When Harry pulled onto the street his mom lived on he watched Julie start to fidget. She fixed her hair nervously, and clenched and unclenched her fists. "You're beautiful, and you will do fine. We're here." He said pulling into the driveway.

"Oh god." She said. She was scared.

"Harrys fine. No need to call me god." Harry joked. He laughed when she glared at him. "Don't move til I open the door for you." He laughed harder as by the time he got to her door, she had already opened it and stepped out of the car. Figured she'd go against what he said. "You're too independent sometimes. You can let me do things for you."

"I'm plenty capable of opening a car door." She said taking a deep breath.

"I want to treat you like a princess." He took her hand.

"Oh, good god, I am no princess. Please never call me that again." She shook her head at him.

"JJ!" Gemma exclaimed coming out the door of their mom's house. She went straight to Julie and hugged her. "It's about time you got here."

Harry cleared his throat. "Well I see how it is. I'm here too, ya know."

"Oh, yeah, Hi Harry." Gemma said. She laughed and then hugged him. Then she turned back to Julie. "Welcome to our humble home."

"Every part of this country is brilliant. I don't find anything humble about it. Except for maybe you and Harry." Julie said smiling. She closed her eyes though when she heard the door again. She knew it would be Anne. She wasn't even sure how she should address her. Oh, god this was nerve wracking. She had never had a real meet the mom moment. Her previous encounter was anything other than normal. She turned to watch Harry embrace his mom and could tell immediately how close they were. Great, more pressure. She glanced at Gemma when she felt her squeeze her hand reassuringly.

Harry reached his hand out for Julie. He watched her take a deep breath to try and steady her nerves and saw her hand shake as she took his. "Mum, I'd like you to meet Julie. Julie, meet my mum."

Julie reached her hand out to shake Anne's hand. "It's nice to meet you, Ms. Twist."

Anne took her hand but then pulled her into a hug. "None of that. It's nice to meet you. I'm glad you could come. Please call me Anne."

Julie should have known. They were a family of huggers, apparently. She hugged her back. She only felt slightly uncomfortable.

Anne stepped back but kept her hands on Julie's shoulders. "So, you're the one who thinks it's easy to get in my son's pants?"

Julie stepped back caught completely off guard. Her eyes widened and then she covered her face as she felt the heat creep into her cheeks. She heard everyone laughing but her. She was wondering if she would ever hear the end of that. She felt Harrys arms wrap around her from behind.

"Well, she was right." Harry said laughing.

"Oh, god, shut up." Julie said turning into his chest. "I will never live that down, will I?"

"Never." Said Gemma. "It's still one of the funniest things I've ever heard or witnessed. It got you my brother, didn't it?"

Harry took her by the shoulders and stepped back and looked down at her. "I know, you hate all of us." He laughed when she nodded. "Come on, let's show you around."

Anne took her by the hand. "Yes, let's. Welcome to our home." She said leading her into the house.

Gemma walked beside Harry and he put his arm around her shoulder. "So, how's she doing?" She asked him.

"She's actually doing pretty well, considering. She still has her ups and downs. But they aren't as often or as bad. She seems really comfortable here. Almost like I can feel the difference. She said something yesterday that made a lot of sense. She said she was glad to have an ocean between her and her problems. Think she feels for the first time she doesn't have to look over her shoulder." He said walking into the house.

"And how are you doing with all that brother?" She asked.

"After seeing what happened in Vegas. After witnessing it, and hearing what he said, I literally thought I lost my mind. I don't know what I would do if he ever came back around. But she seems as comfortable as she can be with me. The better she does, the better I do." He said.

"Well I'm happy it all worked out for you. I was concerned at first. I thought for sure she would turn you down. Thought I would witness a first." She laughed.

"Stop." He laughed. "But I'm glad she stopped fighting me too."

When Niall pulled up to his mom's house Amanda felt surprisingly calm. Maybe it was a relief that Niall accepted her crazy, especially her last night crazy so well. She always wanted to find someone who just understood. She was hoping his mom would like her. It was her goal to make that happen. She knew that Niall's mom was the most important person in his life. She was determined to make a good impression.

