Summer couldn't help but groan out in pain when she emerged from the land of unconsciousness, her head was pounding so much it was making her eyes sting. She tried to roll over but nearly fell off whatever she was lying on, "Whoa whoa Summer, steady girl" Summer heard somebody say, she slowly opened her eyes and saw Mark standing over her looking extremely concerned, "Mark?" is all she said as she was confused as to why he was with her,

"I'm here kiddo"

"What happened?"

"Your brothers left you in here while they were tended to by medical officials; they were pretty beat up too"

"Oh right"

"But not as bad as you though, damn kid you sure can fight"

"How long have I been out?"

"For about an hour now, Wrestlemania is nearly over"

"Where's Steve?"

"He's out there now with Glen, it'll be over soon and he'll come straight back"

"He's been with me?"

"Of course he has, he raced to you when you got backstage but you'd already passed out"

"Were you there too?"

"Yes I was, I was going to congratulate you on a fantastic match but you were out and wouldn't come round"

"That bad?"

"You were nearly sent to hospital but Steve refused and kept you here, they stitched your head up and bandaged your ribs up"

"What?" Summer said confused and then looked down but saw she was wearing a different t-shirt from her blue one, she pulled it up and saw that her ribs had indeed been taped up. She was still wearing her baggy pants which were now completely smeared with blood, there was no way they'd be white again!

"They were bruised up pretty badly"

"How do you know?"

"I was in here to help hold you as they taped them up" Mark replied and Summer just stared at him, he'd probably seen more than she'd like but it didn't really bother her, that was weird!

"Thank you" is all Summer could think to say making Mark chuckle lightly, "No need to thank me kiddo I was worried sick about you out there"

"Did you watch the match?"

"I think every superstar and diva did, nobody said at word during the whole match"

"Oh"

"It was that quiet you could hear a pin drop"

"I didn't realise everybody would watch it" Summer replied as she rubbed her eyes but regretted it because they stung so badly, her head was pounding so much she had to lay back down.

"You alright kiddo?" Mark asked noticing Summer was looking very pale and confused, "Yes I think so"

"Your head pounding?"

"Yes its awful" Summer whined and Mark couldn't help but smile, she did look very attractive even though she'd just had the hell beaten out of her.

"You can take some aspirin later; one of the doctors gave you some morphine earlier"

"Seriously?"

"Yeah I wouldn't lie to you kiddo"

"I thought they weren't authorised to do that"

"They brought the EMT's in to give it while you were unconscious"

"I wondered why I felt so woozy" Summer said as she held her head and stared up at the ceiling, the lights were thankfully dimmed otherwise it would be too much and she'd have to sit in the dark.

"You'll be alright soon but make sure you keep taking painkillers, your head will pound for a good few days"

"But I've gotta wrestle tomorrow night"

"I somehow don't think Vince will let you and your brothers wrestle"

"Where are they?"

"Kiddo I told you earlier, they're with some other trainers"

"Did you?" Summer asked confused making Mark frown, he knew the signs of a concussion and Summer was showing them all, "Summer I think you've got a serious concussion"

"Is that why I can't look at bright lights? And even your voice is making my head pound?"

"Yep that sounds about right; I'll sit here and be quiet then"

"No I didn't mean it like that" Summer said and tried to laugh but winced because her ribs were hurting, "It's just that simple noises make my head hurt"

"I've been there kiddo I know what it's like" Mark replied as he sat on the chair next to Summer, but leapt to his feet again to catch her as she'd tried to sit up but nearly collapsed and fell off the table, "It's alright I got ya, I got ya" is all Mark murmured as he cradled her head gently in one hand and the other was on her back, Summer mumbled something and gently put her arms around Mark as a small gesture for looking after her.

Mark could feel her arms around him but knew that it was a weak hug but he chuckled softly and said "Summer what am I going to do with you, little girl?"

"Make the pain go away" is all Summer mumbled and Mark felt his heart break a little bit, he held onto her head still but then remembered the stitches in her head and loosened his grip. He also thought about the scars on the back of her neck from the surgery she'd gone through because of him and started to pull away but Summer said "No" and clung onto him tighter.

"It's okay I'm here" Mark mumbled and then kissed the top of her head and then smiled when he felt her start to relax.

"I look and feel like such a mess" Summer mumbled into his chest, "How can you be here and not be grossed out?"

"Kiddo you're beautiful, I don't care if you're covered in blood or covered in that weird paint that Jeff loves" Mark replied making Summer laugh but then wince and moan out in pain, "Shhh just relax kiddo, Steve will be here in a while so you can go to the hotel and rest"

"Where are my brothers?" Summer asked as she couldn't remember where they were, or what exactly happened after the match was over. Mark couldn't help but smile and say "They're being taken care of by other officials, they said they'd come and see you once they've been fixed up" Summer just listened to his words and felt herself relaxing into his body, he smelt like cologne and body wash and it was intoxicating, "You smell incredible" is all she mumbled before falling into deep unconsciousness again.

