AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hehe GREAT chapter last chapter, GARRRRR BRAX AND NATILE GO PUBLIC THIS WEEK . NOOOOO But, he does have Ruby's blessing, thank god! R.I.P Charlie, Not going to be here but will always be here.

This story is set after Charlie was shot by Jake and this is how I wish Home and Away played out Charlie's life.

What you might want to know:

I didn't want to say who got shot last chapter because I wanted to finish on a goodish end.

CASEY'S P.O.V

The gunshot wound was nothing serious, just a scrape across the arm. After Matt and his mate were put into police custody. After today I had to tell everyone what I really did. No one was happy about it, especially Ruby, but hey, maybe one day we could work it out. After work sent me home, after Charlie was dropped off, I got some good sleep.

MEL'S P.O.V (Witness Protection Person)

After this encounter today, it was safe to say that Charlie will be allowed home. This was one of my favourite parts of the job, was telling the 'hostage' that they are allowed to reunite with the family.

"Charlie Buckton, Mr Braxton." I was trying to stay formal like we were always told to, even though I knew none of them would care how we told them as long as they were told. "I am here to deliver good news, Charlie we believe it is safe for you to return home." I told them all knowing what was coming next.

RUBY'S P.O.V

This was officially the best day EVER. We were told that mum was allowed to come back home now, all I could do was jump and scream. The thought of been able to spend the rest of my life with her there every step of the way.

Four Hours later

It was now something like 7 am and we knew that Charlie was tried and worn out. Also the first person Charlie wanted to go and see was Leah, she put up with the most of the problems after Charlie 'died', then to make life easier we wanted to see Colleen, just so news got around fast enough that the second we took a step outside the house everyone's like 'Charlie, is that you? But how?' Waking out the doors of the hospital with Dylan, he was allowed to be discharged under the agreement that he takes it easy; I could see Alf's Ute pull up. Shit, I think to myself we don't even get to make it home before anyone notices that Charlie is actually alive and all the questions come in firing line.

Just about in the car when a see Alf approaching with a bunch of flowers, I believe that they are for Dylan, but who knows.

"Dylan, mate these are for-" He cut himself off, Dylan and Elf had become quite close but who knows how. "Stone the flamin' crows Charlie" He exclaims

CHARLIE'S P.O.V

I didn't even notice him walking towards us, I only realised he was here when started to talk to Dylan. "Hyia, Elf." I said plainly, I had known Elf for a long time but I didn't know how he would react to this. "Charlie," He said again but this time it was more of a hello Charlie then is that you Charlie, Charlie. "I, Well, Umm" For the first time ever I saw Elf speechless. "Charlie, you should come over for dinner one day soon, all of you." He said, I knew he had a bunch of questions but for now there would be none. "Ow, and I'll make sure Colleen is doing something else" He added, I giggled a little.

"Don't worry about her Elf, we're going to go see her soon, like after we see Leah, that way I don't have to answer everybody's questions, as for dinner, I'm gonna hold that one to you," I said before giving Elf a quick hug and jumping in the car.

Leah's House

I could hear Ruby and Leah talking about something at the door. We agreed to not give Leah a heart attack straight away and instead Ruby will go to the door and talk to her for a while. On the other hand I sent the boys to Colleen, she should be working today, and so with that the news should be spread right around Summer Bay in like, 2 hours.

I could hear footsteps slowly approaching where I was standing, until I was Leah's face.

"Charlie?"

"I think that's my name" I replied smartly. We both laughed trying to easy the situation for how it was going to be soon.

"Did you want to come inside and talk, we have sooo much to catch up on." She said sheepishly as if she was a high school student with a major crush. With that I followed her inside and Ruby left us to it.

30 Minutes later

We had finished talking about me, so it was now my turn to play 21 questions, one million times. Not that I'm complaining I loved been able to talk to Leah again.

BIANCA'S P.O.V

I walked into the dinner for my usual morning coffee, waiting at the counter; I overheard some conversation that Colleen was having with one of the customers.

"I had all three of the Braxton boys in here today, great surprise, with their little one been in hospital." She stated like usual, I couldn't help but butt in.

"Were they harassing you Colleen" I asked hoping for the answer to be yes. As much as I hoped not, it would give me another reason to yell at them.