"Babe. I can almost hear the wheels turning in your head. Since when do you internalize so much?" Niall laughed.

Amanda kinda laughed. "Guess I've learned from the best the past couple years. I just hope your mom likes me. Its very important to me."

"She will Amanda. But I love you and that won't change. But they will love you. Mom and everyone." He kissed her got out and walked over and opened her door.

Amanda stepped out and saw Nialls family emerging from the house and coming towards them. She took his hand when he reached out for it, and walked towards them with him. She dropped his hand when his mom hugged him. Oh, she loved this. She smiled huge when his mom then stepped right up to her and hugged her tight.

"Oh, its so good to finally meet you." Maura said. She put her hands on Amanda's shoulders and looked at her. "Niall has gone on and on, and its so nice to finally have you here."

"Yeah." Niall's brother Gregg stepped up and hugged her. "Maybe he will shut up now." He laughed when Niall glared at him. "Oh, it was all wonderful things." He said laughing.

"Oh geez. Guess the pressures on." Amanda said. She watched Niall's nephew, Theo, run up to him and Niall picked him up. She smiled it was such a beautiful sight.

"Hey Buddy! I've missed you so much." He kissed his head. "You ready to meet Amanda?" When Theo nodded enthusiastically Niall laughed. "Theo, meet Amanda. Amanda meet the best little boy there is. Say Hi Theo."

Amanda laughed and took Theo's outstretched hand. It was the cutest thing ever. "Hi Theo. Its so nice to finally meet you. I've seen so many pictures, you are so handsome."

Theo smiled. "Hi." He said. "Are you Uncles special friend?"

Niall laughed and blushed a little. "Yeah, little man. She's very special. You and I and Amanda can play together later ok?"

"Yay! I can't wait." He got down and ran to his mom and dad.

Maura put her arm around Amanda's shoulders. "I can't tell you how nice it is to have Niall bring someone home that makes him so happy. It's nice to see him so happy and finally find love."

Amanda blushed. "Oh wow." She didn't know what to say.

"Let's go in and talk. We got a lot to learn about each other." She walked with Amanda into the house.

Niall smiled and followed. He was so glad to see everything went smoothly, although he had no doubts. He watched his mom sit Amanda at the counter in the kitchen. They hadn't stopped talking yet. He was so happy. He watched his brother bring home his now sister in law. He watched them so happy and so in love. This was the first time he brought someone home he was actually in love with. He wanted to include Amanda in every part of his life. This was the most important. He was hoping his mom ended up loving her just as much as he did. So far it was a wonderful start.

Anne walked up to Gemma, who was watching Julie and Harry. Julie was helping in the kitchen cutting up fruit and vegetables for dinner for Anne. Harry was sitting on the opposite side of the counter talking to her. Every now and then, Harry would reach for a piece Julie had just cut, and she would just slap his hand away. She didn't break the conversation or really look up at him. "So, she seems sweet but I sense she's quite nervous when I'm around." Anne said to Gemma.

"Well you are the mum she's meeting for the first time. Of course, she is." Gemma said laughing. "Harry sure likes to mess with her though."

Anne watched Harry smile bigger every time she slapped his hand away. "He does, yes, she seems to take it pretty well. He's hard to ignore." She couldn't help but laugh.

When Harry reached for another piece, Julie leaned over the counter, grabbed his shirt by the collar and pulled him so he stood up and leaned over the counter. When their faces got close she said quietly to him, "Don't make me get a fork." When he smiled and nonchalantly tried to pick up a piece she continued. "I mean it, drop it or I will fork you."

Harry busted up laughing and sat back down dropping the piece in his hand. "Here I thought you were going to be all sweet and give me a kiss."

Julie reached to the side and grabbed a fork and held it up towards him, raising her eyebrows, and pursing her lips.

