"Do you know what Dad got me?" I asked Jeff as we stretched in the
middle of the ring.
"No, what did Mark get you?" he asked.
"No! Not Dad, Mark, Dad. Dad, your Dad, Dad!" He looked at me confused and shook his head me.
"What the hell did you just say?!" he exclaimed.
"Gil. Do you know what he got me?" I said with a laugh.
"OH! Dad!! Yes, I do." He had an evil grin on his face and chuckled softly.
"Would you like to let me in on the surprise?" I asked sweetly with a matching smile.
"Ummmm.....nope."
"You suck!" I exclaimed as I jumped at him, pulling him into a sleeper hold. He laughed as I squeezed my arms around his neck tighter. "Are you gonna tell me? Or do I have to put you to sleep?!"
He continued to laugh as I squeezed harder. "Easy, Killer," Chris Irvine laughed as he climbed in the ring. "Is she kicking your ass again, Jeffrey?"
"Yeah, but I'm not complaining!" Jeff laughed as I released him.
"I didn't think you would be!" Chris said helping Jeff to his feet. "So why were you trying to put our crazy friend to sleep?"
"He wouldn't tell me what Gil got me," I said leaning against the post.
"I see. Well, I'm sorry to hear that, cause it's a good gift!" Chris said with a devilish smile.
"Excuse me?! You know what it is?!" I exclaimed.
"Yeah, I have some idea," he said. I growled and ran at him in a spear position. He thudded onto the mat as I stood over him. I sat on him and grabbed him by his shirt. I pulled him up and pointed my finger at him.
"You had better tell me. You don't wanna know what I'll do to you if you don't!" I said as he laughed at me. "ARG!" I pushed him down hard and got off of him.
Jeff helped him up as I climbed out of the ring. They leaned over the ropes as they watched me sit on the bottom of the ramp. I rest my head on my hands as they stared at me.
"Think she's pissed?" Jeff asked with a smile.
"I think she just may be," Chris replied.
"Come on Case. Get back in here and work with us!" Jeff ordered.
"No. I don't wanna," I cried.
"Fine, be a baby!" Jeff said as he turned to Chris. "Looks like practice is over early man."
"Sweet. Wanna go do some shopping?" Chris asked.
"Yeah man. I need to get a new pick anyways," Jeff replied as they climbed out of the ring.
"Later, Case!" Chris yelled as they walked past me up the ramp.
"WAIT!" I screamed. They turned around and looked at me. "Can I go?"
Jeff smiled as he nodded. "Yeah, of course. Come on babe."
I nodded and grabbed my gear. I ran to them and we drove to the mall. Jeff and I were looking at some hair coloring stuff in a salon when my cell rang.
"Hello?" I said.
"Case? It's Dad. I have some news!" Mark exclaimed.
"What?!" I asked excitedly. Jeff looked at me curiously.
"Get on a plane and fly your ass out here now!" he said.
"Is it Sara?"
"It sure as hell is! Now come on! We need you here," he said.
"Are you serious? It's not like false labor or anything, is it?!" I exclaimed.
"What? Case, what's goin on?!" Jeff asked.
"Is something wrong man?" Chris asked Jeff. Jeff shrugged and they stared at me.
"I'll go tell Vince and get out there right away!" I said excitedly. "Tell her to wait until I get there!"
"Yeah, like it's that easy, Darlin!" he laughed as we hung up. I looked at Jeff with a large smile on my face.
"What's goin on?!" Jeff asked. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed his cheek.
"SARA'S HAVING THE BABY!!" I exclaimed.
"Seriously?!" Jeff said. I shook my head as I dialed Vince's office number. "That's great. Well, we gotta get you back to the hotel so you can pack!"
He grabbed my hand and the three of us high tailed it out of there and to the hotel. I ran up the stairs, leaving Jeff and Chris behind. I burst into the room and started rushing around the room frantically. Shane looked over his laptop at me and raised an eyebrow.
