"You ready boys?" Anne called out as she knocked on Ant and Decs hotel door at precisely 7pm.

"Hi Anne" Ant replied cheerfully as he opened the door "I'm ready,him not so much" pointing in Decs direction.

"Slacking as usual Decky?" Anne laughed as she watched Dec flap around the room trying to get organised for his evening out "what have you been doing the last couple of hours?"

"Er,just settling in,unpacking and that" Dec replied.

"Or" Ant laughed,while giving a nod towards Decs still full suitcase "maybe someone fell asleep"

"Such a grass" Dec mumbled in Ants direction.

"It's ok Decky" Anne smiled "you're allowed to have a nap,it was a tiring journey,me and your Dad had one too"

"Yeah,but you're old" Dec winked.

"Cheeky bugger" Anne snapped "come on,hurry up,Dad's waiting for us in reception"

"Ok ok,I'm coming" Dec sighed as he hurriedly put his shoes on and checked his hair in the mirror one last time.

"So where do you fancy going?" Fonsey asked as Anne,Ant and Dec joined him downstairs.

"Dunno" Dec replied "what choices are there?"

"There's some leaflets over there" Fonsey pointed to a shelf next to the exit "they've got some suggestions for restaurants and tourist attractions"

All four of them moved over to the shelf and something quickly caught Decs eye.

"Oh wow,look,there's a Hard Rock Cafe,I've never been to one of those before,can we go there Dad,pleeeeeaaaasssssseeee" Dec pleaded as he shoved the leaflet he'd picked up into Fonseys eyeline.

"Alright lad" Fonsey laughed "I don't see why not,don't know where it is though?"

"There's a map on the back" Ant pointed out as he observed the back of the advertisement "looks like it's within walking distance from here"

"Let's go then" Fonsey announced,before quickly double checking directions with the receptionist.

They were soon wandering along The Strand,taking in the sights and sounds of the big city and it was only a few minutes before they were gazing up at the huge display in piccadilly circus,advertising various products in neon lights.

"Look at that" Dec marvelled,while taking his small camera out of his jacket pocket to take a picture "one day Ant,me and you will be up there,our names in lights"

Ant laughed "I admire your enthusiasm Dec,but I don't think they put actors up there,just products"

"You never know" Dec grinned.

They continued their evening stroll along piccadilly,past Green park before reaching the Hard Rock Cafe.

"What the hell...?" Dec announced,the smile quickly fading from his face as he spied the huge queue snaking around the block.

"Declan language" Anne snapped.

"Sorry Mam" Dec apologised "but look,we actually have to wait outside?"

"So it seems" Fonsey sighed "popular with tourists I'd imagine"

"Damn tourists" Dec mumbled.

"Hate to break it to you Decky" Fonsey laughed "but you are one of those tourists"

"No I'm not" Dec retorted "I'm here for work"

"Tomorrow we are" Ant agreed "but the rest of the time me and you are just two of many millions"

"Maybe we should tell them who we are" Dec whispered.

"Oh now this I've got to see" Fonsey teased "off you go then,make your way to the front of the queue and tell them who you are,can't wait to see their faces"

Dec looked down at the floor sheepishly "maybe I'll wait"

"You sure?" Fonsey grinned "I'm sure they'll have saved the best table for the famous Declan Donnelly"

"Alright,shut up now Dad" Dec grimaced "you're not funny"

"I beg to differ" Fonsey smiled.

"Yeah,I beg to differ too" Ant joined in with the teasing "he is pretty funny"

"Are we getting in the queue or what?" Dec asked,slight annoyance rising to the surface.

"Are you sure you want to?" Anne asked "we can go somewhere else,somewhere less busy,can always come back here tomorrow or the day after"

"Do you really think it's going to be any less busy then?" Dec asked "come on,let's just get in line"

"Nearly an hour" Dec moaned as they were finally seated at a table inside the restaurant "nearly an hour waiting for a table,with not even a drink,this had better be worth it"

"Alright Dec" Anne scolded "we're here now,let's just enjoy our dinner shall we?"

"Good evening,my name is Angie and I'll be serving you tonight,can I get you something to drink?"

Dec was immediately brought out of his slight sulk by the pleasant voice drifting towards him.As he looked up,he was met by the sight of the most beautiful girl he had ever seen,he was transfixed by her long,dark hair,tied up into a flowing pony tail,her huge piercing,blue eyes that burned into his soul,her smooth,flawless,pale skin and sweet rosebud lips.

"Nice to....to you" Dec stuttered.

"Dec" Ant giggled while nudging his friend in his ribs.

"I mean nice to meet you,it's nice to meet you" Dec muttered embarrassed "I'm Dec"

"I think she wants your drink order, not your name Declan" Fonsey grinned.

"Cocktail?" Dec smiled nervously.

"You will not be having a cocktail young man" Anne cut in "you're not eighteen yet"

"You're so embarrassing Mam" Dec sighed.

"Can I suggest a mocktail for the young man" Angie smiled "this one is particularly good" proceeding to point towards the name of a mango and raspberry flavoured drink listed on the menu.

"Ok" Dec agreed with a shy smile.

Ant ordered the same while Anne ordered a glass of white wine and Fonsey a pint of Guinness.

"I'll be back to take your food order soon" Angie announced as she left the group to place their orders at the bar.

"Worth the queueing up now eh?" Ant joked.

"She must have thought I was about fifteen or something" Dec moaned.

"Mote like twelve" Ant quipped.

"Don't you worry Decky" Anne smiled "nice things come in small packages"

Dec didn't answer,how many times had he heard that over the years?too many to mention,it meant nothing to him and wasn't helpful in anyway.