Harry stood up, leaned over, and kissed her; he then grabbed a piece and stood back. "I will go find mum now." He laughed as she shook her head at him and walked to Gemma and his mum.

"Mum, she's threatening me with a fork." He said to her.

"I probably would have threatened you with more. She showed a lot of patience. You sure like to mess with her." She said shaking her head at him.

He laughed. "Yeah, she does the same. It's kind of our thing. She's got a thing with forks though." He looked over at Julie and smiled.

Anne looked up at him. "So, Gemma calls her JJ and says that's how most everyone addresses her, yet I've never heard you address her like that."

He looked down at her. "Huh, yeah, guess you're right. She answers to either, but just seems right to address her by her given name. I like having that since everyone else seems to have grasped JJ."

"I knew you were interested in her son, I know you told me you felt strongly for her, and I'm very proud of you being so accepting of her past. But I'm pretty surprised at just how much." She looked up at him as he was back to watching Julie again, who was now talking to Gemma. "You love her, don't you?"

He kind of laughed and looked at her. "That obvious?"

"I can tell just by the way you look at her. Not quite sure I've seen it before. It's a bit surprising since its only been what, about 2 months?" She said.

"Yeah mum I know. It seems really quick. I can't explain it. Just seems right. Sounds crazy, right?" He asked.

"I'm your mum I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't worry some. Especially with everything you've told me. But seeing you together. How can I deny it? I'm happy for you son, as long as you're happy." She hugged him and kissed his cheek.

"She's the best kind of difficult mum. And she's difficult." He laughed. "But I enjoy every second of it."

Anne couldn't help but smile as she watched Harry walk up behind Julie as she was washing her hands. She laughed when Julie splashed him with the water. She enjoyed seeing him laughing and happy. She also knew the trouble they have already endured in their young relationship. It was her mum duty to worry. She walked into the kitchen. "Alright Son, time to let us finish dinner. Go make yourself useful elsewhere."

He pulled Julie into his arms. "You can spare her for a while, can't you mum?"

"Nope I'm helping your mom. You listen to her now. Go away." Julie said looking up at him.

"Oh, we are going to get on just fine." Anne said.

"Ouch. Stop teaming up on me already." He looked down at Julie as she put her hand on his chest, and pushed him backwards from the kitchen. He leaned down and whispered. "Thought it was time you showed me how much you loved me."

"Oh, you missed your chance for that. That's not happening here. Not at your mom's house. Sorry buddy." She waved to him as she walked back into the kitchen.

"We will discuss that later. I won't give up." He laughed as she just shook her head and walked away. He saw her and his mum start talking. He was so glad things seemed to be going well.

Niall came in and sat next to his mum on the couch. He smiled as he saw Amanda sitting on the floor playing with Theo. "Hey mum. Thanks for dinner it was amazing as usual."

"You're very welcome son. I'm so glad you got to come spend some time here. Amanda is very sweet. She's been sitting there playing the same puzzle with Theo now since dinner ended." She said.

"She is pretty amazing." He couldn't stop smiling at the scene.

"You fell in love pretty quickly with her don't you think?" She asked him.

"Yeah mum I didn't expect it. Seems like it's been longer than it has. Maybe because I couldn't stop thinking about her since I went to the ER that day, and it took 2 months to get back to LA to see her." He laughed.

"I'm happy when you're happy, and I really do think she's a great girl. Just want you to be careful is all." She said.

"I know mum, but with constantly being on the go, it's almost like things have to go quickly; especially when there are obvious feelings, otherwise there wouldn't be time for anything. I'm sorry if it concerns you but she makes me happy." He put his arm around his mum's shoulders.

"I'm happy when you're happy, Niall. I mean that. And I really do like her. I'm happy you finally found someone who gives you that look on your face." She smiled at him. "It's great to see. I hope we get to see more of you guys though. We miss you around here too."

"I know mum. I miss you guys too. But things seem great all around right now." He smiled at Amanda who looked over and smiled at him. "I think I'm going to play on the floor." He laughed, kissed his mom's cheek, and went to the floor to play with Theo and Amanda. They laughed and played until it was time for Theo to go.