"Is there a fire?" he asked. Startled, I looked up at him. I ran towards him and kissed his lips roughly.
"Sara's having the baby!!!" I exclaimed as I went back to my packing.
"You're leaving?" he asked closing the laptop. I shook my head and put my camera in its bag. I packed my laptop and looked around the room, making sure I had everything.
"Give me a ride to the airport?" I asked. He stood and grabbed his coat off the chair.
"Yeah, of course." He helped with my bags and grabbed my hand as we walked down to the car. The ride to the airport was silent. He carried most of my bags as I got the tickets I reserved earlier from the desk. We walked over to my gate as they called my flight. "Wow, is this how you felt when I left for the funeral?"
"Yeah, it was. I don't wanna leave, but I know I have to leave. I'll call you, IM you, I'll...you'll so totally hear from me." He held me close to him and I could feel him choking back tears.
"You'd better go. Wouldn't want you to miss this," he said as we pulled away. He moved a strand of my blue streaked hair and pressed his lips to mine. "I'll miss you so much. I'll be thinking about you until you come back!" "I'm gonna miss you too. You better be there to pick me up in two days. Saturday!!!!" I said punching him playfully in his shoulder. He looked deeply into my eyes. I smiled as a tear ran down my cheek. Until that moment, I honestly was unsure of our relationship. I had been feeling strong feelings between Jeff and I, but the look in Shane's eyes changed all of them. He looked like he was so in love, that he couldn't be with anyone but me. The look was unlike any I had seen before. I never had any doubt in my mind that he loved me, but this look proved the love. When I first met him, he had a look in his eyes that seemed like he was missing something. Now that look was gone. Was I that missing something?
"I'll be there with roses, chocolates, and anything else you may want," he said softly.
"I gotta go. I love you so much," I said kissing him one last time.
"I love you my Angel," he said. I blew him a kiss as I walked down the hall to get on my plane.
"Mark and Sara Calloway?" I said to the nurse at the desk. She smiled and pointed down the hall. I looked and saw Mark sitting there with his head in his hands. I walked towards him and put my hand on his shoulder lightly.
"Casey, I'm so glad you're here," he said bringing me into a hug.
"Why aren't you in there with her?" I asked. "She hasn't had the baby yet?"
He shook his head as I sat next to him. He looked at me and took my hands. "I guess they were having some complications, so they decided to do a C-Section. I couldn't go in there with her. I just couldn't bare to do that."
"I understand. When will she be out?" I asked.
"Soon, I hope. I'm really scared. What if something happened to the baby or her!?" he exclaimed as his hands shook.
"Don't worry. I have faith that they are all right."
"Thanks. I'm glad you're here. I don't think I could do this without you, Darlin. And just remember that you'll always be my little girl. No matter what."
I kissed his cheek and smiled. "I know. And you'll always be my Daddy!" "Mr. Calloway?" Mark jumped up and stood in front of a nurse. "Your wife and baby are fine. They're just sewing her up. We'll be wheeling her down here in a few. And we still need a name for the baby. Now, your wife is heavily medicated. So, she probably won't be too coherent. But please think of a name for your baby girl."
"It's a girl?!" Mark exclaimed with a smile.
"Yes, sir, it is. And she's beautiful," the nurse said. "Is this a sister of your wife's?"
"Oh no. She's my daughter," Mark said seriously. I stood as I laughed.
"I'm like his daughter. I work with him and he became my father figure. So much so that I call him Dad."
"I see. Well, then I'm sure your real daughter will grow up with an excellent sister?" the nurse joked.
"Of course she will," Mark said in a threatening tone.
"Sorry sir. Didn't mean to upset you," the nurse said.
"That's alright. I jumped all over you for no reason. I apologize for that," Mark said. The nurse nodded and walked away.
"Dad, chill out. Everything is fine."
"I know. I'm proud of being your father. You make me proud." I smiled and lowered my head. "I mean every word of that. You do make me proud."
"No one's ever said that to me. I've never made anyone proud. That means so much to me!" I wrapped my arms around his waist in a hug.
