TJ yelled out as water was poured on him and found himself in the enclosed garden and saw Dean.
"Good, you're awake, now start talking!" Dean responded.
"Nope, nope, nope. I'll bite my own tongue out." TJ said.
"My Shield Sis is upstairs, having worn herself out from crying because she thinks Ashley no longer wants her around in her life, now-" Dean replied, TJ yelling out as he was pulled up to his feet by his left ear. "Talk or your ear becomes similar to Mick Foley's!" He growled, TJ frightened.
"Hey! Hey! Put me down!" TJ yelled.
"Burrow, I won't stop at just the ear!" Dean threatened.
"Ashley is at risk for going into menopause earlier than she thought because of her past addiction! They reckon she got 10 years, give or take!" TJ admitted fearfully, Dean letting him go and TJ backing against the screen wall.
"Why won't she tell Mandy? Kiddo's not gonna be angry at her or tell Ash that it was her own fault!" Dean responded.
"Are you sure about that? You should have seen Mandy when we were addicted." TJ said.
"She was scared of losing you guys. I've known Mandy since she was 16, she's not good at admitting when she's scared but I got the truth out of her that night Ashley gave her a black eye after the overdose. Mandy just wants the truth… if Ash won't tell her, I will." Dean explained, TJ turning startled.
"No, no! Don't tell her! Ash will rip my head clean off my shoulders!" TJ said.
"Mandy has to know the truth." Dean responded before he headed into the house.
He walked upstairs, knocking on the master bedroom door… Finn opened the door and Amanda, in pajamas and her face makeup free, exited the restroom.
Dean walked over and pulled her into a hug, whispering to her… and Amanda's eyes widening.
"And she wasn't going to tell anyone else about it?" Amanda replied as they let go.
"I don't think she was planning to." Dean said.
"I guess she really doesn't feel like she can trust anyone." Finn replied as he and Amanda held each other.
Jeff and Seth found Ashley and dragged her into the Traverse before speeding off, Ashley angry at them.
"I was clearing my mind!" Ashley growled.
"Well we got worried, babe!" Seth responded before he saw a text from Dean.
'Mandy knows the truth now, it's better that she does. It'll give her some peace of mind.'
'Ash is gonna be pissed, she didn't want anyone knowing.' Seth texted.
Jeff stopped at the hotel and Seth and Ashley got out.
"Why? How is it fair that she gets her miracle?" Ashley asked once they were in their room.
"Mandy told you about the Endometriosis, right?" Seth questioned, Ashley nodding. "So why wouldn't you tell her the truth? She's strong enough to confide in you when something's wrong." He responded.
"It's been hard for me to accept this, I've always wanted a big family and now I don't think I'll get it." Ashley said.
"You should've told her, Mandy would've hugged you and calmed you down when you got overwhelmed." Seth replied.
"I blew it big time. Now my little sister doesn't want me in that little baby's life." Ashley responded before looking at her black laptop. "Did Mandy post all the ultrasound pictures up in her account?"
"Yes, the recent one was back on the 7th of last month." Seth responded, Ashley going to Amanda's Twitter page… and seeing how big Liam had gotten.
"I've got an idea." Ashley said before grabbing a piece of paper and started to draw on it.
"Photography idea?" Seth asked.
"Ssshhh, don't disturb the creativity." Ashley replied.
"Alright I'll leave you to it." Seth said.
Amanda started to stir around at midnight and had to get up, heading into the restroom… she returned a few minutes later and climbed back into the bed, Finn wrapping his arms around her.
"He keeps squirming around, I think he's still upset." Amanda replied as Finn rested his right hand on her stomach and Liam kicked against it.
"Kiddo can you ease up? We'll figure this out." Finn responded.
Amanda felt Liam's kicks lighten up and her and Finn kissed before they fell asleep.
1/4/19…
Finn sleepily rubbed his eyes as he headed downstairs to check the mail… and opened the door, seeing a large box wrapped in silver wrapping paper.
Picking it up, he set it on the table and closed the door as Amanda walked downstairs.
