As the couple kissed Aaliyah could feel herself getting lost in the moment. Before she had chance to stop Johnny had thrusted her up against the wall. As he moved his hands down her waist she gathered herself, before finally reacting "Johnny, Johnny stop it" She gasped pushing him away from her. "What's wrong, aren't you pleased to see me" he replied stepping forward to kiss her again. Aaliyah shook her head "You know I am, it's just I haven't seen you in 6 years, I need some time to get used to you being back that's all" She explained, moving away from him completely.

Aaliyah's rejection had confused Johnny. He couldn't understand why she didn't want him. He respected her wishes and left it alone though. He left pretty soon afterwards.

Aaliyah checked her phone before finally climbing into bed; she had a message from Casey- Hey Ali, hope you are ok? I miss you, Case x. The phone slipped out of her hand and into the bed covers. Aaliyah was that exhausted she had fallen straight to sleep.

The sun's glare woke Aaliyah up instantly. She turned to look at her clock it was 11.48am. Aaliyah shot out of bed and rushed into Riley's room "Why didn't you wake me?" she groaned kneeling beside him. Riley was sat on his floor playing with is toy dinosaurs "You were tired mum" Aaliyah smiled at her son, she couldn't believe she had made such a sweet and sensitive little boy.

After a shower and some breakfast Aaliyah drove Riley to the police station so he could make his formal statement. And just like a true Cooper, Riley lied through his teeth, keeping his daddy's secret protected.

It had been a few day's since the whole Riley incident and things had finally started to calm down. Aaliyah decided it was time to go back to work. She had reluctantly let Riley go back to school, but she knew if Johnny was around he would be safe.

Aaliyah took a deep breath as she walked into her classroom, to her surprise Casey was sat waiting for her. Aaliyah quickly entered the classroom closing the door behind her. Casey didn't waste any time, he took the blond woman in his arms and kissed her Aaliyah responded for a few moments before pulling away "Casey someone could come in" Aaliyah exclaimed. Casey just pulled her closer to him again "I don't care" he moved to kiss her again. Aaliyah could have quite happily given in to temptation, but she knew a classroom was hardly the place.

As Casey leant forward to kiss her neck that was it, Aaliyah put her arms around his neck and pulled him closer. Before they had chance to take it further the pair were interrupted by a loud crash outside. Aaliyah was the first to rush out, followed by Casey. A young River Boy called Stu had punched a locker after what looked like a run in with his girlfriend. "You're coming with me" the boy yelled. Aaliyah couldn't help noticing how scared the girl looked. As she got closer she recognized the girl as Sasha, Sid Walker's daughter. Bianca had introduced them once in the Diner. "I said you're coming with me now" Stu yelled.

"She doesn't want to go with you" Aaliyah quickly replied. This had infuriated Stu causing him to now turn on her, "Who asked your opinion" he snapped pushing her to one side causing her to bang her head on the lockers knocking her to the floor. Casey snapped as he watched her fall, he rushed forward and grabbed Stu by the scruff of the neck, slamming him back into the wall "Whoa Casey, ease up she's only a teacher?" Stu rep-lied a little nervous as to what Casey was about to do. "No she's not, she's not just a teacher, she's my gi…" Casey yelled about to reveal everything when "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE!" A voice screeched. It was Gina.

Casey loosened his grip and backed away from Stu. Gina scanned the corridor to see who was responsible for all the commotion. As she looked down she noticed Aaliyah sat on the floor with blood trickling down her face. "Oh my God, Miss Henderson, are you OK" Gina asked rushing towards the young teacher, who had been pulled to her feet by Casey. "You should go and get that checked" Gina demanded, before clearing the rest of the students from the corridor.

It felt like they had been waiting forever at the hospital, Casey persuaded Gina to let him to go with her. As the couple sat in a cubicle waiting for Sid Aaliyah couldn't help but notice a troubled look on Casey's face. "Hey Case, what's up?" she asked him softly. "I couldn't help wondering, is your surname Henderson or Cooper?" Aaliyah was shocked by his question. She couldn't answer. "When we came in before the nurse referred to you a Mrs Cooper" Casey was trying to put into to words what he wanted to say. He looked up at Aaliyah hoping he wouldn't need to say anymore and he didn't "It's Cooper, my names still Cooper. Casey I lied to you, me and Johnny aren't divorced…we're still married" Aaliyah could feel a few tears in her eyes. Casey just stared in space. "I'm sorry, I should have told you…It doesn't change how I feel about you" Casey's face softened "Do you still love him?" he asked bluntly. "I care about him" Aaliyah replied taking hold of Casey's hand "Listen Case, what me and Johnny had was a long time ago. I don't care about that anymore, the only thing I'm interested in is sitting with me in this room" Aaliyah's words had convinced Casey that although Aaliyah was still married to Johnny, she didn't want to be with him. She was glad Casey seemed satisfied with her answer.

After a long day Aaliyah was glad to be home. As she walked through the door she was shocked to see 7 big red roses in a vase on the table, in front of them was a letter. She smiled to herself as she opened the envelope, assuming they were from Casey.

7 roses, one for each year we have been married. I know last night wasn't what I expected and I understand that you need time to think. I just want you to know that although it's been almost 6 years, my feelings for you haven't changed. I love you so much. Baby you can take all the time you need because I will be waiting for you, J X X

They were from Johnny. Aaliyah had no idea how to deal with this. Although she cared about Johnny, she was certain she didn't feel the same way.

However as wrong as it was, she was pretty sure she was falling for Casey Braxton!

Ok so this chapter hasn't turned out like I was hoping. Hope you all still enjoy it. As usual please R & R. x x

Coming up-

Johnny is on the warpath when he discovers the truth about Aaliyah's mystery man, but has he got the right man?

Aaliyah's life is still in danger, will she realise before it's too late?

Who is left fighting for their lives after a run in with Dylan and his Gang?