BRAX'S POV:
I made my way into the office during my shift at the restaurant that evening. As I set down the books, ready to start going through them, my phone started to ring. It was Angelo…
"Angelo, what can I do for you?" I questioned as I answered
"I know it's last minute but you need to go to the city tomorrow" he informed me
"What for?" I asked, sitting down in the chair behind the desk
"A couple of meetings" he replied "I know you're going through stuff at the minute and I'd go if I could but I can't and you're the only one I trust. Please, Brax"
I ran my hand over my face… "I'm gonna have to run it by Ricky when I finish up here. Can I get back to you?"
"Course" he informed me "speak to you soon"
"Yeah, bye" I replied, both of us hanging up the phone. Sighing heavily, I threw my phone down onto the desk, needing to concentrate on the books…
RICKY'S POV:
"You look like you've got the weight of the world on your shoulders, Braxton" I admitted as Brax made his way into our bedroom as he arrived home from work that evening
"Maybe it's because I have" he replied
"What's going on?" I questioned, shutting the book I'd been reading
"Angelo needs me to go to the city for a couple of days for meetings" he informed me
"And?" I inquired, raising an eyebrow at him in confusion
"It'd mean leaving you here by yourself to look after Casey and Aaron" he replied
"You can go" I informed him
"I can?" he questioned
"Yeah, I'm doing okay now, aren't I?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at him "and if I need you, I'll call, I promise"
"Ric, are you sure because if not then I can ring Angelo and he can find someone else" Brax began. Chuckling, I placed my finger on his lips and shook my head…
"You're going, end of" I informed him
Smiling at me warmly, he pressed his lips against mine softly
BRAX'S POV:
The next morning I made my way into the kitchen, dumping my now packed bag onto the kitchen table…
"Where you going?" Heath questioned
"The city for a couple of days" I informed him
"Mind if I come?" he inquired, raising an eyebrow at me
"It's not a lad's trip, it's work" I replied as I looked through my wallet
"I know" he assured me "but there's something I wanna do. So, can I?"
"I'd really prefer it if you stayed here with Ric" I admitted
"Do you think I need a babysitter?" her voice inquired before Heath had the chance to reply
"No, but…" I began
"You're going, Heath" Ricky informed him "go and pack a bag and be quick about it, Brax needs to be on the road soon"
RICKY'S POV:
Heath smiled at me warmly as he made his way through to his bedroom and I turned to Brax, raising an eyebrow at him…
"I'm concerned about you. Not a crime, is it?" he questioned
"No, but I've told you a million times, I'll be fine, and if I'm not I'll call you" I informed him
"You promise?" he inquired
"I promise" I replied "how many more times?"
"Just once more" he admitted, smirking at me playfully
"I'll. Be. Fine" I assured him, wrapping my arms around his neck as I moved closer to him
His arms found their way around my waist and I sighed contentedly as his lips pressed against mine, our moment being interrupted as Heath cleared his throat…
"Ready" he informed us
"Great" I replied "now off you go…"
"Sure?" Brax asked, raising an eyebrow at me
"Yes, I'm sure" I assured him "go on, go"
Pressing his lips against mine once more, Heath wrapped his arm around my shoulder and pulled me into him, giving me a reassuring squeeze before following Brax to the door…
"I'll call you tonight" Brax informed me as he reached his car "but if you need me any sooner, you call me, okay?"
"Okay" I replied, shaking my head at him as he threw his bag into the back of his car
"Love you" he shouted as he opened the driver's side door
"Love you too" I mirrored, watching as both he and Heath climbed into the car and the engine started
Waving them off, I made my way back inside and shut the door behind me and leant against it for a moment or two, composing myself. I was going to be okay…
Is Ricky really going to be okay?