Set 2 years on - June left Sun hill about 2 months after Jim's wedding. Before leaving she found out she was pregnant but decided the best thing to do was tell no one. June returns after 2 years to surprise Tony at his 50th Birthday party.
June walked down the familiar streets of Sun hill with her daughter Mia, she was born about 4 months after she left Sun hill. June had decided not to tell anyone especially Jim as she was scared at what he would have said and she didn't want to ruin his new life with Marie and Ben as he seemed so happy. She found it hard bringing up a baby alone but she adored her and would do anything for her. She had never kept the identity of her father from her, she always sat down and showed her pictures and talked about him all the time to her even though she probably didn't understand. She wanted her to know their father and she had no doubt that she would recognise him if she saw him even at such a young age as she talked about him to her all the time. June wished things had been different as she knew Jim would have been over the moon if he had known about Mia but at the time she did what she thought was best for all of them.
As June was walking past the local market she saw Polly and approached her, June knew she could no longer keep her daughter quiet as someone was bound to see them. 'Polly' June smiled
'June, how are you?' Polly hugged her 'And who is this sweet thing, your sisters?'
'No, this is Mia my daughter'
Polly looked shocked 'She's yours, how? When? Why didn't you tell anyone?'
June laughed 'I knew you would react like that. She was born nearly 2 years ago now, I found out I was 5 months pregnant before I left Sun hill. I wanted to tell you Polly but at the time I thought it was best to keep quite'
'Oh June she is gorgeous and there's no need to tell me who's the father she has Jim's eye's and hair' Polly laughed
'Yes she has'
'I take it Jim doesn't know' Polly said
'No and for the time being I would like to keep it that way'
'Ok I won't say anything but June I think you should tell Jim, he would be delighted'
'Yeah maybe'
'So are you coming tonight?' Polly asked
'I am, my sisters having this monster'
'Oh June I can't believe it' Polly smiled as she kneeled down by Mia 'Hello Mia'
'What do you say?' June smiled
'Ello'
'Oh she is so cute'
'This is auntie Polly'
'Oh I like that' Polly laughed 'Auntie Polly'
June laughed
'Right well I had better be off' Polly said 'I'll see you tonight. Bye bye Mia'
'Bye' Mia said as she chewed her hand
'Bye Pol see you later' June added as Polly walked off
Later that evening June bathed and put Mia to bed 'Good night sweet heart' she smiled as she kissed her goodnight 'Mummy will see you in the morning, be good for Auntie Julie'
June turned the light out and closed the door before going downstairs 'Wow sis, who are you out to impress' Julie smiled
'No one is it too much' June replied as she pulled her beautiful black dress down
'No you look gorgeous'
'Ok, right well I have put her to bed and she should sleep right through'
'June she will be fine, go and enjoy yourself'
'Ok but you've got my mobile number, if there's any problems any at all just�'
'Ring you I know, June she will be fine honestly, I have two of my own remember'
'I know I just� I never thought I would end up like this but I couldn't bare it if something happened to her'
'I know, now go, go on' Julie ordered as she practically pushed June into the taxi.
15 minutes later June arrived at the station and surprised Tony 'June, oh this is a wonderful surprise' Tony beamed 'I am so pleased to see you, how are you? How's Leeds?'
'I am fine thanks and Leeds is fine too' June smiled 'You are looking well'
'And you but then you always did' Tony said
'Oh don't' June blushed
'Look get yourself a drink I will be back in a minute' Tony said before leaving to go and talk to Gary
Jim saw June from across the room and he walked over to her with Marie 'June' Jim smiled
'Oh hi Jim, Marie'
'Your looking well'
'And you, both of you. How's married life?' June asked
'Fine thank you' Jim said as he looked to the floor. He still had strong feelings for June and now seeing her again brought them to the surface again. There was an awkward silence before Polly interrupted 'June, sorry to interrupt but Bob would like a word'
'Ok, um�I'll see you around then' June said
'Yes' Jim replied
June followed Polly over to the other side of the room 'Well she looks well' Marie said
'Yes, yes she does'
'And she seemed alright about us'
'Yes she did didn't she'
Later that evening June was having a lovely time catching up with her old relief and Polly was getting slightly drunk 'Well June is looking well for her age' Gina said
'Yes she is' Polly replied as she sipped her wine
'She hasn't changed at all'
'Oh she has believe me' Polly laughed
'Oh yes do tell'
'She has a daughter' Polly blurted out before collapsing into the chair
'A daughter!' Gina said
Tony overheard Gina 'Who has a daughter?' Tony asked
'June' Gina replied looking gob smacked 'I never knew she had it in her' she laughed
'June no you must be wrong' Tony said looking shocked
'Well Polly told me'
Tony walked over to June who was sitting alone in the corner watching everyone. 'June is this true?' Tony said
'What?'
