In the morning I awoke to a pair of strong arms locked around my waist.

I opened my eyes to see the darkness of Harry's bedroom and then felt him nuzzle his face into my neck and sigh, making me giggle at the ticklish feeling.

"Good morning." He said in a gruff morning voice.

"Hi." I replied. "We need to get up."

"No. Just stay for a while." He smiled into my neck and tightened his arms.

"Okay."

I felt Gracie move in my arms and I watched as she turned over and opened her eyes and smiled at me.

"Hi, sweetheart." I laughed.

"Morning, Mommy."

I then felt Harry move to look at Gracie.

"Hey there, Gracie." He said.

"Uncle Harry!" She smiled and then moved to crawl over me.

Harry and I both moved onto our backs as she did this and went to hug him.

"Breakfast time?" She asked.

"You wake up hungry just like your Daddy." I chuckled.

"Let's get some food in your tummy then." Harry sat up and picked her up.

"Mommy." Gracie reached out for me and I took her from Harry.

"Can you put my hair in a ponytail for me?" I asked Harry and he took a hair tie off my wrist before tying it back for me.

We then headed downstairs and to the the kitchen.

Harry let Jupiter outside while I grabbed two coffee mugs.

I leaned against the counter as Harry made coffee and as it brewed he came over to me and bumped his nose to my forehead.

"What are you doing?" I giggled as he kept doing this, occasionally getting kisses to my forehead or cheeks.

"Trying to kiss your face but you keep moving." He said as his mouth followed my movements.

"You're so inappropriate." I ducked out of the way just as Anne and Gemma walked into the room.

But Harry didn't seem to care and instead grabbed my head and pulled it towards him so he could press a firm kiss to my forehead.

"See. Now was that so difficult?" He laughed and then noticed his family. "Oh. Good morning."

I smiled politely at them, my cheeks tinted red from embarrassment and then went to get my cup of coffee.

"Uncle Harry." Gracie then reached out for the only man in the house and he came over to
take her and rest her on his hip.

"Yes, Gracie?" He smiled at her.

"Breakfast time."

"It is breakfast time. Come on, let's look in the refrigerator and see what we have." He walked her to the fridge and then opened the door. He bounced her from side to side as he looked.

"We have some strawberry yogurt which I know you like, and some apple sauce." He said and she nodded so he got that.

I made coffee for Anne and Gemma and then we all sat at the bar to eat.

"Becca will be here shortly to help get you and Gracie ready, and I have surprises for you today." Harry said.

"No more surprises." I lightly hit his arm.

"Yes, more surprises."

"You need to stop spending your money on me."

"It's my money, therefore, I will spend it on what I want, and what I want to spend it on is you and Gracie."

"I have money of my own, Harry."

"I'm aware of that, Halle, but you're not going to get me to stop so get over it."

"You're horrible."

After breakfast Becca arrived and after hugs and greetings she went to set up in the dressing room while my first surprise was being set up.

"Carter! Gracie!"

We went to the hall where he was standing there with a smug smile on his face.

"To begin your day of pampering I ordered massages for both you and Gracie."

"Harry." I shook my head while Gracie jumped up and down.

"Mommy, lets go!" Gracie then dragged me into the room where there were two massage tables and two masseuses.

I laughed as Gracie ran up to one of the girls and Harry winked at me before closing the door.

Gracie and I got ready for our massages and I looked over midway through mine to see her on her stomach while she was massaged.

After our massages we had manicures and pedicures and then facials before lunch and then it was time to get ready.

Gracie sat next to me while Becca started on my makeup and hair and I laughed as Gracie asked her why she was doing what she was doing.

Harry had a girl working on his hair and then went to change into his suit.

Once Becca was done with my makeup she curled my hair and then moved onto Gracie.

"I get makeup?" Gracie gasped.

"Just a little bit." Becca laughed.

"What that?" Gracie asked and pointed at the blush.

