Not much going on in this chapter just a bit of a filler as I haven't had much time to write.

Cheryl guided Brendan up the stairs towards their home; it freaked her out seeing her brother so weak and dependant on her. He was in his own world not even noticing when Cheryl sat him on the couch and removed his shoes. She went into the kitchen and filled a glass of water for him and picking up some sleeping tablets knowing he would be restless otherwise.

"Brendan." She said softly kneeling in front of him. He jolted slightly like he had just only realised she was present.

"I think you should go to bed."

"It's only early; I should go to the club."

"No you're not going anywhere tonight you look like you haven't slept in days."

He got up off the couch and walked towards his bedroom with his sister following right behind him. She put the glass on his bedside table and turned back towards him. She held out her hand to him revealing the tablets.

"Take these they'll help you sleep."

He picked up the glass and washed the tablets down straight away knowing that for the first time since the explosion he might get a goods night sleep.

"Goodnight Chez."

She smiled at him before leaving the room and closing the door behind her. She sat on the couch unsure what to do with herself. She wanted to be strong for Brendan but it was all too much; tears started to fall down her face as she processed what her big brother had told her. She didn't know how long she'd been sitting there before there was a light knock on the door. She wasn't surprised to see Ste standing there his face mirroring her own. She stood back and let him in without saying a word. They both sat on couch leaning on each other for support.

"What do we do now?" Ste asked quietly.

"I don't know. All we can do is be here for him, he's trying to change but he'll need help."

Ste didn't know why he ended up here but as soon as Doug had fell asleep he wrote him a note and left. He wanted to talk about it with Cheryl but mostly he needed to be close to Brendan. There was something about the Brady house that made him feel safe like he belonged.

"I'm gonna go and check on him." Cheryl said getting up from the couch.

"Can I come?"

She nodded and they both walked towards Brendan's room being as quiet as possible when opening the door. He was lying on his side hugging a pillow to his chest.

"He looks very calm."

"I gave him some tablets to help him sleep. He won't be waking up anytime some."

Cheryl picked up the empty glass and Brendan's clothes that he'd left scattered across the room leaving Ste alone with Brendan. He sat on the edge of the bed looking down at his ex wanting to lay down next to him. He stroked his face lightly as tears began to fall once again. He didn't notice Cheryl standing in the doorway watching a knowing smile on her face.

"Does Doug know you're here love?"

"I left a note in case he wakes up. What time is it?"

"Nearly 1am."

"Oh I should be going then. Promise me you'll ring if anything happens. And I mean anything."

"I will but he'll be asleep for a long time."

"See ya tomorrow."

"I'll show you out."

They said their goodbyes before Cheryl headed up to bed hoping she would be able to get a little bit of sleep.