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FrankElza: Thank you for the review and for checking the chapter over, it's good that Brax helped Ricky with her work. You'll see how the BBQ goes in this chapter.


Abuse.

Chapter 53.

As the clock got to 12:30, students were being let out for summer, and Ricky was heading to Yabbie Creek to get some bits.

"See you later, Ricky" Heath said to Ricky.

"See you, mate" Ricky replied, climbing in to her car and starting the engine. It didn't take her long to reach Yabbie Creek and she picked up a basket and started filling it. She then drove home.

Emptying the carrier bags on to the table. Ricky looked at what she had brought: Burgers, sausages., cakes, crisps, popcorn. A six pack of beer and a bottle of red. She walked in to the living room where Olivia was in her bouncer. She smiled as the baby reached for the toy that was attached to the bar. She headed up the stairs for a quick shower, wrapped herself in a towel and sat on the bed, plugging her hairdryer in and blasted her hair, before deciding what to wear. She looked through her wardrobe before deciding on a red floaty top with a pair of white trousers, she plugged in her hair straighteners. She put a ring on her finger and put a bracelet on her wrist, before deciding on what to put on her feet. She walked down the stairs, picked Olivia up and balanced her on her hip.

At 1:00, the doorbell rang, Ricky walked through the hallway, to see Heath, Brax, Casey standing on her doorstep.

"Come in, guys, " She smiled.

Brax followed Ricky in to the small garden, the BBQ was ready to go, it just needed burgers putting on the grill.

"Beer?" Ricky asked, opening the fridge.

"No, I'm driving home" Brax answered.

Ricky opened a bottle of red and poured it while Casey played and Heath and Brax stood chatting. Just then, there was a knock at the door.

"I'll get it, " Brax announced, walking in to the house, through the open door which led in to the kitchen, through the hallway, to the front door. He opened it.

"We thought we'd come and join the party" Said Phoebe, walking in. "Denny's here"

"What a cheek" thought Brax, "inviting herself"

Brax shut the door as Denny and Phoebe walked in to the garden, to loud music such as Taylor Swift's new song, and Camila Cabello.

Heath was helping Casey with a sausage.

"Hey guys, " He greeted.

Brax looked at Ricky, she looked out of it, her eyes looked unfocosed and she looked unsteady.

"Ricky, I think you've had enough" He told her.

Ricky shook her head. "Chill, mate, it's a party" But as she come to the end of her sentence, she groaned and threw up.

Dragging Ricky in to the house, Brax dropped her on to the couch.

"You think drinking like that is responsible do you. You are no better than my mum" Brax ranted.

"I was having fun. " Ricky said, but her head was spinning.

"Not when your a mum Ricky, Olivia has to come first" Brax continued to rant.

"She does. She's asleep" Ricky said.

"I'm going to take Olivia for the night, " Brax decided.

"You can't. " Ricky said, "She doesn't like being with strangers"

"I'm not a stranger. You can't be trusted to look after her, " Brax said, folding his arms and fixing Ricky with a stare. "Look at the state of you, "

Ricky looked at herself, some vomit was in her hair and she'd stained her top.

"I'll bring her back in the morning, when you've sobered up, " Brax said. "Drink that, " He added, pointing to the glass of water on the coffee table. It was more of an order than a request.

"Brax, please" Ricky tried. "Don't take her"

"Your in no fit state, Ricky" Brax told her. "After last time as well, "

"Heath, Casey, come on, we are going" Brax said as he picked up Olivia's car seat and changing bag.

"Why have we got Ricky's baby?" Casey questioned, peering in and seeing Olivia asleep.

"She's not feeling well, mate" Brax replied, he didn't like lying to his little brother but it was better than explaining the truth. Brax lifted Casey in to the car and buckled him in, before putting the car seat in. He walked to the drivers side and got in, driving home.

Heath unlocked the door and Brax took Casey by the hand, Olivia in his arms.

"Right, upstairs, Case" He said, as the young boy, "I'll be up in a minute"

Then Olivia started to cry, Brax sniffed to see if her nappy needed changing. She was dry. Beax walked over to the cupboard to see if they had anymore of Casey's bottles around. He found one and filled it with milk, before putting it in the microwave.

"Come on, Liv" He said as he tried to get her to take the bottle, but she continued to cry.

Brax felt out of his depth with Olivia, it had been ages since he'd settled Casey when he was a baby. His mum was passed out drunk, bit like Ricky was at the moment and a screaming Casey in his cot.

Brax went through the changing bag, to see if there was anything in there that could help settle her.

"Nappies, wipes, dummy. " He muttered to himself. There was nothing there. He sighed.

"Case, what are you doing up?" The older one questioned.

Casey rubbed his eyes. "I couldn't sleep"

Brax kissed Casey's forehead. "Why don't you help me with Liv?"

Casey nodded, one of his favourite things was helping big brother, Brax. "Go and get Liv's blanket"

"Yes, Brax"

"Where's the blanket, Case" Brax asked, when the boy returned upstairs clutching a pink material.

"Here" Casey hands the young child the blanket.

It was made of a soft material and the young child hugs it to her. She soon closes her eyes and rubs the Minnie mouse doll (attached to the blanket) against her cheek.

Brax lifts Olivia in to his arms and takes her in to room. He lays down on the bed and puts her on his chest.

Brax messages Ricky to let her know that Liv is in safe hands and that he hoped she felt better soon.