Chapter 20

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"It's not fair dad, Casey gets time off from school and I don't" moaned Darcy as they walked into Brax's

"Can you just leave it Darcy, before my head explodes" replied Heath as he went into the kitchen and made a cuppa

"How about you hang out with me after school Darcy" asked Ricky "I could do with your help"

"What for" questioned Darcy with a sulk as she scrolled through her phone

"We need to organize a surprise party for Case for his fourteenth birthday"

"Great, Its so not fair" replied Darcy" he gets to go to Melbourne to a big soccer match, take time out from school and now you are organizing a surprise party for him"

"Shh" replied Ricky "we want to keep it a surprise"

"What are you keeping a surprise" questioned Casey as he walked out from his bedroom carrying his backpack.

"Nothing that concern's you" replied Brax

"Fine then, what time are we going at" questioned Casey

"As soon as you get some breakfast inside you" stated Brax as he went over and left his cup into the sink

"Well who is going to win this big soccer final Case" asked Heath as Casey sat down at the table beside him with a bowl of cereal

"Melbourne Victory for definite" replied Casey, "Do you want to put on a bet?"

"Oi! No bet's Case unless you have cash to pay up" explained Brax "There will be no I Owe You's this time, do you hear me"

"Fine dad, what ever you say" replied Casey as he shoved his phone over in front of Heath. "Ten dollars that Melbourne Victory will win?"

Heath smiled back and whispered "You are on mate".

"Are you sure you will be all right while we are gone" asked Brax as he wrapped his arm around Ricky who was holding Matthew in her arms

"Everything, will be fine, now go and enjoy some time with your son" exclaimed Ricky

"You are the best Ricky Sharpe" replied Brax as he kissed her and then Matthew "I miss you both already" "Me too" smiled Ricky

"Come on Case, let's go" said Brax as they both made there way out the front door to the Ute.

"Can I choose the radio station" questioned Casey as he sat into the Ute

"The driver always gets to choose" replied Brax as he switched on the radio to some classical music.

Casey shook his head "You are so not with the times, just as well I brought my headphones" he stated before he put them on turned up the volume and relaxed back into the seat for there long drive to Melbourne.

Brax looked over and smirked before he turned over the radio station to more modern music.

About half hour drive, Brax pulled in outside 'Yabby Creek Hospital'

"Why are we going in here" questioned Casey as he straightened up and looked in towards the hospital and then towards Brax.

"Nate has organized a counseling session for you Case" explained Brax

"No, I am not going in" cried Casey "This was supposed to be a road trip for you and me, I was looking so forward to it, for once not to have to think of everything negative that goes on in my life"

"I am sorry mate" replied Brax "But in order for you to be more positive in life you need to talk to someone about how you are feeling, what makes you sad and how to get past it"

Casey looked in towards the hospital again "And if I don't go in are you going to cancel the road trip to Melbourne"

"No mate, I am looking forward to this road trip also just you and me" replied Brax

"Fine, I will go in but I am not promising anything" answered Casey

"Mr Braxton and Mr Davidson nice to meet you both" said the councilor "I am Mr. Brown, please take a seat"

"So Casey, I see from the notes you lost your mum about six months ago "How have things been going for you since?"

Casey sat and stared at his hands, he glanced towards Brax and then to Mr. Brown "I can't do this, I am sorry dad" said Casey before he got up and ran out of the office.

"I am sorry for wasting your time Mr. Brown" stated Brax as he stood up from the chair

"Mr Braxton, if you have a moment" replied Mr. Brown "please, please take a seat" "Obviously, your son is finding it very hard to talk about his mum. I suppose for Casey for years it was just the two of them and I think he feels in order to keep those memories safe he feels he cannot share the time spent with his mum to anyone else"

"Right, I understand" said Brax "but how can he find that happiness within himself to live the life that he has now if he keeps bottling up his feelings"

"That's where you come in Mr Braxton" explained Mr Brown "You are the only one that knew his mum quite well, so maybe you could share some of your happy memories of being with his mum, just talk about her randomly and maybe he might start talking to you about happy memories he had with her. "I am not promising it will work, but it may and I think it is worth a try"

Brax arrived back out to the Ute where Casey was stationed up against

"I know you are mad with me" said Casey "but I couldn't do it, talk I mean"

"It's fine Case, don't worry about it for now" replied Brax before he got into his Ute "Lets head to Melbourne"

"Do you think I might get to visit my mum's grave on the way home" asked Casey

"I don't see why not, we will probably come back as far as the city after the match and stay there for tonight" replied Brax and tomorrow we will visit the grave and maybe get to call to see your granddad

"That would be great, thanks dad" replied Casey

Finally, they arrived in Melbourne and made there way to the "Docklands Stadium". Casey was amazed by everything, the supporters, the colour of the jersey's the atmosphere. He kept insisting on having a jersey for Melbourne Victory team until finally Brax gave in and bought one for him. Casey's eyes opened wide when they were shown into the VIP section, he had the biggest smile across his face and was so proud of his new jersey.

After 90 minutes, the game finished with Melbourne Victory becoming champions. Casey took out his phone and sent a text to Heath "Melbourne Victory winners, you owe me 10 dollars, Ha, ha"

Heath's phone bleeped with a new message. "Melbourne Victory won" stated Heath with a smile "I owe my nephew 10 dollars

"Smart Kid, he knows his soccer" replied Ricky "Glad he is enjoying it, but lets get this party organized before they get home tomorrow"

Brax stood proud beside Casey as they watch the captain of Melbourne Victory hold up the cup as the crowd cheered and roared. He hadn't seen Casey smile as much since he came into his life, things seemed to be looking up for the kid.

