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A few hours past, and suddenly Hayley sat straight up in a hurry. I must have dozed off, she thought to herself as she rubbed her eyes. As she looked toward the bed, something was different. Randy wasn't in it. Just as she stood up and was about to head toward the reception area, a nurse walked through the door.
"Oh good. I see your up," she said.
Hayley smiled back. "Where is my fiance?"
"Right here," another nurse said as she pushed Randy into his room. "Randy just got done having an x-ray, just to make sure every piece of the bullet was removed," the nurse explained.
"I'm so glad to see you awake!" Hayley exclaimed as she leaned forward and gently hugged Randy. "I love you so much!"
"I love you too baby," he replied. "You know me-I'm too stubborn to just lie down and die like that."
Hayley giggled. "How are you feeling, and how long have you been awake?"
"I feel decent right now, and that may be due to pain medication. I woke up about an hour or so ago. A nurse walked in almost immediately, and I asked her to let you sleep. You looked really peaceful."
"What exactly happened at the house? Do you remember anything?"
Randy sighed. "I remember pulling into the driveway, and noticed the front door. I figured the burglar would already be gone, so after I called the police I went inside. The living room was trashed, and I saw a few pictures on the floor-the frames broken. I think my head was even cut out of a few. Then someone yelled my name, and after that I don't remember anything."
Hayley nodded as she took Randy's free hand. "Did you recognize the person?"
"Nope," Randy replied, shaking his head. "I do know he was a guy, and the guy made a point to stay hidden in a shadow."
Not saying anything, Hayley nodded as she began to tear up again. "Baby, don't cry," Randy said as he squeezed Hayley's hand. "I'm going to be fine. We can always re-print those pictures if you want to."
"No, that's not the reason I'm crying," she responded. "It's just been an emotional day. My hormones are all out of wack."
"What?" Randy asked. "Why are your hormones out of wack?"
"Baby, I have something really great to tell you, but you have to know that this isn't where I planned on telling you. I wanted to do it someplace more romantic and nice."
"Just tell me. What's going on? Are you ok?"
"I am definitely ok," Hayley said with a smile.
"Then what is it?"
"Well...you know how we decided we were going to start trying for a baby?" Hayley asked as Randy nodded. "Randy...I'm pregnant!"
A big smile grew across Randy's face as he pulled on Hayley's hand and placed a bruising kiss on her lips. "Really, your pregnant?" he asked as Hayley nodded. "I successfully knocked you up?"
Hayley laughed out loud as Randy lightly rubbed her tummy. "Yes, Randy you sucessfully knocked me up. I snuck out while you were at a therapy appointment and the doctor confirmed everything. I'm just about 5 weeks along, and due May 20."
"That is awesome to hear!" he exclaimed. "We should call everyone to come up-tell them all at once."
"Actually...I already told them. When your mom, Becky and I were trying on dresses, I accidently let it slip out, and while we were in the waiting room for you, I was crying hysterically. Your mom then said I needed to calm down for the baby, and that is when I told your dad and brother."
Before Randy could respond, they both heard a knock on the opened door. There was a police officer. "Can I help you officer?" Randy asked.
"My name is Officer Higgins-I've been investigating your burglary and attack. Hayley, we haven't taken your statement yet. Do you mind if we step outside for a second?"
"Sure," she responded as she stood up. "I'll be right back. Love you."
"Love you too," Randy said. As he watched Hayley walk away, he chuckled to himself as he laid back in the pillow. "I'm going to be a father again!"
Back in the hallway, Hayley was giving the officer everything that happened in full detail. "That's right, Randy called me as he was driving home-Elaine, Becky and myself had just gotten done dress shopping and was dropping off everything at Elaine's house. She then brought me home, and that is when I saw the police cars and ambulance."
Officer Higgins nodded as he wrote down some notes. "Hayley, do you know a Michael McNeely?"
