RICKY'S POV:
I inhaled and exhaled a breath as Brax and I walked up the driveway to the front door, keeping the thought "I can do this" going through my head. We made our way inside and saw Heath, Bianca and Casey sat at the kitchen table, already tucking into their takeout food…
"We were starving, sorry" Bianca informed us
"No worries" Brax replied "we'll get some as soon as soon as we've got this one settled in, shan't we, Ric?"
I nodded my head, signalling yes… "Better get him a bottle organised first of all. Try and keep him awake though please"
Walking into the kitchen, I kicked my shoes off and set them down by the entrance to the bedrooms and began to organise Aaron a bottle, Bianca making her way over to me as I waited for it to warm through…
"How you doing?" she questioned
"Better, but I'm still terrified" I admitted
"It'll get easier" she assured me, smiling at me warmly
"I hope so" I replied, taking Aaron's bottle from the microwave "I'll be back soon. Can you make sure those two save me and Brax some please?"
She nodded her head, signalling yes. Thanking her, I made my way into the bedroom, stopping in the doorway as I saw Brax laid on the bed, asleep, Aaron fast off on his chest too, a wide, proud smile appearing on my face. Pulling my phone from my pocket, I quickly took a picture, automatically setting it to be my background…
"Oi" I whispered as I climbed onto the bed gently "so much for keeping him awake…"
"Sorry" he replied as he eased himself up to rest his head against the headboard "once we got in here we were both flat out"
"So I see" I chuckled "do you want to give him this and get him settled? I'm in desperate need of a shower"
Nodding his head, signalling yes, he took the bottle from me. Kissing his cheek, I climbed off the bed and grabbed my towels and made my way into the en-suite bathroom…
BRAX'S POV:
Ricky walked back out of the en-suite bathroom fifteen minutes later and I looked up from where I'd been watching Aaron sleep… "Feel better?"
"Much" she replied "is he asleep?"
"Yeah" I informed her "just couldn't not stare. Shall we go and get some food?"
She nodded her head, signalling yes, quickly changing into pair of shorts and a t-shirt…
RICKY'S POV:
The next day Brax and I decided to take a walk with Aaron and Casey. Making our way into the diner, Irene hurried over to us…
"I'm so sorry I didn't come to see you in the hospital but I was rushed off my feet here" she admitted, hugging me tightly as we reached the counter "let's have a look at him. Oh my goodness, Brax, he's the spit of you!"
"Poor bloke" I chuckled, Brax glancing at me, a pout on his face "only joking"
He smiled at me warmly and kissed me gently…
"God, you guys are the picture of happiness" she proclaimed "now, what can I get you, loves?"
"A chocolate milkshake please, Irene" Casey informed her
"That for Case, and our usual please" I replied "is there anything I can do to help?"
"You're not getting back into an apron for at least 3 months" Irene informed me "go and be with your family, enjoy the bonding time you've got. I'll bring your order over when it's ready"
Smiling at her, I followed Brax and Casey over to a table…
Ricky's still having doubts about her parenting skills. Will they ever stop?