Hello, Hello. I think you will all enjoy this chapter. If you can't tell, I actually wrote this when it was Charlie's Birthday on the show last year. Yes, that is how long this fan fiction has been in production. I think this was actually one of the first scenes I pictured in my head when thinking up this storyline so I just typed it out and saved it and went from there. Obviously it has had many tweaks, but all in all...it feels so good to finally have this chapter on display.
Thanks again for all the reviews and comments and even if you read and don't comment, I appreciate you taking the time to view my writing.

Enjoy xo

Chapter 23

Brax's Point of View

I was setting up Angelo's for the day when Ruby came rushing in. "Hey Brax…I was wondering if you could do me a favour?" She walked up to the bar.

"Depends…what type of favour?" He asked.

"Well its Charlie's Birthday and I wanted to make a reservation"

"When for?" I asked getting out my book.

"Tonight" She looked at me guiltily.

"Tonight?" I exclaimed. Then it clicked. "You forgot your sisters birthday" I smirked at her.

"Shut up! Can you do anything tonight or not?" She chuckled.

"You are lucky I had a cancellation! How many people?" I asked.

"Oh…Um not sure" She replied.

"I'll book you in for 30…that should be enough. She doesn't have that many friends" I chuckled.

"Stop it! Oh and if you see Charlie don't say anything…I want to keep it a surprise, thanks." Ruby said as she went to leave.

Charlie's Point of View

I was taking a nice walk along the beach when Ruby walked down and joined me. "You having a good day so far?" She asked, linking her arm with mine.

"I am actually! Its very relaxing" I chuckled.

"Not feeling old yet?" Ruby laughed.

"Only a little bit" I laughed back.

"Ok well I'll gotta go do a little bit of study but I'll see you later…have a good day!" Ruby kissed my cheek before walking off. I walked up towards the surf club and got myself a juice before looking up the stairs towards Angelo's. I smiled to myself before heading up and finding an empty restaurant.

"Ah Hey" Brax gave me a small smile from behind the bar.

"Hi" I walked towards him. "You look really busy today" I nodded and looked around smiling.

"Yeah" He chuckled. "So I hear a Happy Birthday is in order ay?" He walked out from behind the bar and sat on a stool, offering me the other.

"Ruby" I rolled my eyes.

"Yep…the big 3 2 ay?" He smiled.

"You're making me feel old" I groaned, placing my juice on the bar.

"How about a drink on the house?" Brax suggested.

"Ahh no thanks" I refused politely. "Actually what I came here for was to apologise about Tegan…I didn't mean to put my head into your business and I shouldn't have asked Casey…I was just worried, that's all" I nodded.

"Charlie…its fine. Don't worry about it" He got up off the stool.

"Ok well…I'll see ya round then" I went to leave.

"Hey wait…I want to give you something…consider it a birthday present ay" He smirked at me as he walked closer to me. I looked at him confused before feeling his lips touch my cheek gently. He pulled away and stared into my eyes.

"Wow, you went all out with that one didn't ya" I chuckled. He smiled and shook his head, slightly embarrassed. "But thank you" I whispered before placing a gentle kiss on his lips and leaving.

Brax's Point of View

It was starting to head into the late afternoon and the restaurant was all set up for Charlie's surprise birthday party. Ruby and Casey had brought over some decorations and the place looked great. I knew Charlie would love it. Everyone had started to arrive during the early evening, including some coppers. "Ok Ruby just called, they'll be here in 5!" Casey walked in and told everyone. "Act casual guys" He chuckled before coming up to me. I could hear them all walking up the stairs before seeing her. Charlie looked absolutely amazing in the cream dress she was wearing, but at the same time I just wanted to rip it off her and stare at her amazing body. Dreams can happen right?

"SURPRISE!" Everyone yelled out. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE!" we all continued. She looked around in shock before covering her mouth.

"You did this all for me?" She asked Ruby, Bianca and April.

"Well it was Ruby's idea" Bianca chuckled as Charlie hugged her.

"Thank you so much guys!" She was trying not to cry.

"Well we couldn't do it without Brax" Ruby nodded over towards me. Charlie smiled at me, before hugging Ruby again. Charlie was mingling around when I walked up to her.

"Champagne for the birthday girl?" I asked, scaring her slightly. She turned and looked at me before smiling and taking it off me.

"Thank you. I can't believe you knew about this and didn't tell me this when I came and seen you today!" She slapped my arm playfully.

"Ay, Ruby told me to keep it a surprise!" I chuckled back.

"I see…well I should go say hello to Colleen or I'll never hear the end of it" She rolled her eyes before walking away. After a few more drinks Charlie was dancing and having a good time. I wouldn't have thought Charlie was the type of person to let her hair down and have a bit of fun, but yet again she had proved me wrong. I soon brought out the birthday cake and placed it on the table in front of Charlie. Everyone sung her happy birthday and cheered.

"Make a wish Charlie!" Bianca giggled before Charlie looked towards me before looking back down at her cake and blowing out the candles. Soon enough the night was starting to end and everyone was starting to head home.

"Charlie we're going, you coming?" Ruby asked Charlie who was taking off her shoes.

