Sorry so late. As always been busy with work. Computer screen broke so I wrote this all on my phone. Hope you like it. Thanks for your reviews :)

Brooke's POV

I walked up to the door and took a deep breathe before knocking. Heard some shuffling around. Just turn around, was the thought running through my mind. By the time my thoughts got to my feet, It was too late. Heard a click and the door swung open.

"Brooke" He still looked just as handsome from when were married. His shock face turned into a smile. That smile. I felt as if I would puke any minute now. Not out of disgust, but I was overwelmed with all the memories of us flowing through. I have to keep strong. He never gets to see me weak ever again. I pushed past him and let myself in.

"You have been trying to contact me for months. What is it exactly that you want?" He shut the door, walked over to the couch and patted the seat next to him.

"Well hello to you too" I sat on a chair across the room. "I'm not going to kill you or anything" he chuckled.

"All jokes aside. I don't have time. I need to get back to work"

"Work or Randy?"

"Dan, don't do this."

"I'm not. He has always made you happy. More than I ever could." He seemed sincere. He has never said Randy's name without anger. I took a chance and moved to sit next to him.

"Why have you been trying to contact me? The last time.."

"I know. I wanted you back. I was dumb to think that I deserved a second.." I gave him a look. He is underestimating how messed up we were. "I mean fourth chance."

"Dan, I promise you I tried. I loved you so much, I just couldn't deal with the cheating."

"You're sorry? You were going to retire early for me. So we could have a family. When I found out that couldn't happen, I messed up. You have nothing to be sorry for. I was the asshole husband that wanted you just to be a housewife." He took my hand. "I have been calling you, well this may be selfish. I needed closure. I never thought I would find anybody that would take my bullshit like you did, but I did. She is great." He nodded his head toward a picture on the mantle. I walked over to it and got a better look.

"She's pretty. Don't hurt her." I wanted this for Dan. For him to be the boy I fell in love with in high school. Not the jackass he turned into when we married. I made my share of mistakes but he has a longer list and worse.

"I already have. That's why I needed to see you"

"How can I help?"

"She found a locked drawer with all of stuff full of you and I. I kept it so I would be reminded of how badly I hurt you and never want to do that to her."

*flashback*

So many mixed feelings going through my head. Sad,angry, and feel like an idot. I don't know how to feel. I just stared at the text. I can't believe it's happening again.

"Baby this week is going to be amazing. I mean I hate that you bruised you ankle, but gives me more time with you" He called out from the bathroom. Getting ready to spend a long overdue evening together. Well overdue for me. He obviousy had somebody taking care of his needs again.

"You sure your happy I'm home?" He came out with a confused look and then saw the phone in my hand.

"Brooke whatever you saw..."

"Who hell is calling you honey and thanking you for last night?" I refused to let my tears come out. I have cried too much over this marriage. He came closer and grabbed his phone back, looked me straight in the eyes with his guilt. He always got me there. If he didn't do it to hurt, then he still loved me right?

"Don't give me that look. You wouldn't be hurting if you never picked up my phone. Why did you anyways? Why do we have to go through this again?

"Why don't you tell me!" His guilt left and anger came. He threw his phone across the room.

"Damnit Just stop. Can we have a good night for once!"

"Don't blame me for that. Everytime I am home you accuse me of cheating. Even though I'm the faithful one! You can't keep it in your pants!"

"Shut the fuck up!" he punched the wall. He always did this. We always did this. Get mad and abuse our house instead of each other.

"Oh you're angry? Shouldn't I be the one pissed!"

"Why do you care? I love you not her. You should be grateful. She is able to give me a lot that you can't like actually being home and children!" And there goes the low blow. He knows how much it kills me, that I can't have kids. He refuses to adopt. Reason why my career is so important.

"You right she can give you more" I felt broken and useless. I needed to get to my brothers house. I started packing some things, when he came running in with regret all over his face. Grabbed my hand to stop me.

"I'm sorry baby. I didn't mean it. Please let's just talk." He kept on pulling me away from the dresser. I lost it. I pushed everything on top of the dresser flying around the room. "Stop! I can't do this anymore. You think it's easy for me to be away from you! You knew my dreams before you said I do. You use to support them! It's over Dan. We are over." He just sat on the bed looking at the floor, while I packed what I needed. I turned to him and said goodbye and walked to the door. Before I could get to it he was on his knees and wrapped his arms around my waist. "I was 14 when I asked you out. We had a good year, my mistake was letting you go back them. It took three years to get you back. It's three years since I said I do. It has been a rocky road, but I love you isn't that what matters. Please don't leave." The tears streamed down my face now. I cupped his face.

