Charlie sat at her kitchen table and stared down at two envelopes, one unopened one opened. Sighing she clutched her coffee cup closer and sat forward, looking down at the words from the open envelope she chuckled lightly 'I know you haven't even opened the letter I gave you the first night…stop being such a girl and OPEN IT! Ps thank you for coming meant a lot, Chloe.

Sighing again she let her back fall until it hit the back of the chair, it had been six days since Chloe had passed-three since her funeral, Brax had no clue how to deal with Carly. As young as she was she was devastated, she had cried through the whole service and burial and nothing anyone said to her could make her stop.

Thinking about Brax she shook her head, after the wake in Angelo's he had asked her to bring Carly home and put her to bed that he'd follow-four hours later Heath and Casey dragged him into his room and dumped him on the bed telling Charlie he was alone at the bar ignoring everyone and their calls.

The morning after Chloe had passed she tried to be there for them-tried to be supportive but Brax kept pushing her away telling her he was fine and he'd deal with Carly. She'd given him some space calling his brothers to check up on him he wasn't doing so well-putting on a brave face Casey had told her.

Thinking back to the evening she'd gone to see Chloe she smiled to herself.

FLASHBACK; Charlie climbed out of the car on a street she'd never been to, looking down at the address she had been given she blew out a breath before making her way up the drive. Knocking on the front door she stepped back when she saw someone approach through the glass, she smiled slightly when an older woman who looked very drained and very tired appeared in front of her "hi…I'm not sure if I'm at the right house," she started.

The woman looked her uniform up and down "what can I do for you officer?" she asked, even her voice was tired.

"Um, I'm looking for Chloe…does she live here?" she asked.

The woman gripped the door and Charlie saw the pain shoot across her face "yes," she said "she's my daughter but she can't see you for whatever questions you have she's…sick," she settled on.

Charlie nodded "I know she's sick," she said softly.

"Then have some respect!" the woman hissed.

Charlie frowned but before she could explain a guy appeared beside the mother "it's okay mum she's a friend, Chlo asked her to come," he said leading her away from the door "come in Charlie's I'll be with you in a sec!" he called as he led his mother into the living room.

Charlie tugged on the bottom of her shirt and stepped into the house she closed the door with a sigh "uniform is always a bad idea," she muttered to herself.

She stood in the hall looking at photos on the wall Chloe in many of them. Turning as she heard footsteps "sorry I didn't mean to upset your mum," she said when Chloe's brother appeared.

"Don't worry about it," he said waving her off "it doesn't take much to set mum off these days," he said and nodded towards the stairs. "She just can't come to terms with it you know?" he said as they reached the top.

Charlie nodded "no mother should have to face this…she shouldn't have to either," she added as they stopped outside a bedroom.

He nodded and turned to face her "thanks for coming," he said and opened the door "she really wanted to see you…I'll be downstairs if you need anything," he smiled and stepped back.

"Thanks," Charlie said and looked into the room, taking a small step in she stopped "Chloe," she said softly and took another step in.

"I'd sit up but I haven't the energy," she mumbled from the bed.

"That's okay," Charlie said and walked to the chair that sat beside her bed "today's a bad day huh?" she asked and sat down.

"You could say that," Chloe chuckled "how's Carly?"

"Yeah, as well as can be expected…she's all excited for school," Charlie added wondering if she should be telling her any of this "she does miss you though," she added.

Chloe sighed "I know but I can't have her see me like this…I miss her so much," she sniffed "the calls I get and make are the highlight of my day," she said and turned her head "she seems so happy with you and Brax."

"Chloe," Charlie said and sat forward "I want you to know I am not trying to replace you and I never will," she said and slipped her hand on top of Chloe's "Carly knows who her mum is and she'll always know about you."

Chloe turned her hand and slipped it into Charlie's "I know and I hope she doesn't hate me when she's older and understands what went on here…I'm glad she has a female role around," she added.

"She won't," Charlie said quickly "she'll understand why you did this she may even love you more for it."