Hayley thought for a moment, but shook her head. "No, that name doesn't ring a bell. Why?"
"One fingerprint was lifted off the patio door handle, and when we ran it through the police data base, his name came up. He has a lengthy criminal background. Other officers are on the way to questioning him now."
"Huh," she responded. "Ummm...yes please let us know if you find out anything, and if I figure out how or if I know him, I will certainly give you a call."
"That would be great," the officer said, handing Hayley a card. "Thanks alot Hayley."
"Thank you," she responded.
A few days later, Randy was released from the hospital and he was so thankful to be going home. As Hayley turned down their road, she noticed Randy was being unusally quiet.
"Baby, are you ok? Your awful quiet."
"Yeah, I'm fine. Is ummm...everything ok in the house?"
"Yes, I had a cleaning crew come in, and they did a great job in the living room and kitchen. I also had the locks changed. Are you nervous about going into our house?"
"Kind of," Randy admitted. "I mean, do you blame me though?"
"No of course not, but don't worry. There is no reminder in that house of what happened."
As soon as Hayley pulled into the driveway, Bob walked out of the house as did Nathan, and helped Randy out of the car. "How does it feel to be home?" Bob asked.
"I'll be alot more comfortable in my own bed that's for sure!"
When Randy walked in the house, he was surprised on how many people were waiting for him. His sister and boyfriend were there as was Hayley's parents and brother. But he also saw John and Liz walking around as was the Hardy brothers. "Welcome home!" everyone exclaimed.
"What's all this?" Randy asked as Hayley shut the door.
"It's just a little welcome home party," John said as he bumped knuckles with his friend. "We all wanted to see how you were."
"How are you feeling?" Jeff Hardy asked.
"Alot better now that I'm at home," Randy said as he pulled Hayley into his side.
Just then, his mother and Kendall walked down the stairs, and as soon as Kendall saw Randy in the room, she ran right toward him."
"Daddy! Daddy! You home!" she exclaimed as she hugged his leg.
Randy crouched down to her level as best as he could and gave the toddler a big hug. "Yep, I'm home!" he said as he kissed her cheek. "Have you been a good girl?"
"Yep. You sick?"
"Kind of, but don't worry. Daddy will feel better soon!"
"Good!" Kendall exclaimed as she ran away.
Hayley helped Randy stand back up, and as he glanced at her, they exchanged grins. "Before anything else is said, I have an announcement to make," Randy said. "As you know, in just a matter of weeks, this beautiful woman to my left will become my wife. We would also like to make the announcement that this beautiful woman will also soon be the mother of my child," Randy said as Hayley blushed.
"Are you guys expecting?" Liz asked.
Hayley nodded. "Yep. I'm just about 5 weeks along, and due May 20th!"
Hugs and words of well wishes were passed along and soon Randy was able to get comfortable on the couch. "So, how are you feeling?" he asked as Hayley brought him a drink.
"Pretty good," Hayley responded. "So far, I haven't really been sick so that's always a plus."
Randy smirked as he lightly rubbed Hayley's belly. He was just fascinated that a baby was growing inside his fiance, and truly couldn't wait to go through the pregnancy with her.
Hayley then suddenly sat up straighter. "Oh my God!"
"What? What is it?" Randy asked, fearing something was wrong with the baby.
"While you were in the hospital, the officer asked if I knew who Michael McNeely was, and I told him the name didn't ring a bell. Well, I've been thinking about it for the past couple of days and it just all of a sudden hit me."
"Who is he?" Randy asked.
"He is one of Chris's 'associates'," Hayley said, making quotation marks in the air. "I remember I bailed him out of jail one time, and I bailed out a Michael as well. If it's the guy I'm thinking of, this guy is horrible and very dangerous. I almost bet you that Chris put him up to it!"
"How would he do that if Chris is in jail?"
"Well, I'm not for sure," Hayley said. "But I almost bet you Chris has something to do with it!"