Willow awoke the following morning to an empty bed. She lay in the silence, with the memories of last night playing on repeat in her head, her time with Seth also playing. I love Matt and I want to make it work with him for the sake of our girls. So why can i not get Seth out of my head? She thought to herself as she lay in the bed yes the sex with Seth was amazing but thats all it was, sex. Im one hundred percent commited to being Mrs Hardy. "Wills youre awake, ive been calling out for you for ages" Brooke said as she entered the room. "Whats wrong Wills?" she asked as she sat on the bed. "Im ok Brooke, just got some things on my mind" Willow replied "I think i just need to get out of this place, go hit a gym or something" "Why dont we have a girls day? Hit the gym, brunch. Maybe hit the shops this afternoon?" Brooke suggested as Willow nodded. "Sounds like a plan. Give me ten minutes and i'll be ready. Um have you seen Matt and Jas?" "Jas was restless this moring so hes taken her to the park" Brooke replied before adding "You might want to check your phone, Jeffs been trying to call everyone. Trish had the twins last night" "About time! She was ready to burst last time i spoke to her" Willow replied "Maybe gove me twenty minutes to call Jeff and then we'll head out" she added as she picked up her cell and dialled Jeffs number.
"Hey little red, whats up?" Jeff asked as he answered the call. "Is my brother being an idiot again?" "Not at all Jeff. Or should that be "Dad" now?" Willow replied joking adding, "I heard. Congrats to you and Trish. How is she doing? And the twins?" "All three are doing amazing. They are finally all asleep" Jeff said before asking "Wills, how did you manage to do it? Raise Jas on your own for three years. Im freaking out here" "You arent on your own Jeff. Youve got Trish and Me and Matt and everyone to help you guys out. Remember that. I was lucky that i met Rhoda and had such a good relationship with her. She helped me out so much" Willow replied adding "Go be with Trish and those babies. I'll be back in two weeks and im fully expecting cuddles" "Go win the show Wills. Youre amazing and cuddles will be given" Jeff replied before hanging up. As they ended the call, Willow suddenly became naseous and ran to the bathroom, where she threw up a lot of blood. Why am i still throwing up blood? Something is seriously fucking wrong with me, i just dont know what she thought as she cleaned herself up before heading downstairs. "Hey Brooke, you ready to go out?" Willow asked as Brooke opened the front door, replying "Come on then lets go hit that gym"
The two women hit the gym around 930 am and worked out for a good 90 minutes. Willow letting all her frustration and anger out on the punchbag. "Jesus Wills who pissed you off?" Brooke asked as she began lifting weights. "No ones pissed me off, just letting off weeks of built up confusion, hurt and anger" Willow replied as Brooke asked "You ready to go get food? I know im starving" Willow nodded as the two girls headed out of the gym and towards the locker room to change. Twenty minutes later, they were sitting at their favourite cafe, Willow seemed to be in a world of her own again. "Whats going on with you Wills? Spill now" Brooke said "Sorry Brooke, im still going over things in my head. Dont get me wrong, i love Matt but at the same time, i cant get Seth out of my head" Willow replied as Brooke said "WILLOW! You need to forget about him. Focus on what you do have. Does Matt know about you and Seth?" "I am Brooke, its just when im with Matt i feel safe, secure. But with Seth, the sex was just amazing. I miss being around him, i miss his friendship. Matt knows i slept with someone whilst we werent together, but he doesnt know who" Willow admitted as Brooke took a sip of her coffee. "Im also still working through my hurt, anger, confusion, not to mention im worried about me. Im still throwing up, not as much as i was but i just want to know whats wrong with me. Ruby is practically killing me" Willow added as Brooke said "We'll figure out whats wrong with you and fight it together. Matts not going anywhere and Ruby isnt killing you. Now wheres that food, im starving!"
