A/N: Well, you all asked for it, so here is the sequel to 'Moments of Transition'. Now, I'm not sure if starting a new fic with two ongoing ones is a good idea, but I'm a little stuck with my other two fics at the moment, so I thought I'd give you this to tide you over.

Don't forget to review and let me know what you guys think, or what you might like to see for this fic.

Welcome back to my life everyone. Not much has happened in the four months since Bella was born, but some interesting things are happening at the moment, with my doctors. Let me explain exactly what's going on, but to do that, I need to go back a few weeks to my last appointment/check up.

"Unfortunately..." Uh oh. Nothing good ever comes from that word.

"Unfortunately, Brett, we're going to have to take a break from your hormones."

Wait, what?

"We've found, in your blood work, that your T levels are way to high, for someone of your age, now stopping hormones isn't going to fix the problem, we'll need to continue testing your blood for a few months, just to keep an eye on things."

I sit there, stunned, not sure what to ask first. I have so many questions running through my head right now and I'm struggling to keep up with them all, but one question manages to make its way out of my head and into my mouth.

"What do you think the problem is?"

"Well, Brett..." He sighs and leans forward in his chair, placing his hands, folded on the desk, an unreadable expression on his face.

"I don't know what has caused your levels to sky rocket like they have, especially since we watch your levels very closely, but I don't think it's anything to be too worried about at this point in time."

I bite my lip and nod, still not quite comprehending what is happening.

"So, what happens now?"

"Now, we stop your hormone treatments, keep an eye on your bloods and find the problem. Now, being off Testosterone is not easy. I tell a lot of my patients that it's sort of like heroin. You're body gets so used to it going into your system that it becomes almost dependant on it. Going off it, you will experience withdrawal. You're moods will slip and for the first 24-48 hours you will experience cold sweats, shivers and insomnia."

This does not sound fun at all, but if it's what the doctor thinks is best for me then who am I to argue.

That was a couple weeks ago and my shot was due yesterday, so tonight I am expecting the symptoms the doctor told me about. I have forewarned Chloe, who looked a little worried when I told her, but she's still my loving, supportive wife, as she always is and promised to support me no matter what.

I've just pulled up at home after work and as I enter the house, I'm greeted the same way I always have been. My beautiful wife and daughter meet me at the door and Chloe presses a gentle kiss to my lips. I lean down and kiss Bella's head as I take my shoes off and dump my bag on the couch.

"How was work?" Chloe asks as she hands Bella to me and makes her way back to the couch, to watch TV.

"It was alright." I shrug. "Same old stuff, different day. I just wish Tommy would listen to me and actually try and help the label, instead of sitting in daddy's office, bossing everyone around."

Tommy is my Boss' son, who is 'looking after' the label while his father is in LA. I can't stand him. He's always late, never cares about meetings or appointments and couldn't give two shits about the staff that work there.

Chloe sighs as I sit next to her, sitting Bella on my lap, facing me. "You've just got to stick it out for a couple more weeks baby, then things will be back to normal."

I nod, I know she's right but God a couple weeks sounds like a lifetime away.

"How're you feeling?" She asks me and I nod, biting my lip.

"I'm good. I feel fine." I know she doesn't believe me, if the hesitant smile on her lips is anything to go by, but thankfully she drops the subject anyway.

The rest of the night goes by in a blur. We have dinner, put Bella to bed then head to bed ourselves. I pass out as soon as my head hits the pillow, but wake up a few hours later, cold, despite the summer weather and the blanket covering my body. I pull the blanket tighter around myself and try to subtly nuzzle into Chloe's side. I feel her sleepily wrap her arm around me, until she pulls away and turns the lamp on.

"Baby, you okay?" She asks, concern lacing her voice, and it's then I realise I'm shaking like a leaf in a strong breeze. I do my best to shake my head and use my eyes to beg her to hold me...Yes I'm a grown man, but I still love cuddles from my wife, get over it.

She gets the message and pulls me tight against her chest, leaving the lamp on to keep herself awake and alert. I nuzzle my face into her chest and let out a shaky breath as she gently rocks us and hums quietly, offering reassuring words every now and then.

God, it's going to be a long night.

A/N: I know it's short but it's brand new, so be nice. LOVE YOU AWESOME NERDS.