Storyline: After they got married.

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Whilst looking down at his feet, Neil sighed. When he made it to the bottom of the stairs, he opened the door and welcomed the cold air. He noticed JJ's car ahead and quickened his pace, a small smile on his face.

When he was a few steps away from the car, he saw JJ open the door. For the last few weeks after the miscarriage, he had been meeting her in the car for lunch, so there was no need for her to get out. Before he could say anything to her, she pulled him into a hug.

"Thank you," he mumbled, wrapping his arms around her.

"You looked like you needed a hug."

"I really did. You're the best." He kissed her neck several times before pulling back and kissing her. "I love you."

"I love you too. But it's fucking freezing."

Neil watched her with a laugh as she waddled back to the car. "I love you, cara. You're so fucking cute and adorable."

"I know." She gasped and then walked back to him. "I didn't get my kiss."

"Yes you did."

"But I want my big kiss."

"Big kiss?"

"Yeah. Big kiss. Where you kiss me like your life depends on it."

"Alright then, loser, come here."

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Neil closed his eyes, feeling JJ run her hands up his arm. He leaned back slightly, tilting his head towards her with his eyes still closed.

"Cara?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you remember when we had that conversation when we first began dating? Our five year plan? Or ten year plan." She hummed. "I don't think I want to do it anymore."

"Do what, honey?"

"Own my own accounting firm. It's not because it's hard and I'm tired all the time, I just...I love numbers. If I go beyond a point, then it's just business stuff."

She smiled, bringing her hands up to his cheek. He opened his eyes slowly. "You're such a nerd."

"I know. And that's why you married me." She rolled her eyes. "Would you be disappointed in me if I stop with the plan?"

"God no! Neil, I'm going to tell you what you told me. You tried your best, you reassessed and you improved, and that's the important thing."

"What if I have a share in the firm but choose to stay playing around with numbers?"

"Whatever makes you happy, honey. You have given me support about my business from the very beginning and I am here to do the same for you. It makes me upset when I see you so upset. You're exhausted."

Neil look down at his phone and sighed. "I got ten minutes left. Do you want to come in and see the guys? They've been asking about you?"

"Of course," she said with a smile. When they got out the car, Neil extended his hand to her. "You know, honey, I'm here for you. You're my husband and you're the man I love. I just want you to be happy."

"I know." He kissed the top of her head before opening the door for her. "Let me tell them to validate your parking before we go to the cafeteria." With her hand still in his, he walked to the reception and spoke to them for a few seconds before continuing down the hall.

"Ahh, hello again Mrs Kelly," the security guard said as he let her in.

"Afternoon Tayeeb! How's the baby?"

"Wide awake during the nights as usual. Enjoy the rest of you day, I'll see you soon."

"I love how you make the effort to know people's names here."

"Well why not? I spent more than enough time waiting for you in reception when we weren't married. Oh there they are!" JJ waved at the group of people until she got their attention.

"Oh my days! Look what the cat dragged in," Tim exclaimed as he stood up to greet her.

Neil watched as she was dragged over to the table to greet the others. He stood there for a few seconds, watching her laugh whilst she hugged the others. "I'm so lucky," he whispered before joining them.

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"Stop," JJ screamed. Neil jumped back, almost hitting his head on the door. "Sorry, honey. I put the candles too close to the door." When he looked up at her, he smiled. He squeezed his way through the door and pulled her into a kiss, letting his hands run over the silk robe.

"And to what do I owe this great pleasure?"

"For being the best husband anyone can ask for. Le took Lara for the night so I thought we would make the most of it."

"Is that so?"

"Hmm." She kissed his jaw lightly as she slowly began to take off his tie. "I say...you jump in the shower whilst I get myself ready."

He kissed her again, pulling back with a sigh. When he walked over to the drawer to get clothes out, JJ smacked his arm. "Ow!"

"We're gonna have sex, you idiot. Why do you need to put clothes on?"

He let out a loud laugh before circling his arms around her. "My god, do I love you. It's a habit, cara. I'll go into the shower and come out fully naked just for you, okay?"

"Please do."

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JJ felt warm hands on her waist and leaned back, knowing that it was Neil. "Good morning, cara," he said, his voice still husky from sleep. He kissed behind her ear before slowly moving down to her neck.