"I tried my best, I just couldn't be what you needed. I didn't deserve the name calling and the other girls. I love you, I do. I just can't anymore though. Not when you are this person." With that I left and never looked back.

*End of flashback*

"Listen to me. You messed up, but I could have focused on you more than my career. We both fucked up."

"No your career was the one thing going right for you. Don't ever regret that. I just didn't know how to explain it to her. She thinks I'm not over you. I am, just.."

"I'm your first love. There is always going to be some connection there, but that all. You love her right?"

"Yes very much."

"Then show her. Dan looking at you now, I see the man I fell in love with. Not the one who broke my heart. That's in your past. I forgive you"

"I could never ask for that."

"You didn't it's how I feel."

"Thank you." We just smiled at each other. I felt at peace.

"What about you? Don't give that look. I see the pictures on the internet. You and Randy finally huh? You seem like a natural mom with his little girl."

"She feels like my own. Randy and I though not sure."

"Why not?"

"I can't loose him if things go wrong."

"It won't. I had a front row seat to you guy's friendship. Yes I was jealous because you guys could make it through everything and we couldn't. I am positive that if things don't work out with you two. You won't lose him from you life."

"You seem so sure."

"I am"

"Why are you?"

"You once said that if I would change my ways, you would take me back. Here I am. The man you use to love, but you're not jumping in my arms. Which only means one thing. You already gave your heart away." I did. He has had my heart for years. Took me long enough to realize.

"We have to burn it" He looked at me confused. "The stuff of us. It's time we both moved on"

"I don't want to forget you. I don't regret what we had"

"You won't. Me either, it will always be in our memories. We don't need the pictures to remember" He nodded and went over to the drawer, while I started up the fireplace.

"You ready?" I looked over some of the pictures.

"We did have some good times"

"Yeah we did"

"Well now it's time to have good times with the ones we love now." We both smiled and started throwing them in the fire. Watched them burn in silence. No words needed to be spoken.

"I have to catch my flight back"

"One more thing. Before we both end our dating lives for good. We should go one more round. Fireplace is romantic"

"Dan" I gave a serious look. He chuckled.

"I'm joking of course, I'll walk you to the door." I just shook my head and slightly smiled. We got to the door and hugged. It felt good. Friendly good. Haven't had this with him ever. I couldn't get to my flight faster. Randy and I can finally be.

Randy's POV

"Yes baby girl. I will have Brooke call tomorrow. Goodnight love you." I hate hanging up on her. Her sweet voice. I have no idea who couldn't love her. Shook my head at the thought of Sam. I grabbed the remote to start up the movie. Brooke said she was on her way. As soon as I flipped the TV on TMZ was on my screen. Great. Wait is that Brooke? Of course they followed her. Wait is that...

"So much junk food. You know me to well" She said with a smile. How is she going to be with him and smile at me right now.

"You want to explain this!" I pointed to the TV. She sighed and looked down. Wow she feels guilty, wonder what for? Oh yeah she went back to him.

"Randy I.."

"Nevermind I see it on your face. The hate for him has disappeared which only means one thing. God how could you give him another chance!" I threw the remote on the couch. I was so frustrated. I wanted to fly there and beat him until he could no longer wrap his arms around her again.

"You have the wrong idea"

"He hurt you so much more than me. You refuse to give me another chance but give him one! I remember all the times you called me upset because of that bastard. You forget that!"

"Just shut up and let me explain!"

"I'm tired of shutting up when it comes to us.." Next thing I know I was cut off by her lips. Her soft lips I missed so much. I forgot about my anger for a second and got lost in the kiss. Falling back in a chair and she straddled my lap. I just wanted to be with her. It's what I always wanted. She pulled away from me and looked me in the eyes.

"That was closure. It was what we needed. I love you, only you. You have my heart, my whole heart Randal Keith Orton. Nobody else"

"You have no idea how much I have been wanting to hear that. I love you too" She leaned and kissed me again. It felt good to have her in my arms again. This time I am never letting go.

Next one is the last! I have enjoyed writing this.

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If only I can take the pain away. :)