Chapter 36

Cameron…

KC woke up late Wednesday morning. It was great to be home. Vince even gave Jeff the next Raw off to keep working the angle. Poor Paul, he is being torn apart on wrestling websites for upsetting KC. posted an update on KC's "condition" yet. She is being monitored closely by her doctors.

KC rolled over the best she could. Jeff wasn't beside her. They aren't "sleeping" together but Jeff has been spending nights with her while he is home. Thinking it strange, she got up and went looking for him in her house. Jeff still has his place but KC's is better suited for the baby. Who knows what kind of trouble a baby could get into near a fire pit?

KC walked down the hall and heard a noise coming from the room she planned on being the nursery. She opened the door and saw Jeff standing on a ladder painting one of the walls. They had decided to keep the room as neutral as possible but Jeff seemed to have a different idea. On the wall he had painted a swirl of color. Blues ran into greens which ran into blacks and so on. It reminded her of that scream painting but this was beautiful. Sensing KC behind him, Jeff turned and climbed of the ladder.

"Morning beautiful."

"Morning Nero," KC replied. "You have been busy."

"Sorry," Jeff smiled sheepishly as he walked over to kiss her cheek and belly. "I know you wanted to keep it simple but this kept floating in my head. I wanted to put something personal on the wall from me to my son."

KC smiled at his words, as her eyes glistened with unshed tears. "You are too sweet. It's beautiful." KC wrapped her arms around his neck. "In fact I think his crib should go on that wall so that he can fall asleep and wake up to his father's art." KC placed a kiss on Jeff's lips.

"I think that's a great idea too. Now, how does some food sound?"

"It sounds great. I want pancakes so you better start cooking." KC laughed as Jeff growled. She knew he was hoping to get her to cook. "Well, I guess we could go out for breakfast this way we can just be waited on, that is if you don't mind being seen with a beached wall."

Jeff laughed. "To Miller's it is my little Shamu."

KC punched Jeff in the arm as she turned to leave the room. "Well I will go find a muumuu so we can eat."

Later that week…

Jeff and KC spent much of their week home preparing the baby's room. KC was glad they were able to get it all done. Once the next few weeks were up, she knew it would be tough with her back on the road with the guys.

"Hey Lucy, I'm home. I brought Fred and Ethel with me."



KC chuckled glad that Jeff brought Matt and Amy with him. As much as she loved him, she needed to see other people besides him.

"Ethel, you look marvelous," KC said greeting Amy with a kiss. "Fred you look grouchy as ever."

Matt grimaced. "KC, I know you are all wacked out being pregnant but do I have a kick me sign on me or something? You have been very mean to me lately."

KC looked down at the floor and started to cry. "I'm sorry Matt. I don't know what came over me."

"Oh geez," Matt started rubbing her back. "Don't cry. You can pick on me whenever you want."

"No I can't. I am just mean." KC left the room and went outside leaving Jeff and Amy glaring at him. "I am sorry guys."

"Matt, I thought we all agreed to just let her pick on us," Jeff said. "Hell, I've been the target for the last few days. You know she is just not rational right now."

"I'm sorry." Matt hung his head low as Amy rubbed his back now.

"I'm sure it will be okay sweetie she is just getting to her breaking point," Amy said trying to comfort him. "She is big, tired, irritable, excited, happy…all emotions are running through her right now."

"I better go check on her," Jeff said leaving his brother and heading towards the front porch. He smiled as he saw KC sitting on the swing resting her head on Shannon's shoulder.

"Shannon, am I mean?"

"No KC," Shannon said soothingly. "You are having a baby. How about this?" KC looked at Shannon. "You want to pick on someone, pick on me. It doesn't bother me and this way you can make it up to me by making me brownies twice a week."

KC wiped her eyes and held out her hand. "Deal Reject."

Shannon shook her hand and said "Deal."

"Do you guys need some time alone?" Jeff asked letting them know he was there.

"No man," Shannon said getting up. "I'm going to talk to Matt. You take care of my favorite girl."

"Awww, Shannon, I'm your favorite?"

"You know it doll."

Jeff sat down next to KC grateful Shannon had calmed her down. "Matt didn't mean to upset you."



"I know. I didn't mean to upset him either." KC blew some stray hairs out of her eyes. "I just want to return to being me. This boy of yours is making me nuts."

"I know honey but he will be here soon."

"Not soon enough," KC replied with a grimace.

"He will be here when he's ready. Now let's go inside. Go give Matt a hug and start work on Shannon's 'I'm getting abused for these brownies.'"

"Yes daddy," KC giggled.

"I kind of like the sound of that Mommy," Jeff said kissing her quickly.

" Me too." KC replied happily.