Summer didn't know whether or not she was dreaming, but she could hear voices and they were not very happy, "Just what do you think you're playing at man?" was that Mark? What was he shouting at?

"She's my woman Mark you shouldn't be here" Steve was in her dream too? Why were they arguing in her dream? Dreams were supposed to be happy!

"You were out there with Glen, somebody had to watch her"

"Why'd it have to be you?"

"Because I happen to like and respect this little lady and I knew she'd need a friendly face when she came round"

"Friendly?"

"Steve don't you dare go down that road again"

"Too bad I already have, you're no friend to her"

"Has she actually said that?"

"She doesn't have to"

"So what you're in control of her now? You decide her friendships?"

"You broke her damn neck Mark, why would I want you to be anywhere near her?"

"Don't push my buttons son" Mark growled and Summer winced in her sleep, it was silent for a while but then Steve spoke "I like you as a friend Mark, you're one of my best friends"

"Yeah likewise"

"But this situation with Summer is different, you broke her neck and I lost a lot of respect for you, so I'm just a little cautious around you whenever Summer is around"

"Steve relax I'm not gonna hurt her, we're building a friendship and it's not something I want to lose"

"How close are you thinking of getting?"

"It ain't like that son don't worry, she's head over heels for you so she won't leave you"

"I've got a funny feeling about that" Steve replied and Summer somehow realised she wasn't dreaming anymore, was she still in the trainer's room? She wanted her bed! But she knew Steve was troubled, she could tell by his tone of voice.

"What's up son?"

"My ex wife"

"Which one?" Mark said amused

"Jeannie"

"What about her?"

"She was out there tonight with my daughters"

"Oh... is that not a good thing?"

"It is to see my daughters but lately with Jeannie..." Steve trailed off and Summer wanted to scream for him to continue. She knew he'd been getting a bit of bother from her lately; she'd been calling him but hanging up whenever he answered. Her and Steve had managed to trace the calls from his phone and saw that they were coming from England, Steve only knew one person from England so they knew it was Jeannie. It worried Steve for a while as he was worried that his daughters were injured or in trouble, but whenever Steve tried to call, Jeannie wouldn't answer.

But Summer had no idea that she'd actually fly over to America to watch Wrestlemania, but was she really there to see Steve? The calls had become worse since the news of Steve and Summer's engagement broke officially, was Jeannie trying to get Steve back? Summer didn't really know what to think of the situation really, it was Steve's personal life so he had to sort it.

"What about Jeannie?" Mark finally spoke and broke the silence,

"She's been hassling me lately and calling me all hours of the day and night"

"Has she actually spoken to you?"

"No she keeps hanging up whenever I answer"

"How'd you know it's her?"

"Summer the technology whiz kid tracked the number and found it was from England and I only know one person from England and that's Jeannie"

"Man that's messed up"

"Ya think" is all Steve said and then sighed out of tiredness and frustration, seeing Jeannie tonight did stir some feelings up he wasn't going to deny that, but then he looked at Summer and his heart skipped a beat. He was completely and utterly devoted to her, but then he thought about Jeannie and things started stirring inside, she was the mother to his children and feelings wouldn't go away. Seeing her out there did surprise him, but to see the look on his daughter's faces made him feel supported because his family were around him. They were cheering him on and even managed to get a big hug off of him which made him the happiest dad in the world, but when he looked at Jeannie she was staring at him with love and adoration which was a little concerning.

Did she still love him? Did she fly all the way over here to say she wanted him back?

Steve was completely confused and just didn't know what to do, he looked at Mark who was staring at him with an amused look, "What are you looking at?"

"You're really confused about this aren't ya?" Mark said and then sat back down on one of the chairs next to Summer who was still pretending to be asleep.

"Yes I'm completely confused; I just don't know what to do about all of this"

"Well" Mark started, "Maybe you should start off by finding Jeannie and talking to her?" Steve turned to face Mark and unfolded his arms and then ran a hand over his bald head mulling that over, he could easily get access for her and his girls to come backstage to see him. But he didn't know whether it was a good idea, especially because Summer needed him, she hadn't seen him since her match and he wanted to be there when she finally came round.

But his heart fluttered a little bit at seeing Jeannie for the first time in years and talking to her, he wanted updates on his daughters to find out what they'd been doing and how well they'd been doing in school.

"You gonna answer me son?" Mark asked as he noticed Steve had completely zoned out on him, Steve looked at him completely blank but sighed and said "Maybe I do need to talk to her"

"Go and get her then" Mark replied but could see Steve hesitating as he looked at Summer, "She's out for the count Steve, and I do honestly think she needs to go to the hospital to rest... or at least find out if she hasn't damaged her skull from that spear she took"

"I guess you're right about that too" Steve replied and then looked at Summer again, he knew he'd refused her to go to hospital but deep down he knew that that was a mistake because she'd barely been conscious since coming back from the match. Plus she'd lost a lot of blood due to that bump on the back of her head, and then falling from that ladder into those tables nearly caused Steve to have a heart attack. He'd run all the way to the gorilla before Shawn had managed to grab him and hold him back until he'd calmed down.

