Everything seemed to be going in slow motion. Heath and Casey looked on helplessly as they watched Brax frantically trying to revive Aaliyah. "Come on Ali" he exclaimed during compressions "Stay with us". As he tried one last time, Aaliyah finally coughed. The Braxton brothers were overjoyed. Aaliyah took a few moments to get her breath; she was choking uncontrollably from all the smoke she had inhaled.

Aaliyah wasn't sure what was happening, but it all became clear when she turned around and looked at her house, which was now engulfed with flames. Then it hit her like a ton of bricks. Aaliyah started to struggled. She tried desperately to stand but her legs wouldn't allow it "RILEY'S IN THERE" she yelled at the concerned looking brothers

Brax and Heath threw each other a look, but before either of them could move a car screeched to a halt behind them. As Aaliyah looked round she saw Johnny get out of the car and run towards her "ALI" He cried as he stopped suddenly in front of her bending down next to her, he put his hand on her face. "Johnny Riley's in there" she sobbed. Johnny didn't hesitate he turned and ran straight towards the building. Casey knelt down and helped Aaliyah to her feet, before pulling the blond into a tight hug.

Aaliyah looked on in terror as she watched Johnny disappear into the burning building.

Johnny took his jacket off and wrapped it around himself, covering his face "RILEY" he yelled as he looked around the room. Johnny could feel the heat from the flames burning his throat. "RILEY" he yelled again as he rushed through the house and into Riley's bedroom. Johnny looked around the room frantically searching for him; the room was thick with smoke. As he looked down he noticed a little foot sticking out from under the bed. "Riley, mate" he cried as he knelt down and pulled his son from under the bed. Riley was unconscious, but breathing "Hang in there mate" Johnny said softly

Johnny quickly pulled the duvet off Riley's bed and wrapped it around them both; he rushed towards the door. As Johnny opened the door he was thrown back by the flames. He shut the door quickly and headed to the window. As he reached up he realised it had a child lock on it. Johnny laid Riley on the floor gently before returning to the window. He banged frantically on it "HELP, SOMEONE! ALI HELP" he screamed.

Aaliyah's body was paralysed. She couldn't move or speak; she just stared at the house praying for them to come out. "Please" she whispered "Come on" she pleaded.

"Shouldn't he be out by now" Heath questioned desperately. Before anyone could reply Brax and Heath were heading toward the house. As they got closer there was huge explosion, knocking Brax and Heath you the ground.

"RILEY" Aaliyah screamed as she ran towards the house. Casey grabbed her instinctively from behind wrapping his arms tightly around her. Aaliyah fought and struggled, frantically kicking her legs "RILEY" she screamed again. Casey had now picked Aaliyah off the floor; she was still kicking him "GET OFF ME, RILEY!" Aaliyah was hysterical. Casey had his head resting on the back of Aaliyah's; his face was next to her ear. As Aaliyah realised there was no way either Johnny or Riley could still be alive she let out a blood curling screech "OH GOD" she cried. Casey had now returned her feet to the floor. Aaliyah continued to scream as her legs collapsed, and she fell into Casey. He held he closely, he was kissing her head. Casey also had tears in his eyes.

Heath and Brax both watched helplessly, as Aaliyah sat screaming in pain. Neither of them could bare it. Then Heath saw him, coming out of the smoke was the shadow of a man "Ali look" Heath cried pointing towards the shadows.

As Aaliyah looked up she saw Johnny. She scrambled to her feet and rushed towards him, this time Casey had no intention of stopping her. Johnny was carrying Riley "Thank you, oh god thank you" Aaliyah cried as she kissed Johnny. Casey was stunned.

Johnny put Riley down gently on the ground. An ambulance had arrived; the paramedics rushed over and started to work on the little boy. Casey went to comfort Aaliyah, but before he got to her Johnny had already wrapped his arms around her. Aaliyah was crying heavily into his chest. Casey had never felt so useless. He just wanted to comfort her.

