This story is set in Summer Bay, Charlie is still alive. Ruby and Casey have separated and both aren't talking to one another.
Chapter 1: Quiet at the Braxtons
It was raining outside and Casey was sat on his bed staring into space. Brax was sat at the table doing the books for Angelo's. Heath was out, always surfing up the coast and getting himself into trouble. For now, Heath wasn't on parole due to him being the legal guardian of Darcy.
The house phone rang, it was Charlie. "Hey, Brax, I'm really sorry but I'm gonna have to cancel dinner tonight."
"Aww that's okay, I'm kinda tied up with these books anyways. Why did you have to cancel?"
"There's been a massive robbery in Yabbie Creek."
"Ok that's fine, you have to do your job. Love you."
The call ended and Casey appeared out of his room. "Brax, I'm going out and I don't know when I'll be back." He grabbed his phone off the table and before Brax could say anything, Casey walked out. Brax sighed and decided to hit the hay for an afternoon nap and for a chance to forget about all his problems.
Casey was upset over Ruby still and even though it had been almost a month, he still had feelings for her. He glanced down at the beach, Ruby was flirting with Tyler, his friend when he was locked up a few months ago. He was very angry. At this point, he stormed away and went to the other side of the beach. He sat on the grass and started thinking about what to do with himself and how he could get over Ruby.
Ring ring! Casey checked the caller ID and it was Stu. He answered in a bad mood. "Stu, hey"
"What's up bro?"
"Woman trouble, you know how it is."
"Well, I'm calling to ask if you will come to the party at the caravan park later."
"Umm…."
"Come on man, live a little!"
"*Sighs* Oh okay, what time shall we meet?"
"No probs, I'll see you later then." *Hangs up*
Next Chapter: The party