Aaliyah had seen a ghost. She was paralysed; all she could do was stare at the man, who as if by magic had appeared out of the shadows. It was the first time in 6 years she had laid eyes on him, he hadn't changed a bit. She couldn't believe he was stood in her house…Johnny Cooper!

Johnny walked slowly towards Aaliyah, whose face had changed she was now pale and looked angry.

"What the hell were you tryner do to me?" She yelled a she launched herself at him; she was hitting and punching his torso. To the Braxton Brothers surprise Johnny didn't flinch, he didn't even try and defend himself; he just grabbed her arms trying to calm her. After a few moments of struggling, Aaliyah finally relaxed into him. He held her close, taking a deep breath in. It had been the first time he held her properly in almost 6 years.

Casey had taken Riley into his bedroom the minute he saw Aaliyah launch at Johnny. He didn't think that was the kind of thing a 6 year old needed to witness.

"How the hell did you get out?" Aaliyah finally exclaimed.

"That doesn't matter, Ali I need you to listen to me…" Johnny spoke calmly and softly as he pulled her away from him, still holding her arms. Aaliyah stared straight into his eyes. "Baby, some of my boy's have been following Dimlar" Johnny started before being interrupted by Brax "Who's dimlar" He asked. Aaliyah laughed a little "It's Johnny's nickname for Dylan"

Heath, Brax and Casey- who had now returned from Riley's bedroom- all started laughing "I like it" Heath added. Johnny smiled before returning to a serious tone "He's been following you around for a while now, the last 2 and ½ years or so" Aaliyah looked horrified she had no idea it had been that long. "It's ok babe, it hasn't gone un-noticed" Johnny took her hand, making Casey cringe and look away "While he's been following you, we've been following him" Aaliyah nodded, moving her hand away as she noticed Casey's reaction. "That's why I took Riley out of school today" Johnny explained.

"Were you behind the message's" Aaliyah asked curiously. Johnny replied with a nod. Aaliyah felt a weight lifting at least that explained the- Looking hot Mrs Cooper- text.

Aaliyah was taking it all in until she suddenly looked at him with confusion. "Hang on, you still haven't explained how you got out" Aaliyah asked boldly. "Let's just say a friend owed me a favour, you'll be getting a phone call from the prison within the next few hours, just play along" Brax threw Heath a look, it was now both brothers realised exactly why Aaliyah understood their way of life. Casey was still cringing at how close Johnny and Aaliyah were now sat together, there was obviously still a connection between them. "I'm gonna stick around for a few day's until I can work out what Dimlar's planning next" Brax and Heath sniggered again at the use of Johnny's nickname for Dylan. Johnny spoke calmly and softly to Aaliyah.

The Braxton Brothers watched the couple curiously. They seemed so comfortable around each other. "Frankie's sorting me out with a passport and visa then I'm outta here" he continued, Casey noticed a sad look spread across Aaliyah's face. "Hey, it's ok I'll make sure Riley's well taken care of, I got you this place didn't I?" he quickly added as he stroked her face. This made Aaliyah feel even more uncomfortable, she knew Casey's eyes were fixated on them. She tried to act casual though so not to raise suspicion. Johnny had once been the love of her life; they were married and had a child together. Suddenly backing away and jumping at every touch would only cause Johnny to think she was seeing another man, and that wasn't good for anyone. "Listen I need to go, the police will be in touch soon and it's best for everyone that I'm not here when they call, I'll come back later though OK?" he kissed Aaliyah on the cheek, before turning to the boys giving them an appreciative nod.

Johnny then left the house as quickly and mysteriously as he arrived.

Aaliyah called Charlie to let her know Riley had been found. She made up some story that one of Dylan's boys had picked him up but got cold feet and left him by the side of the road in national park. She also managed to persuade Charlie not to question Riley about it until morning, giving her time to talk to him properly first. Casey had decided if Johnny was returning it would be better if he stayed with Brax and Heath. Although it killed him to spend a night away from her he knew it was for the best. He waited though until his brothers had gone, he needed to say a proper goodbye to her first.

Aaliyah just stood in the door way of Riley's room and watched him sleeping. Casey came behind her and slipped his arms round her waist. "You know, he never fails to amaze me. He has been through so much in his little life and still manages to come out smiling" Aaliyah smiled. "He's a great kid" Casey added "I'd better get going if Johnny's coming back". Aaliyah turned to face him; she put her arms around his neck. "I wish you didn't have to go" she replied kissing his lips softly. Casey pulled her closer to him as the kiss turned more passionate. He gently picked her up; as he did Aaliyah wrapped her legs around him. Casey carried her away from Riley's door and into her bedroom; they both fell on the bed gently, before losing themselves in that moment.

