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Charlie's POV

I walked out of the surf club after my gym session and walked around the side towards my car, I was on the midday shift doing a favour for Georgie so I still had a few hours before I was due in- I jumped slightly when Brax appeared.

"Yo Serge," he said and pushed himself off the wall "how's the hand?" he asked walking beside me.

"Fine," I muttered and kept walking.

"Haven't seen much of you the last few days," he said still walking beside me.

"I saw you two nights ago remember? And you were at my house," I had been called to Angelo's by Angelo saying the river boys were wasted and wouldn't leave after close. Brax had hit on me resulting in me putting him in my car he was asleep by the time I got back so I left him there for a while before dropping him home.

"Not really… and we couldn't talk then- have you heard any more from that guy?"

I stopped and turned to face him "that is none of your business- I am running on two hours sleep and about twenty coffees so please don't piss me off today," I said and hurried off to my car.

"Wouldn't dream of it!" He called after me I shook my head and jumped into my car.

A week had passed since I had the run in with Thomas, I did go to the hospital and get my hand stitched up and replaced my window- I had to tell my brothers and Ruby I'd had a run in with a guy I'd arrested. I didn't tell them because they would flip and go all over protective- well more than they normally were I don't blame them I know they're just looking out for me. I saw him everywhere I went he was following me but would never do anything which made it all the more creepy- but I had to remain strong and let him know I wasn't afraid of him and he wasn't bothering me at all. I may act all tough but seeing my dad again scared the living day lights out of me I'd seen some stuff as a cop but what he did was by far the worst I've ever heard of- that is a story for another time.

The other night he approached me outside the surf club and basically threatened me again and took off when Peter rounded the corner. I've been constantly looking over my shoulder and wouldn't let Jodie out of my sight. Jack and Peter had known something was wrong but I brushed it off saying I was over worked and just tired.

Pulling on my uniform and going down to the kitchen I started to make coffee when Jodie skipped in behind me "Char what time do you finish today?"

"Not sure honey as early as I can why?" I replied hoping Georgie would make it in at some stage- she'd said something about her mum being sick.

"I wanted to go see Brax later," Jodie replied.

I smiled Jo had really taken a shine to Brax- and if I'm being honest he was really good with her he'd called to see her the other day and they really hit it off. She begged me to let him stay for dinner which was really awkward because he kept looking at me- I knew he wanted to talk about what happened the other night but I don't like him and don't feel the need to tell him my business. "I'll call Casey (who's now Ruby's boyfriend) and ask him if he'll be free later okay?"

"Thank you… do I have to go to Nat's today?"

"Nope Pete is off today he's gonna take you up to the city today to see Aunt Michelle," I said hoping to take her mind off Brax- as good as he was with her I didn't want her getting attached to him just in case he couldn't be bothered again she'd be crushed.

"Yay I love going to Aunt Michelle's!" She screeched happily and ran up the stairs.

"Why's she so happy?" Ruby muttered sleepily as she appeared in the doorway in her school uniform.

"Pete's taking her to see Aunt Michelle," I said going back to my coffee "hey Rubes would you have Brax's number?" I asked I was tired calling and texting Casey when Jo wanted to talk to Brax.

"No but I can ask Casey why?" she asked grabbing herself a cup.

"I just think it's a bit weird calling him so Jo can speak to Brax," I replied.

I saw her nod beside me "yeah it'd make sense to have his number I'll go call Case now," she said and walked back up the stairs.

Two minutes later she appeared beside me with a piece of paper "here mum Case said he had to ask Brax first so he knows you have it okay?"

Mum? She never calls me that it feels good I like the sound of it "Yeah that's fine Rubes thanks now Casey won't have to get disturbed all the time, you know she called him eight times yesterday just to tell Brax about her paintings," I giggled.

"Yeah she seems pretty fond of him alright why do you think that is? I mean you hate him I don't really talk to him."

"I don't know I think it was because he was nice to her when she went missing she still goes on about how nice he was and what he said to her I could recite it," I chuckled.

"No thanks I could too anyway I'm off to school I'll see you later," Ruby hugged me and went to get her stuff for school before going out the front door.

Ten minutes later Peter arrived and took Jo for the day. I walked to my car to go to work and decided to text Brax hey Charlie here Jo was wondering could she come by and c u later it's fine if ur busy I sent it and pulled away from my house. Before I'd made it down my street I got a reply- pulling over I opened it and read it sure text me when she's back later and I'll come over how does he know she's gone for the day? She probably told him, deciding not to reply I put my phone down and continued off to work.


