Chapter 3 Mika kept her promise and didn’t bring up the subject again - the subject that Harley so desperately wanted to avoid.  The two friends spent the rest of the day with Joey.  They went to a movie and went out to dinner.  The next day, they got up early to drive the forty minutes to Jana’s house.  Mika had called ahead to let Jana know that they were on their way.  When they arrived, they were greeted by hugs of a friend that they hadn’t seen in over seven years.  "Who’s this?", Jana asked noticing the small boy standing behind Harley.  "This is my son, Joey.  Joey, this is Jana.", Harley explained. "Hi", Jana said as the little boy waved ‘hello’.  They all went inside and caught up.  After about an hour, Mika left for her photo shoot leaving Harley and Joey behind.  Harley, Jana and Joey spent the morning shopping in nearby Fayetteville.  Arriving back at Jana’s a few hours later, they were greeted by Jana’s boyfriend Shane. "You remember Harley, don’t you?", Jana asked Shane as she re-introduced the two. "I think so.", Shane said trying to remember.  But when he turned his eyes towards the little boy, Shane’s eyes grew wide and he took in a deep breath.  "Oh God, he knows.", Harley thought to herself.  "What?", Harley asked. Stammering for words Shane covered his reaction by saying, "Nothing.  I just remember you now." Jana looked at the two of them puzzled.  Shane looked like he’d almost seen a ghost and Harley looked like she was about to throw up.  Harley suddenly felt sick and wanted nothing more than to leave, but there was no way for her to do so. "You’re Hurricane…aren’t you?", Joey asked Shane pulling him back to reality. A big goofy smile crept across his face as he turned to Joey.  "That’s me.  You like wrestling, huh?", Shane asked.  "Boy, do I!", Joey said excitedly, "Aunt Mika’s taking me to a show tonight.  I can’t wait.  Are you going to be there?" "Well, if it’s the show in Fayetteville, then yes sir I am.", Shane stated proudly. "Maybe I’ll see you there.", Joey said.   "And maybe I’ll take you back stage to meet some of the guys.", Shane stated. "That would be cool.", Joey said. Shane smiled as he turned his gaze to Harley, "You gonna be there too?"  Harley shook her head. Jana spoke up, "We’re gonna go hang out and then maybe we’ll show up later."   "Sounds good.", Shane said. There was a knock at the door.  It was Mika.  "I’m all done.  You guys ready to go?", Mika asked.   Joey looked a little disappointed, but Harley nodded that she was ready to go.  "I’ll see you tonight.", Shane called to Joey.  That cheered him up a little.  "We’ll meet you at the arena about six.", Mika called as they climbed into the rental car and headed back to Raleigh. Shane turned to look at Jana. "I know.  I thought the same thing.", Jana said.   "Jeff doesn’t have a clue.", Shane stated. "And you’re not going to tell him either.  Shane!  Swear you won’t tell him.", Jana pleaded. "Don’t worry.  I won’t have to.", Shane said. Once back at the hotel, Joey jumped into the shower which gave Harley the opportunity to talk to Mika. "He knows, Mika.", Harley stated.  "Who knows what?", Mika asked confused. "Shane.  He knows about Joey.  You should have seen his face when he saw him.  It was obvious.", Harley said almost in tears. "Maybe not.", Mika tried to convince her. "We have to leave.  I can’t do this.", Harley said almost panicking as she gathered her things. Mika grabbed her arm, "He probably never even talks to Jeff anymore.  Besides, Shane’s a pretty good guy.  I don’t think he would just run and tell Jeff.  I think he would talk to you about it first."   Harley just looked blankly at her friend. "Don’t go.  Everything will be fine.  And besides, you have to stop running away from everything.", Mika said. Harley took a deep breath and sighed heavily as she sat down on the bed.  She knew that Mika was right.              Last Chapter ..*.. Next Chapter ..*.. Chapter Index ..*.. Home