Chloe let her hand slide from under Charlie's and lifted her frail hand to wipe the tears that had fallen "I've taken enough of your time," she sniffed "there's a box of stuff on the dresser over there, I want you to take it and give it to Carly when she's old enough-you'll know when the time is right," she added "There's also a letter there for you."

Charlie stood up and walked to the box picking up the envelope for herself she folded it and slipped it into her pocket "I'll make sure she gets it…I won't let you down," she said and lifted the box into her arms.

"Charlie," Chloe whimpered "please look after my baby!" she cried before she broke out into sobs.

Charlie couldn't help the tears that trickled down her face placing the box down she hurried back to the bed "oh Chloe, please don't cry," she sniffed and rubbed her shoulder "I promise I'll always be there for her I'll always look out for her."

Chloe gave her a watery smile "don't tell Brax you were here," she said and wiped her face "he'll picture us rolling around the floor pulling each others hair out," she giggled.

Charlie giggled "I'm sure he would be…I can hang around for a bit," she said and sat back "got nothing planned," she added.

Chloe smiled "thanks Charlie could do with a girlie chat…mum just cries," she added "and my brother is not much help either."

Charlie settled back on the free side of the bed "don't mention it…do you want me to read you a mag from the pile that's building?" she asked.

"Yes," Chloe giggled "people just arrive with them forgetting I can't sit up but it's fun when they cop it."

Charlie giggled and pulled the magazine from the top "we'll skip the once again bankrupt Kerry Katona," she said and opened it. END OF FLASHBACK.

Wiping her face as tears dropped off her chin Charlie stood up and went to make more coffee-stopping when her back door was open and a tired looking Brax leaned against the frame "hey," she said quietly.

"Can I stay the night?" he asked.

Charlie nodded "of course," she said softly.

Brax walked in and closed the door, sitting at the table he sighed "I thought I could do it Charlie but I can't," he said and looked up at her "I don't know what to do," he said shakily and caught a tear as it fell down his cheek "I need you," he whispered.

Charlie's heart broke he looked so broken so lost "aww baby," she said and walked to him wrapping her arms around him she moved one hand to the back of his head as he leaned into her "I'm here," she said and ran her fingers up and down the back of his head as he cried his heart out for the first time.

Standing there letting him cry Charlie bit her lip and looked up at the ceiling willing her tears to stay down, she looked down when his grip tightened and he looked up at her. Smiling quickly she caught a tear as it fell "I'm here whatever you need."

Brax pulled away from her and stood up "I need you," he said and took a step closer to her, slipping his hands around her waist he lowered his head "you're the only thing that makes me forget," he said before crashing his lips roughly to hers.

Charlie was stunned he hand never kissed her like that before- even the way his hands were pulling at her was something she never experienced before, but he needed this-her, she couldn't let him down now so she dropped her defence and let him literally rip the shirt off her back before he roughly pulled her onto his hips and walked into the sofa.

Dropping her down he climbed on top of her and kissed her hard, then moved onto her neck biting her hard. Her cry of pain pulled him back together, leaping off her he stumbled back "b-b-babe," he stuttered "I'm so sorry," he said shocked at what he had done.

Charlie sat up and willed her hand not to automatically fly to injured area. Seeing the look of horror on his face she stood up "it's okay Brax," she said softly and took a slow step to him "I'm fine see," she said gesturing to herself.

Brax took a step back as she took another towards him, looking at her calm collected face his eyes travelled down to the red mark jumping back at him with his teeth marks in it-even he could see how bad it was in the dark "it's not okay," he said after a minute.

Charlie saw what he was looking at and grabbed Ruby's hoodie from the sofa. Hoping by covering it he would calm down a bit "Brax," she said and took another step "really it's okay it doesn't hurt," she said.

"Don't," he said and shook his head "don't try make me feel better," he said and backed towards the kitchen "I don't deserve it I don't deserve you!" he yelled. "I can't do this Charlie! I cant be with you! I can't look after my daughter! I can't pretend everything is okay any more!" he yelled before making a move towards the door.