Brax's POV

I lay in my bed thinking about Jo she was a really great kid so bright and smart for her age she has Casey tormented calling him for me all the time I really should have given my number in the first place. I went to see her yesterday for the third time I think and she didn't stop talking she's a chatterbox anything and everything she talked about, she even told me that she called Charlie Char because she can't say her full name- I thought I'd work on that as a surprise for Charlie although I had no idea why she was still cold towards me and only put up with me for Jo's sake I really needed to get her to lighten up.

Rolling out of my bed I pulled on clothes and decided to go for a surf before going to see Angelo- I had herd he wanted to sell and I was interested. Grabbing my board I hooked it to my car and headed for the beach in the Bay.

When I pulled up my boys were there again… fighting I ran along the beach to see what was going on when In the middle of it I saw two blue uniforms a guy and a girl- the girl being Charlie three more cops were on the outer side trying to break it up. They were fighting with Jake's gang again it was never anyone else. I swear if any of those boys hit Charlie I'll kill them myself- wait did I just say that. Stopping in front of them I let out a roar knowing my boys would stop "Alright you idiots break it up!" I yelled.

As I thought all my boys pulled back and looked at me- even the cops looked at me it felt good- pushing that aside I glared at my brother Heath "what the hell is going on, you're out on bail!" I yelled.

"They started it we were sitting her doing nothin!" Heath yelled back pointing at Hammer- Jake's younger brother.

I sighed and looked to Charlie she was trying to get her breathing back to normal she was staring at me "over here you lot!" I hissed. All my boys quickly got behind me "and you lot run along," I said to Jake's guys.

"Oi no one moves I'll give the orders here!" Charlie yelled and hurried over to where I was standing.

"Aww come on Serge you saw them come up behind us you and your mate there," Brodie yelled pointing to the officer which I only copped then was Jack never knew he was a cop too.

"I know that now shut up and pay attention," she turned to Jake's gang "you lot too- now I don't know what kinda crap you lot do up in Mangrove River but here there's none of that-"

"Well we deal with things our own way!" Hammer yelled.

"Shut it you!" Jack yelled back.

Charlie continued "as I was saying that won't happen here if I get called to one more fight concerning any of you I swear you'll all be going down for it!" she turned to Jake's gang "you lot clear off you're banned from this beach!" She yelled man she was loud.

"Wilsons is better!" one of them yelled as they all walked away.

"So stay up there!" Charlie yelled she was pissed I saw Jack pull her back when they called back something else, I couldn't hear.

"So we're good here?" I asked hoping I wouldn't have to bail one of my boys out.

"No!" she snapped and stormed over to us "you go get that head checked out, you give me that bottle and you… get a haircut," she said to Sam causing us all to laugh "off you go," she said trying to hold back a smile maybe she's beginning to warm up to us.

"What no ban for us?" Heath smirked.

"Why do you want one?" she snapped I slapped him on the back of the head he really wasn't the brightest.

"Uh no and thanks Serge," he said and led the boys away.

"Thanks Charlie I'm sorry I'll have a word with them," I said hoping she wouldn't snap at me.

She sighed at looked up at me "it wasn't them they were just defending themselves but Brax please don't let this happen again this is a family beach they nearly took out an old man."

"I'll talk to them I promise… I'll see you later," I said and walked off my surf forgotten.


Charlie's POV

In the car I was a bit light head and dizzy so I pulled over and sat there taking deep breaths.

"Are you alright?" Jack asked leaning over me "you look like your about to pass out."

"Ouch!" I yelled as pain shot through my back.

"What what is it?" Jack panicked.

"My back it hurts oh god I feel like I'm in labour!" I yelled and threw myself on the wheel "holy shit that hurts!" my head shot up when Jack cursed and I felt his hands on me "what Jack what?"

"You've been s-stabbed," he stuttered looking at my back in horror.

"What no," I shook my head "I would have felt it."

"Charlie you're covered in blood!" he yelled jumping out of the car. Opening my door he pulled me out and told me to brace myself on the car.

"Jack I can't stand," I whimpered it hurt so bad I felt really weak and my legs were shaking stupid vest I only took it off when we got back to the car or we would have noticed sooner oh I was in agony.

"I need to see it better," he said and pulled my top up "shit Charlie we gotta get to hospital now!" he said helping me around to the passenger side. He ran back to the driver seat and jumped in flashing the lights and putting on the sirens he took off at high speed gripping my hand- I think he was more scared than I was.

Jack's POV

I was freaking and freaking bad I needed Peter he could handle anything skidding into the hospital I ran inside and grabbed the first doctor I saw "hey help my sister she's been stabbed," I panted and dragged him out to the car- Sid overheard and followed.