Aaliyah went with Riley to the hospital. Brax, Heath and Casey followed in the car. Johnny had agreed to meet Aaliyah at the hospital later. As much as it killed him, he knew if anyone recognized him he would end up back in jail. And he couldn't let that happen. Not now he had finally got Aaliyah back. That kiss had to mean something he thought to himself as he made his was to the hospital. He was still coughing frantically.

As Sid came back into the room Aaliyah was waiting in with Riley, she felt her heart skip a beat. "Is he going to be ok?" she asked eagerly. Sid nodded "Yes, he's a very lucky little boy, although he has inhaled a lot of smoke, there doesn't seem to be any permanent damage" Sid explained softly. Aaliyah let out a sigh of relief "So when will he wake up?"

"Well we have given him a mild sedative to help him sleep, so he should wake up in the next few hours" Sid smiled before putting his hand on Aaliyah's reassuringly "Aaliyah, there is something else, the police think the fire could have been started deliberately, they want to speak to you as soon as possible" Aaliyah was stunned by Sid's comment. She couldn't believe it had come to this.

As Sid left the room Casey entered. He was a little unsure about the reception he would receive from Aaliyah. "How is he?" Casey whispered as he sat on the chair beside Aaliyah "Yeah, he's going to be ok?" Aaliyah smiled, as she looked at her little boy. Casey took hold of Aaliyah's hand. Aaliyah looked at him curiously. "I love you" Casey said as he looked into her eyes. Aaliyah smiled, before she had chance to reply they were interrupted by the door swinging open.

It was Johnny. Aaliyah quickly moved her hand away from Casey's. She stood up. Casey could see Aaliyah was upset "How is he?" Johnny asked, with obvious concern for his son.

"He'll live…this time" Aaliyah replied with tears in her eyes. Johnny looked devastated

"What?" he exclaimed.

"You heard, first me now him. When is this going to end Johnny?" Aaliyah spat angrily. Johnny couldn't speak. He had never seen Aaliyah like this before.

"Baby I" Johnny tried before being interrupted

"Get out" Aaliyah snapped. Casey was now a little concerned, he hadn't seen Aaliyah like this either.

"What?" Johnny exclaimed.

"You did this, you and your stupid gang wars. It could have killed him" Aaliyah yelled. Johnny grabbed Aaliyah's arms "Ali you don't mean it, I know you're angry, but we can stop all this. Come with me" Johnny suggested. Casey looked on in horror as he waited for Aaliyah's reaction "NO" Aaliyah replied harshly "Johnny I can't do this anymore. I can't let Riley be involved in this"

"He won't need to be, I can get you both a passport, we could go to Europe like you wanted, we could start again, just you me and Riley" Johnny pleaded.

"And what sort of life will that be for him" Aaliyah said as she pointed to Riley. "I loved you so much; I would do anything for you. I've been your friend, your confidant, your alibi and your wife" Johnny and Aaliyah both stood with tears in their eyes "Please baby don't do this" Johnny begged.

"I can't be who you want me to be anymore. I'm done, we're done" Aaliyah cried as tears streamed down her face. Johnny felt the tears in his eyes. He didn't want Aaliyah to see him like that "I will make Dylan pay for this" he said before finally walking out of the room. Aaliyah broke down in Casey's arms. She had loved Johnny for so long, and although she didn't anymore, she couldn't help feeling sad about what she had lost. Casey hugged her tightly and kissed her headed. After a few moments Aaliyah finally gathered herself. She pulled away from him a little and kissed his lips gently "Are you sure this is what you want?" Casey questioned gently. Aaliyah smiled and nodded "I love you Casey Braxton, and nothing or no one is ever going to come between us" Aaliyah responded kissing him again.

Ooh I enjoyed writing this chapter, please R & R. I would love to know what you think about this chapter. I really hope it met your expectations. I would like to say a huge thank you to Blairx6661 and Gleefulbabe, who have reviewed every chapter. Your lovely words are what inspire me to continue so thank you x x and for those of you who are reading this story but haven't reviewed yet then please do. I'd love to know what you think, much love Nikki x x

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Aaliyah find's an unconscious Johnny, what's wrong with him?

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