"Hey MJ are you still up for coming to the house how with us?"
"I don't really have a choice do I" Mandy joked
"Not really . you're looking better though, how are you feeling?"
"Ok I guess" Mandy said looking away from him
"Well you ban always have a lie down on the couch if your not feeling crash hot. .. but someone will have to be there with you"
"Don't worry babe I'll be fine, as long as I'm backstage nothing can go wrong. I mean it's almost impossible to get past the security
"Ok your right. I'm being way too protective. I just don't want anything bad to happen to you" he said as he wrapping his arms around her, "You know I don't know what I'd do without you" he said kissing her with such love
"Hey guys Jay and I are . oh shit sorry" Chris said as he walked into Adam's room. Mandy immediately broke free from Adam's arm's and said,
"Not to worry. We were about to go ourselves. Isn't that right Adam?"
"Oh yeah and hey Chris."
"Yeah"
"How about you knock next time" he said with a laugh trying to hide his true feelings
"Don't you worry I will . don't want to walk in on anything" he said sadly before heading out of the room.
"Sorry baby I should have shut the door"
"It's ok. I guess it's just something I'll have to get use to" Mandy said looking away from Adam once again
"If there's anything I can do you know you only need to ask. I don't want you to feel weird here because you have a right to feel comfortable in this house. It's as much your home as it is his" Mandy just sat there and didn't respond. She was off in her own little dream world. It wasn't until Adam kissed her on the forehead that she jumped.
"Shit"
"Oh baby I'm sorry I didn't mean to startle you"
"No . ah. it's cool . sorry . just thinking"
"About what?" he asked with a smile
"Oh nothing important . but we really should get going. You don't want to be late now do you?"
"Ok but don't think for a minute that I' going to let you off the hook that easily . I'll get it out of you soon enough" he said kissing her softly on the lips.
***
As soon as the gang arrived in their locker room, the guys started to get ready while Sue and Mandy sat talking. They all stopped in their tracks though when the door opened. In walked Matt and Sandra arm in arm.
"Nice of you to turn up bro" Jeff said cheekily, "had a good time last night?"
"Wouldn't you like to know" Matt said with a smile as he put his bags down. Sandra just stood back and watched everyone closely, not knowing what to do or say while Matt continued his conversation with the guys. Mandy noticed this so she excused herself from Sue and walked over to Sandra.
"Hey thought you might need some company. It's always hard being the new one on the block but trust me when I say that things get easier. Everyone here is great and will go out of their way to make you feel at home. Couldn't have asked for better friends even if they are a bit much at times"
"Thanks. That makes me feel reassured" she said with a smile.
"Not a problem. Come on lets go and join Sue . coz if she spends too much time with Jeffie boy we'll be sorry . you never know what they might get up too." Sandra laughed as Mandy continued, "And anyway I need to sit down . not feeling crash hot tonight"
"I'm actually surprised to see you here to tell you the truth. I would have thought you'd taken doctors orders to rest"
"Oh I have been really. Oh and I'll be lying down once this lot goes"
"Hey relax its cool, just love using my power." She laughed before getting serious. "But make sure you do otherwise you'll end up back in hospital and I'm sure you don't want that"
"Oh course I don't want that. I totally hated the place . no offence."
"None taken" Sandra replied being Mandy took her hand and head her over to the couched where Sue and Jeff were.
***
Around 30 minutes later their discussion was interrupted when the show was about to start. All the guys headed out of the room except for Chris. He walked over to the girls and said,
"Do you think I could talk to Mandy in private for a bit?"
"No that's cool I can take Sandra on that tour now"
"Oh you don't have too" Mandy said trying to convince her friend not to leave as she didn't want to talk to Chris
"Don't be silly. You two really need to talk, you said so yourself and now's as good of time as any"
"Thanks sis I owe you big time" Chris said as he walked her and Sandra to the door.
"Just work things out. That's all I ask"
"Will do . or at least try my hardest" he said as they started to walk down the corridor in search of people Sue could introduce Sandra to.
Chris shut the door and turned around and looked at Mandy. The love he felt towards her was surfacing. He's heart was beating quickly. He just had to try and bottle it away because he knew nothing would ever come of his feelings. He thought they might as well try and be good friends again.
"Mandy I'm so sorry about this morning. I don't know what I was thinking"
"Let's just forget about it"
"Mandy I" Chris started when they lent in towards each other and almost kissed when threw was a knock at the door. They immediately parted and Chris jumped up to see who it was.
"5 minutes Chris" Joe the backstage hand said
"Thanks man, be out shortly" Chris said shitting the door again, "I'm sorry I've gotta go, but can we talk later?"
