smelled so good, and she made him feel amazing. She was too good for him, and yet here he was beside her side; engaged, expecting a baby and about to move into her house. It was terrible, but Alice's mistake had at least made one thing easier and while he was sure that he and the rest of the staff would miss her it would reduce the pressure on Jacey. She would struggle for the first few weeks, all new mothers did, and he would be there with her to try and ease the adjustment. He pushed a strand of her hair behind her ear from where it had fallen into her face and smiled. She was so perfect. But, just as he thought it, he was interrupted.

The woman's voice had a sharp twang to it, and he scowled as she interrupted the intimate moment he had been sharing with his beloved. But she was right on one thing, even if she had annoyed him slightly - he was a lucky man. Jace was a wonderful person, and soon she would be his. Truly his, and they would have a beautiful baby girl who he was sure would be just as perfect as her mother. A child on whom they would dote, and who would grow up surrounded by horses... Just as he had.

He pressed the money back into Jace's hand and shook his head, reaching into his own pocket as he made his way to the bar. "One orange juice, and a bottle of strawberry brothers please." he told her shortly. She served him quickly, and when she tried to start a chat he just shook his head, handing her the money to pay for the drinks. Once again she tried to start a conversation and he just turned his back on her, walking and sitting beside Jacey. He put her drink in front of her, and took a long drink of his own. "Drink up, I have a surprise for you tonight." he told her.

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^{Putting her money away, Jacey glared at Chas. It was obvious she was trying to flirt. Chas handed the change to Matt. So then, how- Chas gasped as he walked away without a care in the world. She sat up and sorted her blouse out before going back to customers. Iya, what would ya' like. Sighing, she shuffled over as he came and sat back down beside her. After downing her first orange juice, she took a sip of the second. Listening to his words, her eyes widened. Surprise? She said, looking slightly lost and bewildered. Is it a new horse? New car... something new? She said, remembering that on the Monday, she would be leading a colt in a show as none of her staff were avaliable to do it for her. Oh Matt, I love you too much to ever let you go, and with our beautiful girl joining us soon, I don't know what I'd do or where I'd be without you. She said. Chas stared over the bar at Matt, but when Jacey looked out the corner of her eye, she snapped out and continued to wipe the sides down after serving customers. Annoying little grinch.}