"Your stubble tickles," JJ said with a giggle.

"Oh really?" He pulled her in closer, burying his face into her neck.

"Neil!"

"Alright, I'll stop." She felt him pull away and turned around. He pulled her back into his arms and smiled. "I love you."

"I love you too. Go and freshen up and breakfast should be ready soon."

"Hmm, what's the deal? You gave me such a great night yesterday, breakfast too?"

"Why can't I spoil my husband? You've been a bit down recently so I thought I would cheer you up. You always do it for me."

He leaned in and kissed her before pulling her into a hug. "Well I appreciate it very much. And I love you, very, very much too. Thank you."

"I know," she whispered. "I know I said to not think about work this weekend, but do think about what you want to do from now on about your plan."

"I already have. Gonna go with buying my share but not working high up."

"My little nerd," she said with a smile. "Well I'm supporting you one hundred percent. I just want you to be happy."

"I am always happy with you, cara." He looked behind him and smiled. "You're making the mushroom and goat cheese thing."

"I know I can't make it as great as you, but I-"

"Oh shut up. Let me go and brush my teeth and I'll be out to help you. How long have you been awake?"

"An hour? Roughly. But you go, I'll make you a cup of coffee and then I gotta pick Lara up and take her to school." Neil leaned down to kiss the top of her head before walking away to the bathroom.

"I know it's your day off, but do you meet up for lunch? The guys said they missed you. They want to see you for longer than five minutes."

"I told my friends I would meet them today. Gonna get some drinks and spend some time together. How about we invite them round on Saturday afternoon?"

"Sounds good. I'll ask them if they're down for this weekend or the next."

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"Cara, can sit and relax for me please?"

"We gotta clean up and then I have to have a shower."

"Nah uh. Go and have a bath, take a glass of wine with you and some garlic bread and I will clean the house. Lara is also going to help." Neil heard Lara groan from her room. "Relax, baby, I got this this. You've been on your feet all day."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive, cara."

Neil kissed her softly before walking to the bathroom. He sat on the edge of the tub as he turned the tap on. JJ walked up to him and he immediately circled his arms around her waist, resting his chin on her stomach.

"Have I ever told you how much you mean to me?" she whispered.

"I don't think you have." She giggled before leaning down to kiss him. "I love you."

"I love you, too."

She sat beside him, taking a hold of his hand. "Thank you. For today. You always go out your way to make people welcome in our home. But I say..." He leaned down to kiss her. "Next weekend, you invite your friends and I will take over everything. You won't even lift a hand, okay?"

"No, I hate not doing anything."

"Okay well you gotta tone it down. Like a lot. I love you, but you gotta relax. You do realise that I'm here too."

"But I do a better job than you." Neil gasped, followed by a laugh. "I'm joking, you always do a lot too." She turned around to face the tub. "Bubbles."

"Oh yes, forgot about that." He stood up and took the bottle of bubbles out from the cabinet. "Which one?"

"The blue one," they both said at the same time.

"Remind me to get you more when we go shopping. You go through this like your life depends on it."

"What? It's not my fault. It smells amazing and makes my skin very soft."

* * *

"Tesero, is your mama asleep?"

Lara got up from the kitchen table, pushing the bowl of garlic aside. "I think she is. She said she had a headache." She walked into the sitting room and sighed when she saw JJ asleep. Lara picked up the blanket from the other sofa and gently placed it down on top of her. "Goodnight, mama," she whispered.

Neil watched from the doorway with a smile. When Lara turned round, she glared at him. "What? Why do you hate it when I catch you being cute?"

"It's not cute."

They both walked into the kitchen. "Is it so bad that I know you have a heart?" He heard her groan and laughed, turning to her as he stirred the mushrooms. "Alright, give me the garlic and I'll start on the steaks. I'll make your mama's last so it gives her a chance to wake up."

"Papa?"

"Yes, tesero?" She stood up, taking the bowl to him. "You okay?"

"Can we spend some time together this weekend? Just the two of us. I want to watch Harry Potter."

He glanced over at her and smiled. He had made plans to go out with a few of his friends. "I'd love nothing more than to spend the weekend with you." He kissed the top of her head. A few minutes later, he took out his phone and cancelled on the plans. It wasn't every day where Lara asked to spend time with him and he knew he would have to prioritise it when she did.