"From what I can tell Charlie, you are indeed pregnant and from what I see, I would say you are about 7-8 weeks along." Kept ringing in her head, she knew, he knew it. It wasn't his child. She couldn't believe. She looked at Brax; she could tell from his facial expression that he was devastated. Even if they weren't trying for a baby or even ready for a baby, he was still upset.

"I'm sorry Brax," Charlie sobbed.

Brax looked up. "It's okay; uh we better get you home."

He stood up, and grabbed her hand as they slowly walked through the hospital. They walked past the waiting room, filled with expectant mothers and their husbands or partners, they all seemed so happy. She knew the road ahead of her was going to be a long one.

They drove home in silence. Not one word was said. She knew he was angry. She could tell by the ways his hands gripped the wheel, his knuckles white. This wasn't fair she thought.

Charlie sat in the corner booth of the diner waiting for Bianca. She needed the re assurance of her best friend.

"Hey," Bianca said chirpily, hoping her enthusiasm was rubbing off on her.

"Hi," Charlie replied gloomily.

"Charlie, you've got to stop feeling sorry for yourself and get over this. I don't mean to sound harsh but I do remember 3 months ago, you and I were sitting in this exact spot and you were telling me how much you wanted a child, and it has come true. Now I know the circumstances are a little different and not to mention difficult but you need to understand that you are bringing a wonderful thing into this world and that many women are dying to be in your position. Get over it and start being happy about it because you have it now." Bianca finished.

Charlie looked at Bianca astounded. It had just hit her that was what she needed to do. "Yes, I do understand, but what happens with Brax and I? He isn't exactly happy at the moment, barely said anything since this morning."

"Obviously, he just found out his girlfriend is pregnant, and he's not the father. Give him time, he'll come around."

"I hope so; do you think I should tell Angelo?" She sighed.

"I think you should, he does have the right to know since he is the father," Bianca added.

"Mmm, will you come with me? I'd ask Brax but that might be uncomfortable."

"Ask him and if he doesn't then I will, but I want you to ask him,"

"I will," Charlie smiled.

"You want to hear some exciting news?" Bianca gleamed.

Charlie's face immediately lit up, this was exactly what she needed, a good girly chat. "Yes, yes and yes!"

"Well, I'm kind of seeing someone at the moment,"

"What? Who? Do I know him?"

"Yes, you do." Bianca said teasingly.

"Come on, give it up then!"

"Heath Braxton." Bianca held her breath.

"Seriously? That's why he went all funny, when I asked him about if he was seeing anybody! So how long?"

"3 weeks today."

"How did I not know this?" Charlie asked.

"Because you've had your own problems and I wanted to be there for you and I know it's worse now but I really needed to tell you!"

"I'm sorry Bee; I didn't mean to make all the attention shine on me!"

"It's okay,"

Brax sat on his board bobbing up and down in the rough surf. He didn't know what to think of this predicament. His girlfriend was having and baby and it wasn't his. He had been through it once before with Tegan, but it was different, Charlie was starting to become his everything. But how was he meant to stand by her when she wasn't carrying his child. What would it be like in a couple of years, when the kid started talking, would he be Brax or would he be dad?

He didn't even notice Heath paddle out to him. "What's up bro?" Heath repeated.

Brax looked at him. "Nothing," he sighed.

"Something's on ya mind!"

"It Charlie," He said.

"What you do? Get in her bad books?"

"No, she's pregnant."

Brax heard him breath in. "Well, mum always said use protection."

"No Heath, the baby isn't mine."

"Whose is it?"

"Angelo's. When they were together, they had been trying for a baby for the past six months and it never worked, well until 8 weeks ago."

"Is there any way it could be yours?"

"Nope, We've only be together 6"

"That's too bad, what are you going to do?"

"I don't know man, I want to support her, I really do but I just can't get past the fact it's not mine. What if Angelo wants to be a part of it? He should be, but how am I going to cope if I am helping Charlie raise a kid that's not mine?"

"It's a tough call mate, but I think you know what you should do," Heath replied.

"Yeah, anyway I'm out," Brax said as he jumped up and caught the oncoming wave back to shore.

That night Charlie was sitting on the lounge staring at her stomach, it was still flat and toned but tonight it looked different to all other nights, she wasn't sure if it was the pregnancy or her mind but whatever it was she kind of liked it. She heard the keys in the door and soon enough Brax trudged through the house, wearing nothing but a pair of boardies.

"Hey," Charlie bounced up and rushed to his side.

"I'm just going to go for a shower," He replied, brushing her off. She slowly retreated back to the lounge, she had given him time to digest it and it still seemed he didn't want it. Why was life never fair?

Brax re-emerged from the bathroom ten minutes later. "Brax, we need to talk," Charlie said.

"Yeah, I suppose we do."

"I'll do whatever, I have to do to be with you because I love you Brax, I do and if that means I have to abort this baby I will, because even though I'd be killing something, I love you and want to be with you… Plus there is more time later down the track if we ever wanted kids Brax. I just, I just want to do what is right." Charlie said in a rush.

Brax looked at her stunned, he didn't really know how to respond.

"I mean it Brax, I do, I can give this baby up fo-" Brax cut her off.

"No Charlie, I don't want you to do that. I would never ask you to do that. I love you to and I want to make this work Charlie but I just can't get past the fact that it's not mine."

"I know and if I could change it, I would."

"Yeah, I would too but we can't,"

"Please Brax, I want to make this work." She pleaded with him.

"What's going to happen in a couple of years time, will I be dad, or mum's boyfriend? How much of a part will Angelo play? All these questions are racing through my mind,"

"Brax, it will be okay. I promise," Charlie said as she closed the gap between them. "Tomorrow morning, we both can head to Angelo's house and we can discuss everything."

He just nodded at her before lowering his lips onto hers. He wasn't sure it was going to be okay but one thing for sure is he wanted to show Charlie just how much he loved her.

Sorry I know it's not a very excting chapter but it was more of a filler. I'm going to start putting little spoilers after the chapter to let you know what might happen! :D

Chapter 8:

There little predicament seems to be getting better, but what will happen that will back track this issue?