"Walk out that door and you've lost me and Carly forever!" she screamed after him.

Brax froze at the door he could feel himself slipping he just wanted it to stop, he came here just to see her to hold her knowing she could take away his pain if just even for a second. Sighing deeply he turned back to her "maybe you two are better off without me…I have no idea what I'm doing."

"No we won't be Brax you'll just be bringing on more pain for that little girl that has already been through so much," Charlie said and walked to him "she's just lost her mummy don't let her lose her daddy too," she whimpered.

Brax saw her eyes fill up and he hated himself, reaching out he pulled her to him and held her tight "I'm sorry babe I'm so so sorry," he said shakily.

Charlie looked up at him "let's go to bed and we can figure this out tomorrow?" she asked.

Brax smiled and ran his fingers across her cheek "I can always count on you to make everything better," he said and walked by her going for the stairs.

Charlie sighed in relief and closed the back door, firing off a quick message to Heath she turned off the light and hurried after him.

The next morning Charlie stirred opening her eyes she looked up and was met with Brax's eyes looking back "did you sleep at all?" she asked and sat up.

"Not really," he sighed and ran his finger over her now bruised shoulder "does it hurt?" he asked.

Charlie pulled his hand away "no it doesn't so stop beating yourself up about it," she said and rolled out of the bed. "We're walking along the beach to your house…we need to see how Carly's doing today."

Brax pulled back the covers "the same way she's been all week she'll be lying on the sofa staring at the tv," he said and went for his clothes.

Charlie walked to him and kissed him quickly "well we better come up with something different to add to the day," she said and walked into her bathroom.

A while later they walked into the house finding Carly exactly where Brax had said she would be. Charlie looked at Brax as she walked to the sofa "hey sweetie," she said and sat on the arm of the chair.

Carly looked at her "where have you been?" she asked and looked back at the tv.

Charlie bit her lip and glanced at Brax "I was giving you and daddy some space," she said and sat down on the sofa "and now I'm here," she said and patted her knee "do you want to talk to me about anything?"

Carly pulled away from her and sat up pulling herself to her feet she looked at Charlie "do you think you'll be my new mummy?" she asked.

Charlie was taken back by the anger in this four and a half year olds voice "no sweetie," she started.

"Good," Carly nodded "because you won't be," she said and walked into her room.

"Carly!" Brax yelled after her after he'd gotten over his shock "I'm sorry Charlie," he added.

"It's okay," Charlie said and stood up "at least she's off the sofa…I'll go try again," she said and walked towards her bedroom.

Knocking on the door she opened it and found Carly lying on her bed clutching her teddy, sitting on the edge of the bed she placed her hand on Carly's leg "I know you were being mean back there because you're scared…you can tell me anything Carly no matter what it is," she said seriously.

Carly's bottom lip quivered "you weren't here, I cried for you and daddy said you couldn't come!" she cried.

Charlie sighed and filed that away for later "sweetie you have to understand what you and daddy are going through is very sad and very serious, daddy wanted you to know that it was him that would make it better not anyone else-not even me."

Carly wiped her face "because you're not my mummy?"

Charlie sighed how did she explain this? "Sweetie when two grown ups get together it doesn't always mean they will stay together…daddy will always be here and I-"

"You won't be?" she asked wide eyed.

Charlie moved and settled herself beside her "I'll always be here for you," she said and pulled her into her "no matter what and I hope to always be here for daddy too but no one can tell the future, who knows what could happen."

Carly nodded against her trying to understand "will you stay now?" she asked moving on.

"How about daddy and I take you out for a while? it'll be nice to walk along the beach then maybe go in for a milkshake."

"And a burger?" Carly asked.

Charlie chuckled "yes we can get burger too…so do you want to go?" Charlie asked.

Carly pulled away from her and rolled off the bed "Heath dress me so all I have to do is put my shoes on…they're by the door," she said and skipped from her room.

Charlie walked out and leaned against the wall watching Brax watch Carly pull her shoes on "we're going out," she said and walked into the kitchen.

