WWE owns everyone, but Sparrow... Sorry it took so long :/...

Sparrow crossed one leg over the other as she played on her phone. She had to sit with Corey at his autograph signing, but that didn't mean she had to talk to him. In fact she hadn't spoken more than 3 words to him in the last 4 days. She had to thank her Uncle's intimidating presence for that, his death glares didn't go unnoticed either. Out of all the men she considered to be her uncles, he is by far the most protective, so it wasn't a surprise when he showed up. Of course he appeared because her father called him in since she hasn't spoken to him either; it is just a twist of fate she ran into after what Corey said.

Sparrow knew she should have just let it roll off her shoulder, but she couldn't. The fight with her father still fresh in her mind and the anniversary of Daryl's death within the next week her emotions are running high. She felt like she did a year ago: miserable, tired, and alone. Her family didn't bother going to the funeral, so she was left to face her biggest fear by herself. That was until her over protective uncle showed up and stayed the week; he was there for her in her time of need, so she values his thoughts more than anyone on this Earth. It still bothered her that the people who were suppose to love her the most didn't show up to support her.

Corey leaned back in the chair and raised his arms above his head letting out a moan as he stretched. Sitting in the chair for the last hour has him cramping up. He cast a glance back at Sparrow, who wasn't paying attention. He couldn't blame her for not talking to him, he is a douche bag. What came out of his mouth never should have, but with her protector at every turn he couldn't get a chance to talk to her. It bugged the shit out of him that he couldn't apologize, it annoyed him more than the fact he hasn't spoken to Summer in 4 days. Now that he thinks about it, he hasn't seen Summer in 4 days and couldn't care less.

Corey slid his chair back so he parallel her, the legs of the chair screeching on the floor. He did it on purpose, trying to draw out a reaction from her. Still nothing. "We need to talk." He whispered.

"There is nothing to talk about, Matt." She said coldly.

"Yes there is. I want to ap-"

"Now is not the time. You have fans, which I don't understand; you're a damn heel. People shouldn't like you this much." She cut him off. She is right, there is still a line of people awaiting him. He may be one of the most hated on-screen characters, but people still showed up to see him.

"We need to make time. " He demanded "And with out your body-guard." He added.

She smirked "The Savior of Misbehavior is afraid of a good ole Texas boy? Really?"

"Stone Cold Steve Austin is anything but a boy, Sparrow. I would appreciate if you could just hear me out for a few minutes without having him around." Corey told her before he pulled his chair back to the table. He didn't leave any room for her to argue or deny him. He would fix this and if he didn't his wrestling career would most likely come to an end. When a man like the Texas Rattle Snake puts a target on some ones back they tend not to make it out alive.

"You really fucked this one up, Hunter." Steve stated as he rested his elbows on the table at the small diner and leaned on them. Saying that he fucked up is putting it lightly in Steve's eyes. Hunter knew that Daryl is still her weakness and continually throws it in her face when they get mad at each other.

"Tell me about it." Hunter sighed. He hadn't talked to his daughter in two weeks. She won't return his phone calls and she ignores him at work.

"You know you have a lot more to apologize for besides the fight."

Hunter furrowed his brow "Like what?"

"Oh I don't know... How about not showing up for the soldier's funeral?" Steve had been told about Daryl's death through Shawn Michaels who had heard it from Hunter. Out of pure loyalty to Hunter, Shawn didn't go to the funeral. Shawn wasn't a dumb man and called Steve knowing that if he couldn't go to support Sparrow that Austin would.

"I wasn't ready. I hadn't talked to her in close to 4 years." He made an excuse. He liked to believe it is a justifiable excuse, but no matter how hard he tried to convince himself, it didn't work. If he is honest, he feels like shit.

Steve slammed his hand on the table making the table and everything on the table shake. "You think your little girl was ready? You think she was ready to lose the man she loved? I don't care how much you hated him, Hunter. Your daughter needed you and you fucked up. You left her alone." Steve snapped.

"The past is the past. I can't change it." Hunter said calmly. Making a scene in a public place wouldn't be a good look for the company.

Steve leaned back "Well no shit. " Sarcasm dripped from his voice. "But you can make it a little less difficult on her by apologizing for not being there. The anniversary of the boy's death is less than a week away, she's going to need you Hunter. You are her father no matter how hard she tries to deny it. While your apologizing for that, apologize for your actions the other week as well. Grow a fucking pair, forget your ego, and try to support your daughter."

Hunter put his head in his hands. "I'm a horrible father."

"Well you sure as shit ain't gettin' the father of the year award, but I've seen worse than you."

"Has she said anything about wanting to talk to me?"

"No. I don't expect her to. From what I have heard, you were a jackass. "

"Thanks for being a supportive friend." Hunter replied sarcastically.

"I ain't one to kiss people's ass, Hunter. You know that. If you wanted someone to kiss your ass you should have called one of your Kliq buddies." Steve stood up and threw some money on the table. "You have less than a week to make things right with your daughter, Hunter. You take longer than that she'll never forgive you. There is no doubt in my mind that she will walk away from you forever; that will leave me in the in a difficult position, but I already know what side I will take." He stated before he left the Cerebral Assassin alone with his thoughts.

Little did Hunter know is that there is so much more that happened at that funeral and in the months following. A secret locked between Sparrow and Steve. She had sworn him to secrecy, made him promise not to tell a soul. Not that he would, it is not his place to tell anyone anything about Sparrow's past.

Thanks for reading... Next chapter will have Corey/Sparrow confrontation, hopefully that will be posted in the next couple days...