Jericho was already packing Hazel's bag when she ran into the room. He handed her a stack of sweats to change into as she ran into the bathroom. She quickly pealed off her ring gear and slid into her sweat pants, cami, and hoodie. She carried the stack of ring gear and her boots as she entered the locker room. She smiled at Jericho. He held her sneakers in his hands and she took them after she packed her ring gear.'
She flopped on the couch and slipped her shoes on. She looked at Jericho and smiled. "Thank you Chris..."
"You're welcome Hazel... I'm youu best friend and I know you need Jeff to be happy. I knew Matt was here and I knew you'd help him, you can't fight it. It's in you to be with them... you have that sense of protection for both of them. You always have since day one."
She jumped up and hugged him tightly. "Thank you! Thank you for being my friend!"
Chris smilled and ushered her towards the garage. "Let's go bail out your brother in law."
Hazel stopped quickly and looked at him. "Brother in law?"
"You and Jeff were engaged. I can see a Hazel Harper Hardy in the future."
She blushed and laughed nervously. "Shut up!" she said slapping his arm. "Let's go get Matt."
Hazel stood in front of Vince the next morning. She was twiddling her fingers as she waited for him to look at her so she could say what she needed to say. Vince looked at her and smiled weakly.
"Hazel, I understand you are upset about last night but he broke the law. He is fired from the WWE and he attacked Edge. I had no choice."
She took a deep breath and looked at her boss. Vince had been a stand-in father figure to her for years. Considering she came to WWE at age 16. She'd known him for 7 years of her life. She pushed the hair from her eyes and looked at him with a small smile. "Vince, I'm not mad about that. Yes, he was trespassing because he was fired but you need to understand, Edge has destroyed my life, Jeff's life and now because of Lita cheating on Matt, his life too. Jeff was fired for his problems and I'm not begging you to rehire anyone. You need to consider the facts. The fans chant for him, the internet is chanting for him. You need to bring him back and let him battle Edge for all the harm he's done to everyone! Please, Edge and Lita destroyed Jeff and my relationship! Edge took my unborn baby from me, the miscarriage led to Jeff's drinking problem..." she cried. She looked at him with tears in her eyes. "Please Vince... Edge needs to pay and I can't fight him on my own... give the fans what they want and need... please..."
Vince stroked his chin and looked at her with compassion in his heart. He had always loved Hazel. He'd watch her grow up right in front of his eyes from an awkward 16 year old girl to a strong and powerful woman. He thought about all the hurt that Edge had inflicted on her and the Hardys over the years. He nodded his head and picked up the phone.
Hazel sat back against the chair and listened to Vince.
"Hello, Matt? This is Vince. Listen, I have reconsidered the termination. I want to offer you your job back. Great! Can you get here tonight? Alright! Great see you tonight!" he said as he hung up the phone. He looked at Hazel and smiled.
"You are lucky I love you like a daughter. You have Matt back. Now you two can go to ward with Edge and Lita." Vince stated.
She smiled and nodded her head. "Thank you Boss."
He laughed and waved her away. "Go work out or sketch or something before I change my mind."
She quickly ran behind the desk, hugged his neck and kissed his cheek. "Yes, Boss..." she squealed as she ran out of the office.
Jericho and Hazel were in the cafeteria when Matt walked in with his duffle bag. Matt pulled Hazel into a tight hug. He turned to Jericho and Hazel. "Thanks for everything last night. I'll repay you in a few days for the bail. I can't believe Vince called me. I still am in shock."
Hazel bit her lip. "I talked to Vince. I told him how Edge ruined my life and that the fans want you back to deal with Edge..."
Matt looked at her and smiled. "You got my job back?"
She smirked and shrugged her shoulders. "Possibly."
"Thank you." he said hugging her tightly.
Hazel smiled as she looked at Matt. "I have a match later so I better go get ready, I'm so glad you're back."
Jericho looked at Matt as she bounced down the hall. "How's Jeff? Hazel is ready to forgive him I think..."
Matt smirked. "He would be much better if and when she forgives him because he's a wreck without her..."
"She is a great girl..." Jericho said smiling.
Matt looked at Jericho. "Do you have feelings for Hazel?"
Jericho sighed and took a deep breath, "I do, I have for a while but I know she will never love me or anyone more than Jeff and I can't do that to myself or her so I'm just her friend and that's all."
Matt sighed as he looked at Jericho. He felt the sadness behind his words. "I'm glad she has you."
Jericho nodded as they headed towards the locker rooms.
Hazel was in the locker room with them as she finished preparing for her match. She smiled as she twisted her hair into a messy bun and clipped it back. She applied her makeup and zipped up her boots. "Title please..." she asked Jericho as he handed it to her. She placed it on her shoulder and smiled at them. "Tonight is the night..."
Matt looked at her. "What do you mean? It's a title match?"
She laughed. "No, they are changing my music..."
Her blue ring gear sparkled and she looked amazing especially with the belt. She headed towards the door but Jericho called her back. She turned and looked at the men.
