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Chapter 25- Time can never mend

After the service, everyone went to the grave yard for the burial. All Xavier's friends and family watched sombrely as his coffin was lowered into the ground. It was a very poignant moment for April as it cemented the notion that Xavier wasn't coming back. Her red eyes held no more tears, so she just watched the scene whilst leaning up against Heath's front. He put his arms around her waist and rested them on her baby bump. April took Bianca's hand. Watching people throwing flowers into Xavier's grave was one of the hardest things she ever had to witness. April still couldn't wrap her head around how unfair it was that someone as good and kind as Xavier could be taken from them.

She looked around and saw that Ruby was crying in Charlie's arms. Charlie's eyes were red and puffy as well. Brax had his arm around his girlfriend. So many people had gathered to pay their respects to Xavier, showing just how many people he had touched in his life. No-one present could have said a bad word about him. Sergeant Watson, whom Xavier had become close to when he started training at the police academy, placed the Australian flag over his grave. He had not qualified as a police officer, but it was evident that if he had been given the chance, Xavier would have been an officer of the highest standard.

After saying their last goodbyes, everyone went back to Angelo's. April was touched to see that Angelo, Nicole and baby George had returned for the funeral. She hugged Nicole. "It's good to see you again Nic."

Nicole smiled lightly. "Yeah, I only wish it were under better circumstances." She shook her head. "I can't believe he's gone."

"Neither can I." It still felt like there was a massive aching hole in her chest.

"I believe congratulations are in order." Angelo smiled and gestured towards her swollen stomach.

April smiled and placed one of her hands on her bump. "Thank you. It came as a bit of a surprise to say the least."

Nicole nodded. "I know how you feel. How far along are you?" she wondered.

"Four and a half months. It feels like I'm getting bigger and bigger every day." April chuckled.

"Just wait until you hit seven months. Trust me; you don't know what big is yet. So is Dex the father?" the blonde wondered.

April shook her head. "No, it's Heath."

As soon as she said that, a pair of hands appeared on her waist and Heath kissed her cheek. "What am I?" he wondered. Nicole and Angelo were in complete shock. They couldn't believe what they were seeing and hearing.

April smiled and rubbed her stomach. "This little one's daddy."

Heath nodded. "Yep, that's me."

Nicole smiled. "Wow, congratulations. How long have you two been together?" she was still a little dubious. Heath Braxton most certainly didn't seem like the boyfriend or fatherly type.

"Em, just over six months. That's right isn't it babe?" Heath wondered.

April shrugged. "Yeah I suppose around that. It hasn't seemed like six months. Where's baby George?"

Angelo chuckled. "Irene commandeered him the moment we arrived. We'll be lucky to get him back."

"How's he doing?"

Nicole nodded. "Great. He's beginning to walk and he said his first word the other day. I cried. Being a mother does strange things to you. You'll know what I'm talking about soon enough."

"Hopefully. So what was his first word?" April wondered curiously.

Nicole frowned. "Elsom. That's why I cried. I was expecting mama or dada but no our baby had to say the name of the Australian rugby team captain. I've banned Angelo from watching sports while Georgie's around."

April turned to Heath. "Consider yourself warned." She told him. "So this is just a visit? You're not coming back are you?"

Angelo bit his lip. "Well, things are going great for us in the city at the moment. I'm actually about to open another restaurant, but I don't know if we'll be staying there indefinitely."

Nicole nodded. "I don't think you've seen the back of us." She joked. "The city is great but I think I'd prefer little George to grow up in a place like this. I really miss Summer Bay. Especially all our friends." She frowned.

"We miss you two as well. You have to come back for Liam and Bianca's wedding next month." April informed them instead of asking them.

Nicole's jaw dropped. "Bianca and Liam are getting married? I didn't know they were engaged. "

April nodded. "Yeah. Liam proposed one day when Bianca was on her way out of the gym. It was very unromantic."

Gina joined them. "April, can I speak to you for a moment?" she wonderd.

"Of course." April said and excused herself before following Gina.

"I just wanted to tell you how thankful I was for your speech today. It was really beautiful." Gina praised her.

April smiled. "I'm glad you liked it. I tried to write it for ages and ages but Xave wouldn't have wanted me to go up there and read from some cue cards. He deserves better than that. I'm glad that I got to say my goodbye like that, it really helped."

Gina smiled lightly. "Everyone was telling me what a great tribute to Xavier it was. I really can't thank you enough, it made the service special. I want to give you this..." She said and handed April a large photo album. April recognised it immediately and opened it. It was the album that she and Xavier had made with pictures of them when they were together. Tears started to fill her eyes again, but this time they were tears of happiness. "Xavier would have wanted you to have it."

April hugged her former principal. "Thank you so much Gina."

"I thought it would be something that you could remember him by. I also want to apologise again over what I said the other day. I hope you can forgive me."

"Of course. I understand completely. Please don't worry about it." April told her.

Gina nodded. "Thank you for your understanding. Please excuse me, I have to go find John." She said before leaving.

April smiled to herself as she made her way over to Heath. He put his arm around her. "What's that?" he wondered, gesturing towards the large book in his girlfriend's arms.

"A photo album. It was Xave's-" April stopped talking immediately when she saw her. Heath stared at her in confusion before following her gaze. He knew immediately what was bothering April; walking towards them was none other than Henri.

She smiled smugly as she approached them. "Hello Heath." Henri said and placed her hands on her very large baby bump...