BRAX'S POV:

Myself, Ricky, Casey, Aaron and Katie were sat at the kitchen table eating breakfast when we heard Heath and Bianca's voice, and then Kyle's. Quickly standing up, I made my way to the front door as Heath made his way inside…

"Morning". he greeted me, placing his hand on my shoulder

"Morning," I mirrored "breakfast is on the table. Help yourselves."

"Thanks," he replied, making his way into the kitchen "so when were you gonna tell me?"

"Heath, it's not that big a deal." Bianca sighed, running her hands over her face

"He, was conceived whilst our Dad was still with our Mum," he informed her "he cheated on her with his Mum. How can you give him a place to stay, Brax?"

"Because he needs it, and he's family." I replied "And besides, it's only till he gets back on his feet."

"Yeah, right," he scoffed "he'll have his feet under the table before you know it and soon enough he'll be moved in here."

"Maybe I should just go?" Kyle suggested from the doorway

"No, you can stay." I informed him "Heath, a word?"

Smiling at Ricky reassuringly, I made my way out into the backyard, Heath following…

"What?" he questioned

"What is the matter with you?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at me

"What's the matter with me? What's the matter with you?" he inquired "you're the one willing to take in waifs and strays."

"He's not a waif or stray though, is he?" I asked "he's our half-brother, Heath. The sooner you get used to that, the better."

"Y'know, I thought you cared about Mum." he sighed

"I do. What makes you think I don't?" I questioned

"You've given the guy our Dad had with another woman whilst he was still with Mum a home," he replied "how do you think she'd feel about that?"

"I'm not kicking him out," I informed him "he's got nowhere to go."

RICKY'S POV:

Brax and Heath made their way inside a few minutes later, myself, Bianca, Kyle, Casey and the kids sat at the kitchen table eating breakfast…

"Here, Heath, have my seat." Kyle stated as he stood up

"Where are you going?" Brax questioned

"To open up the restaurant," he informed him "if you want?"

"Yeah, that'd be good, thanks," he replied "I'll see you down there later."

"Okay," he replied "thanks for breakfast, Ricky."

"You're welcome." I stated

After seeing the kids off to school and playgroup with Heath and Bianca, I began clearing up after breakfast, turning as I heard Brax's footsteps… "Did you get any closer to finding out why Heath isn't willing to get to know Kyle?"

"He says it's because of Mum," he informed me "but there's something else there too."

"Such as?" I inquired

He shrugged his shoulders and sighed heavily… "No idea."

"Have you ever thought he doesn't like the idea of there being another brother?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at him "for years it's always been you, him and Case. Now, there's someone else in the mix, and you know how he hates change."

"You, Ricky Braxton, are a genius!" he proclaimed, kissing me passionately

"I am?" I questioned

"Yeah, I can't believe I never thought of that before," he admitted "I'm gonna get to the restaurant. I'll see you tonight."

"Bye." I replied as he grabbed his keys and headed out the door

Has Ricky solved the mystery about why Heath is so reluctant to get to know Kyle?