"I know. I just hope that my baby girl can make me as proud as you have."
"She's your real daughter. She'll make more proud than I could ever do!" I said as we sat back down and waited. "You don't have a name yet?"
"No. I was hoping you'd be able to help with that. Maybe get out that laptop of yours and look up some good names!"
"I would love to help out!" I said as I opened my laptop bag. "I'm glad I brought it with me. I had just planed on having it so I could talk to Shane!"
"Well, now you have another reason to use it! Not just to talk to that green haired freak of a boyfriend of yours!" "He's not a freak. I love him!"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah! Just look up some good names!" he said with a smile. I started my baby name search just as they wheeled Sara into her room. The nurse allowed us in there. Sara smiled when she saw Mark walk through the door carrying her baby. He handed her to Sara and I took a picture of them together.
"Hey Case," Sara said groggily.
"Hi Sara," I said clicking my camera. She chuckled and grabbed her stomach.
"What's the matter baby?" Mark asked.
"It's nothing. It just hurts to laugh," she replied. She looked down at her baby and smiled. "Isn't she beautiful?"
"She's gorgeous," I said with a smile.
"She is very gorgeous!" Mark exclaimed. "What are we gonna name you, huh?"
"Oh a name! I knew we needed something. Casey, you're creative, you got any ideas?" Sara asked as I went back to my computer.
"What about Kalista Love? It means beautiful one and of course love!"
"That's not bad. Got anything else?" Mark asked.
"What about Alison Nichole? It means of noble birth and victory of the people."
"Try again?" Sara said.
"Carmen Melody?"
"I think it's between Alison and Kalista," Mark said.
"Well, you could call her Ally for short or Kally?" I suggested.
"Kalista Love.....I like it. Welcome to the world Kalista," Sara said kissing her daughter's forehead.
"Thank you Case," Mark said kissing my cheek.
"I'm glad I could help." I smiled as I settled into the chair. I glanced at my screen and saw that Shane had gotten on.
'Hey, Angel! I miss you so much.' 'Hi Sugar. I love you!'
'I love you too! So, how are things going?'
'Great. They have a baby girl, named Kalista Love. Thanks to me!'
'Why does that not surprise me!? lol'
'How are you doing?'
'Alright. I miss you really badly though. I want you back here.'
'I miss you too. How are Jeff and Trish doing?'
'Oh, they're, ummmm, doing?'
'What do you mean?'
'They're not doing too well. I think they'll be breaking up soon.'
'Poor Jeff. I think Trish was really a good thing for him.'
'Yeah, well, they just don't connect. You know that.'
'Yeah, but still. I wanted them both to have someone. And they did like each other. I guess I was just happy to see Jeff and Trish happy and being happy together.'
'That's only natural because you are a good friend. But if they aren't connecting like they should be then they should break up. It's better that way!'
'I know and I guess you're right. Give them both my love, especially Jeff. He really needs it.'
'I will. But I gotta go. A bunch of the guys are dragging my depressed ass out tonite.'
'Okay, have fun. And that's an order!'
'I'll try my hardest!'
'I love Sugar.'
'I love you too.'
"You guys sure you don't need me anymore?" I asked as I packed all my gear together.
"We're sure. Go back Shane," Sara said.
"But you are still in pain and need some help."
"Casey, Darlin, I love you so much and I mean this in the nicest way, but LEAVE!" Mark exclaimed. I looked up at him surprised and a little hurt. "Honey, you're depressing us! You miss Shane and Jeff and who ever else too much. Now hurry and pack so I can take you to the airport!"
"You don't have to do that. I'll take a cab. I'd rather you be here to help out Sara since she's in so much pain still."
"Alright. I go call one," Mark said as Kalista began to cry. Sara began to stand and I put my hand on her shoulder lightly. She smiled and sat back down. I walked over to Kalista, who was in her crib, and picked her up.