Brax smiled and followed her "you are so amazing," he said and slid his hands around her waist "even Nan couldn't get her to get dressed."

"Well Heath got her dressed I just threw in a burger and a shake," she said and placed her water down "she was mad at me because you told her I couldn't come when she needed me."

Brax sighed and rested his chin on her shoulder "I didn't mean it like that," he said and tightened his grip on her "I wanted her to know that I was there-I'd always be there."

Charlie turned in his arms "and you think I won't be?" she asked slightly hurt but also understanding- she had just said the same thing to Carly herself.

"No I didn't mean that," he said and ran his fingers through his hair "I don't know how to explain this without you getting mad or upset."

Charlie nodded "we might not last forever," she said saving him the trouble. She took a step closer to him "I understand and I think Carly does too but I have told her I'm always gonna be there for her if we're together or not."

Brax nodded glad she wasn't freaking "it's not gonna happen," he said and pulled her into him "things are hard now but it will get better and we are gonna last."

Charlie wrapped her arms around his waist "I know but she's better off being prepared now, my dad dated after mum and I know I was way older and he only went on two dates with this woman but still I hated her-for no reason," she sighed "what I'm trying to say is I don't want Carly hating me the way I hated that woman."

Brax leaned in and kissed her "never gonna happen she loves you as much as I do," he said and walked towards the front door "come on then bright spark this was your idea!"

…..

Three days had passed and things were looking up, Carly had begun getting excited about school Brax had returned to work. Charlie walked out of the office and went behind the bar she was in the middle of sending the drink order and had forgotten how many bottles of red wine she needed. She looked up when someone stopped in front of her "hi Mark," she smiled how are you?" she asked and leaned on the bar.

"Yeah good," he nodded and sat down he fidgeted for a moment "uh Chlo sent me to make sure you weren't such a girl…her words," he added when Charlie raised an eyebrow.

Charlie copped it and giggled "she sent you to make sure I'd opened her first letter?"

Mark chuckled "she left me a set of instructions for both scenarios."

Charlie chuckled "yes I have opened it," she said and pulled out a beer "why don't you grab a seat I just have to send an order then I'll be right with you," she said and grabbed her clipboard.

Okay…I'll be over here," he said and nodded to a booth.

"Won't be long!" Charlie called and hurried into the office.

A few minutes later she walked out and dropped into a seat beside him "sorry I forgot what I needed I had to run back out again."

"Yeah I saw that," he chuckled and slid a drink to her "saw you drinking it at the wake," he added when she looked back at him.

Charlie nodded "thanks," she said and took a sip "so?" she said and sat back.

"So," he repeated and fiddled with his beer bottle something Charlie knew he was doing as he thought what best way to say whatever he came here to say "did you read the part about Carly spending weekends with me and mum?"

Charlie nodded and watched Brax walk towards the bar "I did," she said and turned back to him "and although I agree and can't see Brax keeping you or your side away it's not my decision to make."

Mark nodded "I know, all Chloe said to me was to ask you…I think she thought you'd be better broaching the subject with him than me or mum."

Charlie nodded and took another sip of her wine "I was about to when his brother walked in I didn't want to have that conversation in front of him…she asked me in my letter too."

Mark nodded again "and about the holidays?"

Charlie nodded "she asked she be dropped over every Christmas Easter whatever…I'm sure Brax wouldn't have a problem with that but again I'd have to speak to him."

"And her first day of school?" Mark asked.

"She'll be brought to your mums for pictures and to show off her new uniform before she goes," Charlie said.

Mark smiled and stood up "I better head mum will be waiting on me to get back…Chlo left her the same letter as me but in mine my ending was 'suck it you'll have mum on your back to sort this all out," he chuckled "she used her humour to get through it most days."

Charlie giggled and stood up "I know she made me promise to tell your mum to put her sexy underwear on when she…passed 'might find a nice guy up there' she said" Charlie smiled and saw Brax walk back out frowning she knew he expected her to be there, she had told him she'd only come to do the wages and the orders "I better get back in there but I'll talk to Brax and call you," she said and hugged him "it was nice to see you again," she smiled and took a step back.