"I'll handle this doctor you can go back inside but send a gurney and nurses please!" he called "Charlie out of ten what pain are you in?"

"Twenty!" she screamed and punched the wheel.

I felt my heart break she was my sister I was supposed to protect her how the hell did no one notice how did I not notice? Pete is gonna kill me.

"Alright can you walk Charlie?" Sid asked.

"Just barely Sid she's very weak," I said.

"Right can you take one side and I'll take the other I need to see it upright," Sid said. We pulled her out and I turned her around gripping her hand, she nearly broke mine when Side touched her "how does that feel?" He asked looking up at her.

"Like hell," she said with her eyes closed tight.

"Okay okay Charlie just relax okay it's not too deep and it hasn't hit anything you're going to be okay do you hear me?" Sid said trying to calm her.

"Yeah thanks Sid," she squeaked.

I moved aside as the gurney finally arrived- following her to a room I sat on her bed for a second before I was on my feet again"I should call Peter and Rubes," I said while the nurses fussed over her, slipping out of the room I pulled out my phone, calling Peter I closed my eyes I was as good as dead "Peter," I said quickly.

"Yep bro what's up?" he asked happily.

"Um I don't know what to say here… Charlie's been stabbed we're at the hospital."

"WHAT!" He screamed at me "how the hell did this happen- is she okay- did you get who did it?"

"There was a brawl on the beach earlier and we were there she didn't notice until it was all over and we were back in the car, she's up and talking in a little pain Sid said she's going to be fine," I said hoping he wouldn't ask anymore.

Peter sighed "I'll be there in an hour have you called Ruby or Hayley?"

"No I'm gonna call them now I called you first," I said.

"Right I'll be there soon," he said and hung up. I dialled Ruby next.


Brax's POV

I was sitting on the sofa trying to watch tv but Casey and Ruby had to ruin it for me by coming here for lunch I looked over as her phone rang "sorry it's my Uncle," she said and walked to the hallway to answer it.

"Does she ever shut up?" I chuckled.

"Nope exactly like Jodie," Casey laughed.

We both jumped when she started screaming hysterically "WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE'S BEEN STABBED! Uncle Jack is she gonna be okay oh God is she? I'll be there in ten minutes!" she cried and hung up.

By now both Casey and I were on our feet "what's happened?" Casey asked when she brushed by him to grab her bag with tears rolling down her face.

"My m-m-mum's b-been s-stabbed," she stuttered.

"What!" We both yelled I was beyond shocked I'd only seen her a while ago.

"Jack said there was a brawl on the beach earlier that they got caught up in, no one noticed until it was all over I have to go," she sniffed and ran for the door.

"Ruby wait I'll give you a ride," I said running after her- Casey not too far behind me. One of my boys did this or Jake's boys I wasn't sure coz we don't carry knives but you wouldn't know, all I knew now was that I had to find out who it was and kill them. We jumped into my car and took off Casey trying to comfort Ruby and me getting angrier by the second so bad that I thought my wheel was going to come off in my hands.

Pulling into the hospital we all jumped out- hurrying inside I spotted Jack right away "mate what's going on?" he frowned when he saw it was me but his eyes darted to Ruby.

"Jack!" she cried "where's my mum where is she?" she sobbed.

"Hey it's okay," he said and pulled her into a hug "she's getting stitches we have to stay out here," he said softly trying to calm her.

"She's okay though right?" Casey asked.

"Yeah mate it wasn't too deep she'll be out tomorrow morning I'd say Sid just wants to keep an eye on her." He turned to me and I knew what was coming "I swear if this was any of your lot I'll kill them," he snarled.

"Oh trust me I'll do that myself I'm gonna go round them up I'll stop back later," I said and left.

On my way out I saw Blondie shoot through the entrance she hurled towards me nearly knocking me over "sorry!" She yelled and stopped "hey what are you doing here?"

"I had to drop Ruby in," I replied.

"Right so you've seen Charlie is she okay?"

"No I haven't seen her but Jack said she'll be okay."

Blondie nodded "okay thanks," she said and ran off I really must get her real name I said to myself as I walked to my car. A car screeched to a stop in front of me and I saw her other brother jump out.

"BRAX!" I looked to the back of the car to see Jo bouncing up and down.

"Hey cutie," I said walking to the car.

"How's she doing?" Peter asked as he took Jo out.

"Jack said she was fine it wasn't too deep."

"Brax can I go with you?" Jo asked "I don't like hostibals."

I looked at Peter "I can take her mate if you don't want her here I'm not doing anything," I suggested.

