RICKY'S POV:
I woke up the next morning feeling rather odd. Thinking nothing of it, I went about my day as usual, climbing into the shower, letting the hot water relax and ease my aching muscles. Making my way back into mine and Brax's bedroom, he was pulling a t-shirt over his head…
"You're not meant to be working today?" I inquired, sitting down on the end of our bed
"There's no one there to sign for the delivery. I shouldn't be long" he informed me "you okay?"
"Yeah, why?" I questioned
"You just look a bit off colour" he admitted "are you sure you're okay?"
"I feel a bit strange but I'm fine, honestly" I replied "go to work and I'll see you later"
"See you later" he mirrored, kissing me softly before leaving the room
I towel dried my hair and got dressed and made my way into Casey's room to wake him up. Telling him that I'd be in the kitchen organising his breakfast, I left him to wake up and get out of bed, switching the kettle on as I arrived in the kitchen a minute later…
"Morning" Heath greeted me as I stood waiting for the kettle to boil "Ric?"
"Sorry, what?" I questioned
"I said morning" he informed me "you okay?"
"Just feeling a bit under the weather" I admitted "I'll be fine"
"B and I can organise Casey for school. Go and sit down" he replied
I was about to protest but felt my stomach lurch. Holding onto it tightly, I smiled at him weakly and made my way to the sofa…
"How come Ricky's not taking me to school?" I heard Casey ask Heath a while later
"She's not feeling too well, mate" Heath informed him "maybe you can make her a get well soon card at school, yeah?"
"Can I, Ricky?" he questioned
"I'd love that" I informed him
"Okay" he replied
"Now go and brush your teeth" Heath stated "we need to be going in a couple of minutes"
Casey climbed down from the table and made his way into the bathroom, Heath making his way over to me, crouching down in front of me… "Feeling any better?"
"Not really" I replied "thanks for sorting Case though, I really appreciate it"
"No problem" he assured me "you just take it easy and rest, okay?"
A little while later I opened my eyes, finding the house in silence. Realising I must've nodded off; I stood up and made my way into the kitchen, deciding to clear and tidy away the breakfast pots. Picking up a couple of plates from the table, an excruciating pain ran through my stomach and the plates fell to the floor and I dropped to my knees, clutching my stomach…
"Hello" Roo's voice sounded "Ricky? Brax? Heath? Bianca?"
"In here" I whimpered
"Ricky, oh my God, darling, what's the matter?" she questioned worriedly
"I don't know" I admitted
"I'm going to call an ambulance" she informed me "can you stand?"
I nodded my head and wrapped my arm around her shoulder as she helped me to my feet. Sitting me down at the kitchen table, she dialled an ambulance and then quickly cleared away the broken crockery…
"Thank you" I sighed as she handed me a glass of water
"No problem, darling" she replied "do you think it's something you ate?"
"I don't know" I informed her "I had the same as Brax, Heath, B and Case and they're all fine"
"We'll soon find out what's wrong" she assured me "shall I call Brax?"
"Please. He'll be worried if he comes home and I'm not here" I admitted
Smiling at me warmly, she pulled her phone from her jeans pocket and dialled his number…
BRAX'S POV:
"Roo?" I questioned as I set the last case of alcohol down on the bar
"Hi" she greeted me "you need to come home…"
"Why? What's happened?" I inquired
"I came to collect the rent and found Ricky doubled over in agony. I've called an ambulance and it should be here soon but she wanted me to let you know" she explained
"Tell her I'll be there as soon as I've got someone to come and unpack the delivery, okay?" I asked
"Okay" she replied
"Thanks for calling, Roo" I stated, running my hand over my face
What could be wrong with Ricky?