"Thanks Charlie I know this is a lot and you never asked to be dragged into this but Chloe told me she clicked with you and couldn't be happier it was you that Brax was with, you Carly would have…I'm babbling on, sorry," he chuckled "but thanks all the same…bye!" he called on his way out.

Brax saw her and smiled "hey beautiful," he said and kissed her "what are you doing this Saturday night?" he asked.

"Finish here at eight other than that nothing…why?" she asked as they walked back into the office.

Brax closed the door over and sat on her desk "I was thinking about asking Monica did she want Carly to stay over this weekend you know spend a bit of time with her without me hanging about."

Charlie smiled "that's a great idea I just had Mark here asking me the same thing," she said and stood up "and you'd be okay with here there for the whole weekend?"

"They are her family too," he said and pulled Charlie against him "I know Chloe would have wanted them to stay in touch."

Charlie turned in his arms and smiled "I am so proud of you, you know that?" she said and ran her fingers across his cheek "you're handling this so well I know you didn't exactly have a great relationship with Chloe but you still did it and you got through it and you're doing what Chloe would have wanted."

Brax smiled and kissed her quickly "it's time things got back to normal and Carly got into a routine," he said and stood up "and I never would have got through any of this without you," he said and walked to the door "finish up we're going for lunch in the diner…Heath and Nat have Carly on the beach they said they'd bring her to meet us."

Charlie smiled "I'll be there in a sec," she said and walked back to her desk. She really was amazed at how well he was handling this-Carly too she'd begun to be her old self he had been so great with her, smiling she grabbed her bag and followed him and now she'd get the weekend with him…maybe they'd get a second date.

It was now the weekend Carly spent at her Nan's "have you got Pj's?" Brax asked as he placed her bag on the table.

"Yep three pairs," Chloe said and sat beside him "I have my toothbrush too daddy," she added.

Brax chuckled "so is there any point in me going though this?" he asked and zipped up the bag.

"Nope…movies!" she suddenly shrieked "Nan doesn't have an Disney!" she yelled and ran through to her room.

Brax chuckled and walked towards the kitchen five minutes!" he called and walked to the coffee pot

"Brax what do you think is better for a boy?" Charlie asked "Brandon or Brendan?" she asked.

Brax choked on his coffee and whipped around shaking his head when she and Natalie burst out laughing "funny," he said and walked to the table.

Natalie giggled again "told you he'd think that," she said and looked down at the books in front of them "what about Zara?" she asked

"Zara Braxton…nah sound weird," Charlie said.

"Yeah it does, what about…" she trailed off as her eyes scanned the books "Nadia?"

"Nadia Braxton?" Brax asked and stood up "has a ring to it but I think it's weird…I'm off babe I'm going to see Nan after I drop her off, do you want to come or will I just meet you back here?"

Charlie looked up from her book "I stopped by this morning why don't you go on your own," she said and looked down "she was complaining she hasn't seen enough of you this week," she added.

"Yeah," Brax sighed "been kinda busy," he said and walked to her "I'll see ya when I get back then," he said and walked out of the room.

"What about Julie?" Charlie asked.

Natalie nodded "it's already on the list…Heath's not so keen though."

"Does he know it's mums name?" Charlie asked.

"No," Natalie said and shook her head "I never told him about that…what happened."

Charlie sighed "she was sick it's nothing to be ashamed of….what about Susan?" she asked moving on she knew mum was touchy for Natalie as it was for her.

"Nah too old of a name," Natalie replied.

Carly hurried in "bye Charlie," she said and hugged her.

"Bye sweetie have fun at your Nan's I want to hear loads of stories when you get back," Charlie said and kissed her on the cheek.

Carly giggled "we're making a big sponge cake for Nana Delores," she said and ran out to Brax "bye Nat!" she called.

Charlie chuckled "she's warming to you."

