Chapter 21
Thank you for all your support, in reviewing and following the last chapter. Sorry, it is later than I anticipated with an update, but I am under pressure at the moment between work, trying to complete assignments and family life.
Again, even though I like to update on a weekly basis I may not be able to do that before Xmas so it could be every two weeks. This chapter isn't as long, but I still hope you enjoy reading it and all reviews are greatly appreciated!
Heaths P.O.V
I had to get out of that building fast, watching my kid brother being wheeled out of the ward towards the psychiatric ward was the hardest decision I have ever had to make. The doc told me that none of us would be allowed to visit Case until after two weeks, that is the procedure the have put in place. They maintain it gives them a better chance to work with the patient first without family involvement.
I couldn't get through to Brax, he is going to kill me as he would have taken Case home first before sending him to a place that Casey would completely and utterly despise. Why wasn't Brax here to make the decision, I no he isn't going to understand, but he didn't have to observe Casey lying there with blood squirting out from his wrist. I hope this isn't going to send Case into a more of a depressed state than he is already in. My head feels like it is going to explode, I hope I have made the right decision for Casey as the last thing I wanted would have to bury my baby brother..
"OK Phoebe if you can just lie up here and relax for me that would be great. I am Denise, I am the ultra sound technician. Can you confirm that your bladder is full before I proceed" she questioned
Phoebe nodded in reply, she was very apprehensive about the whole procedure but was glad to have the support from Kyle.
"Firstly, I am going to apply this water based gel over your abdomen and pelvic area, you might feel it a little cool, the good news is it doesn't leave any marks on your clothes or skin and is perfectly safe. If either of you have any questions while I am doing the ultra sound, please feel free to ask me" she smiled looking towards a very nervous Phoebe and Kyle. "Is this your first" asked Denise
Phoebe looked up at Kyle unsure what to say "It is our first" replied Kyle as he held onto Phoebes hand
"Now this is my magic wand" smiled Denise "Actually, it is called a transducer and it will help me to capture an image so we can see how baby is developing. "There, there you go, that would be your little one's head and there is the heart beat, it is good and strong. All seems to be going fine, you have a little fighter in here"
A smile spread quickly across Kyle's face, he was never more proud in his life as he was right now.
Heath remained sitting at the table with a bottle of beer in front of him, thoughts were running through his mind regarding Casey. His attention was quickly drawn towards the front door when he heard Brax position his surf board in an upright standing position outside.
"Hey mate!" replied Brax as he arrived in looking like he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Heath looked towards his brother in horror
"Where the hell have you been and why can't you answer your damn phone" demanded Heath as he shoved back the chair he was sitting on and quickly stood up.
"The battery is dead" replied Brax now a little concerned "What's' the problem
"What's the problem, that's all you have to say" snapped Heath
"Heath! Can you just spit it out" exclaimed Brax
"It's Case" whispered Heath as he tried hard to hold back the threatening tears "He tried to kill himself Brax, he slit his wrist and tried to kill himself"
Brax stood there, his whole body froze "Is he dea…..dea…dead" he spoke softly.
Heath shook his head in reply and took a sip of beer before he spoke next "He is transferred into the psychiatric ward Brax, I signed him in there" explained Heath as he faced his brother once again
"You did what" questioned Brax with a stern look across his face
"I had no choice Brax, you didn't answered your damn phone" stated Heath
"You had no right, you idiot" demanded Brax "I am his legal guardian, not you. I need to get down there and undo what you stupidly have done"
Heath felt his head was about to explode and now Brax with his attitude, he quickly grabbed Brax up by the front of his t-shirt shoving him up against the book shelf
"You didn't see him lying there, pale, blood spurting out. He told me mum was there and she was going to kill me. I was left with no choice Brax, he needs professional help. You go down there and bale him out and mark my words you will be helping him dig his own grave" exclaimed Heath as he released his hands from Brax's t-shirt, turned and sat back down on the chair at the table.
Brax took a deep breath, straightened his t-shirt before he headed into the kitchen and grabbed a beer.
