"Brax is being held at the station until the prison transfer van comes in the morning. He had broken the agreement that was reached by his lawyers. He was placed on a good behavior bond but the AVO that you had set up, essentially he violated it. SO I threw the book at him on every charge possible. Brax has his lawyers on it to get him out but the judge had enough of him this afternoon. I'll keep you posted on any other developments but for now, you are safe but with the River Boys in uproar I suggest you lock your doors and always go out in twos. You know the rules; always let someone know where you're heading and when you'll be back, and all that.
"Thanks Georgie." The trio asked a few more questions and as Georgie headed out the door they offered some dinner to take with her.
"Phew, that's a relief" Ruby acknowledged.
"Yeah… now to let Joey know" Charlie agreed.
"She'll be happy no doubt; you guys have been in limbo with Brax on the loose. The only concern now is retaliation by his crew" Aiden replied.
"You have a point but for now we follow Georgie's instructions and any problems you ring the station ok"
Both Aiden and Ruby nodded in agreement and finished off dinner as Charlie went to wake Joey up.
….
Charlie had filled in Joey on Brax's whereabouts, both of them in agreement that the River Boys in uproar and seeking revenge meant only one thing- leaving Summer Bay.
Ruby wasn't happy about the idea of leaving their home so close to the twins birth but finally agreed to leaving that night. Aiden was packed rather quickly, as he never truly got a chance to settle in.
The only dilemma left was how to get out of Summer Bay without being seen. Scrambling every idea possible only one obvious choice remained… Olivia.
Ruby was not happy "Mother, you kissed this woman in a drunken oblivion, she is Joeys ex. How do you know she can pull this off."
Charlie struggled with the truth and venom behind Ruby's voice. Joey noticed, despite the progress they made as a couple, the cheating was the choice Charlie struggled with most. Sitting down next to Ruby, Joey tried to reason with her "Olivia's the only one who goes in and out of Summer Bay and has a reason to return. If we don't take this opportunity now, just think of the next thing Brax could organize from behind bars. He could have any one of us hurt or worse. The twins' lives are in danger if he gets to me. He could do so many twisted things in his current state of mind. Why put our family through the risk when we have a chance to keep it together and safe?"
Ruby pondered Joey's wisdom and realized there was no easy way to protect everyone at once. By staying together they could protect one another. Finally agreeing to let Olivia help them, Joey jumped on the phone straight away. Charlie was deep in thought, every decision being analyzed to ensure no ways to be seen by anyone. Her trance was broken by Aiden pulling her away from Joey.
"Are you sure Olivia's not going to talk?"
Rubbing her temples, Charlie shook her head "Honestly Aiden I have no idea, she's Joeys ex. We just have to trust that she can do the right thing by us and raise no suspicion."
"I don't like this Charlie, it's dangerous and we have to look over our shoulders for who knows how long."
"I know, it's our only choice though. My first priority is Joey and the twins."
"What about if you and Ruby stay here, I'll take Joey."
"Are you nuts? Brax will destroy me and ruby and come after the two of you. It's not safe to break up. Don't ever suggest that again Aiden. I swear. It's not an option. Where Joey goes I go, you got it?"
Raising his hands in defeat, Aiden nodded "Got it".
….
Joey had organized for Olivia to come round; it was still early enough to avoid suspicion of a late night visitor. While they waited for her arrival they cleaned up the house and packed a little more.
A tender moment between Charlie and Joey was broken as they heard a knock on the door. As Aiden answered it, he was blown away by the beautiful woman who stood before him.
With his mouth still open in awe, she chuckled and reached out flirtatiously to close it. "Well hello handsome".
"Hi I'm Aiden", he stumbled taking in Olivia's beauty.
"Olivia, nice to meet you", she replied smiling.
"Joey, you never told me your ex was such a catch" Aiden chuckled.
"Well let's just say I have fine taste in women" Replied Joey with a wink at Charlie.
"Hey, no straying Jo" Charlie commanded seriously.
Ruby was worried about the interaction between the 4 but for now she stayed quiet. Her family's safety was more important than thoughts of some flirtatious behavior.
Olivia had the car set up so Aiden and she would drive out visible by anyone who passes them but Ruby, Charlie and Joey would be invisible in the back seat. A note was left for Leah by sms saying they had gone to visit Morag in the city with Aiden.
With dark truly upon them now, they set out, Aiden scouring the streets for any cars or motorbikes that may have been following them.
He saw the leaving Summer Bay sign in the distance and thought they had made it out. A set of taillights beaming behind them made Aiden change his mind.
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