As youve probably noticed this is mainly a Shane story with the other characters added in for good measure. Well, thats true but this is more of a story than a TV series, so hold on ladies Ill get round to the others in good time.

Ow! *****!
Tabitha stormed out of her bedroom with her straighteners clasped tightly in her hands. She went over to the bin in the kitchen, opened it and dropped them in. Cursing them into the pits of ***** and damnation under her breath.
Everything ok sis? Will asked as he lay on his tummy, enticing Ella with a fluffy rabbit which he dangled playfully over the youngster.
No, I just burnt half my ***** hair off with those demonic straighteners!
Will looked up briefly, his attention turned away from Ella for a second so she grabbed the soft toy, gurgling with excitement.
It looks fine to me, although I can smell something burning.
Tabitha growled, going over to her, mainly decorative mirror, placed on the wall between the two bedrooms. She inspected the frazzled ends on the right side of her head, sighing, defeated once again by the monster which was her hair.
She turned around and watched Will playing with Ella, a smile crept onto her lips and she forgot all about her hair and went over to join them. She sat down on the other side of Ella and crossed her legs. Unable to resist the temptation of tickling the babys tummy, emitting a series of giggles and causing Ella to kick her legs out as she stared wildly at her mum with glee.
You know youre going to have to stop swearing around Ella, its things like that which babys pick up on. Will said, sitting up. A serious look on his boyish features.
I didnt know you had been promoted from unemployed to child psychologist, Will?
He cast his sister a disapproving look at her sarcastic temperament.
Im serious Tabs; you dont want Ellas first words to be *****, or worse.
Tabitha shook her head, amused but touched as the same time as how protective Will had become over his niece.
Will I dont swear that much, and anyway Ellas clever shell know only mummy can use naughty words. And anyway I think burning my hair off justifies swearing. Tabitha cooed, blowing kisses against Ellas fingers.
Will still looked sternly at Tabitha, obviously not contented in finishing the conversation until it was made clear that he was right.
I dont think that justifies swearing at all, I think you should start replacing swear words with nicer words now, just so you get used to it.
Tabitha looked at her brother from underneath her eyelashes, decided to humour him this one time.
Ok Will I will, just for you.
He shook his head and tutted her, this Tabitha did not appreciate.
Not for me, but for Ella.
Tabitha lost her smile.
Ok Will, dont patronise me, she said, her tone flat and not to be argued with.
He held his hands up defensively and stood up, calling back over his shoulder.
Oh, someone named Alice called for you yesterday.
Tabitha tried not to explode; she counted to ten before answering in as calm a voice as she could muster.
Telling me today is not soon enough Will you couldve given me the message yesterday.
Well Im giving it to you now, ok? he shouted from the kitchen.
Tabitha sat up, watching him rummage around in the fridge for the fourth time that morning. Did that boy ever stop eating? She settled back down, returning her attention back to Ella who had her bunnys ear half in her mouth. The fleecy material now damp and wet as it was furiously sucked on by Ellas mouth.
Oh dont tell me youre hungry too? Tabitha said softly, leaning down to look into her babies big green eyes. Ella watched her back, her mouth still trying to devour the bunnys ear. Tabitha smiled and removed the rabbit slowly, having it immediately pulled back into the babies grasp.
Ok, keep eating the bunny and lets see if mummy cant come up with something a bit more nutritious. She said, picking Ella up and cradling her in her arms.
She went over to the kitchen, nearly tripping over the bunny which was quickly discarded as Ella realized where they were heading. She now focused her attention on tugging mercilessly on Tabithas tank top.
Will, grab me a bottle while youre in there please? Tabitha asked, moving past her brothers protruding butt and being handed a bottle almost instantly.
Cheers. She said placing the cooled bottle onto a bottle heating station. Which was a saving grace for Tabitha as the last thing she wanted to do when Ella was screaming to be fed was to stand over a hot stove and probably manage to over cook the milk in the process.
She leant back against the kitchen counter as she waited for the bottle to heat up and continued to be intrigued by all the ways in which she could make Ella smile.
What are you doing today? Will asked as he dumped an armful of food onto the side and began the task of creating something which Tabitha would definitely not class as even remotely edible.
Oh that reminds me, pass me the phone would you?
