AN: OMG, it's been so long since I've updated, it's not even funny. Sorry soooo much for the delay in updates. I sort of had like no time to write, and a major case of writers block. Anywho, here is the next chapter in my story. I hope you like, and make sure you send me a nice review. A new chapter will shortly follow this one.
Chapter 6
The ride down to the hospital was the longest trip that Joanie could remember. After witnessing the accident, Fonzie dialed 911 and he and Joanie followed the ambulance to the hospital. And that is where they were now, awaiting news from the doctor.
While sitting in the waiting room, Joanie began to think about what she really wanted. Did she really want to leave Chachi? He's been so good to her, except in some cases where he abused her, but those times were few and far between. She really did truly love him. But then there's Fonzie. The man she had secretly loved all of her life and recently learned loves her back. NO matter what decision she made, someone ended up getting hurt. A doctor interrupted Joanie's thoughts.
"You can go and see him now," the doctor stated.
"How is he?" Fonzie asked getting up.
"He's doing great, just a few minor cuts and bruises."
Joanie breathed a sigh of relief as she gathered her belongings and followed Fonzie toward Chachi's room. Before going in, Fonzie stopped and turned to Joanie.
"Whatever you decide to do, whoever you decide to be with, I'll always be here for you Shortcake." Fonzie leaned over and kissed Joanie before opening the door and going into the room. Joanie stood outside the room for a minute to catch her breath and to do a little thinking before entering the room. Joanie walked into the room to find Chachi and Fonzie in an argument.
"It's your fault that your wife left you, not mine!" Fonzie yelled. "If you could learn to control your tempter, Joanie would never have had to turn to me for comfort and guidance. If I hadn't shown up at your place when I did, Joanie would have died from injuries you gave her!"
"Well, you shouldn't have gone after Joanie anyways. It's the code man. You don't sleep with another man's wife, especially your own cousins'! I trusted you!" Chachi yelled back.
"Well, I'm sorry that I fell in love with her! She—"
"Love?! You actually think you're in love? Arthur Fonzerelli does not fall in love. He just follows needs from place to place, woman to woman until his needs are satisfied. And that's what's going to happen with Joanie. Once you're tired of her in the sack, then you'll move on and find a new woman to bang and play mommy to Danny!"
Fonzie stared at Chachi, a look of pain etched on his face. Both were still oblivious that Joanie had entered the room. "You have no idea what you're talking about Chach. And it hurts me to know that that's what you think about me. I want you to know that I've changed. I'm no longer the Fonz of times past. Ever since I got Danny, I've been a one-woman guy, trying to give Danny what he needs most: a mother. And I strongly believe that I've found that in Joanie. But it's her choice. I love her, and I love you. I also know that Joanie loves you. Yes, I hope Joanie chooses me, but what I want most is for Joanie to be happy." Fonzie wiped a tear from his cheek and pushed past Joanie to leave the room.
Joanie and Chachi sat in silence for several seconds before Joanie finally broke the silence.
"Why?" She asked. "Why did you hurt me all those times, when all I ever did was love you?"
"I don't know." Chachi replied. "I guess I was angry at a bunch of other stuff and you were there to be the scapegoat. But Joanie, you don't even know how bad I would fell afterwards. I felt terrible that I hurt you and I hated myself for being able to hurt someone I love more than anything in the world."
Joanie began to well up with tears. "I was angry at myself too, but I was angry because I was allowing it to happen."
"Joanie, please give me another chance. I'll get help. I promise that I'll never hurt you again. Please don't leave me."
At that moment, Fonzie walked back into the room. Joanie was silent, contemplating her answer before she gave it.
"This is a big decision that I can't make all willy-nilly. I need some time to think, as this not only affects all of us in this room, but several other people as well. So I'm going to take a week to think about it." Joanie paused. "So, I'm going to move back into my parents house so I can think on neutral ground."
She walked over to Chachi and kissed his cheek, then walked over to Fonzie and did the same before leaving the room to call Richie to pick her up.
AN: So, what do you think? Who should Joanie Choose?? Review and let me know. I'll update again in a week or so.