"This is blush, and i'm going to put it right on your cheeks." Becca smiled as she did as such.

After blush she got a bit of eye shadow and mascara before we went to get into our outfits.

Becca then did a beautiful braid in Gracie's hair before putting the little crystals in her hair.

After shoes and make up touches we headed downstairs to group up.

Gracie had her bunny clutched in her hands and Becca gave us all a once over before letting us get into the limo waiting for us outside.

The drive to the arena was filled with photo taking and Gracie chatting away about princesses and her hair which was "pretty like Mommys".

When we arrived Harry got out of the limo first and then reached in for Gracie.

"Come on, love." He smiled and she got out of the limo and then Harry helped me out.

I could hear fans screaming and cameras clicking and all of the action was apparently too much for Gracie who began to whimper, a sign she was about to cry.

"Gracie. Shh, it's okay." I bent down to console her.

"What's wrong?" Harry did the same, taking her face in his hands.

"It's loud and there's a lot of people and action going on and it scares her." I explained.

Gracie let out a sob.

"Don't cry." I frowned. "You're going to cry all of your pretty makeup off."

I dabbed at her tears and she sniffled.

"Take deep breaths." I said to her in a motherly tone. "It's going to be okay, i'll be with you the whole time."

She nodded.

I made sure her tears were gone until Harry moved in and kissed her cheek.

"Come on, Princess Gracie. It's time for you to make your red carpet debut."

He stood up and held out his hand to her, Gracie taking it. I took her hand with her bunny in it, Gracie looking up at me and smiling.

"Let's go, Princess Gracie." I winked at her.

Harry then led the way.

"I have to walk with the band first and then i'll come back for you two." Harry said after we had stopped by his band mates.

"Okay." I gave him a smile and then reached down for Gracie, resting her on my waist. "Go. We'll be fine."

He kissed my cheek and then was ushered off with the band.

"Where Uncle Harry go?" Gracie asked me.

"He went to take some photos but he'll be right back." I told her and she rested her head on my shoulder.

People were snapping our picture while we waited but I had to put them out of my mind as I used the assistance of Mr. Carrots to calm Gracie down.

"Mwuah!" I pretended as if the bunny was kissing her and she laughed adorably at this.

"There's my girls."

I looked up as Harry stepped up to us.

"Alright, the band stuff is done now it's just us." He smiled.

I set Gracie down and fixed her outfit before she took my hand and Harry's and we walked onto the red carpet.

The cameras flashed and paparazzi called our names, Gracie looking everywhere at all of the people.

We stopped walking and Harry then bent down to say something to Gracie.

"Big smile, sweetheart. You're who they're here to see."

She grinned at this, Harry kissing her cheek again before standing up, sending me a smile and a wink.

"HARRY!"

"CARTER!"

"GRACIE!"

"LOOK OVER HERE."

As the lights flashed and I smiled Harry stepped closer to me and placed his hand on my back before leaning in to whisper in my ear.

"Look at her, she's a natural."

I looked to see Gracie with her hand on her hip as she smiled brightly.

I placed my hand on her head to make her look up at me and she did, giggling at herself before reaching up. Harry moved in and picked her up before moving closer to me so we could adjust our stance and take more photos.

We moved down the red carpet and then Harry's manager had us step up to an interviewer.

"Harry Styles is back with the absolutely stunning Carter Chase and her daughter Gracie. Hello guys." The girl smiled at us.

"Hello." We all said.

"Carter you look beautiful. Who are you wearing?" The girl asked me.

"It's Vera Wang." I smiled.

"And Gracie, absolutely adorable you are." She said to Gracie who just smiled as she put her hand on Harry's chest, resting her head on it as well. "You look very pretty."

"Say thank you." Harry told her.

"Thank you." Gracie said.

"Are you excited to see the show?"

"Yes." Gracie nodded. "Mr. Carrots excited too."

"Now you two are quite the duo." The girl looked at me and Harry. "What do you think it is that makes people so interested in you guys?"

