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They were now less than 10 people away. Chris had gone in front of him, but he still wanted to turn and run the other way. He glanced at his watch and saw that it was only 4:30. He felt like they had been in line for at least an hour. Alex watched as one person after another gave Sofia a hug and he couldn't help but feel even worse about their break-up. If he hadn't been an ass, he'd be up there right now with her helping her through everything going on in her life.

"Thank you for coming Alex." Alex heard Sofia's aunt say as she pulled him in closer.

"Sorry to hear about Mr. Donaldson." She gave him a weak smile and turned to the person behind him. He had always liked her aunt, but he rarely ever saw her.

The next person he came up to was Glenn Donaldson, younger brother of the ex-mayor. He had met him a few years before Sofia had agreed to go out with him. He was nothing like his brother, but Alex wasn't worried about him right now. He extended his hand to the man who shook it firmly, but avoided his eye contact.

"Sorry about your loss. Mr. Donaldson was a great man."

"Thanks." Before Alex could say anything he turned to the next person in line. He didn't mind that Glenn didn't want to chat. He was only here to support Sofia. Chris had finished talking to her and there was actually a small smile playing on her lips. He could see it was a sad one, but it was still a smile. He moved next to her and her smile faded as Alex pulled her into a hug. She wrapped her arms around him and put her face into his neck.

"I'm sorry Sofia." He whispered into her hair. He felt her breaking down and squeezed a little harder. He felt the tears soaking through his shirt, but nothing mattered at that moment. If she wasn't going to let go then neither was he. He could hear people whispering, but he wasn't going to let go for them. He looked up when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned and saw the funeral director, but Alex couldn't read his expression.

"Why don't you and Miss Donaldson go to the back room?" He paused and put his hand gently on Sofia's back. "It will be easier to talk." Alex nodded and pushed Sofia back a little to see her face.

"Let's go sit. You need a break." She didn't say anything, but she didn't need to. Alex took her hand and they walked to a room off the visitation room.

Alex shut the door behind them and led Sofia over to the couch. Her tears had slowed down, but Alex knew she was holding them back. He put his arm around her shoulder and sat back in the couch as he pulled her close. She kicked off her shoes and curled into him. He couldn't help remembering this was how they always use to sit. He wondered if she was thinking the same thing. They sat there quietly for a few minutes as Sofia's breathing began to become even again.

"Thank you for coming Alex."

"Anything for you Sofia." He kissed her gently on the forehead as she laid her head back on his shoulder.

"Daddy still talked about you. He was so proud of you and Chris." Alex wanted to ask why she never told him the truth about why they broke up, but he didn't have to. "I never could bring myself to tell him the reason we broke up."

"What did you tell him?" He could see her tears coming.

"I told him that I needed a break and I couldn't handle all the wrestling anymore."

"Why?"

"Because he liked you so much and I knew he thought of you as a son. He said he went down to watch you and Chris win the tag belts a few months ago."

"Yea, we had breakfast the next day."

"I feel horrible." The tears had started falling again.

"Why? You didn't do anything. This isn't your fault Sofi."

"I mean this…us." She said pointing at the two of them.

"You shouldn't. It wasn't your fault."

"It kinda was my fault."

"Why?"

"I pushed you away." The look on his face must have made her realize he was confused because she went on. "I was so in love with you that I was scared that you wouldn't want that…me. At least that is what I kept hearing."

"From who?"

"Uncle Glenn was at the house when I got back that day. I told him what happened and he said that was your way of pushing me away."

"No Sof, it wasn't like that at all. I am so in love with you and I have been since I met you. And you were always there no matter what trouble I got into. You waited until I was finally ready to be with you. I don't think I could ever love you more." He paused and looked into her eyes. "You waited for me and I will wait for you too. I'm not going anywhere Sofi." He paused again. "I am sorry I didn't say anything to those guys that day. I should have stuck up for you."

"Alex, it wasn't your fault. I overreacted. I was freaking out that day and I took it all out on you."

"What do you mean? Why were you freaking out?"

"I was late Alex." The look of confusion was plastered on Alex's face.

"What are you talking about?"

"My period…I was late Alex and I was afraid that I was pregnant."

"Were you?"

"No, it was just a false alarm."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"I was afraid to tell you. I figured you would leave."

"Your uncle tell you that too?"

"No…" she paused long enough for Alex to know there was a little more. "My aunt did." Alex was pissed. Sofia's aunt and uncle had a part in sabotaging their relationship and she had looked up to them so much.

"I know it doesn't help right now, but I would have been there for you no matter what. I want us to be together." It looked like there was something on her mind, but instead Sofia just quietly for a few moments.

"I suppose I should go back out there." She paused and got off the couch. She straightened out her black pants and pulled at the gray sweater she was wearing.

"Aren't you warm with the sweater?" Alex asked knowing it wasn't cold outside and he was getting warm with the light button-up shirt he was wearing.

"No, I'm fine." She said tugging the sleeves past her hands. She looked at the door. "I really don't want to go back out there." She took a deep breath to fight back the tears.

"I'll be there for you." She smiled weakly as Alex stood up beside her and took her hand. They walked back out to see the line even longer than before. Alex sat down in a chair across from where Sofia was talking to everyone that came up to her. He had promised that he would be there for her and he wasn't going to leave until she was done.

Alex kept his promise and had stayed at the funeral home until almost 10:00 with Sofia. He had driven her back to her dad's house.

"Are you sure you don't wanna stay at my place tonight? Or I could stay here with you."

"No, I'll be okay." She paused as she opened the door. "I promise Alex." She got out and turned back to face Alex. "Thank you for coming tonight, I really appreciated it and I know my dad would be happy." She shut the door and made her way up to the house. Alex opened his door and stood up.

"Sofia!" She turned around and he could see the tears even through the darkness. He shut the door and made his way over to her. "I'm not leaving you alone tonight…no matter what you say." Before he could say or do anything else, Sofia threw her arms around him.

"Thank you Alex."