Saved By The Firefighter
Chapter 108

Davey's Point of View.

After dropping off a tearful and angry Liv at Josie's house, I quickly rush towards Mel's house, ready to pick up my boy. I know he has school tomorrow, but I want us all to enjoy this night. To spend some time just the three of us. I am hoping that Liv will turn her life around, see this as an opportunity to begin again, to get over her constant need for attention.

My phone rings, and I answer on the dashboard of the car.

"Hey Josie." I said, more grateful that she would ever know that she had said Liv could move into her house.

"Hi Davey, did Liv get settled in okay? Does she need anything? Honestly, I really do not want her to pay rent. Both Anders and I agree, she should stay for nothing, given it was the Maxwell family who beat her so badly." Josie tells me, not for the first time. "Thanks Josie, but I feel she needs something to inspire her to get a job, replace friends, and make a life for herself. If she has a free pass, it will not really help her in the long term," I tell her.

"Okay, well, if she needs anything else let me know. Did you hear Big Ben is back for the next shift? Joanne rang me earlier letting me know." Josie said, and I knew she would be smiling.

"No, it will be good to have him back." I reply, genuinely pleased he is getting back on shift, I actually miss the silent beast of a man.

"How is Cal doing? Did Joanne tell you?" I asked about my own tenant.

"Yeah, he is doing brilliantly, they are managing his work load and the kids easily." Josie tells me.

I nod, even though she cannot see me.

"Also, Joanne said to tell you, Cal has offered to babysit Andy with his two, tomorrow night. I am organising a team night out, just at the Chester's for food and a couple of beers. It has been ages since we have done anything all together. Kathline is more than welcome; Anders and Lucy are coming apparently along with the boss and Joanne." Josie tells me.

"Yeah, that sounds cool, we could do with a night out. I will ask her tonight." I tell Josie, as I pulled up outside Mel's house.

"Got to go get Andy from the childminders." I tell her.

"Okay, well, if Liv needs anything, let me know, and hopefully see you at seven tomorrow night." Josie offered again. I know she feels guilty, as does Anders, but none of this is their fault. Anders is not responsible for his family's decisions anymore than I am responsible for Olivia's.

"I will, but honestly do not worry about it, but I have to go pick up Andy, so I will let you know about tomorrow night later." I answered, wanting to get Andy home so we could go out.

"Bye Davey," Josie answered.

"Bye." I replied, before hanging up the call.

I get out of the car and make my way up to Mel's door, knocking loudly, as the sound of kids all shouting and laughing echoes around the place.

"Andy, Davey is here." Mel shouts as she opens the door holding Dante in her arms, as he giggles, pulling at her hair slightly.

"Wow, they look like they all had fun." I chuckle, as I see the kitchen table covered in home-made slime.

"Yes, they did." Mel smiled at me.

Andy bounds towards me, a broad smile on his face, as he lifts up a plastic tub of grey gloop filled with glitter.

"Look what I made Dad." He shouts with glee.

"I can see, so go get your coat buddy please." I tell him, as I heard footsteps behind me.

"Hey Davey." Cal's voice greets me.

"Hi, how's it going Cal?" I asked, genuinely happy to see him.

"Good, really good. Did my first burning tower exercise today." He grins at me.

I chuckle, remembering my own first tower burn, only I do not remember being as happy as Cal about it. I think I was more terrified out of my wits and went home evaluating my choice of career. "Great, oh, I spoke with Josie, can I call you tonight regarding your offer to look after Andy?" I ask him.

"Sure, my little monsters have been bugging me to have him stay over. Kirstie especially, I think she has her first crush." Cal laughs.

I shake my head, chuckling, and nod at him.

"Cool, well, I had best get my little monster home." I say with a small wave, as Andy grabs hold of my hand, his coat half buttoned up, and his boots laces in a large loose knot.

I pick him up in my arms, to avoid him falling flat on his face tripping on his laces, and take him to the car, putting him into his car seat for the short journey home.

"So, Aunty Liv has moved out of the house, so it is just me, you and your Mam tonight. We want to do something as a family, so what would you like to do?" I ask Andy.

"Can we go to the Oak Tree Farm for a piece of giant cake and so I can play on the big red bus?" Andy asks excitement lighting up his eyes.

"Yes, but you can only have cake after you have something decent to eat," I tell him.

Andy pouts a little bit, the idea of eating anything other than one of the giant slices of cake they sell obviously not appealing to him.

We get back into the house and go inside. I replace Kathline waiting for me, a knee-length black dress that fits her like a glove. Instantly I suck in a breath, she looks absolutely gorgeous, and my fireman's hose gives her his salute of approval. "Mam, we are going to the Oak Tree Farm for a giant cake!" Andy excitedly tells her.

"Are we now?" Kathline giggles slightly as I lean over and place a soft kiss on her deliciously soft pout.

"Come on buddy, we need to get ready to go." I tell Andy, eager to get us out for our family time, and even more eager to get Kathline back home and peal that sexy as hell dress off her.

"Oh, Cal has offered that Andy to stop at his tomorrow night. The guys are all going to the Chesters for a night out." I say over my shoulder.

"Wow, two dates in two nights, you are spoiling me." Kathline grins, her face looks brighter than I have seen it in weeks.

"You deserved to be spoilt." I grin at her, then walk up the stairs to grab a quick shower, and change, as Andy runs to his bedroom, and starts to take his uniform off and change into the clothes Kathline has laid out on his bed.

I quickly get ready, and head down the stairs, as Andy waits, hopping from foot to foot, desperate to get to the family-friendly pub and have his giant cake.

I look at both of them, and my heart swells with pride, I have said it before, and I will say it again, I am the luckiest bastard alive to have these two in my life.

"Come on then, let's go." I declare, as we headed out of the door, to enjoy our night.