"I mean, i'm not sure. We're just really close friends." I laughed.

"How do you deal with the rumours people say about you that you're secretly dating and everything?"

"You just have to laugh stuff like that off because i'm obviously engaged to Ashton, but we are great friends and very involved with each other's lives."

She then asked Harry a question about the band and as he answered Gracie tugged on his shirt, interrupting him.

He finished talking before looking down at her.

"Yes, love?"

"Um...um..." She said and then went to whisper in his ear, covering her mouth so no one could see.

"Okay." Harry laughed when she pulled away. "Gracie wants everyone to know that she is wearing a princess dress today."

The interviewer and I laughed at this.

After the interview we did a few more before following his manager.

"Okay, it's time to go inside." Harry said to Gracie and she nodded eagerly, taking his hand.

Once inside I made Gracie use the restroom before the show started and then Harry led us to our seats which were on the front row.

"Look, Gray. We're on the front row." I smiled at the little girl who was trying to take in everything around her.

Harry sat down next to the blonde member of his band whose name escaped me and then I sat next to him, Gracie climbing up to sit in the middle; halfway on Harry's lap and halfway on mine.

She had bunny in her hands, pretending as if the toy was talking to Harry making him laugh.

"Hey your name is Carter, right?" The blonde guy then leaned forward and asked me.

"Yes, hi." I smiled.

"You're the girl whose sleeping with Ashton."

My jaw dropped a little at this and Harry looked back at his band mate.

"We're engaged actually." I said and he gave me an apologetic look before sitting back.

"Sorry." Harry mumbled. "He often just says the first thought that pops into his head."

"It's fine." I sighed. "It just bothers me that all i'm known for is the girl who sleeps with band members when it reality I sleep with one and he's my fiancé, and he's the only man I've ever even been with."

"I know." He gave me a half smile.

"Mommy! I go up there?" Gracie interrupted my sulking and I looked to see her pointing at the stage.

"I'll take you up there later." Harry promised her and she grinned.

Soon the show started and the first performer went on, it was a girl who's song I'd heard on the radio and Gracie seemed to know it because she sang along.

Ashton always played music around Gracie so I wasn't surprised that she knew every word and sassily sang along making Harry lose his stern expression.

"It's hard to be serious around her." He leaned in to speak in my ear.

"She has that affect on people." I said back and he laughed.

When the girl was done singing everyone applauded and then the shows host came out on stage and I learned his name was James Corden.

I watched as he talked and as he did he walked down the stairs to the stage and into the audience, coming up to us.

"There are so many people here tonight, and- oh my God. It's One Direction." He said and a mountain of screams from fans crashed down on us.

Harry just gave a small, close lipped smile as the cameras arrived at us.

"We've got Louis, Liam, Niall, and Harry who is joined by a very pretty girl I must say. Found himself a keeper." The guy said to me and I laughed. "And then- oh who is this?" He bent down in front of Gracie who I could feel get a little tense, Harry putting a hand on her back. "What's your name?" James held out the mic to her but she turned and went to hide her face in Harry's neck making everyone awe.

"It's okay." I patted her back. "Tell him your name."

"Gracie." She said as she peeked out at him.

"Gracie? Well that's a beautiful name. Is that your Mummy?" He motioned to me and she nodded her head. "What about him? Do you know who he is?" He gestured at Harry who just smiled at Gracie.

"Uncle Harry." She let out a small giggle and Harry slid his arm around her back to move her forward so she wasn't hiding anymore.

"And who's this?" James lightly tapped the stuffed bunny on the head.

"Mr. Carrots." Gracie grinned.

"Now Gracie are you a One Direction fan? Do you like Uncle Harry's music?"

She nodded.

"What's your favorite song?"

"The girl song." She said and frowned because she couldn't remember the name. "Uncle Harry, what that song?" She then turned to ask Harry.

