Yeah it's a little late. And it's not very long. It's my first story, cut me some slack.
Hayley, 13 – Jeff's daughter (not Beth's)
Ellie, 16 – Matt and Amy's daughter (Matt and Amy are not together in this)
Oh, and Hayley and Ellie are the only characters I came up with on my own.
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"He's gonna be fine," Matt spoke softly. "Just a few burns."
"A few burns?" Ellie half screamed.
She stormed into the room needing to see the real damage. This time he had taken it too far. She may have only been sixteen but she's not naïve. Her uncle could have died tonight, and that was the last straw.
The door opened again. Ellie turned to see her young cousin stare blankly at her father.
"Daddy?" Hayley whispered.
"Hayley?"
"Daddy!" She spoke hugging him tightly.
"Ouch. Haha."
"How could you?" Ellie screamed. "Do you know what you did tonight? You could have been hurt! You are hurt! Do you realize if the slightest thing went wrong you could have been killed? And what about that 'accident'? You put Beth's life in danger! And for what, your stupid job?"
"Ellie," Jeff could tell she was on the verge of crying.
"Do you ever stop to think about the people who love you and how they'd feel if they lost you? What would happen to Hayley? What would your fans do without you? What about Beth? Or father? Or your father? Or me?"
"Ellie come here."
Jeff pulled Ellie and Hayley upon the bed. He held them both closely.
"Of course I thought about all of you. I thought about all the outcomes and how it would affect you. But, you have to understand that I did this for the fans. You said it yourself, the same things happen every show. This business is beginning to loose its creativity. Yes, this was for my stupid job, but I love my job. And I love you to. I'm sorry if I upset you, but this is my job. I know putting Beth in danger was wrong, and I know I could have been killed tonight. But I wasn't."
"Dad, you don't understand," Hayley said. "It's one thing to get hurt while you're actually wrestling, but purposely doing life threatening stunts like tonight…" The tears fell from her eyes like waterfalls. "You're my only dad, I can't lose you."
"Hayley, you're not gonna loose me. I promise you I'm not going anywhere."
"Uncle Jeffrey, you're the closest thing to a father I've ever had. Every time dad has proven himself an ass, you're always there to make me feel like someone is willing to love me. I don't... I can't ever lose you. Promise me no more stupid stunts like this?"
Jeff sighed, "I promise. No more stunts, no more tears."
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"Vince," Jeff called the older man. "I need to talk to you."
"What is it? Is something wrong?"
"I don't know, you decide. Listen Vince, after the Rumble I can't do anymore crazy accidents. I have children and a future wife that need me."
"I understand. Jeff, you're a good guy and I'd hate to loose you again." Vince extended his hand. "Good luck at the Rumble."
The older man walked off. Jeff reached into his pocket and found a little box in his pants with a note attached to it.
It read:
"For the best Father in the world. Love Hayley and Ellie."
In the box there was a heart shaped locket hanging on a chain. In the locket there were to faces. Hayley's and Ellie's.
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Lame ending, I know. I hope you enjoyed it.
