Thanks for all the reviews. I know everyone is upset at the whole Charlie being shot in the cliff hanger. It left me in tears, but I hope this chapter will cheer everyone up and even though this may be the end of Charlie in home and away, she can live on through everyone's fanfic in an 'ideal' version of what could have occurred. Please review and enjoy. Sorry it is a short update. Chapter 9
Charlie: OMG! It's beautiful Brax.
Brax: I knew you would love it.
Charlie: You need to stop spoiling me so much though.
Brax: Babe, I will never stop spoiling you. You are my life I wouldn't be able to cope without you in it.
Charlie just smiled as she put on the white gold bracelet with diamonds on her, that Brax had given her for her birthday, before slowly leaning into to kiss Brax. As she did so they were interrupted by Casey. 'Charlie, Ruby wants you. Please come.' Charlie just looked at Brax and said 'Duty calls', and followed Casey up the hallway in the hospital to Ruby's room.
Ruby: Why won't this baby come out already! I'm in so much pain.
Charlie: Are you sure you don't want to have an epidural to ease the pain my dear?
Ruby: I'm starting to think that may be a good option.
Charlie: How about I'll call a doctor and see if they can do it for you?
Ruby just nodded her head, while Charlie headed out to call the doctor. The doctor finally arrived in the room, and told Ruby that she would check how far dilated she was to see if she could still have the epidural. The doctor told her she was 6cms dilated and that if they do it now, she would be ok but she only needs to be 10cms dilated before it was time to start pushing this baby out.
It had been another three hours, and the doctor finally arrived back to check how far dilated Ruby was. After checking she stated 'Ruby, you are now 10cms dilated and it's time to start pushing'. Ruby just looked shock but she knew this time was going to come eventually. After an hour and half of pushing the Ruby and Casey's baby boy was born. Casey was given the task of cutting the embolic cord, before their little boy was taken away to be cleaned up.
An hour later, Charlie and Brax had joined Ruby and Casey in Ruby's hospital room to meet the new arrival to the family. Ruby just looked up at them are said 'Charlie, Brax meet Cody Ross Braxton'. Ruby passed Cody to Charlie to hold and Charlie just melted over her beautiful grandson. Charlie couldn't believe that her first born child had her first child. She was over the moon. Charlie handed Cody to Brax before checking the time. Charlie nodded to Brax that it was time for them to head home and to let Casey and Ruby enjoy their new found joy for a few hours before everyone else started to arrive at the hospital to see the new arrival.
Once Charlie and Brax had arrived home, they were greeted by Bianca and Liam who were heading back to the hotel. Bianca told Charlie she would check in with them tomorrow, before going to visit Ruby and Casey at the hospital. Brax had managed to get the three kids to bed before grabbing Charlie, and kissing her quite passionately "I love you Charlie, for always and forever" Brax whispered into her ear before taking her upstairs to their bedroom.
Brax slowly started to undress Charlie, and kissing her softy while moving slowly down her whole body. Charlie smiled and showed Brax the same appreciation before undoing his jeans and moving on top of him.
Next Time: Everyone getting there chance to meet Cody, and Bianca and April's run in at the hospital.