"Oww no," DAMM IT " They were in here to tell me the Sargent Buckton is in fact alive," WTF "They only found out late last night and said they come straight here after they dropped her off at home"

I couldn't believe it I knew that Dylan wasn't some long lost family member, LIERS

"Did they give you any photos, or anything?" I asked hoping it was just the rumour mill burning up again

"Yer, here, keep it" She said, hobbling off.

I started to walk along the beach, staring at the photo, still unable to believe it. I look up for one split second only to be met by a skinny figure sitting in the beach.

Charlie.

CHARLIE'S P.O.V

I agreed to meet Brax at the Surf Club and I have missed this place like crazy, I missed my family crazy, I spent every day thinking about everything I would do differently, gave in to Brax faster, always be Ruby's mum and worked it out with Bianca, I would kick myself silly everyday with the way I was with Bianca, she was my best friend and honestly I missed our little peep talks. I get up to go to the scheduled beach were Brax and I would meet. Getting up to leave and I could Bianca slowly approaching me. My heart started to pound not knowing how to react. I had been over this scenario in a million different ways since the moment Casey picked me up.

"Hey" She said nervously.

SAM'S P.O.V

I woke up about an hour; I was filled in about what was going on with Charlie. That should make Brax happy, no wait OVER THE MOON. I was filled in on what was going on about my condition, they recon I should be alright and will be allowed out tomorrow, I'll get Pee Wee to pick me up then go and see Charlie straight away. I think the doc's said I had a broken leg and that was about it.

The police come in earlier to tell me that the accident was purposely caused and that they caught the guys that were in charge, something to do with a situation here this morning but hey, I will find out later.

CHARLIE P.O.V

"Hey!" I replied not knowing what else could be said, I could tell she was trying to see how to start this conversation. "How's are you?" She asked

"Eeh, okay. You?"

"Fine, Charlie I've missed having you around and… I… was… wondering wither we could, try, and, be, friends AGAIN" She asked hesitantly.

"Unlike you, I HAVE PEOPLE WHO LOVED ME BEFORE I LEFT, YOU DECIDED TO BE ANNOYED AT ME FOR SOMETHING YOUR PRECIOUS HUSBAND CAUSED, SO, SORRY IF I HAVE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS THAN WORRING ABOUT THEN YOU!" I screamed she automatically lowered her head taking in everything thing I had just said. "I'm sorry, just a little tired and over worked." I apologised avoiding eye contact.

"Don't be I didn't think about anyone else, but Charlie for the record, I missed not having you around and I'm so sorry for the way I treated you with the whole accident."

"It's alright, let's make a deal, actually a pact and hopefully we keep it better than our first one." With that we both giggled, I felt good been with Bianca, but not the same. "We forget about the past and once I've mended all of the relationships I've screwed up, we can have another go at been friends, but, only in a few months."

"Agreed" And with that they both went on their way.

BRAX'S P.O.V

Charlie and I had made our way around the bay, been to the diner, surf club and now we were back at our secluded beach where we sat and talked about the past seven years.

SAM'S P.O.V

I was let out of hospital a few hours ago, I had one of the boys come and get me as I knew Brax would rather be with Charlie, the police came and told me that it was two of Jake's gang who did this to me and that they will be away for some time. So now I go back to my old life.

CHARLIE'S P.O.V

Ruby agreed to baby sit Dylan so Brax and I could go out and catch-up. It was good been able to talk to Brax again, I missed him like CRAZY! We had been chatting away for a few hours now, when all of a sudden Brax turned serious,

"Babe?"

"Yer?"

"I've missed you, like crazy, and-"

"Not as much I have missed you" I cut

"Let me finish, Jesus Charlie, haven't changed. Anyway, I love you and want you to move in with me?"

"Of course I will stupid, and I love you too" She said as she moved in to kiss Brax passionately. And one thing led to another...

AUTHOR'S NOTES:

Sorry for the late update.

NEXT TIME ON LIVING WITH SACRIFICES:

A few months on,

How is everyone?

How is Bianca and Charlie's relationship going?

Someone returns to the bay, who is this person want to be with?

LATER IN THIS STORY:

Is the mystery person going a hiding something!?

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