"Hey, how was the city?" Ruby asked as Brax and I arrived back late Sunday afternoon

"It was great, thanks" I replied "how've you been? You been okay?"

"Charl, I've been fine" she assured me "Case has just popped out to get us takeaway. I can ask him to get more for you two if you're staying"

"None for me thanks, kid. I've gotta check on the restaurant" Brax admitted

"Do you have to? Can it not wait till tomorrow?" I asked, raising an eyebrow

"Unfortunately not, babe. Y'know what happened last time I was out of town" he replied

I sighed and followed him to the door, him leaning against the outside doorframe whilst I leant against the inside one… "Thanks for this weekend"

"Anytime" he stated, smiling

"I might just hold you to that" I informed him "are you gonna come back tonight?"

"Maybe, I'll let you know. Depends what time I get finished at Angelo's" he explained

I nodded in understanding, leaning forward to kiss him softly… "Don't work too hard"

"I'll try not to. Love you" he replied

"Love you too" I mirrored, kissing him once again before watching him leave

"So, shall I just tell Case to get extra for you?" Ruby asked as I walked back in

"No thanks, darling. I'm gonna shower and crash" I informed her "I've got an early start"

"Okay" she replied "how about tomorrow we have breakfast at the diner? My treat. You can tell me all about the city"

"Yeah, that sounds great" I proclaimed "I'll see you in the morning"

She nodded and I grabbed my bag, disappearing into my room to unpack and shower. Later on that evening I woke up just as Brax appeared in the bedroom…

"Hey, Rubes said it would be okay if I just came in. Did I wake you?" he questioned

"No, I woke up anyway. It's nice to have you here" I admitted "you gonna come and join me?"

He nodded and pulled his jeans and t-shirt off, pulling a pair of tracksuit bottoms out from the drawer of his stuff that was in the room and pulled them on before climbing into bed, me snuggling into him…

"How was work?" I questioned as he drew patterns across my shoulder down my arm

"Okay, boring" he admitted "things were running smoothly so there was no need for me to go in"

"I told you they would be and gave you a much better offer which you declined" I replied

"Okay, don't remind me" he proclaimed, chuckling lightly "how was your night?"

"Okay, boring" I mirrored "I unpacked and showered and then crashed. I'm insanely hungry now though"

"How about we go and make something?" he suggested

"Are you sure it's safe what with my daughter and your brother out there?" I inquired

"They said they were heading out to see April and Dex so I'm sure it will be" he replied

"If we catch them pashing on the sofa I'm holding you responsible" I informed him, climbing out of bed, pulling my dressing gown onto my body

He nodded and we made our way out of the room, the house quiet and in darkness...

"See, I told you there'd be no one here" Brax whispered into my ear

"Concentrate on getting me something to eat" I stated, pushing him away

"Oh, I'm cooking, am I?" he questioned, raising an eyebrow

I nodded, sitting myself down at the table, watching as he began to look through the fridge…

"How's about a grilled cheese sandwich?" he suggested, turning to face me

I nodded and smiled, catching the bottle of juice he chucked me. Ten minutes later Brax set my food down in front of me…

"Thanks" I proclaimed, taking a bite from my sandwich

He smiled and we ate in a comfortable silence, both of us making our way to bed after eating…