"I don't know"
"Please" he begged
"Oh I'll see"
"Thanks . I'll get the girls to come back and stay with you"
"Don't worry about it. You'll never find them in time. I'll be fine"
"You sure?"
"Yeah don't worry"
"Ok but if you need anyone just call. I'll get Joe to keep an eye on you"
"Not worry . really I'll be fine. Now go . You don't want to miss your queue" She said pushing him out of the locker room. He had no choice but to go as it was show time.
***
Mandy lay down on the couch and fell asleep straight away. She never realized just how tired she was. It wasn't surprising though because she hadn't been sleeping much in the recent weeks because of the stalker. She was always frightened that something might happen while she slept. Sure enough her fears can true when she was awoke from her sleep by the guys. They were outraged to see hundreds of photos of Mandy scattered throughout the locker room. There was even a note plastered across the wall that read,
Don't get too comfy
You never know who'll be watching
"Why is he doing this to me?" Mandy yelled with tears streaming down her face. She brought her knees up to her chest and hugged them tightly.
"Oh MJ I'm so sorry. I should have stayed with you like I promised" Adam said as he put an arm around her. Chris stood back knowing only too well that it was his fault. He should have sent someone to stay with her while they were all away.
"Come on lets get you home" Adam said after Mandy could cry no more. He picked her up in his arms and carried her back to the car.
Chapter Thirty Six
The next day Mandy kept to herself not saying a word to the others. The letter and photographs had really upset her but to make things worst, the guys were traveling onto the next arena for that nights show and it was in the next city. It meant that they'd be away for the next few days because they had both RAW and Smackdown to record there. That meant she'd be all alone in the house with a stalker after her. It wasn't exactly something she was looking forward to. She sat worrying about it all until the phone rang.
"Hello?" she asked
"Ah Mandy just the person I wanted to talk too. It's Shane McMahon by the way"
"Shane . what a surprise. I wasn't exacting you to call"
"Yeah well I've heard you've got a lot on your mind and plate at the moment. That's kind of why I called actually"
"Oh really?"
"Yes, as you know the shows are out of town and everyone won't be returning until the day after the Smackdown recording."
"Yeah I know"
"Well I had a phone call from Adam requesting to stay behind with you. As much as I'd love to let him stay, I can't due to the importance of his matches"
"Oh I see" Mandy said a little disappointed
"But Chris has been given the time off so he'll be able to stay with you"
"Oh have you told him this?"
"Not yet, I was hoping you could for me. But he knows of the idea coz he was the one that suggested it . seeing he has to take things easy"
"Well I guess I should thank you, it's reassuring to know I won't be here on my own now"
"Hey don't worry about it. We all just hope you get better soon. Then you'll be able to join the crew again"
"Thanks Shane, this means a lot to me"
"Not to worry. Take care oh and please don't forget to tell Chris"
"Will do . bye" After hanging up the phone Mandy sat stunned. She put the phone on its stand and got up, walking out of the room to find the others before they left.
"MJ baby your up" Adam said as she walked into the kitchen drowsily
"Yeah thought I'd come and see you all and also let you know I won't be on my own while you're gone"
"Who's the lucky person who gets to stay with you?" Jay asked
"Chris. I just got a call from Shane letting me know that Chris will be staying as he's not needed for the show and he's been told to rest"
"Oh are you ok with that?" Adam asked a little concerned
"Yeah well I guess so. If anything it will be good to have someone else around the house and it'll give us the chance to talk and work things through"
"That's true. Just remember you can call me anytime." Adam said with a cheeky smile
"Oh trust me I will . how long until you two leave?"
"Around 30 minutes I guess. I should probably start packing" Adam said with a laugh
"Hey do you guys want me to pack you anything?"
"That doesn't sound too bad" Jay said excitably "especially if it's chocolaty or coffee"
"I don't know if that's a good idea . because you and chocolate doesn't always mix . and then add Adam's driving" Mandy said as she started put together a travel pack for them
"Hey what's wrong with my driving?"
"Nothing . but we all know how much of a chicken Jay is when it comes to getting into the car with you"
"Hey I'm not that bad . he just can't hack the speed" Adam pointed out
"I can't blame Jay for not wanting to want to be in the same car as you man" Chris said walking into the kitchen
"Well it's just lucky you aren't coming with us then"
"What?"
"Hasn't Shane told you? You have the night off" Adam said
"Damn, I wished I'd know that before packing"
"Sorry Chris I was meant to tell you . got a little carried away talking to these two gooses"
"Hey who are you calling gooses?" Jay protested, "And it's not like it took you that long to pack anyway"
"Yeah well I could have at least slept in"
"Sure Chris, sure" Adam said with a smile
"Ok guys here's your travel pack . just make sure you don't eat it all at once"
"Hey that's not fair, I want a travel pack"
"But man your not going anywhere"
"So."