Summer had put her body through hell and had definitely shown Steve another side to her, she was beautiful, talented and now he'd learnt she was completely fearless like her brothers. It made him love her that much more as well.

"You go and find Jeannie and I'll make the arrangements with the EMT's to try and get Summer transferred to the hospital"

"Okay"

"I'll keep you informed about details on where she is so you can come to her"

"Thank you Mark"

"We're still good friends Steve, I know shit went down and everything-" Steve cut Mark off and said "We're good friends, end of discussion"

"Let me just give you some advice Steve"

"I'm listening"

"You got a girl there who loves you more than anything, don't throw it away by going down an old road" Mark said and knew that Steve was taking that into consideration before he laughed, flipped him the bird and then left the room.

Summer was listening intently and was feeling a mixed bag of emotions; Steve was going to talk to Jeannie? That was a very bad idea! Of course he should go and see his daughters, she didn't have a problem with that but she did have a problem with the slightly insane ex-wife who'd been harassing Steve for weeks.

Would Steve go back to her? Would they patch things up and become a happily family again? Where would that leave Summer?

With a broken heart and having to live with and travel the road with her brothers again, that's where it would leave her!

All of this thinking was making Summer's head hurt, so much to the point where she cried out and held it startling Mark who was sat beside her, "Jesus Summer you okay?"

"No" she cried out as tears were forming in her eyes, she was in so much pain she didn't know where to start, "Obviously the morphine has worn off" Mark said as he got up from his chair to go and find the EMT's to get summer transferred to the hospital so she could be taken care of properly.

Steve was walking down the corridor with a million and one things running through his mind, he was going to try and find Jeannie to talk to her and discuss what's been happening. Wrestlemania was just wrapping up and he'd sent somebody out there to go and get them to come backstage so he could see them.

He'd made it to the gorilla position where he'd meet them, and then started to pace up and down. He was nervous now, extremely nervous. He hadn't seen his children properly for years and now they were growing up fast, Stephanie and Cassidy were 14 and 10 now and they were both beautiful. He'd love to spend some time with them before they flew back to England but he didn't know if Jeannie would approve. He'd be crushed if he couldn't see them; it all depended on what Jeannie had to say tonight... if he didn't approve of what she had to say she might use the kids against him.

He was worried about it but those worries vanished temporarily when he heard "Dad!" and turned to see his daughters running towards him. Cassidy dived into his arms while Stephanie hung back a bit, she loved her dad but she hated that she couldn't see him every day, so it hurt to see him and then have to be dragged away a few days later.

Steve laughed as he crushed his daughter to him but looked at Stephanie and could see she was hesitant, being 14 years old without a dad around was pretty painful. He'd read her emails and knew she was struggling at school with people taking advantage of her because she had a famous dad, she'd begged and pleaded to come and live with him in Texas but Jeannie refused. So it was a difficult time for Stephanie and Steve knew it must be killing her to see him now and not being able to stay. But eventually she caved and hugged him so tightly it caught Steve by surprise; he kissed her hair and said "Chin up sweetie"

"I miss you dad" she whispered as she clung to him tighter, Steve felt himself choking up but cleared his throat and said "Miss you too darlin" he pulled away and looked her up and down and smiled at how much she'd grown, she was so beautiful just like Cassidy who was beaming up at her dad.

Steve then set his eyes on Jeannie and a rush of emotions swept through him, images came flooding back into his mind and the flashbacks started of good memories. All of the love they'd made, the happy times, the laughter and the struggles as well. The marriage broke down due to Steve's busy schedule plus him being a jackass at times and her being a complete bitch. It had torn him to shreds when she'd decided to move to England, taking the girls with her. The day he'd spoke to them on the phone and they'd developed British accents he broke down and cried because he just couldn't believe it. So standing in front of her now was really messing with his head.

"Hello Steve" Jeannie said and Steve managed to hide his disgust at her posh British accent, "Jeannie" is all he said with a polite nod. Jeannie looked a little lost for words before saying "Is there somewhere that we can go and talk privately?"

"Yeah in my dressing room, it's down here"

"Oh, no we can't go in there with her- I mean Summer in there with you" Jeannie replied with disgust in her voice as she said Summer's name making Steve frown and he knew his temper would rise soon if she carried on.

But he cleared his throat and said "Summer is on her way to the hospital so my room is free"

"Okay then" Jeannie brightened up a bit then and smiled but Steve couldn't manage a proper smile, he was still a little perplexed that she was here. "Is there somewhere the girls can go? I need to speak to you privately"

I bet you do is all Steve thought and then said "I can get somebody to show them around backstage to meet the stars, but it won't be long because people will be wanting to head back to the hotel"

"That's okay they'll enjoy that, won't you girls?" Jeannie asked and both girls looked at her and said "Yes sounds cool" making Steve smile properly for the first time, but hid it when she turned to look at Steve and say "Lead the way" then they followed Steve down the corridor to his dressing room where they could talk.