Just then there was an explosion, everyone fell to the ground with the force, debris flew everywhere, the lights dimmed and then went completely off.

Half an hour later, Brax opened his eyes, there was so much commotion going on around him as he lay there on a stretcher.. Ambulance's had arrived at the scene, people were screaming out and crying out names of loved ones trying to find them among the debris.

"Casey, Casey" cried out Brax as he pulled himself off the stretcher. There were injured people around everywhere.

"Are you OK Sir" asked a paramedic as he approached Brax "You need to stay on the stretcher as you have a nasty gash to your head there, would you like me to take a look at it for you sir"

"I can't find my son, I need to find my son" cried out Brax as he walked around trying to find Casey he hurried over to a kid wearing the same jersey Casey had on and turned him towards him. "I am sorry" muttered Brax "I thought you were my son" He started to become agitated, rushing around in circles, calling out Casey's name over and over again.

"Dad" he could hear a kid shout out, he turned around with a smile but his smile soon faded when he saw another man wrap his arm's around his son, hugging him. Brax could feel dizzy everything became blurry, his legs felt weak before he collapsed to the ground.

"Dad, come here quickly" shouted out Darcy as she sat on the couch holding Matthew. "What's the emergency Darcy" asked Heath, as he came in from outside with Ricky. Darcy couldn't speak she just pointed at the TV.

New Flash:

There was an explosion in the "Docklands Stadium" this evening as Melbourne Victory retained there title against Sidney. It is reported nineteen people have lost their lives so far and hundred's off supporters were injured. Emergency services are at the scene at the moment, we will keep you updated. If anyone is concerned about family members or relatives that were attending the game, please contact the following number.

Ricky and Heath stood behind the couch, both looking pale and in shock, neither of them could speak.

"I need to contact Brax" muttered Ricky as she pulled her phone out nervously from her pocket. "It's going through to voice mail" she cried out

"Let me try Casey's number" replied Heath but he got the same reply.

"Did ye hear what happened on the news" questioned Kyle as he walked into the Lounge with Phoebe. "We can't get through to either of there numbers, this can't be happening" said Ricky as she sat down on the edge of the couch.

"I'll try them again" said Kyle but kept getting both of there voice mails.

"We need to get to Melbourne" replied Heath "Come on Kyle now"

"I am coming with you" said Ricky" "What about Matthew" asked Heath

"Maybe, it would be best if you stayed here"

"No, no way" cried out Ricky "I need to be there"

"You three go" stated Bianca who was sitting down on the couch trying to comfort a very upset Darcy "Phoebe and myself will take care of things here".

Heath, Kyle and Ricky ran out the door and got into Heath's jeep, Heath took of in full speed.

A few hours later, Brax woke up in the hospital with a thumping headache. There was so much noise going on around him, trolleys being pushed, people talking out loud, people crying. He tried to stand up but felt dizzy.

"You have come back to us" smiled a nurse who started checking his BP and vital signs and then she started writing on a chart. "Is there anyone I can contact for you Mr. Braxton, asked the Nurse "sorry we had to check your wallet for ID"

"My son, I need to find him" stated Brax as he once again tried to get up but felt dizzy.

"What is his name Sir, and I will check to see if he has been brought in.

"Casey" replied Brax as he put his hand up towards his head as the pain radiated around it

"Casey Braxton, let me check Mr. Braxton and I will get back to you" replied the nurse

"Sorry, its Casey Davidson" stated Brax "He use's his mum's name"

When Heath, Kyle and Ricky arrived in Melbourne they were advised to check with the hospital first. Upon arriving at the hospital, they checked at reception and were directed to where Brax remained lying down on a stretcher.

"O my god" cried Ricky "You are Alive" as she wrapped her arms around him. Heath and Kyle stood behind her and smiled.

"I don't know where Casey is" exclaimed Brax "I haven't seen him since the explosion I need to find him".

"You stay here Ricky and myself and Kyle will check around" stated Heath

"Sorry Nurse" said Heath as he approached the Nurse's unit "I am trying to find my nephew Casey Davidson"

"Just let me check my list of casualty's that have come through here" replied the Nurse "Sorry I can't see him on the list Sir, the rescuers' are still down at the stadium so maybe he may be brought in soon. "But as it is getting late, there was some mention they were calling off the search until the morning"

Heath shook his head and looked at Kyle, sadness in both of there eyes.

"Do you have a photo of your nephew, and if I see him on my rounds I will notify you"

Heath pulled out his phone and showed the nurse a photo of Casey and Darcy with Charile the dog that he had taken down on the beach.

"I know it is not what you want to do, but they are letting people go in and ID the bodies in the morgue" exclaimed the Nurse before she headed off on her rounds.

Back at the Docklands Stadium

"We are going to call it a night lads for safety reasons, it's getting too dark, we will resume at first light" stated one of the rescuers.

"Please, someone over here" whispered Casey as he lay among the debris "Please help me, don't leave me here" as he tried to pull his leg that was wedged out from the rubble. He watched as the lights from the ambulance's and rescue vehicles faded away and he was in complete darkness. He put his hand to his head and wiped away some blood as the tears silently streamed down his face "Please don't leave me here, please" he whispered

"Did you find him, is he here" questioned Brax as Heath and Kyle approached the bed. They both shook there head in sadness.

"Where is he, where is my little boy" said Brax as the tears streamed down his face "I can't loose him, I can't loose him"