Smackdown : 29-11-2001.
Taker walked into the hospital with his head high,he knew that if his daughter had seen the last part of the show she would be very upset about it but he figured he could convince her that he had had no choice.He walked into the hallway and checked Valerie out before going to her room to get her.He walked into the room and saw his daughter sitting on the bed with all her clothes already on.Taker smiled at her and asked:
"Are you ready to go,babygirl?"
She didn't answer and when Taker took a better look at her he could see why.She was sitting there,arms and legs crossed,wearing a large sweater and baggy pants.She looked fragile and vulnerable as she sat there looking at him but the scowl on her face told a different story.
There was a remote control on the bed in front of her.She grabbed the remote and pressed play.Taker looked at the tv and saw himself making J.R kiss McMahon's ass.He closed his eyes,took a deep breath and turned back to his daughter.
"So you're playing Vince McMahon's tune now,huh?" Valerie asked.
Taker didn't answer because quite frankly he didn't know what to say.
"That was without a doubt the most disgusting display of sucking up,I have ever seen in my entire life.You're doing exactly what Vince McMahon wants you to do" Valerie ranted.
"So what if I am?" Taker asked.
"You said you would never…" Valerie began.
"Well maybe I changed my mind,I fail to see what it has to do with you" Taker said.
"Jim Ross is my friend" Valerie said with a scowl.
"It wasn't personal,he just happened to be there" Taker answered.
"That's not an excuse" Valerie retorted.
"I don't need an excuse" Taker half yelled.
Valerie looked taken aback and Taker sighed.
"I'm sorry,I didn't mean to yell.Can we just drop this and go?"
Valerie looked away but got off the bed right after and grabbed her stuff.She had quite alot seeing how Jeff,Matt and Lita kept buying her new clothes,stuffed animals and in Jeff's case flowers.
Taker offered to carry her stuff but Valerie blew right by him,he sighed and followed.It was going to be a long ride.Valerie barely spoke a word to her father during the carride and Taker was getting frustrated.
"I haven't forgotten about Raven,he will be destroyed" he said.
Valerie nodded but didn't say anything.At least a nod was better than nothing.After a short stop at the hotel to drop off Valerie's things they arrived at the arena.Valerie still refused to speak to her father.She wouldn't answer his questions about how she was doing and she barely glanced at him as they walked into the building.
Taker knew that the only way to regain her respect was to turn face again but he couldn't do that.Valerie was truly pissed at her father,how could he do that?.She didn't bother to ask him,she knew he wouldn't tell her.They walked into the dressingroom.
Valerie didn't have a match that night because she wasn't cleared to wrestle yet so she was going to watch the show backstage.She wasn't going to watch the show in Taker's dressingroom,she had asked Jeff if she could watch the show in his and he said yes.She walked out of the dressingroom but before she did she couldn't help but say something to her father.
"I'll be watching your match against Tazz tonight" she said softly.
"How did you know I was facing Tazz?" Taker asked with a smiled,relieved that his daughter was talking to him.
"I saw the roster" she said smiling.
Taker nodded and said:
"Be careful and if there's anything you need you know where to find me" Taker said.
Valerie nodded and walked out.She walked to the Hardy's lockerroom and knocked on the door.
"Come in" Jeff called from inside.
Valerie walked in and saw Jeff sitting there by himself.He smiled when he saw her and walked to her.He put his arms around her and said:
"I was waiting for you"
"Yeah?" Valerie asked smiling.
Jeff kissed Valerie on the lips and gently squeezed her butt.She giggled and Jeff smiled.
"Guess what" Jeff said.
"What?" Valerie asked.
"I've got skittles" Jeff said with a smile.
"What good will that do me if you wont let me have them?" Valerie teased.
"I might let you have them now" Jeff teased back.
"At what cost?" Valerie whispered.
Jeff smiled and kissed Valerie on the lips,they were interrupted by a deliberate cough.They looked up and saw a smiling Lita standing there.
"Lolita" Valerie said.
"Sister golden hair" Lita said smiling.
She walked to them and said:
"Sorry about the interruption"
"No,not at all" Valerie said.
"Where's Matt?" Jeff asked.
"I have no idea,I haven't seen him all day" Lita said,looking sad.
"I better go find him" Jeff said.
Jeff kissed Valerie on the cheek and left the room.Lita sat down and sighed.Valerie sat down next to her and put her arm around her.
"You know what I think,I think Matt just needs some time"
Lita looked up and looked Valerie in the eyes.
"What do you mean?" Lita asked.
"I mean Matt is working some things out for himself right now,he's trying to figure out where his career and his life are going.I think that's why he's acting this way" Valerie explaned.
"You really think so?" Lita asked.
"I'm no expert on the matter and I guess I'm just too young to say anything for sure but it looks to me Matt really does care,he just doesn't know how to show that right now" Valerie said.
"You're right.I should give him some time" Lita said.
Valerie nodded and smiled.