"Sing it to me." He said and so she cupped her hand around his ear to quietly sing it to him. "That's called Steal My Girl."

"That one." Gracie then turned back to say to James who laughed.

"I like that one too. Now Gracie I need your help with something, can you help me?"

She nodded.

"Will you help me finish my monologue for the show? I have to go say hello to people and I get shy, so will you go with me so I won't be scared?"

"I ask Mommy!" She said making everyone laugh as she turned to me.

"Mommy, I go?"

I looked at Harry who nodded.

"Yes, you can go." I said and she grinned before sliding off our laps. She turned around and I kissed her cheek before she looked at Harry, silently asking for him to do the same.

When he did the fans screamed again and then Gracie took James' hand.

"You ready Gracie?"

"Yes." She giggled and then proceeded to walk with James to the next row of people.

Harry and I kept an eye on her as she walked around and waved at people, hugging celebrities also. She was quite the little star.

When his monologue was over James brought her back over to us, thanking me for letting her join in before she sat back down on Harry and I.

"Did you have fun?" I asked her and she nodded.

"Come sit with me." Harry pulled Gracie all the way into his lap and hugged her.

"Uncle Harry you silly." She laughed.

"I know I am." He just smiled.

Gracie knew practically every song that was preformed and I was very impressed with her. She wanted to dance and sing to every song, often times trying to get Harry to dance with her.

Eventually it was time for One Direction to preform and so Harry had to go, Gracie taking his seat.

"Mommy, I sing too?" She pointed up at the stage.

"No, you can sing from here." I told her and she frowned.

When they came out on stage Gracie grabbed my hand out of excitement because they were singing Steal My Girl.

She sang along next to me, dancing in her chair and a camera stayed on her, filming her little show.

I noticed Harry look in our direction several times and smile mid song.

When it was over he came back and Gracie sat back in his lap, Harry telling her that he could see her dancing.

Next up was the category for Best British Group and when One Direction was announced as a nominee Gracie clapped happily.

"And the winner is, One Direction." The guy said and Gracie gasped as she looked up at Harry making him laugh.

She turned in his lap to hug him and then he leaned over to kiss my cheek.

"Congratulations." I smiled.

"Thank you." He laughed. "Now come on Gracie, you can come up to the stage with me."

He picked her up, resting her on his hip as he carried her up there with his band mates.

She immediately got shy because of all the people and I saw her latch onto his neck with her arm, peeking out one eye so she still felt hidden and safe.

It was adorable and sweet, and I noticed Harry kiss the top of her head before trying to say something to her while one of his band mates thanked everyone.

Then Harry stepped up to the mic and I worried Gracie would act out but instead she just continued to hold onto him.

"Thank you very much." Was all he said before they left the stage.

When he came back Gracie was beaming and had a cake pop in her hand, but what wasn't in her hand was Mr. Carrots.

"Where's her bunny?" I asked Harry and he looked at me for a moment before his jaw dropped.

"Carrots!" Gracie then looked panicked and the tears began to well up her eyes.

"It's probably at the snack table, i'll go get it." Harry shot up and made his way backstage while I then went to calm a sobbing Gracie.

There was a performance going on so the music drowned out her cries.

"Honey, it'll be okay. We'll find him." I patted her back while she cried into my neck.

I felt my phone vibrate in my clutch and I fished it out to see Ashton had texted me.

'Did she lose bunny?'

'Yes, Harry went to find it but she's crying.'

'I just saw it on the television. You look beautiful by the way.'

'Thanks! Pray that bunny is found soon or else she might lose it.'

"Shh. Shh." I said to Gracie when a girl began to list off the nominees for best single and One Direction was one of them.

"And the winner of Best British Single is One Direction."

The screen showed the three boys waking on stage without Harry and I bit my lip in anxiety until I saw him jog out on stage, Mr. Carrots in hand.

"There's Harry!" The blonde one said.

"I'm sorry, we had a lost bunny situation." Harry apologised.