"Here's a coffee for you but you can only have it if you'll stop complaining" Mandy said holding the mug in her hand
"Ok, I promise" Chris said excitably
"Ok here you go . but be careful because it's still really hot. You don't want to burn your tongue now do you?"
"No . not at all . thank you" Chris said as Mandy placed the coffee down in front of him
"Oh you are adorable" Adam said walking up behind Mandy and wrapping his arms around her waist. He then turned her around and started to kiss her with such love.
"Do you have too" Jay commented as Adam and Mandy continued to kiss, "Can't you do that somewhere else?"
The two parted momentarily and Adam said, "Fine . we know when we're not wanted" he picked Mandy up in his arms and carried her off to his room.
Chapter Thirty Seven
"Adam . Adam man it's time to go . come on" Jay called as he knocked on Adam's door
"Shit" Adam said breaking away from Mandy, "I haven't even packed yet" he climbed out of bed and pulled on some clothes before throwing some things into his suitcase
"You don't want to forget these" Mandy said as she put his wrestling gear into the suitcase
"Thanks baby. What would I do without you?"
"Probably be ready to go" She laughed as she put on one of Adam's shirts
"Oh you look good in that" he said walking over towards her
"Wow . come on lets get your stuff into the car before Jay leaves without you"
"That wouldn't be such a bad thing"
"Come on you know you have to go. Just think the sooner you leave the sooner you'll be back"
"Oh and I can't wait for that" he said with a cheeky smile
"Come on" Mandy said as she zipped up the suitcase and wheeled it out of the room
"FINALLY . what took you so bloody long?" Jay said slightly annoyed
"Wouldn't you like to know"
Jay noticed how happy to two looked and noted that Mandy was wearing Adam's shirt so he said, "Actually I don't think I want to know. Let's just get going"
"I'll see you both out" Mandy said as Adam put his arm around her waist
"See you tomorrow Chris" Jay called before walking out the door.
"See you guys" Chris said getting up from the couch and followed them all out the door.
***
After putting the luggage into the car Adam and Mandy had a final tearful farewell.
"Guys it's only a few days. It's not like forever" Jay pointed out
"Shut up Jay"
"Guys come on be civil . after all you're going to be stuck in the car together for the next couple of hours" Mandy pleaded
"Oh don't remind me" Adam said and looked over at Chris before continuing, "Please make sure you look after Mandy for me while we're gone"
"Hey don't worry I will. I won't let her out of my sight"
"You better not!"
"Adam relax I'll be ok really. Just try and focus on your matches and not me"
"It's going to be hard but I'll try" he said kissing her softly
"Come on man we really gotta go or else we won't be able to stop off at the diner and you know how much I love that place"
"Ok, ok I'm coming" Adam said glaring at Jay, "I'm going to miss you so much" he whispered to Mandy before kissing her again but this time with more passion
"Good luck with your matches guys and see you in a few days." Mandy called as they both got into the car
As soon as the car was out of sight, Mandy and Chris returned inside the house without a word. Once inside Mandy headed to the kitchen to make herself a drink. She saw Chris heading upstairs and called to him,
"Hey Chris, do you want anything to drink?" he stopped in his tracks and looked down at her and smiled
"Yeah actually that would be good, if you don't mind"
"Not at all, I wouldn't have asked otherwise," she laughed, "so what will it be?"
"One of your famous coffees would be good"
"Ok coming right up Sir" Mandy said friendly, "why don't you make yourself comfy while I'm gone"
"So you need any help?"
"No offence Chris but you're hopeless in the kitchen"
"Hey that's not true"
"Fine . you can prove it to me tonight"
"What do you mean?"
"You can show me what a terrific cook you are by cooking us dinner tonight"
"Oh"
"So what do you say? Do you think you're up for the challenge?"
"I thought we could have take away while watching the show"
"You're just too chicken to show me aren't you?"
"Hey I'm no chicken! I was the first ever WWF Undisputed Chap and that takes courage and lots of guts"
"But Chris we're talking about your cooking talents, not wrestling"
"Fine then, no Mario's"
"You're not talking about Mario's pizza and pasta are you?"
"Sure am. I know how much you love it . but seeing as your making fun of my cooking talent"
"Ok, ok, you don't have to cook. Just so long as we get the usual"
"Wouldn't want it any other way Mandy. Anyway, where's that coffee I ordered?" he joked
"Oh sorry I forgot all about it. I'll go make it now"
"Thanks" he said sitting at the kitchen table watching her while she made the drinks, "got any plans for the next few days?"
"Not really. Just thought I'd stay here I guess"
"If you want we could always got out somewhere, even if it's just for a drive or something like that. What do you say?"