"Why did I leave him when he told me to go, I should have know something was wrong" replied Brax as he sat down at the table on a vacant chair next to Heath "If anyone is to blame it is me"
"No one could have know what he was planning on doing" stated Heath "What went on in that shed between mum and that bollix that would drive Casey to the brink of suicide"
About half an hour later Kyle and Ricky both arrived back laughing and chatting between themselves before they opened in the door and noticed Brax and Heath in deep conversation at the kitchen table
"Hey! How's it going" questioned Ricky as she took off her jacket dropping it onto the back of the couch "No wait! Kyle has some good new for a change, go on tell them Kyle"
Kyle pulled out a photo of the ultra sound "Phoebe had her scan today and the little one is doing fine" smiled Kyle as he moved towards the table showing Brax and Heath the photo
Heath briefly scanned the photo and quickly stood up shoving back the chair "You were in the hospital playing happy families with Phoebe while your brother was just doors away trying to kill himself" snapped Heath
"Heath don't, this isn't Kyle's fault" stated Brax as he also stood up from the table
"Really" demanded Heath
"What's going on" questioned Kyle with concern written across his face "Is Case all right"
"He tired to kill himself today, he has been admitted to the psychiatric ward" replied Brax "Heath was the one that found him after he had, never mind"
"I am sorry Heath I didn't go in with you that time" replied Kyle
"Save it Kyle, you were too busy playing happy families. Are you two back together" he questioned "you do realise that kid could be Casey's also"
"I was just giving Phoebe some support where is the crime in that" stated Kyle who was starting to get frustrated by Heath's accusations "I am well aware the kid could be Casey's' also but it could as equally be mine.
"Whatever" replied Heath as he took off out slamming the door behind him
"I am sorry Brax" replied Kyle
"Don't be, there is no one to blame but me for this" spoke Brax as he too left the house using the back door exit
Casey's P.O.V
I flicked opened my eyes and noticed my surroundings where different. I went to pull myself up only to discover my wrist was handcuffed to the side of the railing on the bed. I started to pull at it trying to break my hand free but it was just no use. I lifted up my other hand and noticed my other wrist was all bandaged up. My plan obviously hadn't worked so now I was going to be in deep trouble for even attempting it.
A knock came to the door and this woman appeared in with a big man walking behind her, she was wearing one of them long white coats and was carrying a folder. She walked towards my bed with a smile and spoke softly
End of P.O.V
"Welcome back Casey" she said.
I laid there staring up at both of them without saying a word.
"Do you no where you are Casey" she questioned
Again I decided to protest and not answer
"You are in the psychiatric ward Casey and we are going to help you work through whatever issues you need to deal with. I am the psychiatrist here my name is Stacy so what I plan is to have a one to one consultation with you in the morning and we will take it from there. I think it would be a good idea if you have a shower this evening, freshen up. There is a lobby here where many of our patients like to sit in and chat or maybe read whatever you like.
"I need to speak to Brax" stated Casey
"Maybe, in a couple of days, I will see how your progress is going" replied Stacy "Max is going to take you down to the shower room now"
"I don't need anyone with me to take a shower" protested Casey
"It is against hospital policy that you dont go on your own, a nurse has to be present" exclaimed Stacy in a calm manner
"I am not having a shower then" stated Casey "I need to see Brax, please can you ring him and tell him come in"
"Casey, listen to me, like I have pointed out to you, Max will be assisting you with showering, now obviously you are physically capable of doing it yourself, which is fine. But our hospital policy is a nurse has to be present so Max will be stationed outside the shower while you wash yourself.
"I am not doing it" snapped Casey
"Very well, maybe we will leave it for this evening" smiled Stacy "I will see you in the morning she replied before leaving the room.
Casey sunk his head further in to the pillow as the tears streamed down his face "His mum had betrayed him all his life and now Brax, the one person he looked up to was also abandoning him. Brax must have decided Casey had become too much to handle so he decided to wash his hands of him completely and admit him to the psychiatric ward instead. Casey felt so lost now and so alone.
Heath sat on the beach staring out into the ocean, Brax sat outside in the back yard sipping his beer and Kyle lay on the couch. Each of them were blaming themselves for not having been there for Casey when he needed them the most.