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Chapter 22

Ruby was sitting at the breakfast table, with all the kids, Heath and Casey they were going to head down to the Hospital to see Charlie, Brax and Thomas after breakfast but first Ruby needed to explain to Alexis while her Birthday was going to be postponed today while trying not to upset her too much.

Ruby: Alexis, Happy Birthday baby sister. How does it feel to be 5 years old?
Alexis: Thanks Rubes, I feel no different to yesterday except I get a party, cake and presents.
Ruby: About that sweetie, your party has been postponed until next Saturday because of mum being in hospital. You wouldn't want to party without her, she would be devastated if you did.
Alexis: I WANT MY PARTY TODAY! IT's MY BIRTHDAY
Ruby: Do we need to speak to your dad about your attitude? You are still getting your party just not today sweetie.
Alexis: TODAY!
Heath: Alexis! Listen for once would you, you will get your party but we need to go make sure your mum is ok
Alexis: ok Uncle Heath.

Breakfast had finally finished and Casey and Heath were getting all the kids into the two cars. Lucas and Alexis would be going with Heath while Emily would be going with Ruby, Casey and there baby boy Cody to the hospital. They were all looking forward to meeting Thomas, Heath was the only one to do so and Ruby had heard through Heath that Brax wanted to have a chat with her. God knows what about.

The Braxton gang had finally arrived at the hospital; most of them were excited to meet the new arrival to the family, all except for little Alexis. She was still upset that this new baby was making sure she wasn't going to get her birthday party. Once they all made it up to the room, Charlie and Brax's face lightened up when they saw their children.

Charlie: Happy Birthday Baby! I love you, I'm sorry we couldn't have your party but Daddy has a very special surprise for you tonight.
Alexis: Thanks Mummy.
Brax: Happy Birthday my beautiful daughter.
Alexis: Thanks Daddy

Alexis jumped up and hugged both of her parents; they always made her feel so special. Lucas had always been jealous of her younger siblings because he seemed to feel as they forgot about their eldest but he always knew that his Uncle Heath would always hang out with him. He was teaching him how to surf at the moment.

Ruby passed Emily to Brax as she said "Case, Heath & I are going to hang out here for a bit let you two spend some time with the kids first". Brax gave Ruby a small smile as she turned around and walked back out.

Heath: I'm going to go get Coffee for the two in there, do you two want some?
Casey: Yeah sure Mate.
Ruby: Yes, thanks Heath.

Casey had been nursing Cody, who had been feeling a little sick at the moment, they knew he wouldn't be able to meet Thomas just yet, but Ruby was sure they would be the best of friends as they got older. Ruby loved how close her family had become, she was happy they had all got along in the end and she wouldn't of wanted it any other way.

Ruby: Should one of us inform April? She is becoming part of the family once her baby is born?
Casey: I don't think that's a good idea.
Ruby: What's that supposed to mean?
Casey: I'll tell you later. Heath's almost back.

Ruby gave Heath a quick smile, before taking coffee in for Brax and Charlie. She wanted to join her siblings for a little bit before Heath and Casey came back in to join but was quickly surprised as Heath followed her in.

Brax: Rubes, let's go for a walk with Cody and let Case and Heath spend some time with their new Nephew for a little bit yeh?
Ruby: Sure Brax.

Brax kissed Charlie on the forehead before heading out of the room following Ruby, who was in the middle of putting Cody back into his pram and giving a small kiss to Casey. Ruby and Brax headed outside of the hospital to a small courtyard nearby. Brax knew this little chat to Ruby was long overdue and had believed in his own mind that Ruby had some idea of how much she meant to him.

Brax: Rubes I know I should of probably spoken to you about this stuff almost 10 years ago, but it's never too late I guess. I see you as another daughter, I know you don't have to see me as your dad but with the other four kids I feel that Charles and I might leave you out a little bit and I wanted you to know that I love you as if you were my own.
Ruby: I sort of knew that Brax, and I know I can come to you about anything like you would a father. I've gotten use to calling you dad for the sake of the kids it just feels so natural to do so. I love you as any child would love their parents as well Brax.
Brax: I also have a question to ask you, your mum and I have been talking about it for a while and we want to know what you think.
Ruby: What is it?
Brax: We wanted to know if you would be a god mother to Thomas.
Ruby: Of course I will! I would be privileged to be Thomas's god mother.
Brax: and one more thing, thanks for looking after your siblings for us. It means a lot knowing that your mum and I can always depend on you Rubes.
Ruby: Of course you can Dad…