"Look Gray, Uncle Harry has Mr. Carrots. He found him." I said to her and she looked up to see him and gasped, and before I could catch her she jumped off my lap and ran.

"Gracie!" I gasped as she ran up the steps and onto the stage, the blonde ceasing talking as they noticed her and she made a beeline for Harry who saw her as well.

He crouched down and when she reached him she grabbed bunny before crashing into his arms.

The heart of every person in that stadium had to have melted at the sweet moment and Harry hugged her to him before checking and making sure she was okay.

He swiped his thumbs under her eyes and spoke to her to calm her down.

He kissed her forehead before lifting her up and holding her close as Gracie hugged Mr. Carrots in one arm and Harry with the other.

When they came back again Gracie strolled up to me and I had to put on my "mom face".

"I know you were happy to see bunny but you never run away from me like that again, do you understand?"

She nodded her head, her lip poked out in a pout before she climbed up in my lap and buried her face in my neck.

"Poor baby." I patted her back and Harry reached over to put his arm around my shoulders.

Soon after Gracie was asleep, all of the action and excitement from the day taking its toll on her.

After the show we were escorted backstage where I held Gracie as she slept and Harry stayed with me, making sure no one jostled us.

Finally we walked out to a limo.

"We can send Gracie home and then go to one of the after parties." Harry suggested.

"I'm going to go back with Gracie but you can go if you want to." I told him as I slid inside the car.

"Harry mate! Let's go!" One of his band mates called out to him and I saw him look back at them before looking at me.

"Harry I don't mind." I said and he bit his lip and then looked back at his friends.

"No, i'm going to head home with them. But have a drink for me!" He called out to them before getting inside the limo with us.

The ride back to his house was quiet and he had to shush Jupiter when we got home so he would stop barking.

I took the sleeping Gracie upstairs to wipe off her makeup, undo her hair and take off her dress before getting her into some pyjamas.

She then practically sleep walked to Harry's room while I got ready for bed too.

When I waked into Harry's room Gracie was already in bed next to Harry, passed out asleep.

"Oh goodness." I sighed as I then got in on the other side of her.

"She's so cute." Harry smiled at her before lifting her so he could move closer to me. She then rolled on the other side of me, Harry then taking the opportunity to wrap his arms around me and pull me up so I was laying on his chest.

"Harry this is hardly appropriate."

"It's best friend cuddles." He mumbled, his eyes now closed. "I need you."

"Still, this isn't-"

"Shh." He whispered. "Gracie is sleeping."

I knew there was no use in arguing with him so instead I relaxed and let myself fall asleep with Harry.

The next day, Gracie and I had to fly back to the states to meet Ashton and the band in Florida.

Harry drove us to the airport in his Range Rover, telling Gracie and I he would see us soon before several of his body guards escorted Gracie and I to our plane.

As I was on the flight with Gracie watching movies next to me, I read the article headlines from the night before.

HARRY AND CARTER MAKE THEIR RED CARPET DEBUT

GRACIE IRWIN STEALS THE SHOW AT THE BRIT AWADS

THE WORLDS NEW POWER COUPLE: HARRY STYLES AND CARTER CHASE

HARRY STYLES BRINGS DAUGHTER UP ON STAGE WITH HIM AT BRITS

HARRY STYLES SAVES THE DAY WHEN DAUGHTER LOSES TOY AT BRITS

I snorted at the fact these tabloids thought she was his daughter when clearly they couldn't even tell what was right from left.

When we landed in Miami there was a car to take us to the venue the boys were playing at and when we arrived fans waved at us as I took Gracie to the bus only to find it empty.

"Where Daddy and Ender?" Gracie asked me.

"They must be at soundcheck. Come on let's go see them."

Gracie and I walked to the backstage area and then up the ramps to the stage to find the boys in fact doing sound check.

I put my finger over my lips so Gracie knew to be quiet and she did the same as we slipped on stage.