"I'm gonna miss you. You're the closest thing to a little sister I've got. I love you K," I said kissing her small forehead. I handed her to Sara and continued packing.
"Thank you Case. You being here has meant so much to us. We love you so much. You are welcomed here at anytime," Sara said.
"Thanks and I love the three of you too." I smiled and zipped my lap top in its carrier. "Well, I'm ready to go."
"And there's a cab outside for you, Darlin," Mark said hugging me tightly.
"I'll call you soon." I walked over to Sara and kissed her cheek lightly. I waved to them and carried all my stuff outside. I climbed into the cab and we were off to the airport for my flight to Kansas.
I walked into the airport terminal and looked around for Shane or Jeff or someone to be there to pick me up. After not seeing anyone I walked over to baggage claim and grabbed my bags. I walked back towards the waiting area and still saw no one.
"Oh my God! You are Mystic Angel!" someone exclaimed. I turned around and came face to face with a teenage boy. About 16, I guessed. He had short blonde hair, brown eyes, and an adorable smile that was adorned with black and blue braces. I smiled at him as he held out a corner of his shirt and a pen. "Yeah, that's me," I said.
"Can I have your autograph?" he asked excitedly. I nodded and took his pen. I signed his shirt and smiled. "Thank you so much. You're one of my favorites!"
"No problem. I'm glad to hear that I'm someone's favorite," I said with a smile. He smiled again and walked off. I shock my head and dialed Shane's cell number.
"Hello?"
"Where the hell are you?!" I exclaimed.
"What do you mean? I'm here at the airport waiting for you to land!" he said.
"Dude, I'm here and have been for quite sometime!"
"No, the screen said that you wouldn't be here for another half hour."
"Are you looking at the right flight?"
"Yeah, I'm not that stupid."
"Well, where are you? I'll come to you."
"I'm at gate 5."
"Aight, be there in a few." I hung up and began to search for gate 5. I finally found it and Shane was sitting in one of the seats with a baseball cap on and sunglasses. He looked up and smiled at me. I walked towards him and dropped my bags on the floor. I wrapped my arms around his neck as he stood. He pulled me close to him and kissed me deeply.
"I missed you so much. It feels so good to have you in my arms again."
"It feels so good to be IN your arms again," I said with a smile. He kissed me again and we walked to the car.
"Well, you want some news?" Shane asked as we walked into our hotel room.
"Sure. What is it?"
"Jeff and Trish are officially over. Gone, done, finished."
"Oh no. Are they okay?"
"Jeff is okay, I think, but you're the only one that can decipher his moods. Trish on the other hand seems a little crushed."
"Well, I gotta go see her. Make sure she's alright. Then I have to go see Jeff. Make sure he's really alright!" I stood instantly and walked out the door. I went to Trish's room and heard sobbing. I knocked and she answered wearing sweats. Her eyes were red and puffy. She had been crying and for a while.
"Oh hi Case. Come on in!" she said trying to sound enthusiastic.
"Hey Trish. I just heard about you and Jeff. Are you okay?" I asked as we sat on her bed.
"Oh I'm fine. I knew it wouldn't be a long relationship. We're just too different!" she said with a confident smile.
"Trish, you've been crying. You're not alright."
"Case, you don't understand. I wasn't crying because of the break up. I was crying because I was watching Days of Our Lives!" she said with a laugh.
"What?!" I exclaimed.
"Yeah, I'm fine with the break up. I was crying about Days!" she repeated laughing harder.
"Oh my God! It's on!?" I asked as she reached for the remote.
"Yeah, why? Do you watch it?"
"Yeah I watch it! Put it on girl!" I exclaimed as we both settled back against the head board on the bed. After a little while we pulled out some chocolate and began eating. We finished off a small box of chocolates before the show ended.
"God, I can't believe we ate all of those!" Trish said looking at the empty box.
"I know. I'm completely stuffed now!" I said with a laugh. I stood and walked to the door. "I'm glad you're okay. I'm gonna go see Jeff now. I'll see ya a little later."
