*Epilogue*

"Minxie, Noah's crying, I think he's hungry," Joe said, carrying a fussy Noah.

"Aw, baby, what's wrong? Are you hungry?" I smiled, taking Noah from Joe.

Joe and I have started weaning Noah off breast-feeding and have started giving him a bit more formula as well as giving him solid food, or baby food.

Joe and I have also been married for about two months now, and everything is still going great. Joe's channels are still doing great and his gaming channel has been taking off a lot too.

Tonight we are meeting up with my mum and James for dinner.

"Why are you being so fussy?" I asked Noah, as he cried and waved his arms and legs around.

I tried feeding him, but he wasn't having it, so I checked his nappy and of course it was dirty.

"Joe!" I laughed, getting up and finding Joe setting up for a video.

"What?"

"He wasn't hungry! He has a dirty nappy!" I laughed.

"S.hit. Sorry, want me to change him?"

"No, I got it," I laughed lightly.

"Thanks Minxie," Joe grinned.

"Remember we're going for dinner with my mum and James this evening," I reminded Joe.

"Don't worry, I haven't forgotten," Joe nodded, giving me a kiss.

I picked Noah up after changing him and laid him in the play baby-bouncer. He loves playing in it. Joe finished setting up and starting filming for his video, only to be interrupted by Noah giggling and cooing as he played.

"Noah!" Joe laughed, getting up to hold Noah, "Shush!"

Noah only giggled more and kept reaching out to touch Joe's face.

"Do you me to take him upstairs?" I asked quietly.

"No, it's fine," Joe smiled, holding Noah and continuing to film his video.

He finished filming, eventually giving me Noah to hold because he was playing too much, and although it was insanely cute, it was making it hard for Joe to concentrate.

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"Minx! Joe! And the grandbaby!" My mum greeted happily as we arrived at the house.

"Hi!" I smiled.

"How have you been?"

"Great," I smiled.

We settled down and sat on the sofa while dinner was cooking. Joe had his arm around me as James and him had a conversation and I held Noah on my lap, as he gently played with my hand.

"And Noah's doing well?" James asked.

"Yeah, growing up too fast," Joe laughed lightly.

"Aw, yeah he's so big already," James smiled.

"Noah? I know he's gotten so big!" My mum nodded as she joined us back in the livingroom after tending to the dinner, "Dinner's ready by the way."

We all made our way to the kitchen and got food before sitting back down at the table and relaxing and eating. Discussing anything and everything, we caught up on anything new.

"Oh yeah! James has some big news!" My mum smiled, sipping her wine.

"Hm?" I smiled.

"My business is expanding again!" James nodded, swallowing the food in his mouth.

"How exciting! Where to?"

"America! Our first building is in Los Angeles, and we have a five-year plan to expand to the East Coast and hopefully somewhere in between," James nodded.

"Wow! That's awesome!" I nodded, "Wait, does that mean you both will be moving out there?"

"Oh no! We'll visit there more often, but we've decided to stay here," My mum nodded.

"We were talking about buying a house out there, but not permanently living there," James nodded.

"That's brilliant," Joe smiled, taking Noah from me.

"Are you excited?" I asked James.

"Of course. Well, it's business so, I'm not thrilled about having more work, but I'm happy to be expanding and being able to travel there," James grinned.

"Are you two planning on moving in together any time soon?" My mum asked.

"Yeah, my rent is over next month, so we're going to start looking at places together," I nodded.

"Yeah," Joe agreed, "We're stoked."

"If you need any help, I can get you in touch with any realtor," James nodded.

"Okay, thank you," I smiled graciously.

I enjoyed meeting up with my parents, and we lounged around and talked for a while longer before we decided to head back to my flat to get Noah to bed. Joe and I relaxed together on the sofa.

Leaning my head on Joe's shoulder, he kissed the side of my head and rested his hand on my thigh.

My phone started ringing and I picked it up, looking at the caller-I.D.

"Joe?" I asked, showing him who was calling.

"Don't answer it."

"I have to," I shook my head.

