Rian and Jack jumped up from their seats, Paige and Zack flinching as they tried to carry on eating their food. A knock at the door had sent them into a frenzy, as they prayed that it wasn't yet Bella and Alex. Zack had text Alex and told him that the three of them needed to go out for a drive somewhere, as the house wasn't ready yet. Alex had been confused but didn't bother to question Zack's mysterious cryptic clues.

The special guests were yet to arrive. And Alex, Bella and Isobel couldn't arrive home first before the guests; that would ruin the whole idea of the surprise.

Jack walked over to the door and found the crew standing there, all with presents and cards, some with flowers. He welcomed them all in as they showed off just how excited they all were to meet baby Isobel. Everybody found a seat and put the gifts and cards on one specific table, that had been set out especially for the occasion. Everybody settled down and began talking, discussing tours and the idea of a 'meet and greet' to make up for the one that had to be cancelled. Paige and Zack had finished their food and had eventually made their way over to where everybody was sitting; Zack sitting down in one of the armchairs and pulling Paige on to his lap as she began to walk off.

Another knock at the door sent them into a state of confusion, as only Jack, Rian, Zack and Paige knew who it could be. They hadn't trusted the crew with the secret because they knew that at least one of them would become over-excited and break it to Alex. Either by mistake or on purpose through excitement. They didn't want to take the risk. So the crew sat there just as dumbfounded as Alex had been, when he received another text from Zack, telling him to stay away just a little bit longer.

Jack, Rian, Zack and Paige all headed for the main door, anticipation on their faces as the crew sat there bemused.

"Ah! It's you!" Jack squealed in excitement as the familiar woman brought him in for a long-overdue hug.

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"What do you think they're doing, babe? They keep telling us to stay away. They're obviously planning something and I just wanna go home now." Bella frowned as she watched Alex drive her car.

"I don't know, sweetheart but I'm sure it's nothing bad. They probably just have a surprise for us or something, I don't know. Just don't worry about it. I'm sure everything is going to be okay. Though, we do need to get home soon, otherwise there will no point in this gathering, because Isobel will want to just sleep." Alex had a look of slight frustration on his face as he continued driving. "You know what? Fuck it. It's our house." Alex realised as he took a left corner.

"Are we going home?" Bella asked with a glimmer of hope in her eyes that made Alex laugh.

"Yup! Hold on tight though, I bet I can get us there in under ten minutes." He stuck his tongue out at Bella.

"And what if you don't?"

"No, more importantly, what if I DO?" Alex winked at Bella as she rolled her eyes with her tongue in her cheek.

"You'll get nothing and you'll like it or lump it. I'm not best pleased about it either."

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"It's so lovely to see you all!" The woman warmed as she greeted the crew, who were all astonished. This would be the greatest surprise ever. The man greeted them all too, catching up with Jack and finding out from Matt just how much trouble the guys had gotten in to.

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Alex pulled into the driveway of their house. "How long did it take me?!" He asked with a sense of achievement. "Please say you timed it?!"

Bella sighed. "It took you nine minutes. Just. Only just Gaskarth."

"So, what's my prize?" He leaned over to the passenger's seat and nuzzled into Bella's neck, as he felt the goosebumps on her skin rise. He started to kiss her neck gently, letting go of the wheel completely and running one hand up the inside of her thigh, whilst the other held on to her hair. Bella tried to resist his advances but found herself enjoying it.

"Gaskarth, stop." She began to pant. "This isn't funny." She panted some more. "Oh, come on! This is torture, baby!" She squealed as she laughed, pulling away and slapping his hand off of her thigh. "Get off. You're in so much trouble, you are. Honestly." She huffed and pretended to be in a mood with him. But she faced it, how could she be in a mood with him? He was adorable. Especially now as he looked at her and pouted ridiculously, looking like a very sad fish. "Stop it, you. Let's get inside and show our little baby girl off to everybody." She smiled excitedly, flashing her teeth and bringing Alex in for one big kiss.

The two of them stepped out of the car as Bella tried to hold her balance, wincing in pain at the stitches. Alex unbuckled Isobel's seat from the back of the car and the two of them took a moment to once again, just stare in wonder at the beautiful human life they had created. They smiled gently at each other.

"I love you, Mrs Gaskarth."

"I love you, too." Bella smiled warmly. "That honestly sounds so perfect. I can't wait for the day we get married."

"Do you want to carry our baby in? Or would you like me to?" Alex asked, noticing that Bella was in a slight amount of pain. And although he had to admit she was handling it very well, he didn't want her to hurt herself anymore than she already was.

"Me, me, me! My turn!" Bella squealed in a whisper as she leaned down to the baby seat and unbuckled Isobel. "Hey there, beautiful. Let's go meet the rest of the family, shall we?" She smiled as she brought her baby close to her body, placing a kiss on her forehead and beginning to walk towards the house, as Alex followed in pursuit.

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"They're coming!" Paige shouted to everybody. "I'm so excited!"

"Calm down!" Zack laughed as he walked over to Paige, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind.

Alex opened the door, holding it for Bella as she walked in cautiously. She held Isobel tight as everyone stood up and congratulated them with massive smiles on their faces. Alex hugged and greeted everybody, sharing high-fives as he still carried the baby seat in the other hand. Eventually he put it down to one side and watched as Bella gracefully walked through, carrying their precious daughter with great caution.

"Alex. Bella. We have a surprise for you." Jack smirked.