"Yeah totally! Bye Case!"
"No, what did Mark get you?" he asked.
"No! Not Dad, Mark, Dad. Dad, your Dad, Dad!" He looked at me confused and shook his head me.
"What the hell did you just say?!" he exclaimed.
"Gil. Do you know what he got me?" I said with a laugh.
"OH! Dad!! Yes, I do." He had an evil grin on his face and chuckled softly.
"Would you like to let me in on the surprise?" I asked sweetly with a matching smile.
"Ummmm.....nope."
"You suck!" I exclaimed as I jumped at him, pulling him into a sleeper hold. He laughed as I squeezed my arms around his neck tighter. "Are you gonna tell me? Or do I have to put you to sleep?!"
He continued to laugh as I squeezed harder. "Easy, Killer," Chris Irvine laughed as he climbed in the ring. "Is she kicking your ass again, Jeffrey?"
"Yeah, but I'm not complaining!" Jeff laughed as I released him.
"I didn't think you would be!" Chris said helping Jeff to his feet. "So why were you trying to put our crazy friend to sleep?"
"He wouldn't tell me what Gil got me," I said leaning against the post.
"I see. Well, I'm sorry to hear that, cause it's a good gift!" Chris said with a devilish smile.
"Excuse me?! You know what it is?!" I exclaimed.
"Yeah, I have some idea," he said. I growled and ran at him in a spear position. He thudded onto the mat as I stood over him. I sat on him and grabbed him by his shirt. I pulled him up and pointed my finger at him.
"You had better tell me. You don't wanna know what I'll do to you if you don't!" I said as he laughed at me. "ARG!" I pushed him down hard and got off of him.
Jeff helped him up as I climbed out of the ring. They leaned over the ropes as they watched me sit on the bottom of the ramp. I rest my head on my hands as they stared at me.
"Think she's pissed?" Jeff asked with a smile.
"I think she just may be," Chris replied.
"Come on Case. Get back in here and work with us!" Jeff ordered.
"No. I don't wanna," I cried.
"Fine, be a baby!" Jeff said as he turned to Chris. "Looks like practice is over early man."
"Sweet. Wanna go do some shopping?" Chris asked.
"Yeah man. I need to get a new pick anyways," Jeff replied as they climbed out of the ring.
"Later, Case!" Chris yelled as they walked past me up the ramp.
"WAIT!" I screamed. They turned around and looked at me. "Can I go?"
Jeff smiled as he nodded. "Yeah, of course. Come on babe."
I nodded and grabbed my gear. I ran to them and we drove to the mall. Jeff and I were looking at some hair coloring stuff in a salon when my cell rang.
"Hello?" I said.
"Case? It's Dad. I have some news!" Mark exclaimed.
"What?!" I asked excitedly. Jeff looked at me curiously.
"Get on a plane and fly your ass out here now!" he said.
"Is it Sara?"
"It sure as hell is! Now come on! We need you here," he said.
"Are you serious? It's not like false labor or anything, is it?!" I exclaimed.
"What? Case, what's goin on?!" Jeff asked.
"Is something wrong man?" Chris asked Jeff. Jeff shrugged and they stared at me.
"I'll go tell Vince and get out there right away!" I said excitedly. "Tell her to wait until I get there!"
"Yeah, like it's that easy, Darlin!" he laughed as we hung up. I looked at Jeff with a large smile on my face.
"What's goin on?!" Jeff asked. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed his cheek.
"SARA'S HAVING THE BABY!!" I exclaimed.
"Seriously?!" Jeff said. I shook my head as I dialed Vince's office number. "That's great. Well, we gotta get you back to the hotel so you can pack!"
He grabbed my hand and the three of us high tailed it out of there and to the hotel. I ran up the stairs, leaving Jeff and Chris behind. I burst into the room and started rushing around the room frantically. Shane looked over his laptop at me and raised an eyebrow.
"Is there a fire?" he asked. Startled, I looked up at him. I ran towards him and kissed his lips roughly.