"That's a great idea!" she said as she handed him the coffee
"Thanks. I wouldn't want you to get completely bored while they're away"
Chapter Thirty Eight
"Where the hell is it?" Adam said angrily as he reached around to his bag on the back seat while Jay drove.
"What's wrong?"
"I can't find my bloody cell phone" he said still searching through his bag throwing things everywhere
"Adam" Jay said calmly
"WHAT?"
"I think you should look at something" Jay said trying his hardest not to laugh. Adam reluctantly turned around to see what Jay was talking about. "so what are you talking about?"
"This" Jay said picking up Adam's cell phone which was beside him
"What the hell . what's it doing there?"
"Man you put it there when we got into the car this morning"
"Dammit I totally forgot."
"What's so important that you're will to destroy your car over?"
"I want to call Mandy"
"Couldn't that wait until we get to the hotel? I mean we haven't been traveling that long"
"No I want to talk to her. Make sure everything's ok back at the house"
"She'll be fine. She's got Chris to keep her company"
"I know I just." he said trailing off before he's phone started to ring,
"Mandy?" he said excitably
"No sorry man it's Sue"
"Oh hey Sue" he said disappointedly
"You could at least sound a little happier to hear from me"
"Oh sorry I was hoping it would be Mandy"
"Fair enough . sorry to disappoint"
"No it's cool . so what's the reason for the call?"
"Jeff and I were wondering where you guys are because we've stopped off at that little diner" Adam laughed saying,
"We were planning on go there. Actually I think we're about 5 minutes away"
"Excellent so see you soon"
"Yeah for sure"
"Oh and Adam, do you know why my bro isn't answering his cell? I've been trying him for ages"
"Probably because he's back at the house, he's been given the next few days off for rest"
"Gee nice of him to tell me"
"He only found out this morning just before we left"
"Oh ok thanks and see you soon"
"Ok bye"
***
"Pizza's here" Mandy called as she closed the front door and carried the food to the lounge room. She place it down on the coffee table being sitting down and making herself comfortable
"Come on Chris you're going to miss the beginning if you don't hurry and I can't promise there'll be any pizza left"
"Hold your horses woman, I'm coming!" he said as he walked out of the kitchen with drinks in hand. "And there better be some pizza left . I mean we got two after all"
"Yeah but I'm starved" she said looking over at him and noticed he could do with some help. She got up and headed over to him and took some bottles out of his hand
"So are you still up for the drinking game?" Chris asked as they placed the drinks of the table
"Yeah but what are the rules again?"
"Can't remember . but hey we can make our own up"
"Ok so like every time The King or JR says the word 'puppies'?"
"Yeah but we are going to get ourselves so wasted if there's a women's match tonight" Chris laughed
"Yeah I know" Mandy in laughter, "But aren't there more rules?" she asked
"Yeah there sure are" he said before filling her in on them all.
By the end of the show Mandy and Chris were both completely drunk. They sat talking and laughing for ages about nothing in particular. Mandy tried to stay up to start clearing everything up when she tripped over some empty beer bottles and fell right on top of Chris who was lying down on the couch.
Not another word was spoken between them as they both gave into the desire, passion and drunkenness.
Chapter Thirty Nine
It wasn't until they awoke the next morning to discover what happened. Mandy was the up and was horrified seeing a naked Chris beneath her. She quickly got up, grabbed her clothing and rushed off to Adam's room. There she got changed and tried to remember the happenings of the night before. She decided what she really needed was strong coffee and lots of it, so she ventured out from the safety of Adam's room and headed for the kitchen.
Mandy opened the door and was surprised to find Chris slumped over a hot cup of coffee looking slightly worst for wear. She was about to leave and return back to Adam's room when Chris noticed her,
"What the hell happened last night?" he asked groggily
"You can't remember?"
"I remember watching the show but that's about it"
"You lucky, you can remember more than me" she said looking away as she headed over to make the coffee
"Mandy:
"Yeah" she said looking over at him
"I ah woke up naked . we didn't do anything stupid did we?"
"I don't know . really don't know" she said with a few tears rolling down her cheek
"Oh Mandy I'm so sorry" he said wrapping his arms around her supportively
"What am I going to tell Adam?" she sobbed
"You don't have to tell him anything. After all we don't know that anything happened"
"Yeah I guess" she said still really upset when the phone rang
"I'll get it" Chris said letting go of Mandy and walking to the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hey man it's Adam, is Mandy there?"
"Sure I'll just put her on" Chris carried the phone to her and whispered. "It's Adam"
"Adam" Mandy said with a surprised tone
"Hey baby I've missed you so much."
"I've missed you too" Mandy said while looking at Chris who retuned the look before heading over to the door and leaving the kitchen, taking his coffee with him.
"Has Chris been looking after you?"