"Baby," Joe said cautiously.

"I need to know why she's calling."

"Okay," Joe huffed, watching as I answered the phone.

"Hello?"

"Minx? It's me, Nora..."

"I know," I snipped.

"I'm sorry. Can we talk?"

"What about? About how you tried to literally ruin my life?!"

"Minx, I need to apologise about all of that. I know I can't justify any of that, but I need someone to talk to right now," Nora cried into the phone.

"Well, I don't think you should've called me, I'm sorry-"

"Wait. I just need a small favour. Can you please watch Noelle for a few days? I know it's a big favour, and I know we're not on the best of terms, but I've gotten myself in some trouble that I need to take care of, and I have no one else to watch her."

"Nora..."

"Please, I'm begging you," She cried.

I looked to Joe, knowing he had heard everything. Joe shrugged his shoulders and nodded his head.

"Okay," I huffed.

"Oh my God! Thank you! Can I bring her over now? I have to catch a flight. I'm sorry! I'll explain once I get back!"

"Okay. Nora, are you in danger?" I asked cautiously.

"No, I don't think so," Nora breathed, "Eric and I just have to deal with some things."

"Um? Okay," I shook my head, "We're at my flat."

"Okay, thank you so much!" Nora breathed.

"Okay," I nodded.

We hung up and I filled in any information that Joe didn't catch.

"So we're watching Noelle for a few days, why?" Joe asked.

"I don't know. She seems kind of sketchy, but she said she's not in danger or anything, so maybe her and Eric just want to get away for a bit together and no one else to watch Noelle."

"Whatever," Joe shrugged, "How old is Noelle now?"

"Um, I don't know. Over a year for sure," I nodded.

"Okay," Joe nodded.

Joe got himself a bottle of beer and sat of the sofa as I paced the livingroom, waiting for Nora and Noelle. What felt like hours was only twenty minutes before Nora arrived.

"I'm so sorry. But thank you very, very much," Nora said, her eyes red and puffy.

"Are you sure you're okay?" I asked.

"Yeah, Eric and I are just going through some stuff. So I'll pick her up in a few days, she can't fall asleep without her blankie, but other than that she's not picky or allergic to anything," Nora explained.

"Okay," I nodded, "How old is she now?"

"14 months," Nora smiled weakly.

"Okay," I smiled.

"I have to go. Thank you again," Nora smiled, she crouched down and gave Noelle a hug and kiss, "Mummy loves you, baby."

I picked Noelle up as Nora left.

"Hi Noelle," I smiled, carrying her on my hip, "I'm Minx, or Minxie, and this is Joe."

"Hi Noelle," Joe smiled.

Noelle let out a small yawn.

"Are you tired, love?" Joe asked.

Noelle hid her face again my shoulder and neck and nodded her head.

"I'll get you ready for bed, come on," I smiled sweetly.

I picked up her bag and carried her into Joe and I's room to get her changed into her pyjamas.

I tucked her in my bed and laid her in the middle. I sat with her, gently stroking her forehead until she fell asleep and I got up and went to the livingroom to see Joe. Joe had gotten a blanket and pillow from the closet and set laid them out on the sofa for himself.

"I'm sorry," I apologised.

"Don't worry about it," Joe shook his head.

"If you want to sleep in a bed, you can go back to your flat?" I suggested.

"I'm not going to leave you here alone with two babies!" Joe shook his head.

"Okay," I nodded.

"We've got this. Now, give me a kiss, so we can go to bed," Joe smiled, pulling me in by the waist.

"I love you so much," I hummed.

"Mm, I love you too," Joe smiled, giving me a kiss and pinching my bum, "Now get to bed."

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a/n: yes, it can be seen as an epilogue for this book, or possibly a prologue for the SEQUEL?! yeah? Okay, I love you all loads! Thank you so much. X.

P.s. the sequel will not come out until (at the earliest) New Years' but I will make sure it happens. Love you all and thank you again! X.

P.P.S. JOE 2, THE SEQUEL IS OUT NOW