Disclaimer: I only own Alexandria Noles (Alex) and a few other lesser characters. Any wrestlers mentioned do not belong to me (no matter how much I wish!!) the only belong to themselves.
The group pulled to a stop in front of Gilbert's house, and Alex unloaded Destiny from her seat. Matt and Shannon waited on them before walking in.
"Hey daddy!" Matt called out to his father, who was seated in the kitchen.
"Well hey there boy! Oh, there's my girl!" Gilbert stood and bypassed everyone to get to Destiny, lifting her from her mother's arms and hugging her tightly.
"Dad, Alex and I were just gonna go for a walk. Shannon said he would stay here and keep you and Destiny company, okay?" Gilbert nodded as he continued to bounce his grandaughter on his knee and recite whatever litte diddy he could think of.
Alex kissed the top of her little girl's head before turning to Shannon, who hugged her again.
"Just relax Princess, and breathe!" His whispers fell on deaf ears as Alex held her breath for the hundredth time that day.
Matt reached for Alex's hand as he led her through the door and outside.
"What are you hoping to find out here Alex?" Matt was trying to make conversation as they walked through more trees. Alex shrugged behind him.
"I don't have anything in mind necessarily. I just want to make these dreams stop. They are just getting increasingly worse, I feel anxious when I wake up... Ya know?" Matt laughed a little from his place ahead of her as he stepped over a log that layed across the path. He turned to help Alex only to find she was already in the process of coming down the other side.
"Mrs. Independent! I was gonna help ya!" He joked with her as she stepped up beside him.
"Well, I can do some things by myself Matthew!" She joked back, trying to keep the mood light for as long as possible.
"It's just a lil bit further, okay?"
Alex didn't respond, only taking a deep breath before following Shannon's advice and exhaling.
"So Shannon, how is Alex doing at home? I've been worried about her..." Gilbert questioned the boy who was almost like another son to him.
"She is... Well, what can you do? Some times are better than others. She'll take her moments, cleaning, cooking, playing with Destiny, and then other times she still just sits there and cries. Although, now, she tries to limit her upset times until Destiny is napping or down for the night. I'm just trying to be there for her until I have to go back on the road, which is going to be soon." Shannon replied.
Gilbert chuckled a little, sounding a little saddened.
"She's a strong woman, she'll pull through. What about you? How are you doing? You've been a takin care of her, not so much of yourself."
"I'm fine, I guess. Helping her out is kinda keeping my mind busy enough to not think about... well about any of it." Shannon realized part of the reason he had been so eager to stay with his friend was as much for him as it was for her.
"I know you love her boy... But you gotta take care of you too." Gilbert returned to the table with a glass of water for his guest and placed Destiny back on his lap.
"I know." Was the only reply.
"It should be right over this hill I think..." Matt huffed as he took a few more steps.
"You said that three hills ago... And a creek." Alex retorted staring at the back of his head. He smiled in spite of himself. She was a spitfire sometimes, but it usually was meant in the best way possible.
"Yeah well, Alex, keep in mind I haven't been out here in many many years!"
The two reached the crest of the hill, Alex taking a seat on a stone to catch her breath. Matt's arms crossed and he looked around. He was actually sure they were close this time, whereas earlier he didn't want to admit he couldn't exactly remember. He surveyed the surroundings as Alex leaned back on her hands, eyes closed and face reaching towards the sky.
'Please Jeff, quit haunting me... I'm trying to find this tree... Just let me get some sleep?' She thought to herself. Matt sighed, causing Alex to open her eyes and look at him.
"Impatient much?" She smiled up at him and reached for his hand, him pulling her up.
"Yeah well... I think we're close. Can't help it." The two started down the other side of the hill, both feeling anxious.
A/N: Thanks to all my readers and reviewers! I've been uber busy lately, so it's been hard to get a chance to post these up, and I like to have a few chapters written ahead of time... Making it even harder! But, please review! Em.