It was New Years Eve. Desiree couldn't wait until her divorce was final. As soon as it was she and John were planning on making their relationship public. Eli had been busy moving boxes out all day. Desiree and Andrea were in the kitchen. Desiree was making lunch for everyone.

"Eli's been busy moving today." Andrea said.

"I think he's finally realizing, it's done, I'm done." "I'm gonna be a Barrington again." "No matter what, I'm never getting married again." "Even if my new boyfriend wants to someday." She said smiling.

"New boyfriend?" She said surprised. "What?"

"I was gonna wait until after the divorce was finalized to tell anyone, but I'm dating John Cena."

"Since when?"

"Last Sunday." "Remember when I went to the city to see him?"

"Yeah."

"We slept together." "We've both had feelings bubbling under the surface for awhile now." "Andrea, we're in love." She said happily. "Do you think it's crazy?"

"No." "I'm glad to see you happy." "I haven't seen you happy in a long time."

"I haven't been this happy in a long time." "John's a big part of the reason why I made it through this." "The only part being you."

"I'm your sister, I have to protect you."

Later that day Andrea was out and Hallie was napping. Desiree's cell phone started to ring.

"Hello?" She said.

"Hi." John said.

"Hi baby."

"What's up?"

"Not much." "Oh, I got the part for the Marylyn Monroe biopic." "We start filming next month."

"That's great." "I miss you."

"I miss you to."

"I've been thinking a lot."

"What about?"

"You, me and Hallie talking a vacation together."

"Where?"

"Disney World."

"I'll call my travel agent."

"Ok."

"I can't wait for the new year." "A fresh start for me, a fresh start with you."

"Listen, I know you're still worried about Eli." "As long as your with me, nobody's gonna hurt you." "I promise." "I have to go but I love you."

"I love you too."

"I'll call you later."

"Ok bye."

When Desiree turned around Eli was standing there. He looked angry.

"You already have a boyfriend?" He said angrily.

"It's none of your business."

"None of my business, I'm your husband."

"Eli we're divorcing."

"Who is it?"

"Again, none of your business."

"Tell me." He demanded.

"Go to hell." He went up to her really fast. "What?" "Are you gonna hit me?" "If you do I'm calling the police."

"You'll pay for this, you bitch." He walked out of the room.

Later that night Andrea was getting to go to a New Years Eve party. Desiree didn't tell Andrea about her confrontation with Eli because she knew Andrea would want to stay home. She didn't want that to spoil Andrea's new year.

"I'll call you at midnight." Andrea said.

"If I can stay awake that long."

"Hallie come here." Andrea said picking her up. "I love you."

"Love you too Anrah." Hallie said. Andrea kissed her on.

"Have fun." Desiree said.

Eli watched from his bedroom window as Andrea left.

A half hour later Desiree put Hallie to bed. Eli started drinking.

After watching some TV Desiree went to sleep.

It was around elven o'clock. Eli went to his tool chest and got his hammer. He was walking down the hall towards Desiree's room, with his hammer in his hand.

"Daddy." Hallie said from her bed. He went into her room.

"Go back to sleep Hallie." He kissed her forehead and went back down the hall. He opened Desiree's bedroom door and went inside. She was sleeping peacefully on her side. He took his hammer raised above his head and brought it down on the side of Desiree's head.