Peter looked to the entrance then to me "uh alright I'll get Bianca or Leah to pick her up in a bit I'm sure Hayley is already here," he said handing her over to me.

So that's her name "yeah she just passed me," I said taking Jo from him "how about I take you to get some ice-cream?"

"Yaaay,bye Pete," she yelled.

"See you later- Brax call if you need anything," he called as he hurried inside.

"Will do!" I called after him and went to my car.


Charlie's POV

I was on morphine so I couldn't feel anything they kept me awake while they stitched my back I was itching to get out of there "so can I go home today?" I asked Sid when he came back.

He chuckled "I knew you were going to ask that but no- I've just explained to Jack I want to keep you overnight just to observe, you could get an infection and right now your temperature is a little high which mean an infection is fighting to get through."

"Great," I groaned "can I go home in the morning?"

"I'll monitor you for the night and we'll talk again in the morning, you're colleges are outside to take your statement if you're up for it."

"Fine," I sighed and tried to sit back- I jumped when the door sprang open and Peter hurried in "don't," I said pointing my finger at him.

"Don't what?" He asked sitting on the end of my bed.

"Don't think in any way shape or form that this is your fault I'm a cop I know the risks and I still take them- even if my brother worries like crazy," I said smiling at him.

He sighed "it could have been worse."

"Well it wasn't and trust me as soon as I get outta here I'll be rounding up every single one of them," something dawned on me "where's Jo?" I asked looking behind him towards the door.

"We ran into Brax on the way in he offered to take her so she's gone for ice-cream with him."

"You let him take our sister alone- are you crazy!" I yelled and then winched okay no more shouting.

"He's fine with him Charlie you got push whatever the hell you have going on with him aside and see that."

"I don't have anything going on with him," I said.

"Oh come on it's like watching Jack and Watson," he laughed.

"Hey no I'm not like them- and I do not like him why does everyone keep saying that?" I whined.

"Because you do you just don't want to admit it- anyway Ruby wants to see you I just needed to see for myself you were okay," he leaned over me and dropped a kiss on my forehead "I'll be back in later," he said and left me alone before my hysterical daughter burst through the door.


Brax's POV

I sat in my lounge with Jo beside me watching some Thomas the tank engine- which I found odd isn't that a boys programme? I wasn't paying attention I was thinking about Charlie- Casey had text me saying she was okay that he'd seen her so I was a lot calmer now "Brax?" Jo said pulling me from my thought.

"Yeah?" I replied.

"Is Char home yet?"

"No sweetie not until the morning her tummy ache is too bad," I said- on the way home she'd asked what happened and me having no clue about kids told her Charlie ate too much chocolate and had a very bad tummy ache.

"Oh so I'm staying here?" she asked confused.

"No sweetie Bianca will be here to take you to Uncle Pete's as soon as he's home."

"I don't wanna stay there," she whimpered "that room scares me."

"Aww sweetie," I said lifting her into my lap "it'll be okay nothing bad can happen it's all your imagination," I said pulling her against me as she snuggled into my chest.

"Will you ask B can I stay here?" she muttered sleepily.

"I'll ask honey but I think the answer will be no Uncle Pete will want you with him and Ruby tonight."

"But I don't want to go please Brax please?" she asked looking up at me her bottom lip trembling and her big brown eyes watering I couldn't say no.

"Okay I'll tell them you're staying here," I said reaching for my phone the only number I had was Casey or Charlie and Casey was on his way home I text Charlie hopping she wouldn't flip hey Jo wants 2 stay here I told her she wouldn't be allowed but she pulled that face on me and now I can't say no- I don't mind taking her if you want 2 call Bianca and let her know, sorry I only had your number and I hope ur ok x I sent it and cursed why did I put the X on the end.

Looking down at Jo I saw she was asleep already, looking at the clock I groaned it was only seven she'll be up at the crack of dawn if she stays asleep. I jumped as my phone vibrated in my hand Charlie had replied yeah that's fine I'll send Casey 2 mine for pjs and clothes for 2mrw thanks I'm fine dying to go home I have security haha Jack and Peter won't leave Help me! xx I smiled she wasn't in a bad mood they must have given her something aww they're worried about lil sis you'll be hme b4 u know it- on a more serious note I have Heath rounding up the boys to see who had a knife I'll get back to you on it.