Matt smiled. "Jericho told use you were wearing blue tonight so Jeff sent these for you." He said extending blue and black sleeves to her. She smiled as she reached for them and slid them onto her tone arms.
"Tell Jeff thanks." she said smiling.
Jericho coughed. "You know, you could tell him yourself..."
She lightly slapped his shoulder. "Shut up, Chris..."
Hazel walked to the backstage area and waited for the sound crew to cue up her music. She was so excited. The music began to play and she walked out onto the stage. The crowd cheered when they realized it was Hazel with a new entrance. Breaking Benjamin's song "Breath" continued as she made her way to the ring with her title sitting firmly on her shoulder. She was ready for her non title match with Victoria. She handed her title to the ring staff and sat on the turnbuckle waiting for Victoria. The match was impressive but ended with Victoria getting the victory after she dirty pinned Hazel using the ropes. Victoria bounced up and quickly exited the ring with a huge smile on her face. Hazel was irate in the ring. Yelling and punching the mat in frustration. Victoria was laughing at her which made it worse. Hazel saw someone running down the ramp and realized it was Lita. She jumped up and began shouting at her. Lita laughed and smirked at Hazel as she walked around the ring. Hazel heard the crowd booing wildly and turned to come face to face with Edge who was preparing to attack. As soon as she turned, he attacked. She hit the mat hard and felt as if her head and stomach were about to explode. She rolled around on the mat screaming in pain. Lita was in the ring screaming for him to pick her up. Edge grabbed her by the hair and yanked her to her feet. He twisted her arms behind her so she couldn't protect herself and held her arms as Lita kicked her hard in the abdomen. Suddenly, Matt's music hit and the crowd began cheering. He ran down the ramp as fast as he could. Edge released Hazel and turned to prepare for Matt. He slid into the ring and attacked Edge full force. Hazel glared at Lita who wisely rolled out of the ring. Hazel rolled out of the ring and chased Lita around the ring as she held her hurting abdomen.
"When I get my hands on you, even Dr. Maroon won't be able to save you!" Hazel screamed as she chased Lita around the ring. Lita slid into the ring to escape Hazel, but that didn't stop her. Hazel was in hot pursuit. Lita screamed as Hazel gripped her by the hair. Matt had pushed Edge to the outside of the ring and he was inching up the ramp looking infuriated. Hazel punched Lita in the mouth and pushed her out the ring. Lita held her mouth as she ran towards Edge. Matt was screaming at Edge and Hazel joined him at the ropes watching Edge and Lita depart. The referee handed Hazel her title and Matt gave her a side hug and raised her arm.
They walked to the locker room and Matt noticed she was walking slower than usual and seemed to be in a lot of pain. He turned and offered her his arm. She reached out for it and she put some of her body weight on him as they walked.
"You ok?"
"Yeah, those two assholes love going for my stomach." she said with a slight laugh.
Jericho was in the locker room waiting for them to return. He smiled at them. "Are you ok?" he asked seeing Hazel wincing in pain.
"Yeah, I just need some ice." she said as she flopped onto the couch.
Jericho smiled at her. "Hey, I just gotta say... I'm sorry they attacked you and all... but the camera guy caught you screaming at her..."
Hazel was smiling, so was Matt. She began laughing knowing exactly what he was talking about.
Jericho was almost in full blown hysterics as he handed her his phone. They watched a video of the match on YouTube and they all began to laugh as Hazel chased Lita screaming at her about Dr. Maroon.
"THAT was the absolute best shit I've seen in forever! You straight up told her you are going to rebreak her neck!" he said in hysterics.
Hazel laughed as she handed back the phone. "But do the bloggers know who Dr. Maroon is?"
"They can find out. It's not hard to figure out. A lot of us had the Doc fix our necks or shoulders." Jericho said.
Hazel shrugged. "She's been warned. I will break that bitch's neck." she said holding her stomach. She looked at the guys as a sharp pain began radiating in her abdomen. Suddenly she jumped up and ran as fast as she could to the bathroom. She felt like she needed to throw up. Matt and Jericho looked at each other with concern.
After a few minutes, Hazel screamed bloody murder and then there was a loud boom. Jericho ran towards the door and opened it. Matt also rushed over. Hazel was on the floor with blood coming from her mouth and a lot of blood in the sink.
"Call medical..." Jericho said but Matt already had dialed the number.
Medical came and called 911 to have her rushed to the hospital. Jericho and Matt were in shock. "I got to call Jeff." Matt said. Jericho nodded.
"I'll go grab her stuff and we'll head there. You call Jeff." Jericho ordered.
Matt dialed Jeff's number frantically. He answered quickly. "Hey."
"Jeff, listen to me. Hazel is going to the hospital we don't know what's going on but she passed out in the bathroom after throwing up blood. I think Edge's spear or Lita's kicks might have done something to her internally. Can you get here?"
Jeff would have flown if needed but the show was only a few hours away. "Let me pack my bag and I'll get in the car. Go with her to the hospital and keep me updated."