So so so sorry its been so long since i have uploaded i have been super busy but hoping i can update at least once a week now :) anyway review and let me know what you think it was a little rushed as i really want to get a chapter up.
Chapter 8 - The last goodbye
As we pull into the gravesite my eyes quickly focus onto the river boys who where all lined up the road heads bowed to pay there respects to Casey. Even though we didn't see them as much as we use to no matter what they where always there for our family, it was so nice to see them pay there respects for Casey. All Casey and I lives we had grown up around them and treated them as part of our own family, everyone outside of the river boys feared them or what trouble they where going to cause next but they didn't know them like we did.
As the car stops I get out and as I look up I see people from the bay beginning to arrive which puts a small smile on my face, it was amazing to see how many people loved Case. Brax, Heath, Kyle and Josh stay by the coffin as they prepare to carry Casey over to the gravesite whilst the rest of us go over and take a seat. After we all sit down they begin to bring Casey over, I could see how difficult Brax was finding this, I really hope he manages to keep it together. Once they place the coffin down Brax just stands in front of the coffin.
"Ready to start?" Ricky asks Brax
"We can wait if you want to?" I butt in
"Nuh let's get it done" Brax says shortly
"Mr Braxton this is for you" The vicar says bringing over a small piece of paper with Braxton written in big lettering.
"I'll take it" mum says grabbing the letter and walking back towards her seat when suddenly she pauses, I could tell something wasn't right.
"Darryl" Mum shouts
"Is this Pirvoic, did he send this"
Brax instinctively runs over and takes the letter off mum
"What does it say?" I ask
"How did this get here?" Brax says walking towards the vicar
"I don't know" The vicar replies
"Who gave it to ya" Brax says launching himself at the vicar and grabbing hold of his collar
"Who was it, I said who was it" Brax shouts shaking the vicar"
"Brax stop"Kyle shouts as Andy and him pull Brax off of the Vicar
"Get off me" Brax says as he runs towards his car
"Brax wait" Ricky begs
"I got it" I assure Ricky and quickly follow after Brax
"Where are you going?" I shout still running after Brax
"If he wants to play games, I'll play"
"whatever the letter said he's just trying to get to you" I say rationally
Brax opens his car door about to get in when I quickly slam the door.
"We came here to say goodbye to Casey so how about we go and do that, show Pirvoic he's not going to get the better of us" I say trying to calm him down
He takes a few breathes before pulling me into a hug
"I'm sorry" Brax says letting out a sigh
"Let's go back then yeah?" Brax says wrapping his arm around my shoulder as we walk back to the gravesite.
As we are walking back I see Denny stood on her own clutching on to a red rose staring at the coffin from a distance away.
"I'll meet you there, I've just got to do something" I say to Brax
"Hey den, why don't you come sit down with me" I say softly
"I miss him" Denny croaks
"Me too" I sigh
"He was funny and sweet and he tried so hard not to get messed up with all the dramas and I am so angry that this happened, I don't even know what to do" Denny says tears escaping her tired eyes
"I know" I say trying to hold back the tears
"I thought we where going to be together forever, there's so much I should of said" Denny adds
"Come and say it now" I say grabbing hold of her hand and heading back towards the gravesite where Brax was about to start his eulogy.
"Some of you may not know this but Casey and Paige where born at home, well I guess mum knows that. So Me and Heath where in trouble that day,we kicked our footie through the window and dad wasn't happy lets leave it at that. The next thing Mum is yelling that the baby's where coming and to call and ambo, it happened that quick. Casey was the first out, typical Casey inpatient. So while Mums arguing with the ambo's and Heaths going on about being hungry or something like that, I thought id go have a look at my new little brother and sister" Brax speaks
"Casey was crying his head off, so I took his little hand and he stopped crying and that's when I knew it was my job to look out for them, to protect them both to never let anyone hurt them. I'm sorry I couldn't do it, couldn't do it" Brax cries whilst looking over to me with guilty eyes.
"I love ya mate" Brax says placing his hand onto the coffin.
After Brax was finished I got up and decided to say a few words on behalf of Casey.
"Sorry guys before you leave, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who came I know Casey would be so happy knowing how many people loved him and how many peoples lives he touched. I wish that this wasn't happening that he was still here with all of us but I know he would want us all to be strong and that doesn't mean we have to forget him, he will always live on with each and everyone of us" I speak out
After the service had finished we all headed back to Angelo's to have a few drinks in memory of Casey, I knew Brax was watching me like a hawk in case I tried to take some alcohol but that was the last thing on my mind right now.
"Hey how are you feeling?" Jett asks walking over to me
"Yeah I'm fine" I say faking a smile
"It was a lovely what you said at the end"
"Thanks"
"I know that it must of be really hard to say all that when your in so much pain at the moment" Jett says
"And look if you ever need anyone to talk to you know where I am" Jett adds
"thanks Jett I appreciate it" I smile weakly
I begin to feel a bit weak and decide it's probably best to sit down, I rest my head on the table. My head was pounding and I felt so dizzy and sick, maybe some fresh air will help. I get up and head for the door.
"Paige are you okay?" Kyle asks
"I need to get some fresh air" I say beginning to panic
I could feel my breathing begin to get faster and my body begin to sway,my eyes where slowly feeling heavy and before I know it all I can see it darkness.
"Paige" Kyle shouts
"Paige can you hear me, If you can hear me open your eyes" Brax panics
I slowly start to open my eyes and start to focus on all the people around me. Brax picks me up and places me on one of the seats and sits In front of me and gets Heath to grab me some water.
"Right everyone needs to leave, sorry" Kyle says ushering everyone out of the restaurant
"do you still feel dizzy?" Brax asks
"A little bit" I admitted
"Just stay sat for a bit longer then we will get you home okay" He says pushing the hair out my face
"Don't you think she should go to the hospital?" Kyle says pulling Brax to one side although I could still hear them
"I don't want to stress her out anymore than she needs to be, I know she hates hospitals, she will be fine she just needs some rest" Brax assured
"I hope your right"
Brax's POV
After an hour we all head home, I take Paige to her room and stay with her till she falls asleep before going out the room and ringing Nate.
"Nate cooper speaking"
"Nate it's Brax I just wondered if I could have a quick word with ya"
"Yeah of course what is it?"
"Earlier Paige collapsed, I don't want to bring her into the hospital and stress her out" I say
"how is she now? Does she seem her normal self" Nate questions
"She's sleeping, but she hasn't been her self for a while, you know that"
"Before she collapsed what happened?"
"She was trying to get out the restaurant, and everyone was in the way and she started breathing quite fast"
"From what you described it sounds like Paige had a panic attack which has been brought all by all the trauma and stress from these last weeks and it's finally caught up with her body"
"So now what?" I ask concerned
"I will right her out for some anxiety medication it will help with the panic attacks and also help her to sleep more regularly"
"Thanks Nate" I say thankfully
"No problem just ring me if anything changes"