"Sara's having the baby!!!" I exclaimed as I went back to my packing.
"You're leaving?" he asked closing the laptop. I shook my head and put my camera in its bag. I packed my laptop and looked around the room, making sure I had everything.
"Give me a ride to the airport?" I asked. He stood and grabbed his coat off the chair.
"Yeah, of course." He helped with my bags and grabbed my hand as we walked down to the car. The ride to the airport was silent. He carried most of my bags as I got the tickets I reserved earlier from the desk. We walked over to my gate as they called my flight. "Wow, is this how you felt when I left for the funeral?"
"Yeah, it was. I don't wanna leave, but I know I have to leave. I'll call you, IM you, I'll...you'll so totally hear from me." He held me close to him and I could feel him choking back tears.
"You'd better go. Wouldn't want you to miss this," he said as we pulled away. He moved a strand of my blue streaked hair and pressed his lips to mine. "I'll miss you so much. I'll be thinking about you until you come back!" "I'm gonna miss you too. You better be there to pick me up in two days. Saturday!!!!" I said punching him playfully in his shoulder. He looked deeply into my eyes. I smiled as a tear ran down my cheek. Until that moment, I honestly was unsure of our relationship. I had been feeling strong feelings between Jeff and I, but the look in Shane's eyes changed all of them. He looked like he was so in love, that he couldn't be with anyone but me. The look was unlike any I had seen before. I never had any doubt in my mind that he loved me, but this look proved the love. When I first met him, he had a look in his eyes that seemed like he was missing something. Now that look was gone. Was I that missing something?
"I'll be there with roses, chocolates, and anything else you may want," he said softly.
"I gotta go. I love you so much," I said kissing him one last time.
"I love you my Angel," he said. I blew him a kiss as I walked down the hall to get on my plane.
"Mark and Sara Calloway?" I said to the nurse at the desk. She smiled and pointed down the hall. I looked and saw Mark sitting there with his head in his hands. I walked towards him and put my hand on his shoulder lightly.
"Casey, I'm so glad you're here," he said bringing me into a hug.
"Why aren't you in there with her?" I asked. "She hasn't had the baby yet?"
He shook his head as I sat next to him. He looked at me and took my hands. "I guess they were having some complications, so they decided to do a C-Section. I couldn't go in there with her. I just couldn't bare to do that."
"I understand. When will she be out?" I asked.
"Soon, I hope. I'm really scared. What if something happened to the baby or her!?" he exclaimed as his hands shook.
"Don't worry. I have faith that they are all right."
"Thanks. I'm glad you're here. I don't think I could do this without you, Darlin. And just remember that you'll always be my little girl. No matter what."
I kissed his cheek and smiled. "I know. And you'll always be my Daddy!" "Mr. Calloway?" Mark jumped up and stood in front of a nurse. "Your wife and baby are fine. They're just sewing her up. We'll be wheeling her down here in a few. And we still need a name for the baby. Now, your wife is heavily medicated. So, she probably won't be too coherent. But please think of a name for your baby girl."
"It's a girl?!" Mark exclaimed with a smile.
"Yes, sir, it is. And she's beautiful," the nurse said. "Is this a sister of your wife's?"
"Oh no. She's my daughter," Mark said seriously. I stood as I laughed.
"I'm like his daughter. I work with him and he became my father figure. So much so that I call him Dad."
"I see. Well, then I'm sure your real daughter will grow up with an excellent sister?" the nurse joked.
"Of course she will," Mark said in a threatening tone.
"Sorry sir. Didn't mean to upset you," the nurse said.
"That's alright. I jumped all over you for no reason. I apologize for that," Mark said. The nurse nodded and walked away.
"Dad, chill out. Everything is fine."
"I know. I'm proud of being your father. You make me proud." I smiled and lowered my head. "I mean every word of that. You do make me proud."
"No one's ever said that to me. I've never made anyone proud. That means so much to me!" I wrapped my arms around his waist in a hug.
