Ava slammed the door and looked at Bradin. She knew exactly what was going on but wanted to hear Bradin say it.

"Derek did see some climbing down the trellis this morning didn't he?" she asked sternly. Bradin didn't answer her; he couldn't even look at her. "Bradin! It was Ashley, wasn't it? She stayed the night and you thought you wouldn't get caught if she left in the early hours of the morning, didn't you?"

"Yes Aunt Ava, it was Ashley, you happy know?" he said with attitude. "NO, Bradin I' m not HAPPY! You lied to me. Last night when Johnny, Jay, Susannah and I took Derek and his friends out for his birthday, you promised you wouldn't have Ashley over, let alone her staying the night."

"Aunt Ava, if you'd just let me explain!" Bradin yelled

"Will you calm down please?"

"Sorry Aunt Ava!"

"Well then, explain."

"Last night me and Ashley had arranged to go out, but then you made me stay here encase Nikki came back from Cameron's early so I called her to say I couldn't see her, and she got a bit upset, so I kind of asked her over. Honestly Aunt Ava I didn't intend for her to spend the night, but we started to make out on the sofa and you know how it is, one thing leads to another, and before I knew it we were in bed together."

"Well I can't exactly tell you to never see her again, can I?"

"No you can't. I really like her Aunt Ava. I want to be with her. I promise we'll be careful."

"Bradin, don't let her climb up and down the old trellis again, it's not safe. Next time she stays at least offer her some breakfast." Ava said with a smile. "I thought if you found out about me and Ashley, you'd be disappointed in me."

"Why? Ashley's a polite and pleasant girl."

"I meant about us sleeping together." Bradin said blushing slightly. "Oh I am, in the future talk to me Bradin. I didn't even know you and Ashley had taken this relationship so far. I know you're growing up and I knew this was going to happen but Bradin you have to give Ashley some respect; you can't have her sneaking out of the house at 5am. She's given you the greatest thing her body could give you, treat her well. She's a lovely girl."

"I know Aunt Ava; I really do care for her. Please don't tell anyone about this?"

"I won't!" she said as she hugged him. "Now go finish your breakfast."

"Thank you Aunt Ava." He said as he kissed her cheek.