The two friends spent the afternoon hitting the shops. Returning home just after 5pm, the girls slumped onto the sofas in the living room. "Thanks for today Brooke, a girls day is just what i needed" Willow said, trying to hide a yawn. "You got any plans for tonight?" She asked as Brooke replied "Christian is taking me out to dinner. To that Japanese fusion place you and Matt told us about" "You'll love it Brooke. Its so good. I wish i could go but i cant eat sushi or raw seafood" Willow replied as Brooke sat next to her. "What are you guys up to tonight?" she asked as Willow replied "not sure yet. May just stay in, order pizza and have a chill night. Last few days have taken a lot out of me and i need to be on top for these last two shows" "Wills why dont you have a nap before Matt and Jas get back? Im going to go take a bath and start getting ready for tonight" Brooke said as she stood up, "I might just do that Brooke. Now go get ready!" Willow replied as Brooke left the room, Willow hearing her friends footsteps on the stairs as she closed her eyes. She had barely closed them when she heard "Wills, you awake?" "I am now Christian. What time is it?" Willow replied as Christian checked his watch, and said "its a little after 630. Matt and Jas are about ten minutes away" he began fumbling around in his pocket as he sat next to her and pulled out a little box. "Christian, im so flattered but im married!" Willow teased adding "and what would Brooke say!" "Do you think she'll like it Wills? Ive been wanting to ask her for a while now but ive never had the guts to do it until now" Christian asked as Willow said "She'll love it Christian and dont worry, she'll say yes. You guys are made for each other" as they heard Brooke coming down the stairs, Christian quickly put the box in his pocket. "Wow Brooke you look amazing" Willow said as her best friend entered the room. "Taxi will be here in two minutes, but Wills is right you do look amazing" Christian said as he stood up and kissed his girlfriend. "Wills will you be ok until Matt and Jas get back. Dont wait up" Brooke asked as they saw their taxi pull up outside the house as Willow nodded. "I'll be fine, i might try and call mom. Havent spoken to her since last week" she said as they left the room. Willow barely had time to take out her cell when she heard the front door close behind her and footsteps in the hallway, and a very excited little voice yelling "MOMMY"
"MOMMY!" Jasmine yelled excitedly as Willow replied "Hi beautiful, have you had a fun day with daddy?" "I did mommy, but i missed you" Jasmine replied as Matt walked into the room, just as Willow hid a yawn. "You ok Wills?" he asked as he kissed her. "Ewww kissy kissy" Jasmine teased as Willow began pulling kiss faces at her and replied to Matt "Im fine Matt, just a bit tired from the gym this morning. What have you guys been upto today?" "Well this one was restless this morning so we went to the park..." Matt said before being interrupted by Jasmine who said "and Candytopia!" "You guys went to Candytopia without me?" Willow said, pretending to be shocked. "Sorry Mommy but we brought you back some candy" Jasmine said as she cuddled into her. "You brought me some candy? You guys are the best!" Willow said before she added "I ordered pizza, with all the sides for dinner" "MOMMY IS THE BEST" Jasmine yelled as Matt said "Thought you might have wanted to cook Wills. Its always relaxed you" "I would have but i only got back about an hour ago. Plus ive been craving pizza all day" Willow replied as Jasmine said "Daddy, what about mommys present" "You guys got me something other than candy? Im intregued" Willow said as Matt took Jasmine out of the room. They were out of the room for half an hour before reentering, wearing matching unicorn onsies causing Willow to burst out laughing. "Oh my God! You two look amazing!" she giggled, taking photos and snapchat videos on her cell, as Jasmine came over and said "Look mommy, we got you and baby one too" "Shall i go put it on while we wait for Pizza?" Willow asked as Jasmine nodded, eyeing up the pile of dvds. "Why dont you pick out a movie to watch princess and i'll go get changed" Willow said as Jasmine began rummaging through the pile of DVDS. "You really ok Wills? You just seem a bit out of it" Matt said as Willow nodded "Im fine. Im just going to go take a quick shower and put this on for Jas. I'll be ten, fifteen minutes" she said before heading up the stairs.
"I swear you two make me laugh so much" Willow said as she reentered the living area twenty minutes later, wearing her matching unicorn onsie, as Jasmine ran over to her. "Mommy, you look soooooo pwetty as a unicorn" she said as there was a knock on the door. "That will be pizza. Matt can you go get it please, this one wants cuddles" Willow said as Matt replied "Wills, you dont even have to ask" before leaving the room as Willow and Jasmine sat on the sofa. "Thank you for this Jas. Its so pretty and comfy" she said as Jasmine crawled onto her and hugged her as Matt walked back into the room and said "Ok, who wants pizza?" 45 minutes later, the three Hardys were full. Matt and Willow were sitting on the sofa, Jasmine laying on top of Matt, head on his chest asleep. "Why dont I go put Jas down for the night and then we can chill together" Matt said as Willow nodded. "It is late for her, she barely made through half of the movie" she said as Matt slowly got up, carrying Jasmine who remained asleep. "You want to watch the end of it or do you want to put something else on?" He asked as Willow replied "I dont know Matt. Why dont we decide together, when you come back down?" Matt nodded before taking Jasmine upto bed. As Matt headed upstairs with Jasmine, Willows cell vibrated on the table. She picked it up and smiled at the picture message she had just been sent. It was from Trish and it showed Jeff asleep with the twins in his arms. Matt reappeared five minutes later, seeing Willow smiling always made his heart skip. It was one of his weaknesses with her. "Whats got you all happy and smiling?" He asked as he sat next to her, as she passed him the cell showing him the picture. "Hes got his work cut out hasnt he?" Matt joked as he put the cell on the table and wrapped his arms around Willow who leaned into him. "Im sorry Matt. For pushing you away all those years ago" She said quietly as Matt kissed the top of her head. "You have nothing to be sorry for Wills" he replied quietly "you werent in a good place back then. You did what you thought was best, even if at the time we didnt understand. Whats brought this on Wills?" "I guess with Trish and Jeff becoming parents, Ruby on her way and everything else going on it just brought up alot of dark memories." Willow said as she placed their hands on top of her growing bump. "Matt promise me, that if anything happens to me, you'll always put the girls first. Even if it means i die. Promise me Matt" she said as Matt replied "Wills you know i'll always be putting the girls first, but i cant promise that i wont let you go. I love you and the girls love you and need you" "Matt please, promise me" Willow pleaded "i think whatever is going on with me is worse than what the doctors know. So please promise me Matt, if it comes down to my life or Rubys, you will pick Ruby" Matt didnt have time to reply as the front door burst open and then they heard the voice that had been terrorizing Willow for weeks. "WillowTree...he doesnt love you WillowTree...not like me...come...WillowTree... come reunite with me and JellyElly..."