"I know. I just hope that my baby girl can make me as proud as you have."
"She's your real daughter. She'll make more proud than I could ever do!" I said as we sat back down and waited. "You don't have a name yet?"
"No. I was hoping you'd be able to help with that. Maybe get out that laptop of yours and look up some good names!"
"I would love to help out!" I said as I opened my laptop bag. "I'm glad I brought it with me. I had just planed on having it so I could talk to Shane!"
"Well, now you have another reason to use it! Not just to talk to that green haired freak of a boyfriend of yours!" "He's not a freak. I love him!"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah! Just look up some good names!" he said with a smile. I started my baby name search just as they wheeled Sara into her room. The nurse allowed us in there. Sara smiled when she saw Mark walk through the door carrying her baby. He handed her to Sara and I took a picture of them together.
"Hey Case," Sara said groggily.
"Hi Sara," I said clicking my camera. She chuckled and grabbed her stomach.
"What's the matter baby?" Mark asked.
"It's nothing. It just hurts to laugh," she replied. She looked down at her baby and smiled. "Isn't she beautiful?"
"She's gorgeous," I said with a smile.
"She is very gorgeous!" Mark exclaimed. "What are we gonna name you, huh?"
"Oh a name! I knew we needed something. Casey, you're creative, you got any ideas?" Sara asked as I went back to my computer.
"What about Kalista Love? It means beautiful one and of course love!"
"That's not bad. Got anything else?" Mark asked.
"What about Alison Nichole? It means of noble birth and victory of the people."
"Try again?" Sara said.
"Carmen Melody?"
"I think it's between Alison and Kalista," Mark said.
"Well, you could call her Ally for short or Kally?" I suggested.
"Kalista Love.....I like it. Welcome to the world Kalista," Sara said kissing her daughter's forehead.
"Thank you Case," Mark said kissing my cheek.
"I'm glad I could help." I smiled as I settled into the chair. I glanced at my screen and saw that Shane had gotten on.
'Hey, Angel! I miss you so much.' 'Hi Sugar. I love you!'
'I love you too! So, how are things going?'
'Great. They have a baby girl, named Kalista Love. Thanks to me!'
'Why does that not surprise me!? lol'
'How are you doing?'
'Alright. I miss you really badly though. I want you back here.'
'I miss you too. How are Jeff and Trish doing?'
'Oh, they're, ummmm, doing?'
'What do you mean?'
'They're not doing too well. I think they'll be breaking up soon.'
'Poor Jeff. I think Trish was really a good thing for him.'
'Yeah, well, they just don't connect. You know that.'
'Yeah, but still. I wanted them both to have someone. And they did like each other. I guess I was just happy to see Jeff and Trish happy and being happy together.'
'That's only natural because you are a good friend. But if they aren't connecting like they should be then they should break up. It's better that way!'
'I know and I guess you're right. Give them both my love, especially Jeff. He really needs it.'
'I will. But I gotta go. A bunch of the guys are dragging my depressed ass out tonite.'
'Okay, have fun. And that's an order!'
'I'll try my hardest!'
'I love Sugar.'
'I love you too.'
"You guys sure you don't need me anymore?" I asked as I packed all my gear together.
"We're sure. Go back Shane," Sara said.
"But you are still in pain and need some help."
"Casey, Darlin, I love you so much and I mean this in the nicest way, but LEAVE!" Mark exclaimed. I looked up at him surprised and a little hurt. "Honey, you're depressing us! You miss Shane and Jeff and who ever else too much. Now hurry and pack so I can take you to the airport!"
"You don't have to do that. I'll take a cab. I'd rather you be here to help out Sara since she's in so much pain still."
"Alright. I go call one," Mark said as Kalista began to cry. Sara began to stand and I put my hand on her shoulder lightly. She smiled and sat back down. I walked over to Kalista, who was in her crib, and picked her up.
"I'm gonna miss you. You're the closest thing to a little sister I've got. I love you K," I said kissing her small forehead. I handed her to Sara and continued packing.
