Matt walks Cass to their motel room, she stands by a chair as he brings in the luggage.
Matt: I brought two real nice dresses for you, you always look pretty in dresses… sit down baby. (Matt sits her down smiles) wanna see?
Matt pulls out a black dress low cut and a wedding gown. He laughs.
Matt: This one (holds up the black one) Is for if, which is more of a when, I win. Because when I'm done with Jeff, you're gonna need to wear black. And this one (holds up wedding gown) is for if, which is a BIG IF I lose, because I am a gentleman. I am saving myself for marriage. You'll still be Mrs. Hardy, just Mrs. Matthew Hardy. (smiles) You look tired Cassie, wanna take a nap?
She doesn't respond, Matt lets back the covers on the bed and she starts to panic and cower away, he approaches her and takes her by the shoulders.
Matt: Cass?! Cass?! It's okay, it's okay. Shh. Shh baby, it's okay.
Matt kisses her forhead and puts her in the bed. He covers her with the blanket, she doesn't take hers eyes off of him. Matt lies beside her brushing her hair and calming her down as she wimpers and cries.
Jeff is sitting with Estelle who is looking over Lizzy's shoulder as she reads. He can't sit still, he doesn't want to think or concenstrate. 'Taker comes in, he just dropped Sara off at her brothers. It's kinda odd, Marc and Estelle haven't spoken since he left for Texas. Marc crosses to her and they embrace. Then Jeff's dad walks through the door.
Jeff: Dad?
They embrce.
'Taker: This is time for family.
Lizzy: Hi Uncle Marc.
'Taker: Hey there sugar! (picks up Lizzy)
Lizzy: Is Cassy coming home soon?
'Taker: Yes sweetheart she is. You miss your big sister don't you.
Lizzy: Uhuh.
'Taker: Well she's coming home real soon, so you won't have to miss her so much okay?
Lizzy: Okay.
'Taker: Now you go finish your book.
Lizzy: Yes sir.
Lizzy walks back over to the couch and starts to read. Marc watches her and can't control his emotions as he starts crying. Estelle tries to comfort him.
Estelle: Marc…
Marc: Dammit with everyday, she looks more and more like her sister.
Estelle: We're gonna get our baby back Marc. Mr. Hardy, I'm so glad you are here.
Mr. Hardy: Matt hasn't been himself for a while now. Marc, (places his hand on Marc's shoulder) I know this is difficult. You're gonna have to pull yourself together.
Marc: But what if we can't….
Mr. Hardy: I won't hear of it! Now there's enough love in this room for her to bring her home. And I know that there's enough love in me, and in you Jeff to get your brother some help.
Jeff: Yes sir.
Back at the motel it's Saturday morning. Matt is in the main room lifting weights and doing some cardio. He's put Cass in the bathroom. She sits in the corner. Matt had, taken a chair and rigged it under the doorknob so she can't get out. She gets in the shower and bathes and cries, trying to get the smell of Matt off of her. She has a flash back to happier times of being with Jeff, of being with her family and something in her triggers strength. She steps out of the shower looks in the mirror and sees a different Cass. She wraps a towel around her and raps on the door.
Cass: Matt? Matt?
Matt: I'm not done yet!
Cass: Matt. There's no conditioner in here. May I have some please.
Matt: (smiles) Conditioner? You want conditioner? Okay, okay I got conditioner for you.
Matt reaches in his bag and pulls out some conditioner and goes to the door removing the chair and opening the door.
Matt: How about I put it in?
Cass stands away from the door.
Cass: Sure.
Matt holds out his hand to her and she takes it, he sits her on the bed.
Matt: You smell good.
Cass: Ivory.
Matt smiles and pours conditioner in his hand and starts to massage it in Cass' hair. She's not edgy or resisting… his hands move on down to her shoulders and he starts to kiss her neck. He turns to face her.
Matt: You're being rather compliant.
Cass: I don't want you to hurt me anymore.
Matt: I wasn't hurting you, baby I love you.
Cass: I know.
Matt's phone rings and he answers it.
Matt: Yeah? Huh? What? Now is not a good time….
Matt's talking on the phone for a while when an idea comes to Cass' mind.
Cass: Matt? Matt?
Matt: Just a second, what?
Cass: I'm only suppose to leave this in three minutes, aren't you gonna help me rinse it out?
Matt: I gotta go. (hangs up phone) Sure, yes I'll help you.
Cass walks back into the bathroom followed by Matt who pulls off his shirt. Cass starts the shower as Matt undresses, she takes off her towel and gets into the shower, Matt follows her and gets in and starts to make out with her, she tries to keep him from kissing her though. She takes off the removable showerhead and starts to rinse her hair along with Matt, who is really getting in on all this action. Then she head butts him, he's stunned! She hits him over the head with the shower head and knees him in the groin. Matt doubles over in pain. He's bleeding from the head. Cass runs out and blocks the door with the chair, she picks up his phone and throws on a shirt and sweatpants as he comes to and starts to bang on the door cursing her out. She leaves the motel and runs.
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