"It'll be alright" Valerie said.
Lita smiled and she and Valerie sat back to watch the beginning of the show.The first match was Test vs Christian.
"Great,two jerks beating eachother senseless,this I gotta see" Valerie enthused.
"Are you still upset about that kiss Christian gave you?" Lita asked.
Valerie almost blurted out: "that's not all he did" but she managed to hold back.Lita would tell Jeff and Jeff would go nuts.
"Pretty much" Valerie said.
Lita nodded but kept quiet.Lita didn't know how much it had bothered Valerie and she didn't wanna step on any nerves,not after that sweet peptalk she gave her.After watching the match for a while Valerie got up.
"I'm gonna get myself some coffee,you want some?" she asked Lita.
"No thank you,I'm fine" Lita said.
Valerie shrugged and left the room,heading for the coffee table down the hall.She ran into RVD along the way and she stopped to talk to him.
"Hey Valerie" RVD said when he saw her.
"Hi Rob" Valerie said with a smile.
He was smiling as Valerie approached.He was happy to see her,she looked healthy and beautiful as ever.
"How you doing?.All better now?" RVD asked.
"Yep,illness is gone" Valerie said.
"That's good" RVD said,deciding not to press the issue.
They continued to talk for a while,a conversation during which RVD fell even more in love with her than he already was and he hadn't thought that possible.After RVD continued on his way she walked to the coffee table and grabbed the pot.She smiled as she saw there was still some left.She poured herself a cup,took a sip and sighed in delight.
"Aah,instant human,just add coffee" she whispered.
She heard someone chuckle behind her and she froze,she knew who it was.She felt him approach her until his chest was pressed up against her back.He sniffed the air.
"Mmm,smells good.And I'm not talking about the coffee"
Valerie swore softly.She took a step forward and turned around.Christian immediately took a step forward and grabbed her.Her coffee fell to the floor and he pushed her against the wall.Her fist shot out and she punched him in the jaw.
"I should have seen that coming" he hissed.
He turned back to Valerie but found that she was no longer there.He saw her running down the hall and he ran after her.She ran away as fast as she possibly could but she could hear him catching up to her.He tripped her as he ran next to her and she fell down hard.
She felt a burning and stinging pain in her head as Christian pulled her up by her hair and pushed her into the wall.He grabbed her head and kissed her straight on the lips.She cringed as his tongue tried to force it's way into her mouth,she kneed him in the jewels before he could and kicked him in the head.He went down hard and Valerie ran away.Christian got up and ran after her but when he turned the corner she was already gone.
He swore loudly as he walked away,rubbing his head and dragging his belt behind him.Valerie in the mean time was completely freaked out,she ran into the parking-lot and stood there looking around.She had expected Christian to follow her there but he didn't seem to be coming.
"Valerie?" a voice said behind her.
She yelped and turned around.The Rock dropped his bag and walked to her.Valerie immediately jumped into his arms and cried.
"It's okay" the Rock soothed as he held her in his arms.
By the time she was done crying she was completely exhausted.The Rock carried her to the Hardy's locker room her request and walked in.Jeff completely panicked when he saw her like that.The Rock put Valerie down on the sofa while Lita tried to calm Jeff down.Matt just stood there watching.
"Are you gonna be okay?" the Rock asked gently.
"Yeah,I'll be fine" Valerie said.
Rocky looked behind him at Jeff who was completely freaking out and turned back to Valerie.
"Are you sure you want this nutcase to be in the same room as you?" he asked.
"Hey,that nutcase is my boyfriend" Valerie said but she was smiling.
The Rock smiled as well,kissed Valerie on the side of the head and said:
"I'll be on my way now.Let me know if you need anything"
"I will" Valerie said.
The Rock left and Jeff sat down beside Valerie.He touched her face and checked her for wounds of any kind.
"Are you alright?" he asked,his eyes full of concern.
"I'm fine,really I am"
"What happened?"
"I…" Valerie said,hesitating to just blurt it out.
She knew she had to tell him though so she figured she'd just say it.
"I ran into Christian in the hallway and he attacked me"
"Say what?" Jeff yelled.
Jeff got up from his seat and went to storm to the door but Valerie hung onto his arm.
"Jeff no,not right now"
"Why not?"
"I'm not saying you shouldn't get back at him,you should just not right now"
"You didn't answer my question.Why not?"
"Because…don't you have a match tonight?"
"Yeah I do" Jeff said with a sigh.
"Who are you facing?" Valerie asked.
"Kane and the Big Show" Matt said confidently.
"Oh" Valerie said.
"What?.You don't think we can beat them?.Is that it?" Matt yelled.
"Matt?" Lita cried.
"I didn't say that,I just meant you got your work cut out for you" Valerie retorted.
"Bull-shit" Matt yelled.
"Back off Mat" Jeff warned.
