Hey guys, I am so sorry I haven't updated in a while but I have been busy, my mum has just gotten back and we have been really busy trying to get set up and organised again. I am still away and will be for a while yet so there may be some lack in updates so please forgive me :D I actually started writing this chapter last Tuesday! And am just getting around to finishing it today! I know so slack but this is the first moment that I have had spare! This is chapter 97 which means only 3 more chapters left in this story before it is all over :( but as mentioned previously there will be a sequel and spin offs so stay tuned and enjoy the rest of these chapters! Dannielle xoxo

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BELLA POV

I was sitting on the bench overlooking the beach when I felt his eyes land on me. I continued to stared ahead as I waited for him to make the first move. I finally felt him move towards me, just standing behind me, staring. When finally "nice out there huh?" he said and I turned to look at him "yeah but you don't surf" I said as he moved around to sit beside me "how you been" he asked as I felt his gaze land on me "what do you want Cooper?" I asked looking over and meeting his gaze "I want you back" he said and I laughed "yeah until the next time you wake up on the wrong side of the bed" I heard him sigh "no I didn't realise that you were feeling that way, you just seemed like you were in denial and I just couldn't help but think of all the bad outcomes" he said as I felt tears prick my eyes "you don't think I thought of them, all those nights when I was lying beside you and you were sleeping, I would listen to you breathe and wonder if I would get to listen to that in a few months. I just never told you Cooper because I was being strong for you" I said and I felt him touch my hand "and I know that now, you need to tell me how you feel it is how we will get through this together, we need to be there for each other" he said and I shook my head "I've tried Cooper but we just keep fighting" I sighed "but if we talk to each other more often then maybe we won't fight as much, I mean we will always fight I mean we are two very strong willed individuals but we have something, something that I am not going to let go of without a fight, so please, give me another chance" he said as he suddenly crouched down in front of me "please" he begged as he held my hands tightly "get up" I smiled as I leant forward to kiss him.

A short while later I was lying on the warm sand, Cooper's arms linked around my shoulders, mine resting on his knees "nice day huh?" he said and I smiled into the sun "perfect" I replied when I felt Cooper move "no don't more, I'm comfy" I groaned as he stood to his feet and scooped me into his arms "COOPER!" I squealed as he ran down to the water dumping me into the cold, salty sea water "oh you are so going to pay" I yelled running through the water towards him, I leapt forwards pushing him sideways as he fell into the water, resurfacing a few minutes later only to find he wasn't there. I wiped the water off my face as I looked around, suddenly I felt Cooper's arms wrap around my waist and lifted me into the air, I squealed, laughing as he placed me back on the sand "move in with me" he said and I stopped laughing "what" I asked stunned "yeah" he said, his hands still linked around my waist "where did this come from?" I asked brushing hair from my face "well I was going to ask you the other day but…" he said trailing off as I continued to remain quiet "what are you thinking?" he asked as I looked back to him.

CHARLIE POV

I watched as Mckenzie took one of the aprons from the hook and tried to wrap it around her waist. Brax walked out of his office and smiled as he looked down on our daughter, he knelt down beside her and tied the apron around her waist before kissing her nose causing her to giggle "order p-wease" she said holding out her hand "okay I'll have a water please" he said and she nodded before walking over to one of the waitresses Alisha and tugging on her skirt. I shook my head as Alisha turned around and smiled down at Mckenzie "yes missy" she said and Mckenzie pointed to Brax "he want water" she said and I laughed as Alisha nodded "okay can you tell him I will bring it right over?" she asked and Mckenzie gave a firm nod before walking over to Brax "she get it soon" she said and Brax laughed, ruffling her hair "okay miss" he said. Mckenzie walked over to me and looked up with her cute, innocent green eyes "me hungy mamma" she said and I nodded "okay hop up here then" I said patting the chair "me tired , hep" she said stretching her arms out, I laughed as I lifted her into the high chair.

I had just finished my lunch when Alisha came over to collect the plates "seems the little one is tired" she said nodding to Mckenzie, I looked over to see my daughter asleep with her head in her food "shit!" I gasped carefully lifting her head up as Alisha took the plate away, I grabbed a napkin and wiped her face just as she began to stir "no finish yet" she said and I laughed "I think somebody is tired" and she nodded "mees too, you tired mummy?" she asked as her eyelids fluttered "yeah baby, mummy's tired" I said as I carefully lifted her out of the high chair and carried her towards Brax's office "hey" I whispered as I pushed the door open "hey, oh she crashed has she?" he asked getting up and walking towards us "yeah she fell asleep in her food" I said and he laughed softly "well that is saying something, did she finish it?" he asked and I shook my head "well that is definitely saying something" he said and I laughed "what time do you think you will be home?" I asked and he shook his head "I don't know we have just had another stuff up with the orders due tomorrow so I have to try and get that sorted and the rosters and pays" he said running a hand through his hair "well do you want some help, I can get Ruby or Bella to look after this little one?" I asked and he shook his head "no you relax, I'll get it sorted and try and get home as soon as I can" he said and I nodded quickly kissing his lips "night sweetheart" he whispered kissing Mckenzie's forehead.

It was just after 7pm and I looked over at Mckenzie who was nodding off to sleep "come on baby bed time" I said as her head flicked up and her eyes popped open "no me wait for dada" she said and I smiled "okay then" I said pretending to turn my attention to the T.V, I watched from the corner of my eye as her head started to droop and her eyes slowly closed only for her head to bob up again and her eyes briefly open. I waited another 15 minutes before she was completely asleep before gently scooping her out of her Dora beanbag and heading towards the stairs just as the headlights from Brax's car flashed through the window. I made a detour to the kitchen to grab her bottle of water before returning to the living room just as Brax walked through the door. I put a finger to my lips and motioned to a sleeping Mckenzie "she was waiting for you" I whispered and I saw a sad look cross his face "here" he said holding out his arms as I carefully transferred her to her father. She stirred lightly and her eyes fluttered open "dada" she mumbled "yeah baby I'm here" Brax whispered as she snuggled closer into his chest as he climbed the stairs, me following closely behind. I watched on smiling as Brax carefully took Mckenzie's socks off and laid her on the bed, pulling the covers up over her tiny body and kissing her forehead "fuzzy" she mumbled sleepily and Brax smiled as he grabbed the fluffy stuffed bunny from the end of her bed and tucked it under her arm "good night my princess, sleep tight. Daddy is sorry he isn't here lots" he whispered and I frowned sadly as I watched Brax's guilt become more and more evident as he watched our daughter sleeping peacefully in her bed, her 'Fuzzy' bunny tucked under her arm, not a care in the world.

Okay not very long but hopefully this is okay. I wanted to show a bit of what most parents – usually mothers feel when they have to work to provide for their families. My mother experienced this and I wanted to bring it into this story as it does happen a lot and I haven't really shown anything about the tough times of parenting so I decided that since Charlie isn't working I decided to use Brax and I felt it would be perfect because it shows a side of Brax that isn't often seen and I wanted to explore that and it may or may not be solved by the end of the story. So please review and tell me what you thought and if you like what I am doing. Review please, Dannielle xoxo