I am definitely considering putting Darcy in this story, But i am focusing on Earthquake aftermath! Enjoy ;) xxxxxxxx

Chapter fifty three

Brax and Heath ran to the school. They couldn't believe their eyes, it was partially collapsed. Fire fighters and rescue workers were pulling students and teachers out or removing wood and debris.

Brax and Heath couldn't get close because of the taped off area. "Casey!" they yelled, Other people were yelling to, Brax saw Dex being hauled from a hole. He was filthy, Brax and Heath ran over to him.

"Dex, have you seen Casey?" asked Brax urgently, "He was with us...but as it collapsed he ran to help Mylan" Dex coughed. Brax and Heath ran back to the taped off area and waited urgently.

Charlie was screaming at the top of her voice, "Help! Help someone!" she screamed, Her car was almost tipped into the watery mineshaft below and her police car radio was broken.

She couldn't budge her door and her seat belt was jammed. She carried on screaming and pushing the door.

Sasha woke up. There was bricks, wood and plaster everywhere. "Casey?" she coughed, she removed the wood from her and knew she had cuts and bruises everywhere. Her ankle was definitely broken and maybe her arm. A flamboyant orange coat came into view and Sasha instantly knew it was a rescue worker.

She waved her arms and yelled. The worker recognised her and ran to her. "Are you okay miss?" "My arm and ankle hurt" The worker scooped Sasha into his arms and re-attached himself to the harness.

Sasha was met with the bright sky, Chaos surrounded her. She was helped up by a paramedic and placed on a stretcher. "Casey is still down there" she whimpered.

Brax and Heath stood by the taped off area, Heath averted his eyes for one second to see A familiar Brown haired boy on a stretcher.

"Brax" Heath whacked Brax, They ran over to him. Casey's White school shirt was dusty, he was unconscious and he had a red neck support brace on.

"Case?" Brax asked hopefully, but Casey didn't respond. The paramedics quickly rushed him into the ambulance and took him to the hospital.

Brax called Charlie as they waited in the waiting room, no answer. Brax shook his head. "She's probably busy" said Heath. Brax nodded.

Casey Was rushed from the room, Brax and Heath followed for as long as they could before being forced back. Brax managed to catch a doctor. "Whats going on with my brother?" Brax said.

"He is in surgery, his lower back has a fracture and maybe even broken and is in urgent need for an operation...we will give you further information soon" The doctor said and walked into theatre.

Brax stood frozen. "Did...did the doctor just say he has a broken spine?" Heath said. Brax barely even nodded, "But that could mean he might not walk again"


Brax and Heath walked into Casey's room. He was still unconscious after surgery. Brax slowly walked over to him. Heath stood by the door.

"Mr Braxton" The Doctor said as he walked into the room. Brax reluctantly left Casey as he and Heath walked out into the corridor.

"Your brother has successfully under gone surgery and shall recover from his sedation soon" The doctor said but his face said something else.

"Sadly, his injuries were too great and...and I'm afraid Casey may never again".

Brax breathed in sharply and closed his eyes, leaning against the chair for support. Heath was slumped over with closed eyes.

"What...what do you mean may?" Heath whispered. "I mean he has a chance of recovery, a very good chance but will be in a wheel chair for a few months and have to undergo physiotherapy and thats if, if he recovers fully" The doctor explained.

Brax ran from the corridor and back into Casey's room. "This can't be happening" Brax said, "He's a kid" Heath followed back in.

"How are we gonna tell him?" Heath sighed.


Brax watched as Casey and the Doctor were talking. Brax couldn't tell Casey, he just couldn't. He watched Casey's eyes widen. Tears prickled into Braxs eyes.

The Doctor left, Casey stared at the floor. Brax slowly walked in the room. "Case?" He watched as a single tear rolled down Casey's cheek.

Brax rushed over with Heath. "Case, at least you've got chance, a really good chance" Heath said. Casey looked away. His blue eyes met Brax's for a second.

"Ah Case!' Brax sighed and pulled Casey in for a hug. Casey Wasn't used to hugs from his brothers at all. Brax let him go.

Casey smiled faintly.