Sorry this has taken so long but life has been super busy lately! I'm currently working on something else as well which I hope to up soon
Months had passed since that terrible day. Charlie was by Brax's side the whole time even as he supported Tegan's mother. He had spent a lot of time with her as she struggled to come to terms not only with her daughters daughter but also what her daughter was involved in. She always knew she was close to the fine line of law but she never thought she was in so deep. Her heart broke when she thought what her only granddaughter must have been through.
As Heath was not listed on Darcy's birth certificate full custody went to her Grandmother. She did her best for Darcy but after a couple of weeks she seem realise that she wasn't able to cope and that Tegan wanted her daughter to be with her father. She let him take Darcy with the condition that she could have her whenever she wanted. She also helped him get legally recognized as Darcy's father.
Darcy had not been coping with her mother death. It didn't matter what anyone else thought of Tegan she was her Mum and the only person that had been there for her. She was playing up at school, at home basically causing trouble every where she went.
"Hey" panted Charlie as she waddled into the backyard. At 8 months pregnant even walking from her house to Bianca took all her energy.
Bianca couldn't help but giggle as she saw her friend. Seeing the look on Charlie's face she got to her feet and helped her sit down. "Should I even ask how you are or am I going to get the same answer as normal?"
Sighing as she sat down Charlie shook her head "I'm still fat, hot and uncomfortable so no don't bother asking."
"Firstly your not fat your pregnant and second not long now until you have a little baby in your arms that will make it all worth it."
Charlie sighed again muttering something under her breath. "Stop being smart and go get me a drink⦠please."
"Just because you said ask so nicely! Can you watch Darcy please?" A couple of weeks ago Darcy was outside in the backyard by herself when she decided she would go for a walk. She didn't get very far before someone noticed her but she gave everyone a fright and couldn't be left alone.
Watching her play Charlie couldn't believe how much Darcy had changed. When her mother was alive she seemed to be a carefree little girl but now she just seemed angry. Nothing was going to bring her mother back but Charlie was trying to work out what they could do to help her.
"Here you go" said Bianca placing a glass in front of Charlie before sitting down. Seeing that she was watching Darcy she added "she is getting better, slowly but its happening. I don't think she likes the fact that everyone is watching her now but I tried to explain it's just because everyone cares."
"I'm just glad we finally talked Heath into getting some counselling for her. He needs to learn that asking for help isn't a sign of weakness" answered Charlie taking a drink.
Bianca nodded but didn't say anything. This topic had been the subject of many arguments in their household and she finally given up. It had taken Brax to sit Heath down and talk to him before he realised it was a good idea. She watched Charlie and Brax's relationship going from strength to strength while she felt that hers was going backwards. She felt like she was falling apart inside but she didn't feel like she could talk to anyone about it.
"I shouldn't have drunk that now I need to pee" groaned Charlie.
Bianca shook her head "how can you need to pee already you only just finished your drink!"
"Wait until your pregnant then you will know all about it." Bianca sighed trying not to look at her friend. Charlie had been her friend long enough to know something was wrong "come on girly spill what's up?"
"It's just I'm not sure I will ever be pregnant."
Charlie looked at her shocked "what do you mean? Of course you will be, we both know you want to be a Mum!"
"Yes but Heath doesn't know if he wants to be a father again. After everything he went through with Darcy he doesn't think he should be a father again. He keeps telling me that Darcy is enough for him..."
"But it isn't enough for you, is it?" questioned Charlie.
Holding back her tears Bianca wasn't sure what to say. "I love Darcy, I really do but she isn't my daughter. I want the excitement of finding out I'm pregnant, feeling my baby move and then holding my beautiful baby in my arms. I want it all Charlie and I'm not sure I'm going to be able to have that with Heath."
"Are you thinking about leaving him?" Charlie can't hide her shock. Heath and Bianca may seem like an odd match to some but Charlie knew how great they were together. She didn't want to believe that Bianca was even thinking it.
Her friend nodded as a single tear ran down her face. "I'm still looking at all my options but I have to do something."
Charlie was about to say something when Darcy came running over to them. Bianca rushed to wipe her eyes "hey Darcy baby."
Darcy smiled sweetly "can we go get some icecream at the surf club Bee?"
"Sure you have been good today." She turned to Charlie "you coming?"
"Yes but we have to go slow!" Bianca laughed as she helped her up.