I put my phone down and carried Jo to my bed took off her jumper and shoes and put her under the covers shit how am I meant to get her into her pjs I'm not dressing a little girl- hopefully Ruby comes back with Casey. I crept out of my room and back to the sofa and picked up my phone to see another message do not get involved Brax leave it to the police Hayley's not 2 far from u she's gonna stop by and change her into her pjs I have a feeling u won't wanna do that :) anyway I better get some sleep give Jo a big kiss for me xx oh you didn't tell her what happened did you? I laughed at the last part even I'm not that stupid I sent a reply and put my phone down on the sofa no I didn't I said you had very bad tummy ache coz u ate 2 much choc she's asleep now go on sweet dreams xx I stood up just as there was a knock at my door I pulled it open "Hayley," I greeted.

"Brax," she said and walked by me "where's Jo?"

"In my room have you got stuff for her? Casey's not home yet."

"Yeah I've a key to Charlie's I sent him to Pete's with Ruby she's still a mess anyway this bunny she can't sleep without so just stick it beside her," she said handing me a purple bunny that looked like it had been through the mill "her mum gave it to her," Hayley said looking at me staring at it I nodded "and this," she said pulling out a book "she'll want that first thing I'll just go change her… where's your room?"

"Second door on the left," I called as she was already halfway down the hallway.

I smiled down at the bunny it was well used Case had something like that when he was a kid I think it was a dinosaur. Hayley came back a few minutes later and left saying Jo was fine and still asleep letting her out my phone beeped again I laughed as I read it you're making me sound fat Mr Braxton not a good look for me I chuckled and replied.

Charlie's POV

He replied quickly and I smiled "nah I'd say you'd pull it of ok… you'd still be sexy to me ;)

I blushed is he really flirting with me? I giggled as I typed I may be out of it on morphine and will regret it tomorrow but I'm bored I may hate the guy but he was starting to grow on me... just a little are you flirting with me Brax?

I laughed at his next reply (gasp) no I am not what kinda bloke would I be taking advantage of a fat sick lady?

Hm?- gotta go Sid's here nite look after my baby and call me if you need anything Jo doesn't stay with just anyone Sid checked me over and left again I smiled when my phone beeped again.

Will do get some rest I'll see u in the morning stop worrying she'll be ok and just so we're clear I so was flirting night ;)

I smiled and put my phone down and closed my eyes hurry hurry I chanted and get me the hell outta here.


Brax's POV

I was just setting the sofa up for me to sleep on when the door open and Heath strolled in followed by Sam "Brax I rounded up all the boys like you asked," Heath said sitting on the blankets I'd just made up "none of our boys had knives on them today Pee Wee reckons it was that guy with the scar under his eye… Macky they call him he always has one on him he's into the knife fights."

"Right," I nodded "uh there's a kid in my room if she wakes give her the bunny beside her and tell her I went to get milk or something," I said grabbing my keys I know Charlie said not to get involved but I couldn't sit back and do nothing he'd stabbed her for crying out loud.

Heath peaked into my room thinking I was messing "holy shit Brax! Why the hell is Buckton's kid here?" He yelled.

I hadn't got time to correct him "she wanted to come with me instead of the hospital she's here for one night I'll be back soon," I said and hurried out the door before he could ask anything else.

Heath's POV

After hearing there was a kid here that we had to- sorry I had to look after thanks to my idiot brother Sam bailed and left me alone with her. I knew Brax had found the kid last week or something and had gone to see her but I had a feeling there was more to it I was getting a hint of a crush that is something I've never seen from my brother he always held himself well. I'd noticed he'd stopped selling stuff himself and didn't want to be involved in what we were doing… he fancied the copper "Brax," I sighed he was the leader of us and the one rule we had was never date a cop and now here he is running around after one taking her damn kid in for the night- now I will agree she was fair with us today and I think she was warming to us… or to Brax anyway whatever, it can't happen he'll never live it down. My head snapped to the room as I heard small footsteps "uh hi," I said as the kid stood staring at me.

"Who are you?" she mumbled sleepily.

"I'm Heath Brax's brother," I replied.

"Oh you're Heath," she said and sat beside me "Char calls you a bonehead where's Brax?" She asked and looked into the kitchen.

"Oh he had to go out for milk he won't be long why don't you go back to bed it's late," I said looking at the clock.

"I want to wait until Brax comes back that room is scary," she muttered.

"Aww it's not scary it's just the tree outside blowing in the wind I used to be in that room as a kid do you know what I did?"

"No," she asked wide eyed and very interested.

"I pulled the covers over my head and then Brax would be there and get in beside me he always knew I'd be scared," both of us jumped when the door flew open and mum staggered in "great," I muttered and stood up "mum you loaded?" I asked.

"What are you doing up?" she shoved me out of the way "who's the kid?" She giggled and stumbled over to her "picking up strays now Heath?" she yelled "the cops will have a field day!"

