::Taping of Smackdown later that day::

"Mr. McMahon, may I speak you?" I asked as I walked into his office.

"Yes Marie. You know you can call me Vince. We're way passed the Mr. McMahon phase now." Vince chuckled.

"Thank you Mr. Mc…erm, Vince. Anyways, I came to see you about the actions I took last night. I'm sorry on my behalf. I was totally drunk and not aware of what I was doing. To some extent anyways. I cannot apologize for Tori's actions. That is something she is going to have to do on her own," I apologized to Vince.

"Thank you for the apology. But don't you think you owe one to both Jeff and Tori?" Vince asked.

"That's the reason why I came. I don't feel the need to apologize to Tori. She started something with me that she shouldn't have. For Jeff, I have different reasons why I don't want to apologize." I paused. "Personally, I cant work with someone, Jeff, who cant put their personal differences aside. After his match at Raw he yelled at me. I tried to explain to him but he just wouldn't listen to me. Vince, I am asking that you assign me to another story line that doesn't involve the Hardyz in any way. I also have to issue of my dressing room with Amy. Don't get me wrong. I love Amy to death and I don't want to give up the dressing room. But every time the boys go in there to talk about upcoming matches or anything Jeff walks in and ignores me. I don't mean to act like a bitch and all high and mighty with you, but I'm telling you that if you don't oblige somewhat to my terms, I'm afraid I might quit." I explained.

"I completely understand. From a business point, I would hate to have to lose you. When we come back from vacation, we will see what the writers have worked up for you. But for now, can you handle sharing a room with Amy and walking out with Adam to his match?" Vince asked.

"Yes. I mean after all, it is only two more tapings," I sighed.

"Can we stop talking business now?" Vince questioned.

"Yea," I mumbled.

"This is coming from me as a friend. I am concerned for you. Okay?" I nodded as Vince paused. "I hate to see you like this. Are you getting any sleep?" I nodded my head no. "Then I want you to take a few days off. Even though you just back and everything, I don't feel you are ready for all this." Vince said.

"But, I've already taken too much time off. I cant." I replied struggling to keep the tears back cause I knew Vince was right.

"If you can deal with dark matches and Jakked and Heat, we're even. Then by that time you can have a great story line," Vince explained.

"I don't know. I feel like your giving me special privileges. This isn't right. Seriously Vince. Do you mind if I just hang around and do acting sequences, going out to the ring with people?" I asked.

"No. I don't mind. But I'm just looking out for you," Vince said.

"I understand where your coming from. But would you mind if I went out to the ring and explained to the fans?" I questioned unsure of the response I would get.

"Go ahead. The fans deserve to know why. Besides, they love you. Or should I say they love Jade Erins." Vince answered.

"Thank you so much Vince." I said gratefully.

"No problem, now get on out of here." Vince chuckled as I walked out of his office.

I walked down to Amy and mines dressing room for the night. Once I was in there I explained to Amy that we would no longer be sharing a dressing room together. She was understanding but hurt at the same time. She didn't have to say it. You could see it in her eyes. I could tell that because of what happened between Jeff and I she was upset with the fact that it was affecting our friendship. We hugged for a minute and started to get ready. I put on a pair of low rise jean flares with black casual dress shoes, a Lita baby-doll t-shirt, and my white duster cardigan. Once I finished with my make up and hair I headed out to the curtain. I waited for only a few seconds before "Pretty Piece of Flesh" played on the speakers. I waited about five seconds before heading down the ramp into the ring. As I walked down the fans cheered for me. I put the mic up to my mouth to say something as my music ended when the fans cheered louder. I put it down and took in the site of the fans cheering for me. After a minute I spoke.

"As most of you may have noticed, I have been MIA, missing in action. Until Monday night on Raw. I'm only here to inform you why I have been missing and why I wont be competing in the ring anytime soon. I'm sure most of you have read my different reasons for my absence. Here's the real reason. Just about a month and half or so, my brother, whom I was very close to, was killed in a car accident. I was in that very car when it happened. I managed to get out with a broken leg and a sprained wrist. I am also still coping with the loss of someone else very close to me. I am not going to name any names for publicity sakes. But I thank you for the mail I received while I was gone and for being such devoted fans. My promise to you is this, when I come back you will see a better Jade Erins when I return," I announced.

On that note my music started playing and I left the ring and headed back up the ramp. When I got behind the curtains Adams was backstage waiting for me. I walked to him and hugged him and began to cry in his arms. Matt along with Jeff was close by. Matt seen the announcement I made and came up to me.

"I'm proud of the way you handled yourself out there. Despite popular belief, I'm with ya 100%. Don't ever doubt that if you need to talk, I'm here for you. Okay?" Matt said as he hugged.

"Yea. Thanks Matt. Now, get going you have a match and your fans are waiting for you." I sniffled as I wiped the tears from my eyes.

"Come on Marie, lets get you to your dressing room," Adam said looking at Jeff.

"Asshole," Jeff said aloud.

"Jeff, shut up. Not his fault you lost her, now is it? It's not her fault she isn't mentally stable to come back to wrestle now is it? So shut up and lets get out there!" Matt responded with anger in his voice.