"Yeah he has, even bough dinner for us last night and we talked some things through"
"Oh I'm glad . can't wait to see you when we get back - we'll have to make up for lost time"
"Sounds good to me but are people still coming over for dinner?"
"Think so but I'll talk to them all today and get back to you"
"Thanks and good luck for tonight"
"Will you be watching?"
"Of course I will but babe it isn't shown until Thursday" Mandy laughed
"Oh yeah I guess I forgot about that, but just think we'll be able to watch it together"
"I look forward to it" Mandy said
"So do I . but I've got to run now. It was great talking to you"
"Say hi to the others. Bye"
"Will do, bye"
After hanging up the phone Mandy went to look for Chris so they could finish talking. She walked up the stairs and down the corridor to his room. There she found him sitting pondering on his bed. She knocked on the door and waited patiently. Chris looked up at her and said,
"How's Adam?"
"Good. Looking forward to coming home"
"I bet" he said disappointedly and looking away from her
"Chris" Mandy said walking into his room and over to the bed but Chris butted in before she could continue
"Did you tell him?
"Tell him what?"
"Come on Mandy don't play dumb with me . not now"
"Hey"
"Sorry but I need to know, did you tell him about last night?"
"No I didn't think I should I'd take your advice . we need know what exactly happened before I bring him into this"
"Which is?"
"I don't know. I was hoping you would have remember something"
"Not really, only what I told you before"
"What if" Mandy started but Chris stopped her by putting his index finger on her lips
"Shh don't talk like that. You know the way I feel but I don't want to come between you and Adam. And I know for certain that he really likes you . really likes you"
"But"
"No buts Mandy I've been really selfish the last few days and I'm sorry. Could we go back to just being friends and pretend that nothing happened last night?"
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah after hearing you talking to him on the phone I realized just how much you're meant to be together and I know for sure that you both love each other like nothing else."
"Oh Chris" Mandy said moving towards him and hugging him tightly, "thank you"
"hey that's what friends are for . right?"
"Yeah but if you want me to move out of here I would understand. It would make things easier"
"Don't be silly. I love having you here and anyway if you were to move out now, Adam might . well suspect something"
"Oh I didn't think about that . you're right. But I'll stay out of your way"
"You don't have to Mandy .really. You're just being a little paranoid . and hey this place really wouldn't be the same without you here"
"Thank you" Mandy said with tears in her eyes
"Oh come here" Chris said hugging her again. As soon as he touched her she broke down into tears. She didn't know what came over her but it felt really good being in his arms.
Chapter Forty
"Come on man you have to come out with us tonight. We're going to have a blast" Jay said convincingly
"I don't know man. I'm not really in the mood" Adam replied as he tied up his shoes
"You can't just sit in your hotel room all night long. Mandy would be really disappointed you're not having fun" Sue added
"How?" he started
"How do I know?" Sue finished for him, "I talked to her a little while ago and she wants us all to have fun . you especially"
"You sure?"
"Ring her if you don't believe me"
"No I believe you. I can imagine MJ saying that" he said with a smile on his face
"So does that mean you'll come with us?" Jay asked
"Yeah ok I'll come but where are we going?"
"Over to Kurt's to celebrate"
"Celebrate what? Am I missing something here?"
"Just that he finally got the courage to ask Colette to marry him"
"You're not serious are you?"
"Very and they're having a party to celebrate . some come on. We don't want to be late"
"Ok, ok I'm coming stop nagging would you" He joked as he zipped up his bag
***
"Hey Olympic baldy, congrats" Adam laughed as he entered the hotel room
"You just couldn't help yourself could you? You just had to bring it up didn't you" Kurt sulked
"Relax man Adam's just playing with you" Jay said from behind Adam
"Guys you wouldn't be picking on my man would you?" Colette asked as she snuggled up to Kurt, "He's still a little touchy about the hair"
"Would we do that Colette?" Adam and Jay laughed
"Wouldn't pass it by you both . but I want to thank you Adam"
"What for?"
"The great job you did on Kurt's hair. He mightn't like it but I sure as hell do" she said as she rubbed his bald skull.
"Just glad you like it. Oh and that it wasn't me of course" he laughed
"You would have made an ugly bald" Kurt commented
"I know . that's why I was so happy I won. I also don't know what Mandy would have said"
"I'm sure she would have loved you just as much" Sue commented as she and Jeff joined in the conversation. They stood around talking for a while until finally Colette said,
"Hey Sue can I talk to you for a moment?"
"Yeah sure thing, I mean that's what I'm here for" Sue said before being dragged away from the guys. Colette and Sue went and sat down on the couch for a little more privacy and comfort, while the guys talked shop.
***
"Do you really want to go over to Kurt's tonight?" Matt asked Sandra as he walked out of the bathroom only wearing a towel.
