Jogging along the beach, Charlie's disappointed when she doesn't see Joey in the water. Coming to a stop, she takes a sip of water, her eyes scanning the beach for any sign of her.

"Looking for someone?"

Joey's voice from behind her makes her jump and turn. "Jesus Joey."

"Sorry."

"Yeah, right, that's why you're grinning like the Cheshire Cat."

"I couldn't resist." She drops her gear onto the sand and starts to unbutton her shirt.

After what her imagination had conjured up last night and without the benefit of sunnies to shield her eyes, Charlie was struggling to keep eye contact instead of eye to bikini clad boob contact. She didn't know what it was about Joey, but it was like she couldn't help herself. "You're just going swimming now?" Charlie finally manages to say.

"I'm running a little late today."

Picking up something in her tone, Charlie asks her if everything was ok.

Thinking back to her argument with Angelo earlier, Joey nods. "It's fine."

Charlie folds her arms, giving Joey a look. "Joey, I can tell that something is up."

"It's Angelo," she admits. "He has this irrational jealousy where Aden is concerned and it doesn't seem to matter what I say, he just won't listen and it's making things tense at home."

Charlie felt conflicted. The thought of things not being all that rosy in their marriage was rather pleasing to her, which made her feel guilty for thinking like that, and if she wanted to be Joey's friend, then she needed to be supportive of her and not let her own selfish wishes interfere. "My shift is a little later this morning, so if you don't mind me being all hot and sweaty, why don't we go grab a coffee and talk."

Her mind going elsewhere at the thought of Charlie being hot and sweaty for entirely different reasons, it takes Joey a moment to answer. "I guess I can come back for a swim later."

"Welcome stranger," Leah greets Joey the moment they were through the diner doors. "Long time no see."

"Hey, if you're sick of me being in here every day, I can go elsewhere," Joey threatens with a grin.

"Don't you dare, I enjoy our little chats. By the way, your friend is making quite the impression on the young female hearts of Summer Bay, not to mention the odd male heart."

"Only the young?" prods Charlie.

"If I wasn't married, I'd be interested," admits Leah with a slight blush.

"Well, feel free to inform everyone that Aden is single," Joey says with a wicked grin.

"If I did that, they'd be after him in a flash. So, the usual for the both of you?" They both nod.

Having spent the past 10 minutes listening, Charlie sets her coffee down. "It sounds like there is not a lot you can do. Angelo is the one with the problem and unless you're willing to give Aden up as a friend." Joey looks horrified by the suggestion. "Then this is something Angelo has to get past."

"I don't like being caught in the middle."

"Tell Angelo that, it may force him to deal with his problem. Has it always been like this between you three?"

"No. Growing up, Angelo was more my brother's friend so he was around the house a lot, but we didn't exactly spend a lot of time together."

"He didn't like Aden though, did he?"

"At first, it wasn't a matter of liking or disliking. Angelo was raised to think that his status made him better than others he regarded as less fortunate and so like Aden said, Angelo treated him like he was the son of a housekeeper, someone to order around or ignore."

"You were obviously raised differently."

"My father is a lot like Angelo's parents, but my mother was this kind-hearted woman who saw everyone as equals and I guess I took after her." Joey looks away for a moment, lost to her memories.

Charlie rests her hand on Joey's arm. "You ok?"

"I was just thinking of mum. Now, what was I saying, oh right. Angelo's attitude toward Aden began to change when we started spending more time together after my brother's death, then when we started dating, Aden became a full-blown rival in Angelo's eyes, which was completely ridiculous."

"To you maybe, but not to a man in love."

"I suppose so," admits Joey. "Still, it should be clear by now that Aden is just a friend."

To Charlie, it was sounding more and more like Angelo was insecure about their marriage and it made her wonder why when Joey seemed so committed to him. She didn't want to get her hopes up that maybe Joey wasn't as committed as she appeared to be, so she dismissed the idea. "I really wish I could help you more Joey, but as I said, there's not much you can do if Angelo won't listen to reason."

"I know and Charlie, you have helped me, just by listening."

"That's what friends are for."

"It's a little weird though, isn't it, for us to be talking about my husband."

"It is a bit, but I want you to know that you can talk to me about anything."

Joey squeezes her hand. "Thank you Charlie." She lets go of her hand just as Georgie walks in with Jay.

"Aunty Chuck!" Jay yells out as soon as he sees Charlie.

"Aunty Chuck?" Joey says. "It's kind of cute," she adds with a grin when Charlie groans.

"Don't go getting any ideas," she mutters.

"Of course not Chuck."

Charlie rolls her eyes.

"Count yourself lucky Charlie," Georgie says as she takes the seat Charlie pulls out for her. "Last night all Belle got was Ding Dong every time someone said her name."

Charlie chuckles. "Chuck is definitely better." She reaches over and musses Jay's hair, much to his delight. "Isn't he a bit young to be going to work?"

