***5 years later***

What have I done the past 5 years? Well, I stayed with Blondie for the rest of that year and when I turned 19 I went to Stanford to study Journalism. 4 years later I graduated. In the meanwhile Lay and Cody got married, so did Jay and Maryse. Randy is getting married next month. I'm a big sister now, mom gave birth to a son 3 years ago, his name is Nathaniel. Chris is very proud of what I've accomplished so far. I haven't talked with Bob Orton yet, I still hold some grudges. Ted and I talk occasionally on the phone. No one that knows about me and Ted mentions about it and I'm grateful for that. Chris is trying to make me go with him on the road again since I've been working my ass off the past 4 years. Nattie and TJ still didn't got married, not that would be a surprise for anyone.

'-Hey, what are you gonna do this summer?' my friend Marissa asked me.

'-Don't know. Chris wants me to come on the road with him.'

'-And what are you waiting for? Being surrounded by hot guys is every girl's dream.'

'-Well not mine. I'm still debating.'

'-There's nothing to debate. You're going and that's it.'

'-I don't want to. I'm afraid.'

'-Afraid of what? That all your friends missed you and that you've been very stupid when you ran away?'

'-Something like that.'

'-Or you're afraid of discovering that you still have feelings for that Ted and he still has feelings for you.'

'-Yeah right. There's a one in a 100,000,000 million for that to happen.'

'-You'll never know if you don't go.' she said and then left leaving to think about this matter.

As I was sitting at that table at Starbucks I saw Chris coming to my table.

'-What are you doing here?' I asked.

'-Missed you too.' Chris said sarcastically.

'-Sorry, missed you but I'm surprised to see you here.'

'-I told you that I want you to come on the road with me and I'm making sure that you come.' he said taking the sit in front of me.

'-I don't think I'm going.'

'-Why? Because Ted is there?' he asked and I was in shock.

'-No, why would you say that?'

'-I'm not sure why I am more upset. That you didn't told me or that you lied to me.'

'-Sorry.'

'-So is that the reason?'

'-Part of.'

'-Meaning?'

'-What if I go back and Randy and Ted start fighting again? I don't want to be the reason why they fight over.'

'-I'll make sure they don't fight. So you coming?'

'-Do I have a choice?'

'-Not really. Plus you have lots to explain.'

'-Great more explanations.'

***The following day***

Chris and I landed in Washington DC at noon time. I was a bit nervous, I haven't been on the road the past 4 years so it's gonna take me a while till I get used to again.

'-You're room is next to Adam and Jay.' Chris announced.

'-That's good. Have you told them that I'm coming?'

'-No. I thought you might want to surprise them.'

'-I think I just might.' I said smiling.

'-Was that a smile?'

'-Very funny.'

'-I haven't seen you smiling in a long time.'

I left Chris and went to my room and unpacked. After I finished I phoned Chris:

'-Can you do me a favour?'

'-Depends.'

'-Can you gather all in your room. I want everybody there.'

'-I think I can. I'll text you in a half of hour the details.'

'-Ok, thanks.'

I went to change my clothes and make myself look more presentable. After a 6 hours flight I looked like I've been into a car wreck. Just when I was applying the last touches Chris texted me.

'Come in 5.'

I've changed a lot in the past 5 years. I've let my hair grow, it was almost touching my waist, dyed it darker, lost some weight and I was wearing contacts. I was more stylish now.

I went to Chris's room unsure, not knowing if I should be here. I heard Chris saying:

'-Patience is your friend Cody.' I chuckled, still the same Cody. I entered the room and the room went silent then I asked:

'-This is the way to welcome an old friend?' The first one to recover from the shock was John.

'-Missed you kido.'

'-Missed you too Johnny.' I said and hugged him.

'-Frankie?' Cody and Randy asked.

'-No, just her ghost.' I said with a chuckle.

They came and hugged me.

'-Guys... I can't.. breathe...' I said.

'-Sorry.'

'-What are you doing here? Not that I wouldn't be glad to see you.' Lay asked and hugged me.