"Well to tell you the truth not really. I mean it's great that Kurt proposed to Colette and all but I don't really know them that well. And I would much prefer to spend some quality time here with you" Sandra said with a devilish smile as she walked up to him
"Oh I love the way you think." He said as she removed his towel, "but oh it's a little cold now"
"I'm sure we could work on that" she smiled as she led him over to the bed.
***
"So what movie will it be?" Chris asked as he showed Mandy the selection
"Umm how about something funny. I could really do with a laugh right about now"
"Oh Mandy you're not still worried are you?"
"Well I just feel well really back about last night."
"I thought we agreed to forget it ever happened seeing we don't really know"
"Yeah I know . it's just that I can't seem to get it out of my head"
"Would you prefer to watch the vids on your own? So that nothing can happen again?"
"Oh no don't be silly. I love spending time with you . I just have to put last night behind us . but thanks Chris you always seem to know the right things to say." Mandy said before he pulled her into a bear hug. When they parted, Mandy said, "wait a minute, something's missing from this picture"
"What? What could you possibly want?"
"Popcorn of course. What's a movie without popcorn?" Chris couldn't stop laughing but finally managed to say,
"Ok I'll go make some popcorn for you. Is there anything else you'd like?"
"Mm some chocolate would be good"
"Ok I'm sure we have some in the kitchen somewhere." As he started walking off
"Oh and Chris"
"Yeah"
"Could you bring us something to drink as well?"
"Sure but that's it . I don't have any free hands now" he said rushing off to the kitchen before Mandy could ask for anything else.
Chapter Forty One
a few months later
"Chris are you awake?" Mandy asked as she crept into his room
"Huh oh what?" he babbled as he slowly opened his eyes
"I'm sorry to wake you but I really need to talk to you"
"Can't it wait? At least another few hours?"
"Come on Chris please, it's really important . I'll give you this cup of coffee if you'll get up"
"Did you say coffee?" he asked as he shot out of bed
"Yeah but take it easy, it's still piping hot.
"Ok . so what's so important?"
"I umm well I was wondering if umm you could come to the doctors with me"
"Aren't you feeling well?"
"Kind of . so will you come?"
"Yeah of course I will but why aren't you going with Adam?"
"He's off training with Jay and I didn't want to interfere with anything important"
"So when's the appointment then?"
"In an hour"
"You are so going to owe me big time after this"
"I'll take you for a hot fudge sundae afterwards"
"But Mandy it's not even 6 am yet"
"So?"
"Well umm ok"
Just under an hour later Mandy and Chris sat silently in the waiting room, until the doctor called her in. Mandy's heart started to race and she shook uncontrollably. Chris noticed this and got worried.
"Hey Mandy, are you ok?"
"I ah . I can't go in there alone . please come in with me" she begged grabbing hold of his arm tightly
"Hey its ok I'll come with you . just please you're killing my arm"
"Oh ah sorry"
"It's ok . come on" he said getting up and offering Mandy his hand. They walked slowly into the doctor's office together hand in hand. Chris was slightly confused as to why Mandy was so nervous and scared about going inside. It wasn't until they were seated that he found out why.
"Mandy I've got the results from the blood test I took a few days ago"
"Oh . what do they say?"
"You were right, you are pregnant. Two months to be more accurate" Chris sat shocked by what he'd just heard. He couldn't believe it and sensed that Mandy felt the same way so he started to rub her shoulder supportively.
"It's ok Mandy everything will be ok" he whispered
The doctor turned to Chris after hearing this and said,
"I want you to take good care of Mandy now. Make sure she eats a balanced diet and that she gets plenty of rest. I want to see you both again in a few weeks time for a check-up"
"Oh ah this isn't . I mean" Mandy started but was able to put a sentence together
"Don't worry I'll see that she's well looked after. Thank you doctor" Chris said as they made their way out of the room. Chris had his hand around Mandy's wait as she wasn't able to stand up properly from the shock. Before they left the room the doctor gave Chris some prescriptions for Mandy and made sure they both knew she needed her rest.
***
When they reached the car, Chris walked Mandy around to the passenger's side and helped her sit down. He then crouched before her and said,
"How are you feeling now?"
"I ah don't know . how could this be happening? What am I going to do?" she babbled
"Mandy honey"
"Yeah"
"If you thought you were pregnant, why didn't you bring Adam along with you? Or at least mention it to him"
"I ah well . I . I think you are the father" she ended up blurting out quickly
"What?" Chris said with a confused tone in his voice
"You heard me Chris. It was about 2 months ago . you remember that night?"
