And here is the new story! Hope you like! As you'll figure out from the first paragraph this is set two months after the earthquake.

Full Summery: In the aftermath of the earthquake everyone's relationships are tested. Heath struggles to deal with the fact that Kate is expecting Casey's baby. Alyssa and Brax's marriage is in crisis after a face from her past returns and JJ is torn. Will he really break April's heart for the woman that broke his?

Chapter 1

"So they're finally actually building it?" Kate confirmed staring at the pile of debris left by the earthquake, two months ago. Heath nodded as they watched the men begin their work on the new restaurant which was co-owned by Kate, Heath, Brax and Alyssa. Beside them Brax and Alyssa also stood watching as the workers began clearing away the debris.

"I can't believe it's taken so long to get it started." Alyssa said turning back to her husband.

"Oh well it's started now." Brax replied.

Kate rubbed her five month pregnant stomach. "I'm hungry." She said grabbing Heath's hand. He laughed as she led him to the Diner. "Hi Irene. Can I have a slice of your delicious chocolate mud cake?" Kate asked Irene.

"Sure darl. I'll bring it right over." Irene replied laughing. Kate dragged Heath to a table in the far corner. She flopped down on a seat, Heath taking the seat beside her.

"When's Casey coming back?" Kate asked Heath as Irene brought down the chocolate cake. "Thanks Irene." She said taking it from her and digging in.

"Uh three or four days I think." Heath said. He was still uncomfortable about the thought of Casey getting his wife pregnant but he knew he really had no right to be mad. Not after what happened with Jasmine.

Kate nodded getting a spot of cake on the corner of her mouth. Heath smiled and wiped it away still feeling strange and slightly fearful of his brother's imminent arrival.

"C'mon let's go to the beach." Kate decided jumping up, pushing her empty plate on the table. Heath followed her. Recently she had gotten very bossy and he had learned it was wise not to cross her.

When they got to the beach they found the River Boys heading out for a surf. Heath watched them longingly, wishing he could go too. But he didn't want to leave Kate on the beach alone.

"Go." She told him seeing his face.

"you sure?" he asked afraid if he went she might get mad later.

"Positive. Go on. I'll be fine." She told him pushing him towards the water. He gave her a quick peck on the cheek before heading out, grabbing a board from one of the surfers who was out of the water.

She watched him surfing wondering how he did it. She could see how hard it was for him and how hard he was trying to make up for what happened with Jasmine. When she found out about him and Jasmine she left him and slept with his brother. Now it was like their roles were reversed and Kate was surprised about how level-headed Heath had been about it. Now all she had to do was tell Casey.

She had told Alyssa the truth a few weeks after the earthquake. Unsurprisingly she had been really understanding. It was funny though because they didn't tell Brax. They waited for him to say it.

Flashback

Kate and Alyssa sat on the couch. Heath was in the armchair on Kate's side while Brax was on the other sofa on Alyssa's side. They were supposed to be watching some sitcom but of course the guys were bored.

Suddenly Kate felt Alyssa shaking beside her. when she looked at her she realised she was laughing. Kate glanced in her direction, wondering what was so amusing and noticed Brax staring at her. or more acuratly, her stomach.

"Something wrong Brax?" she asked in a teasing voice.

"No, not at all." He replied turning back to the TV but Kate caught him glancing at her every so often. She laughed as he finally snapped. It was expected of course after three weeks.

"Okay seriously. Are you pregnant?" he asked glancing around confused as the three of the burst out laughing. "What's so funny?" he asked confused.

"Course she's pregnant. Kinda obvious." Heath replied still laughing.

End of Flashback

Kate smiled at the memory as she watched her husband surfing.

Alyssa and Brax watched from the distance. Alyssa shook her head.

"How did someone like Kate end up with someone like Heath?" She asked shaking her head. Although Heath was different to when she knew him first she couldn't imagine how the pair had gotten together. Kate was nice while Heath had been… well not exactly boyfriend material.

"Well when they met Kate was very like Heath." Brax replied. "They… mellowed each other." He replied choosing his words carefully. Alyssa continued to watch her best friend but couldn't imagine her like Heath. It was too strange. Suddenly she heard a cry from behind her.

"Ally!" someone called behind her. Alyssa spun around. There was only one person that called her Ally.

"Megan!" she cried.

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JJ knocked on the door to Irene's house. inside he could see the three women sat at the table. Irene was reading the paper while April read a magazine and Bianca corrected test papers.

At the sound of his knock April jumped up and rushed to the door.

"Hello." She welcomed happily, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek. "Just give me a sec." she said leading him into the house before leaving him there, racing off to her room.

"Hello darl." Irene said.

"Hi Irene." He replied smiling at her. Bianca ignored him as he avoided looking at her. April walked out of her room, her silver handbag over her shoulder.

"Ready." She said grabbing his hand and leading him to the door.

"Oh wait." Irene said standing up. "I was planning on having a family dinner tonight. Would you like to join us, JJ?" she asked. He felt three pairs of eyes on him. Irene's expectant, April's nervous and Bianca's shocked.

"Um I don't know…" he began seeing both April and Bianca relax slightly.

"Oh please darl? It would mean a lot." Irene begged.

"Um… okay." he said finally knowing Irene wasn't going to let him get out of it.

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed.

Next Time

Who is Megan? And how does Alyssa know her?

The family dinner is a disaster. What happens? Will Bianca admit her feelings to JJ? Or vice versa?

JJ feels pressured. Who will he choose?

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