After dinner Harry went up to his mum. "Hey mum, did those tickets come I told you about?"

"Yes, are you going to give them to her now?" She asked, going and getting them out of the drawer.

"Yes. Might as well get it over with." He laughed.

"Wait, you sound like it's a bad thing." She looked at him confused.

"No," He laughed. "But I can tell you exactly how she's going to react."

"Which is?" She asked him.

"She's going to tell me it's too much, I shouldn't have done it, she can't accept it. Then, after I convince her it's ok, she's going to tell me she hates me." He laughed and shook his head.

"Wow, really?" She couldn't help but laugh. "She is a bit difficult, and complex huh?"

"Yes, but she's not used to getting things. It's all new for her. She has a hard time accepting it. I get it. And this is pretty big, especially to her. She's never traveled much so it's a lot to take." He looked at his mum.

"Wow son. I knew you were a pretty deep guy but you're even surprising me." She winked at him.

"I know, don't ask me to explain this because I can't." He laughed and walked up to Gemma and Julie who were talking on the couch.

"How about an after-dinner drink?" Anne asked. "Maybe a glass of wine.

Julie's eyes widened. "Oh, thank you, but I think I'm good. No wine for me."

Harry laughed when his mum gave Julie a funny look. "Oh mum, after last night at the club for Amanda's birthday, she has sworn off alcohol at least for the time being. It was a rough night." He laughed harder when Julie glared at him. He pulled her up,sat down, and sat her on his lap.

"Um, what's going on?" She looked at Gemma and Anne who were both watching them.

"Remember how your stubborn ass decided I didn't need to know it was your birthday." Harry started.

"Harry." She started to say.

He laughed. "Seriously. I wasn't prepared and you deserve so much more than what you got last minute."

"Don't, please, it was perfect. And it was almost 2 months ago." She started to get nervous.

"Well, I disagree." He handed her the envelope. "Happy Belated Birthday Julie."

She looked at him and took a deep breath. She slowly opened the envelope and pulled out the plane tickets. She looked at them and shook her head and looked again. She slowly put them back in the envelope. "Have you lost your mind? I can't accept this." She got up.

He looked at his mum and mouthed 'told you' to her. He then looked back at Julie. "Yes, you can. Paris is a beautiful city. You will love it, I promise."

"I'm sure it is. This is too much. It's completely unnecessary. You've already done so much." She was visibly uncomfortable.

He took her hand and pulled her back onto his lap. "I knew you would think that, but I don't think it is. You deserve to see Paris. And I want to be the one to show it to you. This is just as much for me, as it is for you."

She looked at him. "I don't believe you for a second."

"Ok, the tickets are nonrefundable?" He said to her.

"I hate you." She leaned against him. "When do we leave?"

"Yes, you hate me because once again you're giving me what I want." He laughed. "We leave tomorrow."

"I thought we were staying here a few days." She looked at him.

"I only have a few days of nothing scheduled. When we get back to London mum is going to come to London then." He kissed her.

"Thank you. I guess sometimes I forget to say that. It's too much. But thank you." She said.

"A simple thank you would be fine. Difficult." He hugged her.

She wrapped her arms around his neck. She closed her eyes buried her head in his neck and whispered. "You know all I need is you, right? I don't need anything else."

He squeezed her tighter. "I know, but I want you to have the rest. When I can give it to you." He smiled at his mum when he noticed she was smiling at them. She must have heard their little exchange.

When she picked her head up he put his hand on her cheek. "You're tired huh?"

She smiled, she was tired but it was ok. "I'm ok. It's not even that late."

"No need to stay up on my account." Anne said.

"Let's take you to bed." Harry said helping her off his lap and standing up.

"You mean show me to my room?" Julie felt uncomfortable being in his mom's house and staying with Harry, as silly as that sounded as they were both adults.

"No, I mean take you to my room." He said.

