Although Francesca hated waking up in an empty bed, the fact she had woken up in an empty house lightened her mood a little.
Francesca climbed out of bed and headed straight to the bathroom, she had a quick shower before heading back into her bedroom to get dressed. Being heavily pregnant meant her outfit choices were limited Francesca slipped on a yellow maxi dress. She removed her hairclip from her hair and let it hung loosely around her shoulders. Francesca's hair was a similar colour and length to Charlie's, but Francesca's hair was a lot curlier.
After her shower Francesca made her way into the kitchen collecting dirty piles of laundry in a basket as she went. She sorted the laundry into colours and whites before putting one of the piles in the washing machine. Francesca loaded the soap and fabric softener before turning the dial and pressing the start button. After she had turned on the washing machine Francesca headed over to the fridge and poured herself a glass of juice.
Francesca took the juice and waddled over to the kitchen table; she pulled out a chair and sat down. Francesca couldn't help smiling as she took a sip from the glass. Today was a good day.
As Francesca enjoyed the peace and quiet she was surprised to her a shuffling of feet behind her. When she turned she saw a very sleepy Casey standing in the doorway.
"Hey baby, do you want some breakfast?" Francesca smiled as she slowly stood up and made her way to the fridge, it wasn't until she opened the fridge door that she realised breakfast at home was not an option.
"Ok so it looks like we're going out" she giggled as her eyes scanned the shelves of the empty fridge "Go and get dressed I'll shout you some breakfast at The Diner"
Casey nodded and headed back to his bedroom. He came out 10 minutes later wearing a pair of black board shorts, a white t-shirt and black flip-flops.
"You ready" Francesca asked as she grabbed her car keys and bag. Casey nodded and followed Francesca out to the red Toyota Yaris parked in the yard.
"You ok to drive today?" Casey wondered curiously.
"Yes sweetie I'm having a good day today" Francesca smiled as she opened her door and got into the driving seat of her car. Casey climbed in the passenger's side and closed his door.
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Charlie and Watson were collecting their take away coffees when the saw the familiar Braxton woman from yesterday arrive in the Diner with Casey. Charlie couldn't help noticing how beautiful this woman was she also had an elegant glow abut her. Charlie and Watson watched as Francesca and Casey approached them.
"There you go officers" Colleen smiled as she handed Watson and Charlie their coffees. She frowned as she watched Francesca approach the counter "Can I help you?" Colleen wondered curiously. She had never seen this woman before.
"Er…yes could I get two breakfasts please and two flat whites" Francesca had a very polite manner "Hello officers" she added as she turned to face Watson and Charlie.
"Good morning Mrs Braxton" Watson replied with a tone of sarcasm in her voice.
"Mrs Braxton?" Colleen gasped, she had no idea such a beautiful well spoken person could be a part of 'that' family.
"Oh here we go" Casey sighed under his breath
"You can't be a Braxton" Colleen exclaimed "Are you married to one of them?"
"Yes I'm Heath's wife" Francesca replied "Oh and speaking of the devil" she grinned as she saw Heath and Brax approach.
Heath swaggered towards Francesca and looped his arms around her before kissing her passionately on front of Watson, Charlie, Casey and most importantly Colleen. Brax and Casey were extremely amused by Heath's public display of affection. Francesca pulled away gently from Heath's kiss and frowned; she knew very well Heath ad kissed her like that on purpose.
"Well, if you would like to take your pornographic antics away from the counter, people are trying to eat" Colleen huffed as she walked into the kitchen. Heath and Francesca smirked before heading over to an empty table. Brax and Casey followed them, Brax turned and smiled at a blushing Charlie before sitting down next to his brother.
"I can't believe you just did that" Francesca moaned. Heath just grinned boyishly.
"Well I can't believe she thought that was pornographic she wants to try living with you" Brax teased with his eyes still fixated on Charlie.
Brax watched as Charlie and Watson disappeared out of the Diner "She's out of your league" Francesca whispered to a shocked Brax, he had no idea he had been so obvious.
"Nah, Fran you were out of Heath's league and now look at you" Brax replied with a smile.
"What you think I married your brother for love, I'm only in it for the money baby" Francesca teased as she drank her coffee, Brax laughed at her comment.
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"Do you have anything on Francesca Braxton yet?" Watson wondered as she leant over Charlie's desk.
"Not really, just she was adopted at birth by a Martha and Tony Hoydon. She has lived in Mangrove River her whole life and…" Charlie was shocked by Francesca career choice.
"What?" Watson wondered what had caused Charlie to stop mid-sentence.
"She's an art teacher at Mangrove River High School" Both Charlie and Watson paused for a few moments; neither of them had expected this.
"Well she's only married to a Braxton, she's not one of them by blood so I suppose…" Watson said trying to justify their findings.
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"Ok there is your baby" the doctor smiled as he showed Heath and Francesca a picture of their baby on the screen, they were at there pre-natal appointment.
"Can you see if it's a boy or girl?" Heath asked curiously. He had been dying to find out since their last scan.
"Yes…you are having a little boy" The doctor smiled. Both Heath and Francesca grinned widely at the news "Ok Mrs Braxton I measure you at being 29 weeks pregnant does that sound about right"
"Yes" Francesca replied with a nod. The doctor used a blue cloth to wipe the jelly of Francesca's stomach and Heath helped her to sit up right.
"Right well I will go and tell Dr Walker we are all finished" the doctor disappeared out of the room. Heath just sat and started at the little scan pictures he had been given "I can't believe it Fran, we're having a boy" he beamed proudly.
Sid came walked though the door before Francesca could answer "Hello Francesca, Heath" Sid smiled as he looked at the couple "Is everything ok with the baby?"
"Yeah everything's fine thank you Dr Walker" Francesca smiled as she rested her hand gently on top of her bump.
"Ok well I just want to do a couple of quick tests and ask you some questions is that ok?" Sid asked Francesca nodded.
"How are you finding your alternative medication?" Sid asked as he shone a light into Francesca's eyes.
"Yeh it's working ok thanks" Francesca smiled as she followed Sid's fingers with her eyes.
"Ok just a sharp scratch" Sid said as he poked a needle into the crease on the inside of her elbow. She flinched when she felt the sharp prick of the needle in her arm.
"Right well I think that's it, now don't forget if any thing changes" Sid said as he put the small cylinders of blood samples in a tray.
"I know…Give you a call" Francesca sighed she had heard this phrase so many times before.
After Sid left the room Heath helped Francesca to her feet, she suddenly toppled sideways a little. Heath grabbed her instinctively "You ok?" he asked in a concerned tone.
"Yeh I just got up to quickly, maybe I need to sit for a few moments" Francesca relied as Heath helped her over to a chair in the corner of the room.
"Do you want me to go and fetch the doctor?" Heath wondered.
"God no, I'll be in here all night. Just wait a few minutes it'll pass. It usually does" Francesca smiled as she looked up at her worried husband. Heath just nodded and knelt beside her.
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