Brax lay quietly next to Charlie, after everything that was going on with Lola, he was glad for the distraction. "How long has she been like this?" Charlie asked him, hoping he would open up to her.

"She started drinking with her friends a couple of times a week when she was 15, then it got more regular. It went from twice a week to a bottle of vodka a day. By the time she got to 17 the grog stopped working so she started smoking weed. It just went downhill from there" Brax explained as Charlie laid her head on his chest.

"Lola didn't start on the hard stuff until she met Bobby" Brax continued "He was a dealer mate of Heath's. Lola would go missing for days at a time, and then we would get a phone call from one of the boys saying she was at the crack house. It eventually took over her life. She got a record deal you know?" Brax felt a lump in his throat when he thought about just how bad things had got for his little sister.

"Really?" Charlie said as she leant up to face him.

Brax nodded "Yeah, but she turned up to a rehearsal of her face and they dissolved the contract immediately"

"Casey said she had been touring Melbourne?" Charlie was confused.

"Yeah, she met a young artist in Rehab and they helped each other, the woman put Lola in touch with her manager and eventually she got the gig. It was the making of her" Brax smiled proudly.

"I'm sorry baby" Charlie said as she snuggled into him again "If you want me to help just let me know" she offered sincerely.

Brx didn't answer he just traced Charlie's spine with his finger tips before kissing her. Little did Charlie know she was already helping him by providing a distraction.

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Lola waited patiently for Heath to come back. She was surprised when he had returned with the stuff for her. But she was even more surprised when she realised he had brought two lots back. Lola watched curiously as Heath laid out two syringes and two balls of foil on the table in front of them.

"What's that?" Lola questioned curiously.

"It's what you asked for, but I've got one too" Heath replied coolly as he set up.

"What?" Lola was confused.

"If you want to pump this shit into to yourself then that's fair enough, but if you are gonna keep doing it then we are doing it together. Whatever you inject into your body. I'll inject in mine" Heath explained to a horrified Lola.

Heath really hoped that Lola's love for him would stop her from doing it, so he was devastated when his sister continued to pick up the syringe he had prepared for her. He took a breath as he picked up his own. He winced before aiming the needle at the crease in his arm.

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Brax and Charlie had drifted to sleep when they were disturbed by Brax's phone ringing loudly. Brax answered it quickly "He's done what?" Brax yelled as he hung up and quickly got dressed.

"Babe what's wrong?" Charlie asked as she watched Brax rush to get dressed.

"Heath's been to get Lola some coke" Brax replied simply before practically running towards the door. Charlie quickly got dressed and followed him. She had some how managed to catch up with him, she quickly got in the car next to him.

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Lola watched as Heath got closer to his arm with the needle "Heath stop" she exclaimed quickly as she grabbed his arm just before he put the needle in. "I can't watch you do this to yourself, it'll destroy you" she cried

"No, and Brax, Casey and me can't watch you do this to yourself either. Lola you have already destroyed yourself" Heath said gently.

Brax arrived just to see the two needles he almost hit his brother for being so stupid. But Charlie had realised what Heath was doing. She grabbed Brax as hinted for him to wait a few moments, suddenly Lola cried out "I'm so sorry" she sobbed uncontrollably "Please help me" she added. Heath quickly wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly. He could feel her tears soaking through his shirt.

Brax let out a deep sigh; this had been what he was waiting for. Charlie hugged Brax as she watched Lola breakdown. She had to admit Heath Braxton's tough love approach had worked.

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Brax took a deep breath as he drove away from the rehab clinic. He knew this was the best thing for Lola, but he couldn't shake the lost expression she had on her face when he left her. He took another deep breath as he pulled up outside the house. It was going to be a long road to recovery for Lola, but at least she was taking small steps in the right direction.

As Brax threw open the door he was surprised to see his mum sat in the lounge with Heath and Casey. "Where is she?" Cheryl demanded instantly.

"She's gone to get help" Brax replied as he headed over to the cupboard, he was planning on having a beer but when he saw his mum sitting there he had a feeling he would need something a bit stronger. As he opened the cupboard door he remembered he had thrown all the alcohol out when Lola arrived.

"Oh yeah I've heard that before, how long for this time?" Cheryl spat, Cheryl's lack of support infuriated Brax.

"It's different this time mum, Lola's sick" Brax snapped angrily.

"What do you mean sick?" Cheryl regretted her remark instantly.

"She's got extensive Liver and Kidney damage" Brax couldn't hold back "We don't know how bad it is until we speak to a doctor, oh and she's pregnant" he added. Cheryl's eyes widened.

"I want to see her?" She stuttered, Casey noticed the tears in his mum's eyes.

"You can't, its procedure. Lola can't see anyone from the outside for the first 6 weeks of her programme" Brax explained, Cheryl was devastated, she knew Lola was in a bad way but she never realised it had gotten this bad. 'So much for her dad taking care of her' she thought to herself.

"I want to help, and I'm going with you when you speak to her doctor" she finally added.

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Lola wasn't sure how she felt. Apart from in pain, she knew her family only wanted what was best for her. As she looked around her room Lola realised that this time, she wanted what was best for her as well.

Lola put her hand on her stomach and thought about the life inside her. As she stood up to get a glass of water Lola suddenly fell to her knees, she could feel a stabbing pain across her stomach. As Lola looked up she could see blood on the bed where she had been sitting "OW" she cried as she felt a pain again. Suddenly a few women rushed into her "Are you ok Lola?" they asked as they helped her to her feet.

"I'm losing my baby" Lola sobbed as she held her stomach tightly.

I feel quite emotional after writing this chapter. Please let me know what you think. Also I am extremely overwhelmed by all the reviews I am getting. Your kind words of encouragement are what keep me writing so thank you so much.

Next time-

Brax and Cheryl get the full picture of Lola's illness!

Something that Heath finds in Lola's belongings could identify the father of her baby as a resident in the Bay, but who?

Lola makes a friend in rehab!