"Yeah well lets hope it doesn't take my daughter that long to warm to me," she giggled and looked down "oh Charlie I have it!" she squealed.

"Really?" Charlie asked hopeful, she'd been sat here since one and it was now nearly five "what is it?"

Natalie smiled "Violet Julie Braxton."

"Aww," Charlie cooed "Violet-we can call her Vi," she chuckled "it's a beautiful name," she smiled looking at the latest scan photo.

...

Brax arrived at Monica's house and climbed out going to the back he let Carly out and grabbed her bag "you know you can cal me if you want to," he said as they walked up the drive.

Carly nodded "but just to say goodnight to you and Charlie," she said and skipped ahead "mummy says I a big girl now," she said and let herself in "Nan!" she called and stopped in the hall awaiting an answer.

Brax chuckled and followed her "Monica!" he called when no one appeared.

They both looked to the stairs as they heard steps "there she is," a smiling Monica said holding out her arms "my little princess," she said and scooped her up "you all set to bake your little heart out?"

"Yes," she nodded excitedly "can I make one for daddy too?" she asked.

Monica looked at Brax and chuckled "of course but we won't tell him what it is, we'll keep it a surprise for when he comes to collect you," she said and looked at him again "are you staying for a coffee?" she asked.

"If I'm not getting in the way of baking," he chuckled.

"Not at all," Monica said and carried Carly to the kitchen "I'm waiting on Mark to come back with the baking sheets silly Nan forgot them this morning," she said and sat Carly on the counter.

Brax leaned against the counter "so how are you doing?" he asked.

"Good," Monica replied "I have my good and bad days," she said and handed him a cup "but I'm getting there," she said and smiled quickly.

Brax nodded "you know I'm always there if you need to talk."

Monica nodded "you just focus on this little monkey and don't worry about me," she said and walked to the table.

Brax lifted Carly down and followed her "I am sorry the way things turned out with Chloe and I," he said and sat down.

Monica sighed "I begged her since the day she found out to call you-even if she didn't come back at least you would have known…she got the four years you missed out on now you get the rest," she said and smiled sadly "she told me this was karmas way of punishing her."

Brax blew out a deep breath "I'm gonna look after her…she's in good hands I hope you know that," he said having no idea why he was saying any of the stuff he'd said since he walked through that door.

Monica smiled and patted his hand "I was always fond of you Daryl, I know she's in good hands," she said and stood up "if I didn't she won't be left there."

Brax nodded and drained his cup "I'm glad to know your happy with Chloe's decision."

"Well you're stable, you have your own house, a job, and a girlfriend that is the nicest girl I have ever met. I have every faith Carly will be just fine with you and Charlie…as long as I am still part of her life."

Brax walked to her and placed his cup in the sink "you will be, I promise…I better head," he said and walked to Carly "you have fun and do what Nan tells you okay," he said and hugged her tight "I love you, I'll be back for you on Sunday."

"Bye daddy I love you too!" she called and ran to the living room.

Brax watched her and smiled she was just fine "bye Monica…you have my number if you need it," he said and slipped out the front door.

Charlie lay on Brax's bed she couldn't look at books any more her eyes were all blurry she never wanted to have to do that again-even paperwork wasn't that bad. She decided if Heath objected to the name she'd sit him down and make him read every book she had to, she looked up when the front door opened and closed "Brax?" she called "is that you?"

"Yeah!" he called and made his way to her, sticking his head in the door "hey," he smiled and walked in "is it safe to go into the kitchen?" he asked and dropped onto the bed pulling her into him.

Charlie snuggled into him and giggled "yeah she finally picked a name thank god."

Brax scoffed "it's not that hard you have two for a boy and two for a girl, two in case you change your mind you have a back up."

Charlie chuckled "so you have four baby names?" she asked.

"Yep," he nodded an rolled her so she was under him "Marlon and Ivan for boys, Ruth and Morag for girls."

Charlie burst out laughing "they are so stupid names if I ever get pregnant you will have no input in to names."

