Simon couldn’t believe he was actually standing outside your house, helping you carry bags from your car to your front steps.

You both had been friends and comrades for many years and with your enticing personality it didn’t take that long for Simon to develop feelings, sadly you were in a long term relationship and he remained respectful. That is until a few weeks ago.

Your partner suddenly split and done a runner, leaving you on your own for the holidays so, not wanting to spend them yourself you asked Simon to spend them with you, that’s how he came to be outside your house and just as you were about to invite him in the door flies open.

“Mumma!” A young kid, barely six runs out, wrapping their arms around your legs as Simon stops mid step, blinking in awe at the scene.

You had a kid?