Anne laughed. "Oh, I'm not that kind of mum. I didn't even bother getting another room ready. He would've just snuck into your room anyway. But I will show you the way." She took Julie's arm and started walking her up the stairs. "You are seriously surprised at how much Harry wants to give you, aren't you?" She asked her.

"Yes. I don't mean to come across as ungrateful, and I know that's how it sounds sometimes. I just don't think, or I'm not used to all of this. He's been amazing through a lot." Julie said slowly walking up the stairs with her.

"I've heard about what happened to you before, and I'm truly sorry. No one deserves to be treated like that." Anne said softly.

Julie twisted her lips and tried to stop the tears that were building in her eyes. "I should have known he would tell you. Maybe I was hoping he wouldn't. I'm extremely embarrassed about it. I honestly could have gone forever with no one knowing."

When they stopped in front of Harry's room door Anne took Julie's arms gently and looked at her. "Sweetheart, there is nothing to be embarrassed about. You showed a lot of strength and character when you left. There is nothing to be ashamed about. I promise you."

"It took me so long." She struggled not to cry. "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry."

Anne hugged her. "I didn't mean to make you cry." She stepped back with her hands on her shoulders. "And there is no reason to be sorry. Lean on Harry, he's got some pretty strong shoulders." She hugged her again. "Good night Julie. Thank you for coming and thank you for making my son happy." She walked back towards the stairs as Julie walked into the room.

She hugged Harry before he went up the stairs. "I'm sorry, but I made her cry. She knows you told me about her past. She wasn't prepared for it. I told her to lean on you. Sorry again. Love you son, goodnight."

"It's alright mum. We got this. Love you too. Good night." He said kissing her cheek and going up the stairs.

Niall stood up from the floor and grabbed Amanda's hand to help her up. He wrapped his arms around her waist. "Thanks for that. You made that little boy very happy. And you made this boy very happy too."

"It was no trouble. I had a lot of fun. It's been a great day. I'm enjoying seeing you here with your family. I'm so happy to be a part of it." She said as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Time for bed, love? I'm sure you're still quite tired from last night." He kissed her forehead.

She laughed. "Yeah, maybe a little."

"Well, Niall," Maura said. "Your room is all set for you guys. I'm super happy you both are here. I couldn't be happier then when I look at the 2 of you." She went up and hugged them both.

Amanda looked at Niall when they were hugging his mom. Her heart felt full. This was the most amazing experience ever. "I'm so happy I got to meet you. I've never been happier. Your son is the reason. So, thank you for raising such an amazing man."

Maura looked at her and smiled. "Oh, thank goodness I did something right." She grabbed each by the hand and walked them towards the bedroom.

"You've done a lot right Mum." Niall said kissing her good night.

"Yes, that I believe." Amanda said kissing her on the cheek. "See you in the morning."

"Breakfast will be waiting." Maura said as she walked away.

Niall let Amanda into his room. "Well I couldn't have asked for this day to go any better."

"You mean after last night you were worried?" Amanda asked him.

"Well, maybe a little." He laughed when she glared at him. "Not like that. Gotta admit though always have to wonder how it's really going to go."

"Yeah, but it felt right. You feel right. It all feels right." She said as she kissed him.

"Oh, you are all right. All the time." He laughed. "It makes me really happy you and mum seemed to get along so well and had a lot of conversation going on."

"She's great, which I know, you already know. But she was so easy to talk to, and she treated me like one of the family right away. It's such a great feeling. Especially since I want it to be easy on you." Amanda said getting her pajamas out of her bag.

"I can't imagine anyone not loving you Princess. Seems pretty easy." Niall said changing.

"Oh, I'm sure there are people who disagree with you." Amanda laughed as she finished changing. "But I'm glad you think it's easy." She took Niall's hand after he was lying in bed and let him help her climb in beside him. "I'm so glad you love me."

"Yeah I suppose I am too." He laughed when she slapped him. "I love you Princess and I'm glad you love me too.

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