Casey gently kissed Aaliyah on the nose before heading back next door, leaving her to drift off to sleep.

Aaliyah tossed and turned for a couple of hours before finally getting up. It was 2.48am. She went to check on Riley who was sleeping peacefully. As she headed into the kitchen to get some juice she couldn't help but thinking about what had happened. She thought about Johnny coming back, the phone call he had mentioned that she had not received yet, Casey's reaction every time Johnny touched her. This led her on to think about Casey and her feelings for him; she had only just started seeing him. How could he be making such an impact on her already? Her thought's then trailed off to the amazing sex they had, had just a few hours ago. God he was experienced she smiled as she thought, then suddenly…KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK.

Bang, reality had kicked in, she slowly headed towards the door, as she opened it two uniformed officers stood there. She hadn't seen them before it was a man and a woman. "I'm so sorry, I told the police earlier, my son has been found" She stammered. "Mrs Cooper may we come in" the woman officer spoke softly. "Yeah sure" Aaliyah stepped aside letting them into her house. "So what's this about" Aaliyah asked as calmly as she could manage, her heart still pounding. "You may need to sit down" The woman pointed to the sofa, Aaliyah sat slowly, as the officers sat in the chairs opposites. "I'm afraid there was an incident at Randgate prison earlier this afternoon" The man started. Aaliyah just stared. "There was a gas explosion, I'm afraid your husband was one of the men who were injured". Aaliyah's heart was racing and her breathing was shallow. She knew this wasn't true, but she had no intention on dropping Johnny in it so she gave her best performance to date, and my god she had given a few in her time. "But he's ok right" she stammered in between breaths. "I'm very sorry Mrs Cooper but Johnny was amongst the few men that were killed by the explosion, forensics have found his remains" the woman picked up where the man left off. "Remains" Aaliyah looked genuinely horrified. "You're husband was caught in the worse part of the explosion, there wasn't much left of him I'm afraid" The male officer replied coldly. The woman threw him a glare. Aaliyah let out a cry before "Oh my god" and then sobbing uncontrollably. The woman officer hugged her as the male looked on.

Aaliyah gave a blinding performance for the officers, who had now left. It was now 4.15am.

As she climbed back into bed she was disturbed for the second time, this time it was a gentle knock on her window. As she pulled back the curtains she saw Johnny. She rushed through the house and let him in through the front door. Aaliyah took Johnny's breath away; she was still as hot as he remembered. Aaliyah was wearing a black silk and lace slip; she didn't have time to put on her dressing gown. Johnny walked confidently into the lounge and slumped on the sofa. Aaliyah sat beside him. "It feels so good to be outta that place" he sighed putting his hands behind his head. As he looked towards Aaliyah he couldn't help noticing how scared she looked. He turned to face her "Is there something you're not telling me?" Aaliyah couldn't look him in the face. "There is something you should know, I don't want you to find out from someone else" Aaliyah took a deep breath, she knew what she was about to tell Johnny would infuriate him "I know Dylan's been following me" she started, grabbing Johnny's full attention

"How" he replied softly, trying to stay calm.

"He came here, he wanted to know who had been following him" Aaliyah explained as calmly as she could. Johnny expression had changed completely; Aaliyah could see the fire in his eyes. The same fire she had seen 6 years ago just before he went out and killed Shane. "What did he do" Johnny's voice was uneven and angry. Aaliyah didn't answer "Ali, tell me" he snapped. "He threatened me and Riley" Johnny didn't need to hear anymore he shot up instantly and started towards the door. Aaliyah rushed after him, grabbing him just before his hand reached the handle "Wait, what are you gonna do?" Aaliyah was now stood right next to him ready for his reaction "Kill him" were the only two words that came out of his mouth. Aaliyah shook her head "Please, don't" she pleaded as she grabbed his other arm. Aaliyah's touch caused Johnny to turn all his anger on her…Not in the way you would expect though. Johnny pulled Aaliyah close and kissed her passionately and Aaliyah responded by kissing him back…

EEEKK, now you all have a small insight to Johnny and Aaliyah's relationship. Poor Casey how hard must it must have been for him seeing her and Johnny together. Hope you enjoy reading this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it As always please R&R, I love hearing what you think x x x

Coming up-

Where will The Kiss lead?

What secret is Aaliyah keeping from Casey, and how will he react when he finds out?

Now that Johnny's had a reminder of what he's been missing, will he be willing to give Aaliyah up without a fight?

A River Boy turns on Aaliyah; will Casey give their secret away when he steps in to defend her? (I know I missed this out, but I thought adding it to this chapter would take the intensity away from Johnny's Return)