I knew by the look on the kids face she was terrified "no mum I'm watching her for a friend let's get you to bed," I said grabbing her by the waist "and you stay there," I said to the kid and pulled mum to her room. I just pushed her on the bed and closed the door she can deal with herself walking back I sat beside her to see she had fallen asleep- wow that was quick I'd been gone probably a minute, pulling the blanket over her I went to the kitchen and grabbed a beer "hurry up Brax," I huffed and sat at the table.


Brax's POV

I had sat on Macky's house for over an hour before he staggered up the drive typical always loaded that lot, jumping out I grabbed him and dragged him back to my car "what the hell Braxton!" He yelled and tried to fight me off.

"Did you have a knife on you today?" I hissed slamming him against my car.

He chuckled "I was wondering who I got I know it hit someone the blood never lies… so who was it your dumbass brother?" He smirked.

Having enough of him I opened my boot and shoved him in making sure to whack his head as I did "you'll find out soon and trust me I'm the least of your problems!" I hissed and slammed the boot closed.

I climbed into my car and headed to the station ignoring his yells and banging hoping Peter or Jack would be there. Pulling up I went inside and to the desk to see Watson there "Peter or Jack here?"

"No they're off duty due to a family emergency," she replied.

"Right well I'm here for that- can you call Peter?"

"Why, here to confess?" She asked smartly.

"No," I said trying to remain calm "but I know who did and I'm only talking to Peter or Jack," I said and walked to the seats across from the desk. I saw Watson glare at me before rolling her eyes and picking up the phone.

Peter's POV

I sat outside Charlie's room with Hayley asleep on my shoulder and Jack slumped in a seat across from me I was tired after a long day but I couldn't leave I knew she was fine but I just couldn't go. I'd sent Ruby back to mine with that Casey kid I tried to tell Hayley too but she left for about a half an hour before she was back. I pulled out my phone as it vibrated and groaned as the station flashed "Baker," I answered.

"Hey Peter," Watson said "sorry I know you're at the hospital but there's a Daryl Braxton here claiming to know who stabbed Charlie and he'll only talk to you or Jack."

"Right," I thought for a moment "tell him he better be right because if I go all the way there and it's a dead end I'll lock him up for wasting my time- I'll be there soon," I said and hung up.

"What's all that about?" Jack asked.

"Brax is at the station claiming to know who did this but he'll only talk to me or you."

"Right I'm coming," Jack said and stood up.

"We can't leave Charlie alone," I said.

"She's not alone- go," I looked down to see Hayley looking up at me with her eyes open she was like a sister to us she's Charlie's best friend I knew she'd be okay with her.

I stood up when Hayley sat up off my shoulder "call me if you need anything hopefully I'll be back soon."

"Yeah yeah go get him," she said and lay on the chairs closing her eyes again I chuckled and me and Jack walked down to my car.

When we arrived at the station we walked in to see Brax sitting outside Charlie's office "in here," I said and opened the door "right start talking," I said as soon as Jack closed the door.

"I know Charlie already told me to stay out of this but I couldn't I rounded up my boys it wasn't one of them it was one of the other guys in the other gang."

"And he would be?" Jack asked.

"Where does he live where can we find him?" I asked walking closer to him Brax hesitated for a moment before looking out the window I knew he didn't know whether to tell me or not "Brax look I don't care if you done something you shouldn't have just tell us."

"I'm not getting any charges for this," he said.

"Done," I said "now tell me."

"Outside," he said and opened the door. We followed him out to his car and opened the boot.

I peered in when Jack burst out laughing "no way!" He yelled as we looking in at the guy looking back terrified.

"I told you no charges," Brax said closing the boot down.

"No charges," I chuckled and opened it again "you alright in there mate?" I asked and dragged him out.

"Hey this is assault I want him charged!" He yelled pointing at Brax.

"What happened to his head?" I asked turning to Brax I smirked when he shrugged and made a face.

"Must have banged it on the way over," he replied and closed the boot again.

"Alright let's get this done what's your name… your real one?" Jack asked.

"Paul McKenzie," he muttered as we walked him inside Brax following with a smrik.

"Alright Paul McKenzie you're under arrest for the attempted murder of Sergeant Buckton and causing bodily harm," I said with a smile and cuffed him.

"What I got a copper?" he yelled panicked "wait it was an accident I was aiming for his brother!" He yelled pointing at Brax.

Brax walked over to him and placed his hands on his shoulders "well mate it's been fun- I'm out," he laughed and walked out of the station.

"I'll get you BRAXTON!" He yelled after him.