The fans looked back at us but realised what we were doing and only giggled.

We crept up behind Ashton and Ender who were sitting on a monitor together and once we reached them Gracie and I said "BOO" making both of them jump.

Ashton whipped around and then saw it was me, his eyes lighting up.

"You're back!" He wasted no time in enveloping me in a hug and I finally felt at home in his arms again.

"God, i've missed you so much." I sighed.

"Not as much as i've missed you." He squeezed me even tighter.

He then moved in to kiss me and I felt the fireworks like was described in every cheesy romance film but they were there every time I kissed him.

We were broken from our kiss by Gracie jumping at Ashton.

"Daddy!"

"Hey, baby girl!" He grinned and went to pick her up, hugging her close.

We joined him and the band for the rest of sound check before Ashton and I escaped to the dressing room for some much needed "alone time".

After this we were heading back to the bus for family time. I was on Ashton's back as he carried me, telling me a funny story about Ender and Bear that I had missed while I was gone.

I was mid giggle with my face in his neck when I opened my eyes to see a sign for the show, the date making me immediately stop laughing. Instead I sucked in a breath and Ashton turned his head to the side.

"What?" He asked, still chuckling from before.

"Oh my God." I whispered.

This wasn't happening. I hadn't forgotten. I remembered. I hadn't forgotten.

"Baby, what?" Ashton stopped walking allowing me to slide of his back, my whole body going numb as I stared at the sign.

He followed my gaze to the sign and looked at it for a moment.

"Is it really September 1st?" I whispered.

"Yes." He replied, looking at me in confusion. "Why?"

"Today's..."

I couldn't believe this. I couldn't believe that I had forgotten.

"Today's my Dads birthday." I finally finished my sentence and Ashton's eyes widened in front of me. "I forgot his birthday."

"Hey," Ashton wasted no time in pulling me into his arms, "it's okay. You've been so busy and all over the place, it's not your fault." He rubbed my back in the way he knew comforted me.

"I'm a horrible daughter. I forgot my own fathers birthday. Oh my God!" I could feel myself about to cry.

"Car, Car. Stop crying. It's okay."

"No it's not." I shook my head.

He pulled back and then took my hand leading me to a more private place.

"Sit." He said and I sat down on an equipment box, Ashton crouching down in front of me as he took my face in his hands.

"You are not a bad daughter, okay? I know that it may feel that way but you're not. These last couple weeks have been crazy and stressful and you were flying all over the world, and it may not seem like a good excuse but I don't blame you, alright?"

"I don't even feel like myself."

The corners of the side of his mouth lifted up in a sad smile.

"I know, but you are, you're just a stressed out and tired version of you. You're jet lagged and exhausted and i'm honestly a little worried and I was going to get you back to the bus and get some epilepsy medication in you because i'm scared you're going to have a seizure." He stroked his hand down my cheek.

I slowly nodded my head.

"And besides, his birthday is not over yet. There's still plenty of time to bake a cake and tell stories and remember him. Okay?"

"Okay." I nodded and he gave me a small smile. "Thank you."

"Believe it or not but I know how you feel. I once forgot my Dads birthday."

Ashton never talked about his father, like once in a blue moon he would mention him so I was a bit surprised he said that.

"Do you ever wonder where he is?" I asked him.

"No, not anymore. Just learning about Cadwell has got me thinking about my Dad, but don't worry about it, it's nothing."

"You know you can talk to me."

"I know I can talk to you, but there's really nothing to talk about. Now, come on, let's go to the bus and put some epilepsy and anxiety medication in you so we both feel better and then get started on that birthday cake."

I smiled as he took my hands to stand me up.

"I love you." I looked up at him as he took a step forward.

"I love you too." He leaned down for a kiss.

"I don't want to be away from you it sucks." I commented making him laugh.

"I know, believe me." He squeezed my hand. "So tell me about London, how was it?"

"It was fun. I'm going to have to kill Harry though."

"Why?"

