Charlie walked up the steps of Angelo's nervously. She stood at the door and watched seeing Brax working behind the bar it was a sight that never failed to warm her heart. God she loved this man with all her heart but she knew also she had hurt him badly and that was going to take some time to forgive. That's if he would ever forgive her although he had mellowed slightly at the grave he had asked Charlie for some time to get his head around things. That had been almost two weeks ago and she had decided to go to the city and see Morag and Ruby give him some space. Unfortunately though time was running out and Adam had been in contact threatening her with revealing all to Brax and the community about her. Brax had obviously been busy keeping his part as Adam had revealed that Brax was like a lost puppy without her and was telling people how much he was missing Abby and was really hoping to give it a go with her. Adam sneered at her down the line saying'' so if you would like to play happy families with Brax I suggest you get your backside back here and carry out this job for me''. Charlie hated all this play acting truth be told she was tired of it all and just wanted her life back. Her superiors had reminded her though that bringing Adam down would help with that. She sighed and forced her legs to walk towards the bar. Brax did a double take as he saw who was coming in. He had missed her so much it hurt his heart but he needed to keep things in perspective he needed to focus on the plan ahead. "You're back he smiled" "I'm back she said looking around nervously" are we alone she asked under her breath. "Why he grinned you planning on jumping me in my own restaurant. Charlie glanced up quickly at Brax remembering a night they had shared over a year ago at Angelo's. She blushed furiously saying keep it down Brax looking over her shoulder. Brax gave her his award winning devilish smile and leaned in closer saying'' well if memory serves correctly you didn't really keep it down that night now did ya''? Charlie feeling a little more bolder leaned in closer to him also their lips were dangerously close to meeting at this stage.'' Well if my memory serves me correctly you seemed to have a problem keeping it down yourself that night'' she said glancing downwards. Brax took a deep breath and exhaled looking slightly flustered himself now. 'Easy he said taking a step back and quickly rearranging some glasses. Charlie smiled she knew she had unnerved him maybe there was still some hope for them. Brax brought her a glass of wine and leaning on the counter whispered'' what's the story anyway I'm guessing since your back Adam has been in touch''. Charlie took a sip of her wine and nodded trying to appear as casual as she could.'' I'm to meet him in old derelict building off Bakers Street''. Brax nodded he knew the place.'' He is to fill me in on the details once I get there Charlie added. Brax shook his head it sounded too easy and easy was not a word he would use to describe Adam.'' Charlie he pleaded just let me deal with it I know how this guy operates just tell him you told me everything and I'm okay with it all.'' Charlie shook her own head saying "I told you I need to do this Brax it's my job for god sake.'' Nah Brax said a little too loudly it was your job Charlie it's not anymore'' .Before Charlie could say anything she heard a gasp from behind her she turned around to find Bianca and Heath just staring at her.
Bianca was shaking her head as if she couldn't believe what she was hearing'' Charlie? she asked. Charlie looked at Brax who shrugged and then back at Bianca and nodded Bianca ran to her and threw her arms around her crying ''I have no clue how or why and I know I should be angry but I'm so happy oh god she said taking Charlie's face in her hands and placing her forehead against hers it's you it's really you''. Tears formed in Charlie's eyes it was so nice to be able to confide in her friend again but she couldn't stay she didn't have much time.'' B she smiled through her tears it is so good to be finally able to be myself with you but I have to go now''. Bianca shook her head as if to say no way no how.'' Please, Charlie urged I promise I will explain all later but for now there's some place I need to be'' and looking at Brax she simply just nodded.'' Charlie he pleaded be careful stick close to your guys''. Charlie smiled nervously ''don't I always'' and ran from Angelo's. Heath looked at Brax like he was crazy'' what the heck bro he asked I think it's time we had a chat don't you and pour me a big one I've a feeling I'm going to need it.''
Twenty minutes later Heath and Bianca having been filled in just sat in silence. Heath was shaking his head finding it hard to come to terms with it all ''.This is all whack he declared so all this time Abby has been Charlie .I should have known he smirked but my cop radar hasn't been too good lately''. Bianca hit him on the arm.''Ouch watch it''.'' You watch it she warned she's my best friend and whatever your differences have been in the past I've got her back and that makes me happy and if that makes me happy it should make you happy'' ''.Okay okay said Heath rubbing his arm jeez steady on woman ''. Looking at Brax he said'' so you reckon she's up to taking on Adam''. Brax just shook his head saying'' I don't know mate I mean she's good but it's Adam. '' Still she has the station backing her so what can go wrong right? Heath laughed ''those goons you're kidding right? Brax looked at Heath and said'' nah you're right and grabbing his keys he threw them at Heath saying lock up this place will ya''.'' Not likely said Heath chucking the keys at Bianca and saying you got this babe right? ''What are you doing asked Brax? What does it look like said Heath I'm the goose to your maverick.'' Brax shook his head and laughed ''alright then let's go goose he added. Bianca wasn't sure what the heck was happening and shouting after them said ''just be careful and looking around nervously at Angelo's she mumbled'' don't worry about this place I've got this. I think.''
Brax and Heath arrived at the old house half an hour later. Brax could see Charlie and Adams car what he couldn't see was a cop car.'' Damn he said slamming his hand against the steering wheel. ''What's wrong? asked Heath. 'Look around you Heath snapped Brax. You see any cops? Heath just shook his head saying ''maybe there just really good at hide and seek''. ''Nah Brax said shaking his head she didn't tell them about the drop she's going after him alone''. Damn it Charlie he cried getting out of the car.'' Call the cops Heath he instructed. ''Where are you going asked Heath. Brax just looked at him and said'' Adams got my girl in there I've lost her once before that's not happening again. Heath nodded'' go he said I'll be right behind you .Brax ran towards the building with his heart in his mouth. he had been such an idiot these past few weeks had wasted more time .time he could have had with Charlie he just hoped it wasn't too late. He got to the door and he could hear raised voices. One was Charlie's telling Adam ''how he had ruined her life but this time she had all the evidence she needed to put him behind bars where he belonged''. He could hear Adam sneering how ''he know something wasn't quite right with the whole Twin sister story and how Charlie had done well. But not that good since she hadn't brought back up. ''That was very foolish sergeant Buckton he laughed. Brax looked around and found an empty crate to stand on peering through the window he saw Adam holding Charlie at gunpoint. He could feel his heart beat very fast he needed to get in there fast. As he was running around the back he heard raised voices and a scuffle and then gunshots rang out throughout the house. Brax never ran as fast in his life breaking through the back door he ran inside stopping short at the sight before him. The sight of Charlie once again lying motionless on the ground….