Matt got up and walked to the front door. He looked around outside the house seeing if there was any sign of the person who was terrorising his wife, but there was no one there. He closed the door and returned to the living area, where he found Willow close to tears and shaking. "Wills, talk to me. I know youre scared of whoever that is but we'll get them" Matt said as he held Willow. "What if its him Matt? What if its actually dad and he never died and the doctors got it wrong?" Willow sobbed quietly "What if hes been alive all these years and ive not spoken to him?" "Wills you know thats not true. You were there when he died" Matt replied "It couldnt be someone like Dean could it? I mean hes hurt you before" he asked as Willow shook her head. "Dean had never heard the name before until a few weeks ago" "You've spoke to Dean about it? When?" Matt asked surprised that she had talked to her ex. "It was a few weeks ago. The week before last, when i collapsed at the show. We'd been rehearsing all afternoon, i went to lie down in my dressing room as i wasnt feeling well. Dean followed me, wanting to talk and thats when he struck. Dean was just as confused by the name coming out" Willow explained quietly, before rushing out of the room to go throw up. Matt followed her to the kitchen, where he held her hair as she threw up. "Wills, i hate seeing you like this. But im not going anywhere" he said quietly as Willow turned and looked at him. "Matt, i dont want Jas seeing me like this. Ever" she said quietly as Matt nodded. "Why dont you go sit in the other room and i'll bring you in some water" he said as Willow shook her head and said "I might just head up to bed. Im just so tired and i have no energy lately. I want to go see Beth when we get home, she can give me a full check over" "Sounds like a plan Wills. Why dont you go on up to bed, i'll finish tidying up down here and i'll be up in twenty minutes" Matt said as he passed Willow a bottle of water to take up with her. "I dont deserve you Matt. Not after all the shit ive put you through" she said quietly "Dont talk like that Wills. I love you and all i want is to see you happy. Its me that doesnt deserve you" he replied as he pulled her in for a hug and kiss. "I'll see you upstairs Matt" Willow said as they pulled apart, before she headed up to bed leaving Matt worried about Willows frame of mind.
Around ten minutes later, Matt was just about finished tidying up when he heard the front door opening. He left the kitchen to see who it was, as he didnt want a repeat of the events a few hours earlier. He was relieved to see Brooke and Christian returning, even if they were all over each other. "Hey guys, good night?" he asked as they eventually pulled apart. "Hey are you guys still up? We've got something we wan to share with you" Brookse asked as Matt shook his head. "Wills has gone up to bed. She wasnt feeling to good after WillowTree guy made an appearance" he said as Christian said "He turned up here? What the hell did he want? Did you see him?" "Just the usual Chris. Wanted to scare Wills. He said I didnt love her, which is shit. Its like her confidence is at an all time low" Matt replied as Brooke said "She knows that Matt. We'll keep our news until tomorrow. As for her confidence, it'll come once that guy is caught and shes away from all negativity" "Thanks guys. Im going to head up to bed to, im still worried about her" Matt said before heading up.
In the early hours of the following morning, Willow woke first and smiled as she watched Matt sleeping. I wish i could spend today with you and Jas but i really should get to the studio to rehearse for Saturdays show. she thought to herself as she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen. It wasnt her usual pain, to her it felt more like a contraction. No no no , youre too early Rubes. I hope these are false pains. Willow thought as she got up and quietly walked around as it was still dark outside and she didnt want to wake Matt. "Wills? Whats wrong?" she heard Matt ask sleepily from the bed. "Go back to bed Matt. Ive just got a bit of pain with Ruby this morning" Willow replied, not telling him the full extent of the pain. Matt got out of bed and walked over to Willow and placed his hands on their growing bump. As he did, Willow doubled over in pain. "Wills, whats going on? Its not just pain from Ruby is it?" Matt said as he helped her back into bed. "It feels like im having contractions. Its not time yet, its false labour, im having Braxton Hicks. I had it with Jas too" Willow said as she felt another one happen. "They'll die off eventually, they are just stronger with Ruby. I guess with whatever is going on with me is causing the pain to be ten times worse" Matt climbed back into bed and put his arms around her. "You know that we're going to figure out whats wrong and fight it" He said as Willow leaned into him. "You and me, we're going to grow old together. Watching our girls grow up, into beautiful, smart women like their momma" Willow let out a sigh as Matt kissed her forehead and saw that she had fallen back asleep. "I love you Wills. Im never going to let you down or go" he said quietly as he closed his eyes and went back to sleep, worried about his wife.