Give your heart a break (Code Black fan fiction)

Chapter 13

Leanne was out getting the cake when her phone rang "Dr Rorish " she answered rather sharply "really is there no one else because- yes I... I know- but Mark it's my daughter's bir- yes I understand" sighing "fine I'll be in there in half an hour" she threw her phone in her bag paid for the cake and left for home.

She practically ran inside the sooner I get there the sooner I can leave she kept telling herself she place the cake on the kitchen bench and left a note for Neal as he was out with Jackson and Lauren

Neal,

I got called into work I will be home as soon as I can.

Wish my big girl a happy birthday and tell them both I will be home

In time to read them both a story.

Xx Love you

L

After writing the note, she showered and got change then left for work.

When Neal got home he changed Lolly in to a pink and white striped dress then put her in her crib to have a nap before going into the kitchen to start getting ready for that party which was going to start in an hour, Jackson sat quitetly at the table colouring in when Neal saw the note, reading it anger grew in side of him typical Leanne scrunching the note up and throwing it in the bin, he took a deep breath and started making the food for the party.

"Are you alright daddy?" Jackson asked looking at his father.

"everythnig is fine Jackson, you carry on colouring and show me when it's done okay?" Jackson nodded "Okay daddy, you wait and see what I have done" he said giggling, He ruffled his sons hair.

Neal smiled seeing his birthday girl running around happily with her friends; he decided to clear the table for the cake.

Leanne entered the house and seeing the girls playing with Lolly's  toys she bent down kissing her, Leanne found Jackson giving him a quick kiss. She then went into the kitchen to find Her husband getting the cake ready

"Hey I'm sorry I'm late I'm just glad work didn't over run too much and I left early, oh you haven't done the cake yet" Leanne smiled and got the lighter from the cupboard and placed it on the bench next to the cake

"I can't believe it, Leanne really? Another shift at Angels seriously ?  That place has got you under its thumb" he shook his head "I didn't realise that it was more important than your own daughters 2nd birthday," Neal snapped

"Don't do this now Neal, I'm not in the mood" Leanne snapped surprise at his burst of anger

"You know it was pointless you coming home now Leanne everything's been done, like always" He snapped.

"don't you dare make it all to be my fault and will you be quiet they'll hear you" Leanne said glaring at her husband.

"I don't care, if they hear us" Neal snapped

"You might not but I do" She whispered harshly to Neal who put the number 2 candle on top of the Minnie Mouse cake "we can talk about this later" Leanne picked up the lighter and lit the candle as he picked the cake up from the side and carried it into the dining room.

"I can't believe that your work comes first instead and well I, Jackson and Lolly come second"

She ignored him not wanting to make a scene and forced a big smile upon her face when she saw them all looking at her.

Neal placed the cake on the table and bent down to Lolly, everyone started to sing happy birthday, and Leanne bent down the other side of Her daughter giving her husband a stern look seeing him looking at her. Jackson rushed over to his mother and Leanne wrapped her arms round her son.

"are you going to wish your sister a happy birthday" she whispered to her son before kissing him on the cheek.

"Yeah" Jackson said gigling.

The party was soon over, everyone was starting to leave Leanne, and Neal said their goodbyes then once the last guest had left He started to clean up while She went and picked Lolly up taking her upstairs to give her a bath follwed by Jackson . Once cleaned and in thier pyjamas She brought them both back down stairs for dinner, placing Lolly in her high chair and Jackson sat down next to his sister, Leanne made Jackson his dinner placed it in front of him and then walked to the fridge and got out the baby food putting it into a bowl then giving it to her daughter who half ate half seared it all over her face making Her laugh as she poured herself a glass of wine, she sat on the bench watching her daughter and son eat occasionally taking a sip of her drink when Neal walked in looking pissed

"I can't believe you, choosing your precious job over our children; I mean what mother does that?" he began pacing the kitchen then stopped on the other side and glared at his wife

"Really? You think I wanted to go to work and not spend the day with my beautiful son or my daughter on her birthday you must not know me very well" She said raising her voice and tears threatening to fall

"I'm just telling the truth as it is, the truth hurts doesn't it Lee" sighing He lowed his voice looking at his wife who had tears pouring down her cheeks "what are we going to do because I can't keep doing this I really can't" Neal stood for a moment in silence then walked out slamming the door behind, that's when She finally broke down, head in her hands crying hard for a good five minutes.

Jackson looked at his mother who clearly was upset then at his sister who was covered head to toe in her dinner "Mommy, why is daddy upset?" Jackson asked innocently which made Leanne sob even more.

"Daddy is just tired sweetheart. come on lets get you both to bed " She finally said slowly getting off the bench, picking up Lolly, reaching out for Jackson's hand. they walked up the steps.