"Oh no Mandy it can't be"
"I ah don't know . but it makes sense to me because Adam and I are always so careful. And well you know when we . well we weren't." Mandy said with a pause, "can we just go home now? I'm really tired and don't wanna talk about it any more"
"But Mandy I"
"Please Chris .. Not now"
"Ok but we really need to talk about this." Mandy didn't reply, she just shut the door and looked away from him.
***
When they arrived back at the house Mandy went straight to the room she shared with Adam to lie down. Chris tried to talk to her but she didn't listen to him, she just walked away to be alone. She didn't want to talk to him at the moment because she knew the sorts of questions he'd ask and she just wasn't up to it. She was absolutely exhausted because she hadn't been able to sleep the last few nights because she had so much on her mind. So many times she'd wanted to tell Adam everything. All her thoughts, worries and feelings but she hadn't. She was too scared and worried about what he'd do when he found out. She knew he'd be angry and she'd have no other choice but to move out. But at the same time she knew keeping it from him longer was wrong and he deserved to know.
***
"Man I think that's enough training for one day. I don't think I could handle any more of your moves." Jay said as he sat down and had something to drink
"And what's that suppose to mean man?"
"You know exactly what it means. You've been . well . is anything bothering you?"
"That obvious huh?"
"Yeah sorry man. Wanna talk about it?"
"Hmm well its Mandy. She's been really strange lately and I have no idea what's wrong with her."
"Have you tried talking to her?"
"Yeah but whenever I do she always says it's nothing to worry about or else just pretends she never heard the question"
"Man you know what it could be?"
"What?"
"Have you thought what time of year it is?"
"It's December"
"Yeah but what's so good about December? Late December to be more accurate"
"Christmas?"
"Yeah! So she's probably missing her family because from what she's told us they go all out around this time of year and all the relatives get together. So it must be a little strange being away from them all"
"Oh my gosh I never thought about that! I am so blonde for not picking up on that earlier"
"Hey don't worry about it man. I'm sure that if I was in your place I wouldn't have either"
"Oh thanks man that makes me feel better. I was starting to think . oh well it doesn't matter now" he said relaxing slightly as he had a drink.
***
Matt headed home after his gym session and was surprised to see Sandra sitting on his porch. He got out of the car and rushed up to her, throwing his arms around her.
"Is everything ok?" he whispered
"No I'm really bored and was missing you so I thought I'd come and see what you were up too because then at least we could be bored together"
"You and I bored together . I don't think so. I'm sure we can find something to keep us entertained," he said kissed her softly
"I like how you think Hardy" she said as he led her inside and towards his bedroom, "but I should warn you that I'm on call tonight so if I get paged I'll have to run"
"Well then we better make the most of it while we can" he said with a cheeky smile
***
Mandy ended up sleeping all day long. When she finally awoke, it was really dark outside. She saw Adam lying asleep beside her and she started to get upset again. A few tears rolled down her cheek and she tried her hardest to keep the rest from falling.
"Oh baby what's the matter?"
"Just thinking about something"
"Your family?"
"How did you know?"
"Because it's around Christmas time and you must be missing them greatly. It must be especially hard around this time of year"
"I've never spend Christmas without them before"
"Baby I'm here for you . and so is everyone else. We'll make this a Christmas you'll never forger"
"Thank you"
"We could start celebrating early" Adam said with a wink
"As much as I'd love to, I think I might go for a walk to try and clear my mind"
"Do you want me to come?"
"No you stay and keep the bed warm" she said kissing him softly before leaving the room. She grabbed her coat off the hook by the front door before stepping out into the winter's night. The snow was falling softly and not a sound could be heard. Until there was am almighty BANG!
Chapter Forty Two
Chris was sitting by the window upstairs thinking when he noticed Mandy walking outside. He called to her saying,
"Hey Mandy, do you want some company?" she looked up at him and was surprised that he was still awake. She was about to reply when he called again but this time a lot louder saying,
"Hey Mandy watch out" but it was too late, Mandy got hit. Chris tried calling to her again to see if she was ok but he got no response. He quickly grabbed the phone that was next to him and called 911. As he told the operator the details he rushed downstairs to get Adam. Just as he hung up he reached the room.
"Adam, Adam come quick" Chris said as he shook he roughly
"What's the emergency? Can't you see I'm sleeping here?"
"Its Mandy damnit." He didn't need to say another word as Adam was up and on his feet and following Chris out the door. They both ran out and across to where Mandy lay in a bloody mess.
"We need to get her to a hospital" Adam exclaimed
"The ambulance should be here anytime now. We have to try and stop the bleeding and keep her warm in the meantime" Chris said as calmly as possible.
***
Sandra and Matt were lying in each other’s arms when Sandra's pager started to beep.
"Shit" she said as soon as she heard it, "just my bloody luck" she continued as she crawled out of bed and hunted around for her pager to find out what type of emergency she was facing. The words, 'hit and run' flashed before her.