"One of them forget their gifts yesterday?" Amanda asked as she walked over, taking it slowly as it was getting harder to walk nowadays.
"I don't think someone could forget their gift…" Finn responded as he opened it… and he and Amanda saw the collage.
"Ashley really outdid herself…" Amanda replied with a smile.
"It would have taken her ages to do this." Finn said.
The two kissed and ate and Amanda went to go get ready for the day… after managing to shave and taking a shower, Amanda was in a lavender A Pea In The Pod maternity floral print maxi dress and had applied her makeup when she saw a text from Ashley.
'Did TJ get the present to you in one piece?'
'Yes and it's beautiful.' Amanda responded, placing her right hand near her ribcage where Liam gave a sleepy kick. 'Liam's sleeping but still kicking.' She added.
'Aw, I've TJ picking me up in half an hour, we're gonna catch up with a few friends but did you want to go out for dinner, just you, me and Liam?'
'Sounds good. :)' Amanda responded as Finn's arms wrapped around her, his hands resting on her stomach as they kissed and helping her sit down so he could put her sandals on her feet. "You're a sweetheart." She replied before they kissed.
"And you are so beautiful." Finn responded.
Ashley and TJ met up with their friends, Bridgette and TJ hugging.
"So is she okay? No stressing?" Bridgette asked after they let go.
"No stressing but I'm honestly very surprised that she said yes to have dinner with me." Ashley said.
"Well that shows that she wants you in her life, Ash. You're Mandy's oldest friend… her sister." Bridgette responded.
Ashley nodded as they all walked around.
At Eddie And Sam's N.Y. Pizza at about 5 in the evening, Ashley walked in and over to Amanda and they hugged before Ashley rested her hand on Amanda's stomach and felt Liam kick against it.
"Strong kid. So how are you feeling today?" Ashley responded as they sat down.
"Finn helped me sit down so I can wear my shoes without mixing them up." Amanda replied as they ate. "Have you and Seth talked? About trying?" She asked.
"We have but we can't do anything until the implant comes out." Ashley said.
"Six months or so." Amanda replied.
"Hey, that little guy is gonna have a cousin someday. And I should've told you sooner, kiddo." Ashley responded before they hugged for a few seconds. "Fair warning, I'm gonna spoil him silly." She replied.
"Wouldn't want it any other way. Just don't talk him into getting a tattoo until he's much older." Amanda responded.
"That will be my present for his 18th." Ashley said. "Nothing but the best from Auntie Ash."
The two finished their meal, paid the bill and left… when Amanda walked into the house and closed the door, Finn saw the smile on her face and walked over before the two kissed.
"She apologized for how she acted and she and Seth talked." Amanda responded as they sat down, Amanda taking her sandals off and resting her legs on Finn's lap so he could massage her feet.
"Hopefully everything stays calm." Finn replied as they kissed.
"I hope they are able to have a child. They have a lot of love to give." Amanda responded.
1/7/19…
In the backstage area visiting, Amanda found Bryan and the two hugged… and he realised that his arms barely fit around her anymore.
"Damn my arms must have got smaller." Bryan said.
The two laughed as Bryan rested his right hand on Amanda's stomach and felt Liam kick against his hand.
"You've seen Road Dogg anywhere? He said he had something to talk to me about concerning the Hall Of Fame Induction ceremony." Amanda responded.
"Should be in his office…" Bryan replied before he and Amanda felt like someone was watching her.
Both turned and saw Cathy Kelley, her eyes narrowed at Amanda in a jealous manner.
"You dare narrow your eyes at her, mortal?" Bryan asked in his Hellraiser voice.
Cathy walked off, Bryan turning to Amanda.
"As Depeche Mode once sang, people are people… doesn't mean she needs to be a bitch." Amanda responded.
"Finn picked you because you two love each other a lot more than anyone on the outside looking in can understand. It was there the second you two laid eyes on each other." Bryan replied before they hugged again and Amanda left.
And Amanda knew he was right.