"Thank you Case. You being here has meant so much to us. We love you so much. You are welcomed here at anytime," Sara said.
"Thanks and I love the three of you too." I smiled and zipped my lap top in its carrier. "Well, I'm ready to go."
"And there's a cab outside for you, Darlin," Mark said hugging me tightly.
"I'll call you soon." I walked over to Sara and kissed her cheek lightly. I waved to them and carried all my stuff outside. I climbed into the cab and we were off to the airport for my flight to Kansas.
I walked into the airport terminal and looked around for Shane or Jeff or someone to be there to pick me up. After not seeing anyone I walked over to baggage claim and grabbed my bags. I walked back towards the waiting area and still saw no one.
"Oh my God! You are Mystic Angel!" someone exclaimed. I turned around and came face to face with a teenage boy. About 16, I guessed. He had short blonde hair, brown eyes, and an adorable smile that was adorned with black and blue braces. I smiled at him as he held out a corner of his shirt and a pen. "Yeah, that's me," I said.
"Can I have your autograph?" he asked excitedly. I nodded and took his pen. I signed his shirt and smiled. "Thank you so much. You're one of my favorites!"
"No problem. I'm glad to hear that I'm someone's favorite," I said with a smile. He smiled again and walked off. I shock my head and dialed Shane's cell number.
"Hello?"
"Where the hell are you?!" I exclaimed.
"What do you mean? I'm here at the airport waiting for you to land!" he said.
"Dude, I'm here and have been for quite sometime!"
"No, the screen said that you wouldn't be here for another half hour."
"Are you looking at the right flight?"
"Yeah, I'm not that stupid."
"Well, where are you? I'll come to you."
"I'm at gate 5."
"Aight, be there in a few." I hung up and began to search for gate 5. I finally found it and Shane was sitting in one of the seats with a baseball cap on and sunglasses. He looked up and smiled at me. I walked towards him and dropped my bags on the floor. I wrapped my arms around his neck as he stood. He pulled me close to him and kissed me deeply.
"I missed you so much. It feels so good to have you in my arms again."
"It feels so good to be IN your arms again," I said with a smile. He kissed me again and we walked to the car.
"Well, you want some news?" Shane asked as we walked into our hotel room.
"Sure. What is it?"
"Jeff and Trish are officially over. Gone, done, finished."
"Oh no. Are they okay?"
"Jeff is okay, I think, but you're the only one that can decipher his moods. Trish on the other hand seems a little crushed."
"Well, I gotta go see her. Make sure she's alright. Then I have to go see Jeff. Make sure he's really alright!" I stood instantly and walked out the door. I went to Trish's room and heard sobbing. I knocked and she answered wearing sweats. Her eyes were red and puffy. She had been crying and for a while.
"Oh hi Case. Come on in!" she said trying to sound enthusiastic.
"Hey Trish. I just heard about you and Jeff. Are you okay?" I asked as we sat on her bed.
"Oh I'm fine. I knew it wouldn't be a long relationship. We're just too different!" she said with a confident smile.
"Trish, you've been crying. You're not alright."
"Case, you don't understand. I wasn't crying because of the break up. I was crying because I was watching Days of Our Lives!" she said with a laugh.
"What?!" I exclaimed.
"Yeah, I'm fine with the break up. I was crying about Days!" she repeated laughing harder.
"Oh my God! It's on!?" I asked as she reached for the remote.
"Yeah, why? Do you watch it?"
"Yeah I watch it! Put it on girl!" I exclaimed as we both settled back against the head board on the bed. After a little while we pulled out some chocolate and began eating. We finished off a small box of chocolates before the show ended.
"God, I can't believe we ate all of those!" Trish said looking at the empty box.
"I know. I'm completely stuffed now!" I said with a laugh. I stood and walked to the door. "I'm glad you're okay. I'm gonna go see Jeff now. I'll see ya a little later."
"Yeah totally! Bye Case!"