Matt swore and stormed out of the room.Lita went to follow him and said:
"I'll be right back I promise"
When Lita was gone Jeff turned to Valerie and said:
"Christian has to pay for this"
"Pay for what?" a voice said from the door.
Valerie and Jeff both looked up and saw Taker and Kane standing there.
"Nothing" Valerie said with a smile.
"Don't try to fool me babygirl,Christian has to pay for what?" Taker asked.
"He attacked her in the hallway about 10 minutes ago" Jeff said.
Valerie sighed as the expected outburst came crashing over them.
"He what?" Taker snarled.
"Where's that son of a bitch?" Kane growled.
"Back at the hotel most likely so calm down.You'll get him later,tonight you both have matches and you need to focus on them" Valerie said.
"Screw the matches" Taker growled as he sat down,a little calmer than before.
"What did you come here for?"
"I wanted to talk to you about something and Kane wanted to ask you to valet for his match"
"But after what happened to you that's out of the question" Kane said matter of factly.
Valerie nodded but she wasn't happy about it.She would have loved to valet for her uncle's match even if that meant being around the very large and very scary Big Show.
"What did you wanna talk to me about?" Valerie asked her father.
"RVD" Taker spat.
"Oh no,dad he's my friend" Valerie said.
"Maybe he's a friend to you…" Taker began.
"Maybe?" Jeff and Valerie cried at the same time.
"…but he obviously wants more from you than that" Taker said,ignoring Jeff and Valerie's cries.
"What makes you such an expert on what RVD wants from me?" Valerie asked,narrowing her eyes.
"I can tell he wants something more of you by the look in his eyes,that's all you need to know" Taker said.
"This is bull,we're friends and that's all there is to it"
"It doesn't matter…" Taker said getting up.
He and Kane walked to the door and he turned to his daughter before exiting.
"I have a match against him at Vengeance and than he'll see that no one lusts after my daughter like that"
Taker walked out and Valerie yelled after him.
"He is not lusting after me.Do you hear me?.He's not"
Jeff stroked Valerie's cheek and she calmed down.He kissed her on the lips gently and set out to make her comfortable.He got her some pillows for her back,a blanket to stay warm,a cup of coffee,some candy and the remote control.Jeff and Valerie watched the next match together.RVD vs Bubba Ray Dudley.RVD wins the match but after the match the Undertaker comes out and beats on RVD.He executed a last ride onto the trashcan as Valerie watched on in horror.Taker gets on the mic and says that he and RVD have to talk.RVD needs to learn to stay away from Taker's daughter.This is the first lesson.At Vengeance,he'll graduate with honors.He,along with everyone else,will respect the Undertaker and he will NOT talk to his daughter.
"And as for Christian…your last ride will come soon.Real soon" Taker said to the camera before leaving the ring and leaving RVD in shambles.
Taker knew it was better if he wouldn't see her for a while,he knew she was very angry about what he had done and Valerie was angry,she was scowling and swearing as Jeff sat next to her.
"You seem really upset about what happened to RVD" Jeff said.
"Of course I'm upset,he's my friend" Valerie said.
"Are you sure that's all he is?" Jeff asked,running his hands through his multi-colored hair.
Valerie turned to Jeff and stared at him in disbelief.
"Not you as well" she whispered.
Jeff closed his eyes and cursed himself for his impulsiveness
"I'm sorry,I shouldn't have said that.I know it's not true" he said.
Valerie nodded and allowed Jeff to hold her.As she laid her head down on his chest and listened to his heartbeat tears came streaming down her face.How could they think that of me?,she thought bitterly.
She watched the rest of the show with very little interest.
Kurt Angle vs Edge.Kurt Angle won because of William Regal's interference.Curses.
Trish is almost forced to kiss Vince McMahon's ass until the Rock comes out and saves her.Yeah,go Rocky. But than Chris Jericho came out and beat on the Rock.Jeff left during the commercials to get ready for his match and left Valerie in the room by herself.
Hardy Boyz vs Big Show and Kane to become the number one contenders for the tag belts.Valerie watched the match with great interest as it features her boyfriend and her uncle.Lita went for the Hurricanranna on Kane. No Lita,you can't.Kane catched her and put her back on the top rope.Well,at least uncle Kane listened when I asked him not to hurt my friends,Valerie thought with a scowl.Kane and the Big Show win the match.
Jeff came storming back into the room after his argument with Matt.He cursed and swore as he walked around the room.Valerie kept quiet as she watched him walk around.Jeff ignored Valerie and went to take a shower as Valerie continued to watch the show.
Tazz vs Undertaker.Taker wins.Figures.Taker grabbed the steel steps and dropped them on Tazz's shoulder after the match.
"Oh for god's sake.You won the match,what more do you want?" Valerie yelled just as Jeff came out of the bathroom.
Jeff sat next to Valerie and kissed her in the neck.Jeff spent the rest of the show making up to Valerie for ignoring her earlier.
A/N : You can imagine neither of them know how the show ended,lol.Read and review please.