BRAX'S POV:
I made my way to the front door after breakfast that morning as a knock sounded. Pulling it open, I was shocked to find Mum standing there… "Mum"
"Hi, love" she greeted me "are you not gonna invite your old Mum in for a cuppa?"
"Sorry, come in" I replied, standing aside to let her into the house
"I love this place" she sighed as she placed her handbag down in the chair "you really landed on your feet"
"Not really, but thanks" I stated, making my way into the kitchen, flicking on the kettle "how're things?"
"Good" she replied "life's back on track. I've got a job and the house is sorted, I've just got to finish paying off my debts now"
I smiled at her warmly as she sat down at the kitchen table as I organised us both a cup of tea… "What're you doing work wise?"
"Working in the local store" she informed me "nothing much but it's money, isn't it?"
I nodded my head, signalling yes… "That's great news, Mum"
"Thanks, love" she replied as I sat down next to her, setting her cup of tea down on the table
RICKY'S POV:
I arrived back at the house after dropping Casey off at school to find Brax and Cheryl sat at the kitchen table. Setting my handbag down on the side, I made my way into the kitchen…
"Hey" Brax greeted me "did Case get into school okay?"
"Yeah, fine" I replied "hi, Cheryl"
"Hi, Ricky" she greeted me "how're you and the bump?"
"Good thanks" I informed her "has Brax shown you the scan picture yet?"
"No he hasn't" she replied
Reciprocating his smile in my direction, I made my way to the fridge and pulled the scan picture from the fridge… "This is him. Baby boy Braxton, due in 5 months time"
"A boy?" she questioned "I'm having a grandson?"
"Yeah, you are, Mum" Brax informed her
"What do you think, Cheryl?" I asked as I sat down next to Brax
"I'm so happy" she admitted, smiling at us both warmly
BRAX'S POV:
After dropping Mum off at home later that morning, I walked back into the house to find Bianca sat at the kitchen table, deep in thought… "Penny for them?"
"What?" she questioned
"Your thoughts, penny for them" I informed her
"It's nothing" she replied "I better be going…"
"Bianca, what's going on?" I inquired
"Promise not to get angry" she begged
"You know me, B, I can't promise that" I admitted
"Okay" she replied, inhaling and exhaling a breath "I caught your Mum stealing from my purse"
"What? When?" I questioned
"Earlier today, after she'd been to the bathroom I'm guessing" she informed me "I was coming back in from a walk and I found her rooting through my purse. She pulled out a few notes and shoved them into her pocket. I'm sorry, Brax"
"You don't need to apologise" I replied "I'll get you your money back"
"Thanks" she stated "I'm gonna get to work. See you later"
RICKY'S POV:
I made my way back into the house after pegging out some washing, finding Brax sat in the living room… "Hey"
"Hey" he mirrored
"What's up?" I questioned
"Mum stole some money from Bianca's purse" he informed me "she saw her going through it when she came back from her walk"
"Oh, Brax" I sighed "I'm sorry. What're you gonna do?"
"I don't know" he admitted
"Brax, I think you know what you've got to do" I admitted "we gave her yet another chance and she blew it yet again"
He nodded his head in agreement, sighing heavily as he stood up… "I thought she'd changed, Ric"
"I know you did" I replied, smiling at him apologetically "Brax, is there anything I can do for you?"
"Just be here for me when I get back?" he inquired, raising an eyebrow at me
"You know I will be" I replied, smiling at him warmly as he leant down and kissed me softly
Poor Brax; he really was sucked in by Cheryl yet again!