The Joys of Life

Chapter 1

Matt and Jeff Hardy grew up in a single parent household from a very early age. Matt was 12 and Jeff was 9 when they lost their mother to cancer. Their father, Claude G. Hardy did the best he could to raise two boys on his own in North Carolina. As the boys got older they started dating.

Jeff was the first to actually have a serious relationship that started in 1999. Matt's first serious relationship began a year later. The only difference in their relationships is that Jeff is still with the same person while Matt isn't. Matt was in relationship with Amy for nearly 5 years when he discovered that she had been cheating on him with Adam Copeland and ended the relationship right away.

As the years passed Matt had a few other relationships while Jeff remained completely faithful and in love with Beth Britt. As of today they have been together for 11 years and are still going strong. Matt finally started dating and fell completely in love with Stephanie, who was a good friend of Beth's. Now that you have a little background on Jeff and Matt's relationship history, we can begin the story.

It was a brand new year for the Hardy's and their friends and family. Matt and Stephanie had finally moved in together a few months ago after 2 years of dating and couldn't be happier. Jeff and Beth were more in love than ever and now that their house was finally finished both inside and out, it was time for them to reveal a secret to their family and close friends.

Everyone close to them gathered at their house on evening in late March. Matt and Stephanie were the first to arrive at the house and helped Jeff and Beth set up everything. After everyone had arrived, Jeff got everyone's attention. Stephanie had a feeling that she already knew what the announcement was going to be.

"The reason we've asked you all here tonight is to announce something very personal and very exciting." Jeff started to say.

"Well what is it?" Gilbert asked.

"Beth and I are going to have a baby!" Jeff answered. "We are due in October."

"Congratulations!" Stephanie exclaimed as she hugged them both.

"It's about time!" Matt responded.

"Yeah well, it takes time man." Jeff stated.

As the night went on, there was a lot of talk about the pregnancy and what they were hoping for as far as a birthing plan. Stephanie and Matt were one of the last ones to leave Jeff's house and once they got home Matt headed downstairs to let Lucas out. Stephanie knew that something was bothering Matt and she knew that he wouldn't just tell her.

"Matty, what's on your mind?" Stephanie asked.

"Just thinking about becoming an uncle." Matt answered.

"Is that all?" Stephanie asked.

"No." Matt answered as he got ready for bed.

"Talk to me." Stephanie stated.

"I really don't think you want to know what else I am thinking." Matt responded.

"Honey, of course I do. You never know how I am going to react to something unless you tell me." Stephanie pointed out.

"Ok. I don't think it's fair that Jeff and Beth are having a baby before me." Matt stated.

"I can understand that. You're the oldest and you always thought that you would be the first to have a child. But you also have to take into consideration that Jeff and Beth have been together for almost 11 years." Stephanie responded. "And one day when the time is right you will be a father and great one at that. And believe me I want children too and I hope that you will be their father."

"Thank you. I needed to hear that. So you would really have my babies?" Matt asked.

"Of course. Why wouldn't I want to have your babies?" Stephanie answered.

"I don't know." Matt responded as he leaned into kiss her. "How do you feel about trying to have one now?"

"I would love too." Stephanie responded before kissing Matt again.

That night Stephanie and Matt made love several times before collapsing in each others arms. That was the first night that they hadn't used protection and they both loved it. Stephanie couldn't wait to make Matt a father and she couldn't wait to become a mother herself. What neither of them knew was that it was going to be a long road to parenthood for both of them.