BRAX'S POV:
I arrived home from work late that afternoon to an empty house. Pulling my phone from my pocket, I dialled Ricky's number. She should've been back from her exam by now…
RICKY'S POV:
Irene had asked me to stay behind to close and lock up. Locking the door behind me after finishing off, I threw my keys into my bag and made my way home…
BRAX'S POV:
I walked out of mine and Ricky's bedroom as I heard the front door open, sighing with relief as I saw her walk into the house…
"Hey" she greeted me, pulling her bag off of her shoulder
"Hey, where've you been?" I questioned, raising an eyebrow at her
"The diner, Roo asked me to work" she informed me "sorry, I completely forgot to let you know"
"It's fine" I assured her "I was just worried, that's all"
"Sorry" she sighed, wrapping her arms around my waist, leaning up on her tiptoes to kiss me softly "how about I buy us takeaway to make up for it?"
"You buy it, I'll pick it up. I've got to go and fetch Case from Maureen's anyway" I informed her
She nodded her head in agreement, pulling her purse from her bag, handing me some money… "The usual?"
"Please" she replied
Kissing her softly, I grabbed my car keys and left the house, shutting the front door behind me…
RICKY'S POV:
"Ricky" Casey proclaimed as I walked out of mine and Brax's bedroom after showering
"Hey, little guy" I greeted him, picking him up as he walked over to me "did you have a good day?"
He nodded his head, signalling yes… "I painted"
"Did you?" I asked "what did you paint? Do you want to get it and show me?"
I set his feet on the ground and Brax handed him his bag. Pulling something from it, he moved back to me, handing it to me…
"Think this needs to go pride of place on the fridge" I admitted "doesn't it, Brax?"
"Yep" he replied, following me into the kitchen to plate up our food
BRAX'S POV:
After putting Casey to bed, I made my way out into the kitchen, finding Ricky looking at the painting Casey had done…
"What's on your mind?" I inquired, wrapping my arms around her waist from behind
"I'm just thinking about how happy I am. I'm happier than I've ever been" she admitted
I kissed her cheek and rested my head on her shoulder… "I can't imagine not having you in my life"
She turned in my arms, winding her arms around my neck… "Do you really mean that?"
"As if you have to ask, you doughnut" I replied, smiling at her warmly, kissing her softly "I love you"
"I love you too" she mirrored
Moving to kiss her again, we were interrupted as the door burst open, Heath stumbling inside, blood trailing down his face…
"Heath, what happened?" I questioned, moving him to the sofa before he collapsed
"Adam…" he whispered
I looked at Ricky as she ran her hands through her hair, turning back to Heath…
So looks like Adam's tracked them down. What are they gonna do?