'-Chris can't live without me apparently and convinced me to come on the road for a while.' I explained.

'-Finished college?' Maryse asked.

'-Yes and I can actually drink now 2.' I said and everybody laughed.

'-I don't get a hug from you 2?' I asked Jay and Blondie.

'-How can I say no to hug from my babe.' Blondie said and I laughed at the nickname he gave me during the year I travelled with him.

I've spent the next 2 hours talking and explaining to everybody. Blondie being my partner in crime helped me. Ted was being awfully quiet so I've put him on the top of my list of talking in private.

We talked for another hour then Chris announced:

'-We should let Frankie get some rest and you'll all talk to her tomorrow.' I smiled and promised that I'll talk to everyone the following day. What I didn't said was that I was planning on talking to Randy, Cody and Ted tonight. Just to see if they really worked out things between them. So after everybody left Chris asked:
'-Was this that bad?'

'-Not really. I need to talk to Randy, Cody and Ted tonight though.'

'-I thought you might. So wanna tell me what really went between you and Ted?'

'-I guess.' I said and told him the whole story. Chris was shocked.

'-Wow. I don't know what to say.'

'-Just say that you don't hate me.'

'-How could I hate you? You are my Frankie.' Chris said and kissed my forehead.

'-It's good to know that at least someone doesn't hate me.'

'-I'm pretty sure that they don't hate you. Just be honest with them.'

'-I'm planning on doing that. Thanks for everything, I mean it.'

'-Don't mention it. ' He said and hugged me.

'-I'll let you do your thing so I can do mine.'

'-Don't get into trouble though.' Chris said with a chuckle and I laughed.

'-What? I like to think that you haven't changed or grew up.'

'-Softie.' I said and left. My first stop was Randy's room.

'-Hey again.' I said.

'-Come in.' he said.

'-I'm assuming that you have lots of questions?'

'-Yeah but first of I want a hug, a huge one.' he said with a smile and I hugged him.

'-That's much better. So why did you went to stay with Adam?'

'-Because you and Ted needed to fix your friendship and you couldn't have done that with me around you, me being the constant reminder.' I said being brutally honest.

'-That's not true. We could've done it with you here.'

'-Randy you know that's not true. You even said it.' I said and shrugged.

'-Oh my God. You heard me talking to Cody that day when I was still very pissed, didn't you?'

'-Pissed or not you were right. I'm glad to see that the 2 of you get along again.'

'-No I wasn't. You left everybody because of a stupid thing I said.'

'-It wasn't like that. Deep down I knew that already I just needed to hear it from someone and I'm not sorry I left. Blondie made sure that I will have fun, plus I got time to redecorate my house. It was a win-win situation.'

'-You actually hear what are you saying?'

'-I do. If you don't like it it's your problem not mine.'

'-Ok, let's drop this subject. Mom wants to meet you.'

'-Pardon me?'

'-You heard well. She wants to meet you.'

'-We can talk at your wedding, that's if I'm invited.'

'-Don't even joke about it. You know that you're my little sister and I love you.'

'-That's good because I love you too big brother.' I said and hugged him.

'-Do I need to scare any guys? Boyfriends?'

'-Ha ha. The only guy I've shared the same bed the past 5 years was Blondie and not in the way you would imagine.' I said laughing.

'-Why is that? I mean you're smart, hot and some other things.'

'-Didn't had time plus no one would mess with me after I would say:

'-Hi, I'm Frankie and I grew up with Edge, Christian, Jericho and The Hart kids. Nice to meet you.'

'-Don't blame them.' Randy said with a laugh.

'-Neither do I. But that kept them away so I'm glad it worked.'

'-So what did you do in your free time?'

'-Worked and visited my mom and step dad. Have I told you that I have a 3 years old brother?'

'-No, you didn't. Do you have pics?'

'-Yeah.' I said and pulled out my phone.

'-He looks a bit like you.' Randy pointed out.

'-Everybody says that.' I said with a chuckle.

'-Anyway, are you gonna talk with Ted and Cody too?'

'-Planning on doing that tonight.'