Sorry I've not updated this story in FOREVER, but my other stories have taken priority. Who else is growing to like Ricky more and more as each Home and Away episode airs? Me!

I was down on the beach taking photographs for a new portfolio when I heard my name being called. Turning to where it was coming from, I sighed as I saw Tegan making her way towards me…

"Tegan, what can I do for you?" I questioned, raising an eyebrow as she reached me

"I don't suppose you know where Brax is, do you?" she asked

"He's in the city all day in meetings, why?" I inquired

"I was wondering if he could fix my car" she replied, smiling warmly at me

"Why don't you take it to a garage like any normal person?" I suggested

"Brax used to do it, and I thought he could use the cash" she informed me

"You think he needs extra cash?" I questioned "Tegan, he's running a successful, thriving business, he doesn't need the extra cash that comes with fixing your car. Take it to a mechanic and leave Brax and I alone, okay? He's not interested"

BRAX'S POV:

I arrived back from the city later that afternoon and made my way into the house, Ricky greeting me as she walked out of our bedroom…

"Hi, you" she greeted me, kissing me softly "I missed you"

"I missed you too. Where's Jacob?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at her

"Playing in his room, why?" she questioned

"I was gonna take him to the beach. Gotta start the surfing young" I informed her

"Okay" she replied, smiling warmly at me as she made her way into the kitchen "just be careful, yeah? Tegan was hanging around earlier, saying something about you fixing her car"

"Oh right" I stated "I will. Jacob"

"Yeah?" he asked, hurrying through from his room

"How do you fancy coming down to the beach with me and starting your surfing lessons?" I inquired

"Awesome. Mum, are you coming?" he asked, turning to Ricky

"No, I'm gonna stay here and organise dinner" she informed him

"Okay" he replied "what do I need, Brax?"

"Change into some shorts and grab your surfboard" I stated

Nodding his head, he hurried into his room and I made my way over to Ricky, wrapping my arms around her waist… "Don't let Tegan get to you, okay?"

"Easier said than done" she sighed, resting her forehead against my chest "at least she'll be gone soon"

"Exactly. Just keep thinking about that and you'll be fine" I replied, kissing her softly

"I'm ready, Brax" Jacob informed me

"We'll see you later. Say goodbye to your Mum, Jake" I stated

"Bye, Mum, love you" Jacob proclaimed as he followed me

"Love you too" she mirrored as we headed out of the front door

"There you are, I've been looking for you all over" Tegan proclaimed as Jacob and I made our way out of the water "and who's this little guy?"

"What do you want, Tegan?" I questioned, drying myself off with a towel as Jacob did the same

"I was wondering if you'd take a look at my car?" she asked, raising an eyebrow at me

"Take it to a trained mechanic" I replied "Jacob, you ready to go?"

"Jacob, it's nice to meet you. I'm a friend of Brax's. How about you go play over there whilst me and him have a chat, yeah?" she suggested

Jacob glanced up at me for confirmation and I sighed and nodded, watching him as he walked not too far away, sitting down as he started to play with the sand…

"Compensating with Ricky's spawn, are you?" she asked, raising an eyebrow at me

"What?" I questioned

"You didn't get the chance to have a kid of your own with Charlie so you're playing the doting Dad to Ricky's kid" she replied "classy, Brax"

"I told you, you don't get to mention her name" I proclaimed

"She really does affect you, doesn't she? Does Ricky know about her?" she inquired

"She knows everything" I informed her "why can't you just disappear, eh?"

"Because I'm having too much fun watching you suffer" she replied "I'll see you around, Brax"

I watched as she walked away, swallowing a lump in my throat… "Jacob, let's go, bud"

"Who was that lady, Brax?" he asked as we walked back up the beach

"Just an old friend of mine" I informed him "no one important"

"You don't like her, do you?" he inquired

"You're a smart, kid, mate" I chuckled, ruffling his hair

What will Brax do to get rid of Tegan?