Fonsey patted Dec on the back affectionately "come on son,what do you fancy to eat?"

"I fancy a burger with all the trimmings" Dec announced while scanning the menu "this one sounds good"

Angie soon returned to the table with their drinks and took their food order.They'd ordered ample starters to share with Ant and Dec both going for a burger,Fonsey a steak and Anne some fried chicken and chips for their main courses.

"So good" Dec announced as he slumped back in his chair after polishing off every bit of his meal.

"Those portions were huge though" Anne frowned,glancing down at her half eaten dinner "I don't know where you put it all Decky?"

"I'm a growing boy Mam" Dec grinned while leaning over to take a chip from her plate "or so you keep telling me"

"Pudding?" Fonsey asked.

"Definitely"Dec smiled "let's see what they've got"

"OH MY GOD,OH MY GOD,it's you isn't it?" A very high pitched voice startled all four of them into looking up,taking their attention away from the dessert menu.

"Umm hello?" Dec smiled politely at the two teenaged girls.

"It is you,I knew it,it's you,look Cassie,it's definitely them" the owner of the squealing voice continued.

"I can see that Jackie" cassie,who was obviously the squealers friend,replied.

"You're PJ and Duncan aren't you?" Jackie asked excitedly "it is you,I love you guys,Byker Grove is my favourite programme,I can't believe you're here,PJ and Duncan eating in the same restaurant as us"

"Well,we're actually Ant and D...." Ant started to talk,but Jackie cut in.

"You're PJ and Duncan,yes i know" she continued.

"Ok,we're PJ and Duncan" Dec grinned,now starting to enjoy the unexpected attention.

Anne and Fonsey sat in quiet amusement as they watched the little scene unfold before them.

"Oh,an autograph,please can we have your autograph?" Jackie asked while fumbling in her handbag and pulling out a pen and scruffy piece of paper.

"Of course" Ant and Dec replied in unison.

"Did you bring your camera Cassie?" Jackie looked hopefully at her friend "please tell me you brought your camera?"

"Yeah I did" Cassie smiled while pulling the item out of her bag "is it ok if we have our picture taken with you guys?"

"Sure,no bother at all" Dec replied.

"Umm" Cassie looked sheepishly over at the older couple at the table "would you....would you mind...?"

"Would you like me to take a picture for you?" Fonsey offered helpfully.

"Yes please" Cassie smiled.

After posing for a couple of photos with the girls and allowing them to steal a kiss,Ant and Dec turned back to Anne and Fonsey with huge grins on their faces.

"So you really are the famous Declan Donnelly?" Fonsey laughed.

"That was funny" Ant laughed.

"Better get used to it boys" Anne smiled "if you're going to be the huge stars that Dec seems to think you will be,there's alot more of that to come"

"Bring it on" Dec giggled.

They had soon finished their huge desserts,paid the bill with the Telstar credit card,although Fonsey absolutely insisted on paying the tip out of his own pocket and were on their way back to the hotel.

They were a pretty tired group by now and it was in the back of everyones mind,how early Ant and Dec would need to be up in the morning,Anne knowing it would come down to her to kick their butts into action.

"Goodnight Sirs,Madam" the receptionist smiled as they made their way past her towards the lift.

"Goodnight" they all replied politely.

It was indeed a struggle for Dec to get out of bed the following morning.His huge dinner from the previous evening was still sitting uncomfortably on his stomach.Predictably,Anne had needed to knock on the boys door several times before either of them arose from their comfy beds.

Even Ant found it hard to get moving,but being the polite youngster he was,he didn't want to keep Anne waiting.

"What's the time?" He yawned as he opened the door.

"7 o'clock exactly" Anne replied.

"Too early" a sleepy voice drifted from one of the beds.

"Come on Declan" Anne said sternly "you've got an hour to get showered,dressed and have breakfast before Ken gets here"

"Ok,ok,I'm coming" Dec sighed.

"Tonight I'm free"

"Tonight I'm free"

"Tonight I'm free"

Dec sang the line of the song into the microphone over and over again while he and Ant listened to the backing music through their headphones.

Once Ken had dropped them off at the studios and introduced them to everyone,they were immediately thrown into recording the song.

"Once more boys,from the top" came a voice from the control room.

Ant and Dec had marvelled at all the machines in there and what seemed like thousands of buttons,knobs and switches.They didn't pretend to understand what they were all for,they just hoped they would make them sound brilliant.

Ant and Dec both sighed heavily,this was the fourth time they'd sang it.Ken certainly wasn't wrong when he said recording a single could be a slow process.

Of course the boys gave it their all,but really they just wanted to get it done so they could get back to the serious business of exploring the city with Anne and Fonsey who had gone shopping in Oxford Street,but obviously if it wasn't for this song,they wouldn't have been invited down to London in the first place,they had to keep reminding themselves of that fact.

"That's a wrap" came a voice from the control room "thanks boys"

"Thank God for that" Dec mumbled, after six eventual takes at getting the song right and alot of fiddling with things from the sound engineers,they were finally done.

"Life in the fast lane eh?" Ant grinned as they exited the studio.

"Ken will drop you back at the hotel" they were informed by Steve,one of Telstars staff "or anywhere else you'd like to go?"

"Great thanks" Dec smiled "so what happens now?"

"Er...you go back to the hotel" Steve replied confused.

"No" Ant laughed,knowing exactly what Dec was thinking "he means what happens with the record?what happens with that?do we have to do anything else"

"Oh I see" Steve replied "no,you don't need to do anything else.We decide on a release date and then....."

"And then?" Dec cut in.

Steve smiled at the boys hopeful faces.

"And then....we get a number one hit!"