Chapter 11

Matt waited until the doctor left before heading back to see Shanna. He was still angry at her, but what he didn't realize was that she was telling him the truth. Shanna was awake and as soon she saw Matt she started crying.

"Are you here to blame me some more?" Shanna asked.

"No." Matt answered.

"Why don't you believe me?" Shanna asked.

"Because we have taken every precaution to prevent this and now you're pregnant. What else am I to think?" Matt snapped.

"Get out." Shanna demanded.

"Fine." Matt stated as he stormed past Jeff and Stephanie.

"Are you ok hon?" Stephanie asked.

"No. He's accusing me of cheating on him and telling me that we have taken every precaution not to get pregnant. He won't believe me." Shanna cried.

"I am going to knock some scense into that man." Jeff stated. "Shan, you are more than welcome to stay with us for as long as you need to or until my stubborn brother appologizes."

"Thank you Jeff." Shanna stated.

Once Shanna was released to go home, Jeff drove them back to their house. Stephanie made sure that Shanna was comfortable in one of the guest rooms before putting Braden to bed. Stephanie hadn't even had a chance to tell Jeff that she was pregnant as well.

Stephanie headed downstairs to find Jeff, but noticed that the Vette was gone. She figured that he went over to Matt's to talk some scense into him. Jeff returned home about an hour later without Matt.

"What happened?" Stephanie asked.

"He is too stubborn for his own good." Jeff answered. "He still thinks that Shanna cheated on him. And I know she didn't."

"No she didn't. Jeff, there is some thing that I need to tell you as well, and no I didn't cheat on you." Stephanie stated.

"What is it?" Jeff asked.

"Remember the night that we were first able to be together after I had Braden?" Stephanie answered.

"Yes. How could I forget that night." Jeff responded.

"Well, we forgot to use protection that night and as of this afternoon, I am 7 weeks pregnant with our second child." Stephanie told him. "I hope you're not upset."

"Upset? Why would I be upset? I know that we weren't planning on another baby so soon, but we will make things work with two babies. When are we due?" Jeff responded.

"July 15th. The kids will be 11 months apart." Stephanie stated.

"That's fine. I can't wait." Jeff responded with a hug and kiss.

Over the next few days, Shanna stayed with Jeff and Stephanie. Matt remained at his house without calling or stoping by to see how his wife was doing. He was still convinced that Shanna had cheated on him with Randy Orton.

Meanwhile over at Jeff and Steph's house, Shanna was desperately trying to reach Randy Orton. Years ago she had a crush on him, but they remained just friends. Shanna was about to give up when Randy finally answered his phone.

"This is Orton." Randy answered.

"Randy. It's Shanna Kendrick." Shanna stated.

"Hey Shan. How's it going?" Randy asked.

"Horrible. As you know Matt Hardy and I got married a few weeks ago and three days ago I found out that I am 7 weeks pregnant. And he thinks that I cheated on him with you." Shanna started crying.

"Do you want me to call him and set this all straight?" Randy asked.

"Please. I want my husband back. I've been staying with my brother and sister-in-law." Shanna answered.

"Ok. I will call you back after I talk to him." Randy stated before hanging up.

Shanna closed her phone and headed into the living where Stephanie and Braden were sitting. Shanna plopped down on the couch next to Stephanie and took a deep breath.

"Did you talk to Randy?" Stephanie asked.

"Yeah. He's calling Matt as we speak." Shanna answered.

"I just hope it works." Stephanie responded.

"Me too." Shanna stated.

Meanwhile over at Matt's house. Matt was in his home gym trying to work out his frustrations. He wasn't expecting anyone to call or bother him since almost everyone around him knew he was pissed off. Matt had just finished running on the treadmill when his phone rang.

"Matt here." Matt answered the phone.

"Matt, it's Randy Orton. Now before you start yelling and screaming at me. I want to set the record straight. I did not sleep with your wife at any given time. I am very happily married with a daughter of my own. So if you want to save your marriage and family, I would go appoligize to Shanna now." Randy told him.

"Are you being completely honest with me?" Matt asked.

"I don't have any reason to lie to you and neither does Shanna. She called me crying asking me to set the record straight that nothing has ever happened between me and her." Randy answered.

"Thanks man. I'm sorry." Matt stated.

"I'm not the one you need to appologize to." Randy told him. "But I need to get going, Sammy and Alanna want to go to the zoo."

"Thanks again. And I will make things right with Shanna. Have fun at the zoo." Matt responded before hanging up.

Matt rushed upstairs and took a shower before heading to the nearest store to buy Shanna flowers. He knew that he had screwed up royally. Matt bought the largest bouquet of flowers and a card. Matt just hoped that Shanna would take him back.

Back at Jeff's house, Shanna was sitting in the living room waiting to start a movie with Stephanie while waiting to hear back from Randy. Stephanie put Braden to bed and then headed back downstairs. Just as she was about to sit down Shanna's phone rang. It was Randy.

"Hi Randy." Shanna answered her phone.

"Hey. I talked to your husband and I think it did some good. It's in his hands now. I just wanted to let you know that I talked to him. Now Sammy and Alanna are waiting for me to take them to the zoo. I really hope that things work out for you and Matt." Randy responded.

"Thank you again Randy." Shanna stated before hanging up.

"Did he talk to Matt?" Stephanie asked.

"Yeah. Now it's just up to Matt." Shanan answered.

Stephanie and Shanna started the movie and waited to see if Matt would come to see Shanna. The movie was nearly half over when the door bell rang. Jeff who was closest to the door, answered it. Jeff let Matt into the house and told him that Shanna was in the living room with Stephanie. Matt headed into the living room and Stephanie paused the movie and left the room so that Matt and Shanna could talk.

"I am so sorry I accused you of cheating on me. I shouldn't have done that. I know that you didn't cheat on me and I don't know why I accused you." Matt stated.

"You accused me because that's what you're used to. You are used to women cheating on you." Shanna responded. "I am not any of those women. I love you too much to ruin what we have."

"Baby, will you please come back home?" Matt asked.

"I would love that more than anything in the world." Shanna answered.

Matt and Shanna hugged and made up. Once Shanna had her things packed up, she thanked Stephanie and Jeff and headed home with Matt. Once they were home, Matt carried everything into the house for Shanna. He knew that he needed to make everything up to her.

As the weeks passed, Matt and Shanna were finally on the right track in their marriage. Both Stephanie and Shanna were showing nicely and now it was time to announce to their friends and family that they were both expecting. Shanna was a little nervous about it, but Stephanie was scared to death especially since they just had Braden.