Will Jealousy Destroy??

Disclaimer: I only own Terri, she is my creation and Tom. All other characters are owned by the WWE..unless Shane Helms would like to let me own him!!! LOL

Chapter 8

Part 1

Amy was the first one up in the morning. She quietly made her way downstairs to start breakfast, what she saw warmed her heart. Terri and Shane cuddled together on the floor.

She didn't know what Terri had been through in the last couple of years, but she knew it hadn't been good. The day before when she had filled Terri in on what Shane had gone through with Kathy, Amy had seen a single tear run down Terri's cheek. All Terri had said was "I understand what he's been through, and it makes me want to get to know him even more!"

Amy had thought it strange at the time, but realized that Terri must have been through something bad too. Maybe they could help each other become whole again. Only time would tell.

Matt wouldn't like it at first, he worried about Shane, and he had seen the worst of what Kathy had done, the bruises, cuts and the destruction of Shane's confidence. Amy would have to smooth things over where Matt was concerned.

Then there was Jeff. Amy could tell he liked Terri, she had never seen the shy brother flirt so blatantly before. At least they had just met, and hopefully Terri and Shane getting together wouldn't hurt Jeff.

Part 2

Jeff was up and ready to go back to Matt's early that morning. He just hoped Shane hadn't gotten to close since they left the previous night.

All his hopes were dashed and his heart sunk when he entered the house. It was the first thing he saw, Terri laying in Shane's arms asleep, where he knew she had been all night.

He turned and left the house quietly.

He needed time alone to digest what he had seen before he could face Shane or Terri.

Part 3

Matt was not happy at what he saw when he reached the bottom of the stairs. He grumbled to himself all the way to the kitchen. "What the hell is going on in there? She is your friend, explain it to me!" He angrily asked Amy

"First off, calm down!" replied Amy, "Second if you didn't notice MY friend isn't alone in there Matt, she is with YOUR friend. Matt you are not his father - I know you worry, but you have to let him make his own decisions"

"You weren't there Amy - you didn't see what Kathy did to him - he wasn't Shane anymore, he was a scared little boy, and I won't let anyone do that to him again!" He replied quietly, but with great emotion.

"Matt, I understand that hun. I told Terri about Kathy - I don't know what Tom did to her, but I think she has been through something similar. Talk to her Matt; find out what is going on in her head before you freak out on anyone. If you lose it on them you may lose Shane for good!" She replied as she squeezed his hand.

Matt thought about Amy's words, finally he sighed, "Alright, I'll talk to her today...but I still don't like it!"

Amy smiled and thought to herself 'I won the first battle, but I have a feeling there will be more to come.'