Over the past few months Joseph had earned full custody of Jacob. Faye was admitted to Psychiatric Hospital up near her parents until she made a recovery and wasn't allowed to see Jacob. Jac was adjusting to the idea of having a stepson to care for as well as the twins, who were coming up to their first birthday. She knew if she wanted to keep her relationship with Joseph, she would have to welcome Jacob into her arms.

They both were back at Holby full time, so they had to juggle the care of the children between their shifts and the hospital crèche. Although Joseph had asked Hanssen for less working hours, a few staffs were laid of so Joseph was expected to work full time. Life was finally going good for Jac Naylor. She knew for defiant that was loved by a real man, who knew her more then she knew herself.

Taking Jacob into their care it meant the family had to move house away from Jac's two bedroom house. They brought a three bedroom house just outside of town, it was still near the hospital and all their friends. Joseph had decorated the twins bedroom exactly the same as how it was in the old house. Jacobs room was painted in green with a theme of Thomas the tank engine. Their bedroom was a simple beige colour but symbolised a love nest. Overall, the house was bigger and for-filled Joseph's dream of having a family and children running wild around the house, literally.

Jacob, who was now two and a half, didn't really understand why he was living with daddy instead of his mummy. He knew his mum was around hi. When he cried he would cry out 'mummy' but she would never come, instead his dad would come running. He found his fathers appearance in his life hard to deal with. He was used to seeing his mum's face when he woke up and before he went to sleep. Each day, he was getting used to being around his Dad well when he wasn't in the hospital crèche or with Jac. Whenever Jacob looked at Jac, he knew that she wasn't his mother. She wasn't familiar.

Rolling over in the bed, Jac Naylor slowly opened her eyes. Stretching her arm out to the left side of the bed, she expected to feel the body of husband but instead her arm just dropped to the bed sheet. Looking to his side, she realised that Joseph wasn't there. Laying back with a sigh, Jac closed her eyes for a moment before climbing out of bed and throwing her dressing gown on, Jac made her way down stairs.

As she walked down the stairs, she could hear the familiar sounds of the children televisions filling the front room. Entering the lounge she found the sight of her husband cradling all three sleeping children. She wondered how he managed to fit the three children into his arms. She felt a smile form on her face

'how long have you been sat there for Joe?' Jac whispered as she stretched over children and pecked Joseph on the cheek.

'Not long, about an hour. I didn't want to wake you' he replied lifting his arm up so Jac could sit next to him. She gently sat next to him being careful she didn't squish a sleeping Amelia.

'What time is everybody coming?' Joe quietly asked as she gently shifted his position.

'about 1 o'clock' Being gentle Jac scooped Amelia up and held her in her arms so she could move into Joseph's embrace.

The twin's were having their first birthday today, this time last year cold hearted Jac Naylor was bringing to little lives into the world. Colleagues were coming round to celebrate the birthday with them, faces like Connie, Donna, Michael, Sahira and Frieda were amongst the guests.

Time quickly flew that morning and before she knew it, Jac was decorating the house in preparation for the birthday party. Joseph was entertaining the children in the front room, making funny noises which Jac couldn't help but laugh at while she blew up balloon's. The kitchen was decorated in banners and the food was neatly placed on the table all wrapped up ready for the herd of guests arriving soon. The lounge was also decorated in banners, balloon's were on the floor and on the walls. The twin's new toys were spread in-between them as they played. Joseph insisted on decorating the door so people would know a birthday party was happening. The door had a 'first birthday' banner across it with balloons which were pink+blue.

Placing Jacob in the play pen so he wouldn't run wild. Jac and Joseph began to dress the twins for their birthday. Amelia was dressed in a light red dress, it had butterflies at the bottom of the dress. Her shoulders were covered by a white cardigan which was hand knitted by her grandmother, Lady Byrne. A dainty red bow was sitting neatly on top of a mop of curly red hair, her curls hung loosely. Jac ran her fingers gently over the curls as she smiled.