"Um, no…I just want to talk to Mr Braxton" She gave Ruby a small smile before turning and staring at me.

"Brax, just don't give her anymore to drink" Ruby warned me before leaving with Bianca.

"Don't listen to Ruby…you can give me more to drink if you want to…and you want to, I can tell" Charlie grinned, walking towards the bar.

"I don't think you need anymore to drink" I gave her a small smile. "You have a good time tonight?" I asked, cleaning glasses.

"I did, I did…the food was good, the music was good and the service was pretty good too" She giggled, snaking her arms around my neck.

"What are you doing Charlie?" I shook my head and looked into her eyes.

"Well I was planning on kissing you, but if you don't want to then fine" She joked as she pulled away. I smirked before pulling her back to me and kissing her lips passionately, feeling her smile into the kiss. I could taste the alcohol on her and broke away.

"Look Charlie, you're drunk. Why don't you sit down and I'll get you a glass of water" I chuckled taking her hand.

"Where are we going?" She whispered. I sat her down in a booth before grabbing a glass of water for her. She took a sip before looking at me. "I'd prefer champagne thank you very much!" She handed it back to me. I shook my head.

"Well I refuse to serve you any alcohol Charlie…I want to clean this place up and go home" I groaned. I really didn't want to play games with her tonight.

"Oh come on Brax…one…more…drink" She stood up and placed kisses on my neck. I pulled away and looked into her glassy eyes.

"Nope…you'll thank me in the morning" I sat her back down and walked back over to the bar.

"Ok then fine…how about a dance? Think of it as your birthday present for me…cause we both know that you want to give me more than a dance" She smirked, seductively. I sighed before smirking back.

"Fine…one dance and then I'm taking you home" I sighed.

"YAY!" She ran over and jumped into my arms.

"I can't dance very well" I admitted as I lead her over to the small dance floor in the corner.

"That's alright" I could feel her grinding herself against me as she stared into my eyes with that knowing smile. I placed my hands on her hips and leant into her ear.

"You look good tonight" I whispered, placing a small kiss on her ear.

"I know" She pulled away and snaked her arms around my neck. "You've had your eyes on me all night" She continued. I laughed before pulling away.

"I've really gotta clean up this place…so why don't you sit down and sober up for a little bit and I'll drive you home" I nodded over to the booth.

"Fine" She groaned before sluggishly walking over to the booth and sitting down. 10 minutes later I was finished and Charlie hadn't stopped chatting away.

"Charlie, come on" I groaned, pulling her up before grabbing my keys, closing up and heading down to the car. She giggled the whole way down and as I put her into the car.

"You're so strong" She felt my arm muscles as I got into the car also and started driving.

"I've never thought for once I'd be driving you home when you're drunk" I chuckled at her.

"I don't get to get drunk very often. But its my birthday so why not." She sighed. "I can't go home Brax…If Ruby catches me, I'll be mortified" She groaned as I parked in my driveway.

"Well do you want me to look after you?" I asked, stroking her cheek gently.

"Sure" she giggled, opening the car door before practically falling out.

"Shit" I commented, quickly rushing to her side and picking her up, giggling. I noticed the small graze on her forehead. "You need to be quiet" I whispered, taking her to my front door.

"I am being quiet" She continued giggling before kissing my cheek. I took her into the bathroom and sat her on the basin as I got out a first aid kit. She leant back on the mirror and smiled as I got out some antiseptic and a few cotton balls. I dabbed the graze before watching her squirm.

"Sorry" I whispered, cleaning it up before drying it.

"That's alright…your bedside manner is excellent Dr Brax…I'd like to see what your bed manner is like" She smirked, wrapping her arms around my neck. I couldn't help but laugh and look into her gorgeous eyes. If she wasn't so wasted I would just kiss her, but she was and it ruined everything. Suddenly she pounced on me, attaching her lips to mine and wrapping her legs around my waist.

"Charlie…Charlie…stop!" I mumbled before pulling away.

"But…but I thought you wanted me?" She giggled, stroking my cheek.

"I do…but not when you're like this" I chuckled back before picking her up. "Come on Charlie" I walked her inside to my bedroom, closing the door behind me. I tried to sit her on the bed, but she ended pulling me on top of her and laughing.

"Sometimes I wish I wasn't a cop" She sighed as we looked at each other.

"Sometimes I wish you weren't a cop either, but you look sexy in that uniform" I chuckled, unwrapping her arms from me and hopping off the bed. She laughed before looking at me.

"Where are you going to sleep?" She asked.

"Probably on the lounge or something…or in Casey's room, I think he's over at your house tonight" I thought back to what he told me.

"Probably in my daughter's bed right now" She sighed as she closed her eyes.

"Daughter? Don't you mean sister?" I laughed at her drunken mistake.

"Yeah…whatever you say" She chuckled, starting to sound sleepy. "Brax can you please take my dress off…its so uncomfortable" She sighed. I nodded my head as I rolled her to the side and tried finding the zip, before trying to wiggle it off her as she was half out of it. "Thanks" She mumbled before I put a blanket on her and kissed her forehead as she fell into a deep sleep.

"Night" I whispered before sitting in the arm chair in the room and falling sleep myself.