Brax chuckled and kissed her quickly "I was kidding but I do have a boys name filed away for the future," he said and kissed her again.

"And that is?" Charlie asked.

"Stephen," he replied and kissed her neck "wanna go out since we have no one here?"

"I like Stephen," she said and rolled him off her "I suppose we could head to Angelo's for a drink," she said and rolled off the bed "gimme twenty minutes."

"Twenty minutes not twenty hours!" he called after her.

Just to prove she could be quick she returned fifteen minutes later to find him asleep. Not having the heart to wake him she kicked off her shoes and crawled up beside him, sighing she snuggled into him and closed her eyes. He hadn't been sleeping much and she knew that screw date number two…it would come when It came.

….

A few hours later Brax rolled over and stopped at the weight on his chest, looking down to see Charlie he frowned looking at the clock he sighed and closed his eyes it was way to late to go for a drink now he'd been asleep for hours now. Shaking his head he rolled her off him and walked into the kitchen pouring himself a coffee, sitting down at the table he sighed again he couldn't help but feel guilty.

In the bedroom Charlie rolled over and opened her eyes she'd missed him the moment he rolled her off him. Getting up she yawned and walked out of the room, finding him at the table she dropped a kiss on his forehead and sat down "you snuck off," she pouted.

Brax chuckled and kissed her a few times "sorry babe I didn't want to wake you…why did you leave me asleep? We were supposed to be going for a drink."

Charlie shrugged "you haven't been sleeping so you needed it," she said and took his cup from him what?" she asked when he stared back at her.

"Nothing," he smiled "just can't believe how unbelievably perfect you are and how much I love you," he said and kissed her slowly "thank you Charlie for everything you've done for me and Carly the past week, I couldn't have done any of it without you."

Charlie smiled "you don't need to thank me I'm glad I could help in some way," she said and sat back "and I did it because I care."

"Tomorrow night me and you are going out no matter what," Brax said and stood up to get himself a new coffee.

"Tomorrow night," she smiled …wanna get pizza and watch a movie?" she asked.

Brax nodded "yeah we won't be sleeping for a while…did Carly call while I was asleep?" he asked.

Charlie shook her head "but Monica did to let us know she had fallen asleep watching a movie with Mark and she was fine."

Brax nodded "I was worried she'd be crying or something."

Charlie nodded and slid her hand over his "don't worry Brax she's stayed there loads of times she's fine."

Brax sighed "not without Chloe she hasn't."

Charlie looked down at her hand "it's going to be hard for a while and who knows, maybe Carly was back in the old days and thinks Chloe's at work, but we will get used to it and she'll call if she's not happy there."

Brax sighed and nodded "I know but I can't help thinking of her waking up calling for Chloe and she's not there."

"Brax," Charlie said softly "this is her first time away from you you're going to have these thoughts god knows I went crazy the first night Ruby was away from me and she was only two doors down with Jack and Martha."

Brax chuckled "I can actually picture you peaking through his window."

Charlie giggled "I only did that once…or five times."

Brax stood up and pulled her to her feet "movie and pizza can wait," he said and threw her over his shoulder and carried her into the bedroom. Dropping her onto the bed he climbed on top of her "move in with me?" he asked seriously.

"Seriously?" she asked wide eyed.

"Yeah," he nodded "obviously not here too many people as it is…what do you say?" he asked "you practically live here anyway and so does Ruby," he added.

Charlie looked up at him and thought about it "you're sure you really want this?"

"Yeah," he replied "looking at Chloe it's taught me life is too short and I already know I wanna spend the rest of my lie with you…so?"

Charlie bit her lip "fine, yes, let's do it," she finally blurted out.

"Yeah?" Brax asked with a wide smile.

"Yes but you and Carly are moving into mine that way we don't have to buy a house," Charlie replied.

Brax lowered his head "deal," he whispered and kissed her slowly….life was falling into place.

A/N sorry if there is any mistakes it's 3am and I am so tired I just wanted to get this out, 2 more chapters to go (all fun happy filled) J