"He spends way too much money on me and Gracie, and he tattooed our initials on his arm. Just things like that make me shake my head and wonder what's going through that boys mind."

Ashton let out a noise between a scoff and a snort and I looked at him to catch him roll his eyes.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing, nothing." He quickly said. "So Gracie was a bit of a star at the show."

"Oh my goodness she was in heaven. Then she lost bunny and when she saw Harry had found it she just made a break for it. I didn't even have time to catch her."

"That was hilarious and adorable all at the same time. She looked so relieved."

"I know. I'm glad bunny was found safe." I smiled.

When we reached the bus we were ambushed by kids and dogs but Ashton went straight to the medicine cabinet and got me my medication.

I gratefully took it before going to grab a mixing bowl.

"Ender, Gracie, come help me. We're making a cake for Grandpa James birthday." I said and they both ran over to help.

"We have birthday party for Grandpa James?" Gracie asked me as I sat her on the counter.

"Yeah." I smiled at her.

"He come to party too?"

Her innocence was sweet and assuring and Ashton leaned in to kiss her cheek.

"He'll be watching us from Heaven. I promise." He said to her and she beamed up at him.

The way both Gracie and Ender looked up at Ashton in awe was what made me feel confident in the fact that I had the perfect man by my side to get me through everything.

As we began to make the cake batter, Ashton stood behind me and held my waist, hugging me from behind.

Michael, Calum, and Luke were messing around on their guitars adding music to the background and Ashton began to sway me from side to side.

"Let's dance." He spoke into my neck.

"Mmm...okay." I smiled, giving into him and letting him twirl me in a circle, Gracie and Ender clapping for us.

Ashton and I were both smiling from ear to ear, the two of us dancing around the bus kitchen, and nothing had ever felt more perfect.

After the cake was baked and decorated, I took a nap with Gracie before starting on dinner.

"So I think that we should ask Grandma to come out for a visit." Ashton said and both Gracie and Ender nodding eagerly.

Ashton gave them his phone and called Ann.

"Hello?" She answered.

"Grandma!" Gracie grinned and Ann laughed.

"Hello, Gracie. What are you doing calling me on your Daddy's phone?"

"You come visit!" She giggled.

"Visit?"

"Please, Grandma? We want you to come visit and Dad said so too." Ender said into the phone.

"Okay. Well i'd love to come visit. Let me see when I can come."

"Yay!" Both kids cheered causing Ashton and I to laugh.

After Ann's visit was confirmed I finished up dinner and then set it up at the picnic table outside. Once we had finished eating I went back for the cake and lit the candles, everyone proceeding to sing happy birthday to my dad who I knew with everything I was was watching us.

We took a photo by the cake and then I shared it on my Instagram.

'Happy birthday, Dad!!! It seems like every day that passes I miss you more and more. As I grow older I try to instil the same principles of work ethic and responsibility that you taught me to Ender and Gracie. You showed me that giving up isn't an option, and that while work is important, family always comes first. The love you showed me and Ender was unconditional and to this day I still look up to you as my greatest inspiration and my best friend. You're the best father I could've ever asked for. I love you.'

Ashton posted the same photo as well.

'Happy birthday, Mr. Chase! Throughout the time i've been with your daughter i've been able to hear so many amazing stories about you, and see how deeply you impacted her life and the person she is. I want to raise my kids the same way you raised Carter, and if i'm half the father you were then i'll be glad and satisfied with what i've done. Gracie loves to talk about her Grandpa James and Grandma Megan, and carries a picture of you two with her and keeps it by her pillow as she sleeps at night. Carter and Ender still marvel at you and I hope you entrust me with your family because I love them more than anything. So happy birthday Mr. Chase, I wish I would've had the chance to meet you.'

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They're reunited!!! Yay!

Also, i've posted a new Harry fic called 24/7 if you want to check that out i'd love you forever!!!

Thanks to much for reading!

Much love xx-m