And again, the italicized lettering is Cena's thoughts. The underlined is Trish's thoughts.

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Chapter 26: The Past Resurfaces

Trish sighs heavily and looks into the eyes of the man who made her life Hell for the past 5 years, Chris Jericho.

Chris: Hey Trish. (Trish swallows hard.)

Trish: Chris.

Chris: How have you been? (Trish isn't able to look him in the eyes anymore, so she looks down.)

Trish: Fine. (He nods.)

Chris: That's good.

What does he want? … well I guess it's time to find out.

Trish: What do you want Chris? (He makes a weird face.)

Chris: What, no hug? I thought you would be happy to see me. (Trish sighs.)

Trish: What do you want? (She looks at him with a look of intolerance. He sees this, and he looks at her with a shocked expression.)

Chris: Seriously Trish? (She nods.)

Trish: Yea, seriously.

Chris: Your not happy to see me?

Trish: Not particularly, no. (He licks his lips with attitude.)

Chris: Well excuse me. I thought I'd just stop by and say hi... and that I was... sorry.

Trish: Why?

Chris: Why?

Trish: Yes, why. After all this time, after 5 fucking years, you decide to come and say sorry now?

Chris: Well I... (Trish holds her hand up with attitude in his face, causing him to shut up.)

Trish: Look Chris, if this has anything to do with John... (He looks confused.)

Chris: John? Who the hell is that? … Never mind. I know what I did to you, and how I treated you was wrong. And I'm sorry.

Trish: OK. (She goes to close the door on him but he stops her.)

Chris: Wow, hold on. (Trish rolls her eyes.)

Trish: What? (He looks like he's hurt.)

Chris: I want more than an OK. I wanna know how you feel about all this. (Trish looks at him.)

Trish: Honestly? (Chris shakes his head.)

Chris: Yea.

Trish: I think your a fucking douche bag. (Chris's jaw drops to the floor as his eyes grow wide from shock.)

Trish: You've had 5 damn years to come and say this. But you wait this long? (She shakes her head out of frustration.)

Trish: What else do you want me to say Chris? You broke my heart and didn't even care. You could have called at the very least. But you didn't. You just ignored me like I didn't even exist after that night I caught you and... (She can't even bring herself to say Stephanie's name.)

Trish: You know what? It doesn't even matter. It happened a long time ago and it don't matter. (Trish goes to close the door.)

Chris: Well, me and Steph broke up. (Trish stops and looks down.)

Chris: I've been thinking lately, and hurting you was the biggest mistake of my life. I've come to realize that your the only woman I can truly love. I mean, after 5 years, I still have strong feelings for you. And I know you feel the same way or else you wouldn't still be standing there listening to me. (Trish continues to look down. Chris grabs one of her hands and holds it. They make eye contact.)

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A few minutes later, Trish is sitting on the edge of her bed looking down at the floor like she's torn. She has just made the biggest decision of her life. The hotel room door opens and John walks in happier than ever. He has a bottle of wine, and a couple of Cds.

John: I got some great songs on these things. (He shakes the stack of Cds a little bit, referring to them. He's is too sidetracked to look at Trish for the time being.)

John: And this wine, imported straight from France is sure to get you... (He finally looks up from what he's doing and notices Trish's face which is sad looking. He looks at her concerned.)

John: Trish. (He sits down next to her.)

John: What's wrong? You OK? (She fakes a smile.)

Trish: Yea, I'm fine John. (He eyes her, unsure if she's lying or not. She keeps her stare down, careful of not making eye contact with John.)

John: Look, if your not ready for this, we don't have to do anything. You know that right? I don't wanna pressure you into anything. I don't mind waiting until your ready. (Trish keeps looking down. He puts his hand on hers.)

John: We're never gonna do anything your not ready for, or comfortable with. (Trish looks back up at him.)

Trish: I am ready John.

John: You sure?

Trish: Yea. (She smiles and so does he. He pulls her in closer to him and kisses her. After a moment, John realizes that Trish isn't fully committed to it. He pulls away and looks at her. She looks down, almost ashamed.)

John: What? (Trish shakes her head.)

Trish: Nothing. (John sighs.)

John: Come on. I know somethings bothering you. Just tell me. I'm not gonna get mad at you or anything. (Trish takes a deep breathe.)

Trish: Well, there is something you should know. (John looks at her, almost scared of what she might tell him.)

Trish: Chris, my ex, came when you were gone. (John swallows hard and looks away for a second. Even though Trish has never told him herself what had happened between the two of them, he sort of knew from the stories he's heard.)

John: What happened? (John is even more scared to hear what she has to say. Trish sighs.)

Trish: He wants me back. (John's heart skips a beat.)

I've already lost her.

John nods solemnly and stands up.

John: Well, I'm gonna go so he can come back in here then. (John is saddened.)

John: It's been fun while it lasted Trish. (He turns to leave. She's confused.)

Trish: Where are you going? (John stops and looks at her.)

John: I'm not gonna stick around when he comes back. I mean, I don't exactly know the whole story between you guys, but I've heard enough to know that you two were in love. And who am I to get in between love?

Trish: I don't love him John. (John looks at her caught off guard.)

John: You don't?

Trish: No, not anymore. I mean, I did for a long while, I'll admit that. But not anymore. He hurt me so bad, I can't even stand him anymore. (John just stares at her, unsure of what to say.)

Trish: Do you wanna know what I said to him when he came? (John looks at her.)

Trish: I told him I didn't want him back.

Flashback: 10 minutes earlier

Trish looks down at her hand being held by Chris. Then back up at him. He smiles at her and leans in for a kiss. Trish puts her other hand up, pushing his face away from hers. She yanks her hand out of his. He looks at her with sheer shock.

Trish: I don't want you back Chris. I've lost any feelings I've had for you a long time ago. As a matter of fact, just seeing you now churns my stomach. So, you can take your fake ass apology, shove it up your ass, and get out of my face. (Trish slams the door in his face. The door is half a centimeter from banging into his face. He leaves out a long deep breathe mostly out of embarrassment and anger. On the other side of the door, a smile spreads across her face. She has just closed a huge chapter of her life and got closer, of her taste, from Chris. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

End of flashback

John looks at Trish after she finishes telling him what happened while he was gone.

John: I was gone for like 10 minutes and all that happened?

Trish: Yea. I know, it's crazy. (John nods.)

John: Yea... (He scratches his head, trying to figure it all out.)

John: Do you mind telling me exactly why you guys broke up? I mean, I've heard stories but...

Trish: Long story short, I walked in on him cheating. (John nods, now understanding the whole situation.)

John: So you really don't want him back? (Trish grabs John's hand.)

Trish: No. I have you, and I'm happy. (John smiles, then looks around the room.)

John: Well, if you think your happy now, just wait. I mean ... if your still up for that celebration. (Trish smiles.)

Trish: Hell yea I'm ready. (Trish bites her lower lip as he looks at her with a confident smirk.)

END OF CHAPTER 26