Will licked chocolate spread off his fingers and pushed the phone down to Tabitha, sending it flying over the counter top. Luckily she stopped it just in time glaring at Will, which was purposefully ignored.
Im going to get my hair done. Tabitha mumbled, trying to keep down the excitement of being about to talk to Shane.
Still holding Ella in one arm and finding Shanes number with her free hand she bit her lip nervously. As soon as she found the number the bottle heaters red light turned to green, signalling that it was ready, Tabitha tucked the phone between her chin and shoulder as she clicked the call button and reached for Ellas bottle. It would certainly be a miracle if she managed to successfully pull off this juggling act.
The youngster greeted the bottle with open arms and quickly latched onto it, half closing her eyes with contentment.
Hello? the deep American voice floated down the phone and tickled Tabithas ear, making her smile like a love sick teenager.
She tried to push away her childish feelings and concentrate on feeding Ella and getting out an audible string of sentences that could closely resemble a conversation.
Shane, its Tabitha Green here. Is now a bad time?
She heard Shane clear her throat and rummage around with the phone, Tabitha smiled, she had totally just woken her up.
Tabitha hi, no its not a bad time at all, what can I do for you?
I was just wondering if you could fit me in for a hair appointment sometime today?
Tabitha felt Ella pull away from the bottle and she removed it from in front of the youngsters face, peering into her sleepy eyes. Beaming at her beautiful daughter Tabitha placed the bottle on the side and wrapped her now free arm around the baby, gently rocking her as she began to drift off to sleep.
Yeah, that should be fine I think Im free all day, so hows one sound to you?
One sounds great, whats your place called?
Lather
Tabitha interrupted, suddenly feeling her hand become very warm underneath Ellas nappy.
Oh *****. She cursed, unable to do anything about it.
Is everything alright? Shane asked, sounding a bit confused.
Yep everything is fine Shane. Lather at one Ill be there. Thank you so much for fitting me in.
No problem, Ill see you then.
Yeah, bye. Tabitha said, ending the conversation abruptly and letting the phone slide down her arm and fall onto the kitchen counter.
She looked down at Ella, her eyes were wide open now and she seemed very pleased with herself. Tabitha laughed, taking her into the bathroom to change her, now probably very dirty nappy.
Yeah Ella, youre so funny. I guess thats your way of voicing you opinion on Shane, eh?
She gurgled in response.
Just as long as you dont do that when you meet her and Im sure youll get on fine. Tabitha murmured, knowing full well that she was not going to tell Shane she had a baby. Under no circumstances did she want to repel Shane at such an early stage, she wasnt a hundred per cent sure what her feeling were towards the seductive hairdresser, but she knew that if Shane found out about all her extra baggage that she would instinctively back off. Tabitha knew it was selfish keeping Ella a secret but it was easier than informing people, she actually wanted to stay friends with, about her rather colourful past.
Tabitha removed the offending nappy and cleaned up Ellas little peach coloured bottom. All the while Ella was clasping her hands together and gurgling with joy.
Well Im glad one of us is having fun. Tabitha muttered, unable to resist leaning down and blowing raspberries on the babies exposed tummy. Ella quickly responded by squealing with delight and grabbing her mothers hair, not quite sure whether she wanted to push her teasing head away, or pull it closer because she was enjoying it so much. Tabitha looked up at the baby, stopping the torturous game; she knew that if she continued it would just tire Ella out and make her moody.
Once Tabitha had placed a fresh nappy on Ella and dressed her snugly in a warm baby grow she planted a kiss on the youngsters forehead and picked her up. Tabitha knew instinctively by the way Ellas body stuck to her own and her head flopped onto her shoulder, that the baby was tired. Exiting the bathroom Tabitha glanced over to the kitchen, horrified at the mess which had been made. She decided to bite her tongue and not say anything, hoping that Will, would take it on his own initiative to clean it up by the time she came home later.
She carried Ella into their bedroom and lowered her down into her crib, Ellas eyes were already half asleep as she looked around drowsily at her surroundings. Tabitha checked the time to see that it was half twelve, she pondered reading Ella a bedtime story she knew it would be cutting it close with her hair appointment. Ellas small body sighed and she relaxed into sleep, Tabithas eyes warmed at the sight and she knew she could squeeze just a little story in before she left.