"Sorry Mattie I gotta run. But I'll see you as soon as I can get away"
"Would you like me to drive you?"
"No it's ok you stay here. Otherwise I'll never get out of the car" she said with a smile, "just make sure you're awake when I get back . others." she said as she finished getting dressed
"Otherwise what?" he questioned
"You'll just have to wait and see for yourself won't you" she said as she disappeared out of the room.
***
Adam and Chris followed the paramedics as they wheeled Mandy into the emergency room. They both tried to go inside the room as they wanted to stay with Mandy but one of the nurses stopped them.
"I'm sorry guys you aren't allowed in here. But if you go over to the waiting room I'll make sure the doctor sees you as soon as she's finished in here to let you know how your friend is" They both walked slowly across to the waiting room which was opposite the ER. They sat silently waiting for any information on Mandy's condition. Finally the waiting got to Chris and he said,
"I'm going to go and let the others know about Mandy. I don't want them to worry, especially Jay if he wakes up and we aren't there" Adam just nodded, not taking his eyes off the emergency room.
While Chris was gone the doctor came out to tell Adam about Mandy's condition.
"How is she?" Adam asked not looking at the doctor, "she's is ok isn't she?" he continued as the doctor sat beside him.
"Adam she's stable now and resting fairly comfortable, but with some discomforts from the injuries. She's just so lucky it wasn't worst." Adam looked up at the doctor momentarily and was surprised to see Sandra sitting beside him.
"Sandra what are you doing here?"
"I'm on call tonight and I was with Matt when I got paged"
"So she's going to be ok then?"
"Yeah she should heal fine. Although she's broken some ribs and her left leg . and I'm afraid to say she lost the baby"
"The baby?" Adam asked with confusion
"I'm sorry Adam didn't you know, she was pregnant?" Adam just sat silently thinking things through when Chris returned
"Sandra . how is she?"
"Resting now and should make a speedy recovery with the help from you all" Sandra informed, "She's sleeping now but you can go in see her if you'd like"
"Thanks doc we really appreciate it" Chris said before she got up.
"I'll go get the paper work and some medication because we all know how much Mandy likes hospitals" she said with a smile before walking off
"Man are you ok? Is there something I haven't been told? Chris asked after noticing Adam's day dream like state
"She ah . she last the baby" he said trying his hardest to fight back the tears.
"Oh my gosh no!" he said with shock, "does she know yet?"
"You knew?"
"Yeah . didn't she tell you?"
"No. How long.?"
"How long what?"
"Have you known?"
"Since this morning. I was with her when she got her test results back" Adam sat silently again. He felt so hurt that Chris found out the news before him.
"She was going to tell you man really. She was so excited about the whole idea."
"Then why didn't she tell me?" Adam finally said, "and why did she take you with her and not me?"
"You were at training with Jay and she needed a lift and some moral support. She would have ask you but she knows how important training is"
"And what she thinks going to the doctor to get test results isn't?" he questioned
"Hey man I don't know. I think you should be asking Mandy these questions"
"What's the suppose to bloody mean?"
"Hey man just chill would you"
"I'm sorry Chris I just."
"Don't worry man I understand. Why don't you go and check up on her? I'm sure she'd love to see you right about now"
"You don't want to come?"
"No I think you both have a lot to talk about. But can you tell her that I'm here and hope she's ok?"
"Of course I will and thanks Chris" Adam said before heading off to Mandy's room.
After Adam left, Chris sunk into the chair he was sitting he. He wished he could go and check to see how Mandy was coping with everything. He was in such deep thought that he didn't noticed Sue, Jeff and Jay arrive.
"Hey bro how is she?" Sue asked as she crouched before him
"She's ok . a few broken ribs and leg. Adam's with her now"
"Oh my gosh"
"How did it happen?" Jeff asked
"Mandy went for a walk and a car came out of no where and knocked her over before speeding off"
"Shit. Why didn't you wake me?" Jay asked
"Man we all know how much of a heavy sleeper you are. No chance of waking you up. Just surprised you answered the phone"
"Hey I'm not that bad"
"Yeah sorry man you are" Jeff said
"Do you know when she'll be about to come home?"
"Yeah she's getting released shortly. Just have to wait for Sandra to get the paperwork and medication"
"Sandra's here" they all said in unison
"Yeah" he said with a laugh, "she's on call tonight. I don't think Matt will be too happy though"
"Oh don't tell me she was with my bro" Jeff said
"Sorry man."
"I so didn't want to know that"
"They could have just been talking you know" Sue added
"Oh knowing Matt they wouldn't be" Jeff said as they all sat down next to Chris to wait for Mandy, Sandra and Adam.