"I'm dropping him off at Irene's on the way to the station."

"How's the leg today?"

"Have a rather lovely bruise, other than that, it's pretty good."

"And Martha?"

"Last night she nearly drove me nuts with her fussing, but she was better this morning." She takes a bit of toast from Charlie's plate, offering it to her son. "Martha really can't handle it when Jay or I are hurt in any way."

"It's the memories."

"Yeah, I know." Georgie stares at Charlie. "Aren't you leaving it a bit late?"

"Leaving what?"

"I assume you plan on having a shower before work." She sniffs the air. "I definitely hope you shower before work."

Charlie glances at her watch. "Oh god, I didn't realise the time." She jumps to her feet. "I gotta go but if you need to talk again Joey, you know where I am, bye."

Joey frowns when Charlie rushes away. "I thought she was starting later this morning."

"She is," grins Georgie. "I'm sure Charlie will remember that sometime soon." Joey chuckles. "Martha tells me you're doing a great job at the club."

"Martha's a good boss and she's really made it easy for me to fit in."

"Yeah, she's great at that."

"Jo Jo," Jay says suddenly, surprising both women.

Joey grins at him. "Is that my name?"

"Jo Jo," he points at her.

"I'm honoured to have been nicknamed."

"He's obviously heard your name mentioned a few times."

"I can imagine," Joey murmurs.

"Joey, I know we haven't exactly hit it off and I've hardly been welcoming."

"You're protective of your family, I understand that."

"Yeah, but I get too involved at times and I can go overboard."

"No, really?" Joey says with mock sarcasm.

Georgie smiles wryly. "What I'm trying to say is, since you and Charlie are putting things behind you, I'd like to do the same."

"I'd like that. Georgie, I hate that Charlie has been hurt in all of this and I really am sorry."

"I know you are."

"There is just one thing though." Joey pauses. "Don't hold it against me if Aden chases after Belle."

Chuckling, Georgie tells her she should be more worried about Aden. "I should be getting this little guy to his grandmother's."

"Bye Jay."

"Jo Jo," he waves.

"Looks like you might have made a friend there," Leah says as she collects the plates from the table.

"He's a cute kid."

"Jay's adorable, but I was talking about the big kid with him."

"I'm still not quite sure what to make of Georgie."

"You're not alone there."

Joey grins, "That's good to know."

"Georgie has a big heart, she just comes with a lot of prickles and moods. Navigate through them, and she's a great friend to have."

"I'm just happy to ease the tension and get along better with both cousins." If only it was so easy with her husband, she adds silently. "I think I might go for my swim now. I'll see you later."

Leah shakes her head, a wry smile on her face. Joey hadn't been kidding about easing the tension and getting along better, because she and Charlie had looked so natural together. It was just a shame that Joey was already taken as she thought they'd make a great couple.

"Nice one Georgie," Charlie says when Georgie walks into the station.

"I thought so." Georgie grins at her, "When did you remember?"

"When I had shampoo in my hair." Charlie glances over to Angelo's office, keeping her voice low. "A word of warning, Angelo's in a foul mood and is on the warpath, so today would be a good day to be on your best behaviour."

"And here I was in a good mood," mutters Georgie.

"Good morning Georgie," Aden greets her warmly.

"Are you always this cheerful?"

"Yes and even if I'm not, I just fake it."

"Are you faking now?"

"Maybe, maybe not," he says with a big grin. Shaking her head at him, Georgie grins back.

"Georgie, I'm going to show Aden around some more, so if you're coming, you have five minutes."

"Only need a minute and I'll be right back," she says, rushing toward the locker room with her gear.

"So, are you faking?" Charlie asks. Aden just keeps grinning and shrugs. Charlie looks to the heavens, "I'm not sure I can survive the both of you," she murmurs as Georgie rejoins them.

"Ok, let's get out of here before."

"Constable!"

Georgie groans softly, turning to face Angelo. "Yes Sergeant?"

"I'm sure the Detective can manage with only one officer, so you can man the counter."

"Sorry," Charlie whispers to her.

"And my day had started off so well."

"Sergeant," Aden interrupts. "Georgie is a part of my team."

"You can have her back when you actually have some evidence, witnesses or suspects to work with, until then, I'd rather not have two officers wasting their time running you around."

"We have a suspect list."

"No, you have a phone book with a lot of names."

"Which we'll be working through."

"I'm not having my officers wasting time on a wild goose chase. Break the list down to viable suspects, then you can have her back."

"Usually, I'd love to be so wanted, but this is just some pissing contest between two blokes," Georgie whispers to her cousin. "And it looks like the wrong one has just won."

"Good luck," Charlie whispers back. "Aden, let's go."

Aden offers an apologetic shrug to Georgie as he follows Charlie out.

"The counter Constable," Angelo orders, shutting the door to his office behind him.

"This day is going to be so much fun," Georgie sighs.