Joseph slipped Ethan's little feet into a pair of white socks as he stood him up and held his fingers. He was dressed in a pale green shirt matching with denim jeans that had miniature pockets on the back. His chocolate hair was soft and shiny as his dad played with this hair. Jacob was also dressed for the occasion, he wore a orange chequered shirt with jeans too. His blonde hair was wavy and long, a gene from his mother.

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'JAC HURRY UP, EVERYONE IS ARRIVING' Joseph called from the bottom of the stairs as numerous knocks came from the door.

'Alright alright, im here' Jac exclaimed as she rushed down the stairs bouncing Jacob on her hip. She passed him to Joseph as she opened to door to find Sahira and James. Harry and Ben were stood in front of them and James's son Bradley was also with them. Sahira held a handful of presents in front of her stomach to hide her growing stomach. Jac welcomed them in with hugs and smiles and led them into the lounge where the boys instantly raced to the twins and Jacob and began to play with them.

'So Miss Sahira Shah has gone and got herself knocked up' Jac smirked and she poured herself some drinks.

With a sigh Sahira replied 'Is it really that obvious?'

'Well in that dress yeah it is, how far are you?'

'Four months'

Sahira and Jac shared a moment of laughter before they re-entered the room. By then Connie had arrived with her latest man who seemed to be a charmer as they couldn't keep their hands off each other. Grace was also involved in the game play with the other children. Sacha, Chrissie and Daniel were also presented along with Michael and his brood. For someone who used to dislike children, Jac's house was filled with children.

Within an hour it seemed that half the Hospital was at the birthday party. Chantelle, Elizabeth, Oliver and Eddi were also amongst the guests at the birthday. Everyone was fussing over the twins and were clearly spoiling them. It was also the first time any of them had met Jacob, so he was getting a lot of attention which he clearly didn't like as he spent a huge amount of time in his dad's arms with his head in his dad's neck.

Joseph turnt the lights down in the lounge and sat next to the twins with Jac as Michael brought in the birthday cake filled with bright candles. Everyone in the room began to sing Happy Birthday as the cake was placed in front of the twins. The cake was shaped in a 1 with Amelia and Ethan's name iced on top. The cake was decorated in both flowers and footballs. Jac and Joseph blew the candles out for the twins who were oblivious to the cake but were staring at the brightness of the candles. The parents lifted the twins into the air as everyone cheered and clapped. Amelia and Ethan both giggled as they were lifted into the air.

Everyone was called for a group photo in the lounge. Joseph knelt at the front, Amelia on one knee and Jacob on the other knee, Jac was knelt next to him with Ethan on her lap. Sahira and James were stood in each others arms as they placed their hands on her bump making it obvious that she is pregnant. Frieda, Eddie, Greg and Oliver all pulled faces in hope to make everyone laugh. Michael had one of his girls on his shoulder and the other two were hung of his shoulders like monkeys. Connie was scooped up in her partners arms and Grace was in her arms posing herself. The rest of the adults were posing nicely as the kids all tried to be rock stars as they held air guitars.

'You all ready?' Elliot called as he held the camera in front the group.

'Elliot what do you think your doing? Your godparent you have to be in this photo' Connie laughed as she pulled Elliot into the group and set the camera on timer as she picked up Grace and jumped back into her man's arms

'1..2..3' Everyone shouted as the timer went off and the photo took which captured the memory that was going to hold a lot of laughter and happiness.

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'That's them three down for the night' Jac spoke as she sunk into the sofa.

'Today was a success, don't you think?' he questioned

'yeah it was a good one' she replied as she lifted her head and placed it on Joseph's knees.

Playing with her hair with his fingers. Joseph noticed Jac's eyelids slowly shutting. He waited for Jac to full into a deep sleep before he scooped her up in his arms and carried her upstairs. She looked so peaceful and so innocent when she was sleeping. Peeling back the bed covers, he lowered Jac down and pulled the duvet over her before he crept out the room and checked on the children.

Returning back to the bedroom, he noticed Jac was sat up, wide awake and looking at him. She held her hands out as he walked towards her. His lips brushed past hers as she held onto Joseph's head. Pulling apart, Joseph closed the door before making sure the baby monitors were working. He undressed himself and climbed into bed. He took the most important woman in his life into his arms and proved to her how important she was to him.