"Yeah yeah tell it to someone who cares," Jack said as he put him in lock up, we decided to leave him there and let him stew for the night signing him in Jack and I went back to the hospital.


Charlie's POV

It was finally the next the morning and I sat impatiently waiting for Sid my morning check was at eight it was now ten thankfully my temperature had gone down which means I can go home I almost jumped out of the bed when the door opened and Sid stuck his head in "can-"

"You go home," he finished for me "and yes you can I just need you to fill out the discharge papers and make sure someone is picking you up- I'll skip the last part because Hayley is still outside," he chuckled.

"Right I'll just get dressed then," I said and pulled myself from the bed to get the bag Hayley had dropped in last night. Pulling on sweats and a hoodie I sat and waited for him to come back with my papers I was dying to see Rubes and Jo I'm not used to being away from them even if I was on nights I would stop in on them. Remembering Brax had Jo I picked up my phone and called him.

Brax's POV

I was sitting at the table with Jo while she ate breakfast I came home last night to find her asleep on my bed cuddled in to Heath I had to get a few snaps I never seen my brother like that before... being nice to anyone, I left them there after throwing a blanket over them I went back to the sofa to wake up at seven am- Jo standing over me. I looked at my phone when it lit up to see Charlie calling "hey," I answered.

"Hey," she replied "just letting you know I'm allowed home today so I should be there in about an hour if you want to drop her back."

"Yeah sure I'll let you get settled in first I'll bring her back at one," I said looking at the clock to see it was after ten.

"Alright… and thanks Brax."

"It's no problem she's a great kid slept through the whole night."

"Good I'm glad she wasn't any trouble anyway I'll see ya soon," she said and hung up.

"Hey Jo Char's coming home soon," I said nudging her.

"Her tummy better?" She asked through a mouthful of cereal with milk dribbling down her chin.

I had to laugh "yeah she's better can you remember the surprise we have for her?"

"Um flowers?" She asked smiling at me.

"And the other one?" I asked.

"Oh that one yes I remember I won't forget thanks for helping me Brax," she said and smiled sweetly.

Charlie's POV

I'd been home for over an hour and still everyone was fussing over me Ruby hadn't stopped since I walked through the door- Hayley kept asking me did I need anything- Peter wasn't here but he calls every five minutes- the other girls were in my kitchen making coffee after coffee- Jack sat beside me I think he was afraid to move. "Hey Jacky can you get me up to my room this is too much," I said.

He chuckled and stood up "yeah I thought it was I know you don't like fussing," he said and held out his hands helping me up slowly.

"No I don't I just wanna rest in my room… alone so keep Ruby down here," I said as he helped me up the stairs.

He helped me up to my room and into my bed "now I'll ask once," he said as he pulled the covers over me "do you need anything before I go water painkillers food whatever?"

"No I'm good thanks," I smiled he dropped a kiss on my forehead and left me alone.

I dozed off for a bit when I woke I heard footsteps pounding up the stairs "CHARLIE!" Jo screamed and ran for me I sat in shock staring at her.

"Whoa missy what I tell ya?" Brax appeared and grabbed her before she dived on me.

"Don't jump on Charlie her tummy is still sore," Jo mumbled and wiggled out of his arms.

"W-what did you just call me?" I shrieked.

"Charlie," she repeated smiling widely.

"Oh my god!" I shrieked and my eyes welled with tears we'd spent a full year trying to get her to say my name as you can see we got no joy.

"Brax taught me," she said proudly.

I looked up at Brax to see him smiling at her "how? I asked.

"Just kept repeating it and gave her a cookie when she got it right," he shrugged and sat on the bed.

"Wow I'm amazed," I sniffed.

"No Charlie don't cry I'll call you Char, here these are for you," she said shoving a massive bunch of flowers into my hands and scooting closer to me.

"No no baby I'm happy, and thank you theses are beatiful," I laughed and hugged her as best I could "did you have fun at Brax's?"

"Brax got them-Yeah, I got scared and couldn't find Brax so his brother Heath lay beside me he's cool not a bonehead," she said seriously.

I looked up at Brax "where were you?"

"Uh I'll leave your brothers to fill you in on that… I better go," he said and stood up "I'll see you again real soon Jo and I'm glad you're okay Serge," he said and walked out the door.

"Brax don't make me get out of this bed and chase you!" I yelled after him.

"That I'd like to see," he called back in I heard him chuckled and go down the stairs.

"Hey sweetie go down and tell Jack I want him please?" I asked.

"Okay Charlie," she said and jumped off the bed "I'm glad your tummy is okay now," she said and ran down the stairs.