'Gina said you have a daughter'
'Oh�um Tony keep your voice down please'
'So it's true' Tony whispered
'Yes'
'Oh June why didn't you tell anyone, how old is she?'
'She will be two in 3 weeks'
'So you mean you were pregnant when you left'
'Yes I found out just before I left' June said
'June is she mine?'
June laughed 'No Tony she isn't'
'What's so funny?'
'The look on your face'
'How do you know she isn't mine I mean we did sleep with each other'
'I know Tone but I just know' June replied
'How can you be so sure?' Tony asked
'I just know'
'June I would like to have a DNA test'
June looked a little taken back but agreed as she knew Mia was Jim's. She didn't want to cause a fuss and if a DNA test was what Tony wanted then she wouldn't stop him. 'Have you got any photo's?' Tony asked
'Not on me'
'What is her name?'
'Mia Hope'
'Oh June why did you keep this from us all, how have you coped?'
'It has been hard but I love her and she is what keeps me going. I wanted to tell everyone but at the time I thought saying nothing was for the best'
'Will I get to see her before you go back?' Tony asked 'Even if she isn't mine, I would like to get to know her'
'Of course I will bring her to the station tomorrow'
'Are you sure what about everyone finding out?'
'Well maybe it's time we came out of hiding' June smiled
'Ok thank you' Tony said as she hugged her
The next morning June dressed Mia and put her into the car 'Are you sure about this sis?' Julie asked 'What if Jim walks in and sees her?'
'Maybe it's time he found out, maybe I was wrong not telling him'
'Ok but you know I am always here for you'
'I know thank you' June smiled as she hugged her
June got into the car and drove off.
15 minutes later they arrived at the station 'Right then, lets go and see Uncle Tony'
'Daddy' Mia giggled
'Well maybe we will see him too' June smiled nervously
She got Mia out of the car and got hold of her hand. She walked into reception 'Morning can I help� June' Robbie smiled 'And who is this beautiful thing'
'Robbie this is my daughter Mia'
'Yours?'
'Yes'
'Oh well you kept that quiet'
'Yes' she laughed 'Your uncle knew though'
'Uncle Bob knew I can't believe it, oh she is beautiful June'
'Thank you'
Robbie came and opened the door 'Hello little one' she said as she picked Mia up 'Oh you look like your mummy don't you'
'Do you think?'
'Definitely but she has Jim's eye's'
June laughed 'Yes she has'
'Are you going up to the canteen?'
'Yes I am here to see Tony'
'Oh you've come to see Uncle Tony have you' Robbie smiled
'Yes' Mia replied
Robbie carried Mia up to the canteen followed by June. As they entered the canteen Kerry and Honey walked over to them 'Who's this Robbie?' Kerry asked as she played with Mia's hand 'This is June's daughter Mia'
'Oh June' Kerry smiled as she hugged her 'She's beautiful'
'Thanks'
Tony walked slowly over to them, June took Mia off Robbie 'Mia this is Uncle Tony' she smiled
'Can I hold her' he asked
'Of course' June said as she handed Mia over. Mia giggled and chewed her hand
'Oh she's beautiful just like her mum' Tony smiled 'Yes you are'
June blushed 'June can I have a word' Tony whispered 'What I said last night, there's no need now I've seen her, I know who's she is'
June smiled 'Thank you Tony'
As everyone started to gather around Tony to have a look at Mia Jim walked in 'Oh hello June' Jim smiled 'I didn't expect to see you'
'Jim I�' June said
'What's going on over there?' he asked
'Jim I have something to tell you' June began 'Please don't be angry, just remember that what I did I did because I thought it was for the best'
'June spit it out'
Before June could say anything Mia waddled over towards them 'Daddy, daddy'
Jim looked stunned 'Jim this is Mia your daughter' June said
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