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Heath stared at her in shock. Then his face broke into a broad grin. Kate relaxed.

"Are you serious?" he asked and she nodded. He stood up and lifted her up, spinning her around. This was perfect. It was exactly what they needed.

x x x

Brax was making a chicken lasagne when Alyssa returned. She gave him a quick peck on the cheek and kissed the top of Max's head.

"How'd it go?" asked Brax as he served the food.

"Good. He was happy to see Ben." She replied. It was true. He had even gotten to hold him. "His trial is in three weeks time." Brax nodded. He knew it already.

"I really hope he gets off. I know he really wants to be part of Ben's life." She added as she ate. Brax nodded. He had never told anyone what Hammer had told him in the hospital room six months ago. He wasn't going to now.

x x x

The next morning was Monday so Max was back to school. He had only started going to school two months ago but he loved it. He had two best friends, Jessie and Todd, whose houses he often visited.

After she had dropped him off at school Alyssa headed over to Angelo's where Heath, Kate and Brax were waiting.

"Hey guys." She said sitting down. They ordered food as Heath told her about Kate's pregnancy. She pretended she hadn't known but was genuinely thrilled for them. After all the heartache they had been through they deserved some happiness. They were all happily chatting when Sasha, Xavier and Sasha's two cousins arrived. They took their seats as Sasha's cousins Jasmine and Dillon took in their new surroundings. Jasmine clocked the group of four in the corner first, one of the men grabbing her attention in particular. Xavier took their order and headed up to the bar to place it.

"You're so lucky you've got him." sighed Dillon. Sasha's eyes narrowed. She didn't like her cousins and both were hot and she didn't like the look on Xav's face when he saw them. But she trusted him.

"Yeah I know." she replied. "But keep you hands off." She warned Dillon. Dillon merely shrugged.

"Who are they?" asked Jasmine pointing to the group. Sasha looked over.

"Oh they're the Braxton's. Well the two men are the Braxton brothers and their girlfriends." She explained as Xavier returned with their drinks.

"Who's he?" asked Jasmine pointing to the one who had caught her attention. This time Xavier answered.

"Heath Braxton. He's bad news. But he's married." He said. Jasmine smiled. Not for long she thought.

x x x

Alyssa and Kate stayed sat at the table as Heath and Brax got to work. They talked about the baby and Hammer. Alyssa was telling her about her visit to the prison when she noticed her best friend's attention was elsewhere.

"Kate? Kate? Kate!" she said waving her hand in front of her face. Kate looked at her.

"I'll be back in a moment." She said before heading up to the bar where Heath and Brax stood. Alyssa looked up and saw what had distracted Kate. There was a beautiful tanned brunette chatting up Heath.

As Kate arrived Jasmine was just upping the flirt. Kate glared at her before walking straight around the bar and wrapping her arms around Heath.

"Hey babe." She said. She saw the girl's eyes narrow. "Come with me." Kate whispered in his ear before pulling him away. Heath smiled knowing what his wife was doing. They left the bar. Alyssa, Brax and Jasmine watched them go, Alyssa and Brax with amusement while Jasmine watched with frustration.

Alyssa laughed before heading up to the bar.

"Well they seem happy." She commented still smiling at Kate.

"Yeah." Replied Brax sighing. Alyssa looked concerned.

"Still haven't got someone to work behind the bar?" he shook his head. Jasmine's head snapped up.

"I need a job." She said. Brax and Alyssa turned to her. They had forgotten she was even there.

"You ever worked behind a bar?" asked Brax. Jasmine nodded. "When can you start?" he asked.

"Now." She suggested. He threw a tea towel at her and told Jamie, another worker, to show her the ropes as he and Alyssa headed home.

As they left Alyssa pointed out something.

"You know Kate's not going to be happy." She pointed out. Brax smiled.

"Don't worry. I'll fix it so her and Heath are never working together." He promised.

As they exited the building they saw Kate and Heath making out against the Ute. They laughed before heading back to their own house where they had a visitor waiting.

"Ruby!" exclaimed Alyssa when she saw her daughter waiting. They hugged quickly before pulling apart.

"Hey Rubes." Smiled Brax hugging the girl he thought of as a daughter.

"What are you doing here?" asked Alyssa once they were all sat at the kitchen table.

"Can't I come to visit my mother and brothers?" she asked as Brax passed her a glass of orange juice.

"Of course you can!" cried Alyssa happy to have her daughter back. But Brax eyed Ruby suspiciously.

Later when Alyssa had left to pick Max up from school Brax cornered Ruby.

"So why are you really back?" he asked. She looked confused.

"What do you mean? I'm here to see Al and the boys." She told him.

"I'm not stupid. You don't come all the way from the city unannounced just for a visit. So why are you really here?" he asked. She looked uncomfortable.

"Rubes…"

Hope you enjoyed that chap! Here are some more spoilers:

What will Ruby tell Brax?

Who has Dillon got her eye on?

What other tactics will Jasmine try to get her hands on Heath?

Will Alyssa discover the real reason for Ruby's return?

Kate has a pregnancy scare. Will everything be okay?

Kate and Dillon argue. What is it about?

Dillon warns Jasmine to back off something. What is it and why?

Lots of spoilers there so please…Please review!