"You called?" Jack said sticking his head in the door.

"Yeah come here," I said "and close the door." He walked to my bed and sat on it "why did Brax say you and Peter would fill me in on where he was last night?"

Jack chuckled "he arrived at the station with the guy who stabbed you in the boot- the guy was with the other crew and said he was aiming for Heath Braxton."

I sighed "I told him to stay out of it that's kidnapping and assault I'm sure," I grumbled.

"Nope- no assault he was fine and Peter said Brax would face no charges… he's an alright guy Charlie get whatever problem you have with him out of your head and give him a chance- in case you haven't noticed he likes you- man up and let him in," he chuckled.

"Uh no I don't like him and he's a leader of a gang that causes me nothing but hassle."

"Ah come on we're not blind – and as for the gang they act up when he's not there they're calm and out of trouble when he's around."

"I can't be associated with him," I snapped.

"Whoa hit a nerve," Jack laughed and stood up "you'd be surprised what you might find out if you gave the guy a chance," he said and left the room.

I grumbled something I didn't even understand myself and closed my eyes, I was happy the guy was caught but not the way he was and that two of my brothers let it slide… I wasn't going to do anything about but I will be having a word with him.

Somehow I slept for the whole day only waking for my painkillers Hayley the saint that she was looked after Jo while Ruby got back into her school work. After Hayls had taken Jo off and Rubes had gone to school I pulled myself out of bed and threw on some clothes. When I got to the kitchen I saw my car keys on the counter someone must have collected my car from the station. I kept looking at them I knew where I wanted to go but Peter along with everyone else would kill me if I got into my car like this. I was pulled from my thought by a knock at my door pulling it open there was the very man I was looking for "hey."

"Hey- I just came to see if you wanted me to take Jo for a while," he said.

"She's not here Hayley took her off," I said trying not to check him out.

He nodded "right I'll leave you to it then," he said and went to walk away.

"Wait I actually wanna talk to you," I said and walked away from the door. He followed me in and shut the door "coffee?" I asked.

"Sure- what did you wanna talk to me about?" He asked leaning against the counter. I slapped him on the back of the head "ouch!" He hissed and grabbed it "what the hell was that for?" He asked looking at me shocked.

"For not listening to me," I replied glaring at him.

"Hey he got what he deserved he stabbed you now he's paying for it."

"Why didn't you just tell the police who he was?"

"Because he would have heard they were looking for him and split."

I sighed "if that had been anyone else but my brothers you'd be in the cell beside him did you not think about it?"

"I did which is why I didn't tell the chick on the desk anything and asked for Peter."

We stood in silence for a minute staring at each other- I walked over to him and kissed him on the cheek "thank you," I said and walked away.

I saw him smile like he was proud of himself I smiled too, thinking about what Jack said I got an idea "so as a thank you for all you've been doing how about you and me go for a few drinks?"

His smile widened "are you asking me on a date?" he asked walking closer to me.

I smiled and battled in my head yes no yes no? Screw it "yeah if you wanna," I shrugged trying to remain as nonchalant as I could.

He laughed and moved closer to me "don't sound too happy to be spending time with me."

Something pulled me to him it was like I couldn't resist turning to face him I stared at him for a few seconds before I stood on my toes and kissed him softly "better?" I giggled.

"Much better," he said and pulled me closer to him kissing me deeply.

Oh my god! He is such a great kisser my legs are about to give way I said to myself and wrapped my arms around his neck as the kiss got more heated. He backed me up against the wall and I squealed in pain… we both forgot about my back.

"Shit I'm sorry I forgot," he said and jumped back "are you okay?"

"Fine," I squeaked as the pain shot through me.

"I'm so sorry," he said stepping back to me.

"I'm fine I forgot too," I said pulling back to me.

He pulled back groaning "as much as I wanna stay here I can't I don't trust myself you're too hot" he chuckled "I'll stop by later?" he said as more of a question.

I nodded "I'll be here," I smiled as he dropped a kiss on my forehead and backed out the door smiling at me… he wasn't so bad after all.

Brax's POV

I sat in her drive something was on my mind and I knew I couldn't go anywhere with her until I was certain I pulled my phone and text her hey quick question- what changed your mind? I sat tapping the wheel while I waited for a reply which she did right away. Sometimes you just gotta put everything aside and give people a chance. I sat reading it over I still wasn't convinced so it's because of what I did last night? I didn't want her going out with me just because she felt like she owed me or something I wanted her to go because she wanted to. Again I sat and waited no- I've been watching you- there's something about you- something that I'd like to find more about I smiled and pulled out of the drive now I was convinced.