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Brock pulled Melissa aside, "First of all, I had nothing to do with this idea, Trish came up with it all on her own. Would you ever consider giving the baby up for adoption?"
Melissa kicked her feet around, "I don't know, I mean I have to take Dave into consideration, but I want the baby to have a good home, and I don't want it to live with complete strangers, but maybe it's what's best. I don't know. Why?"
"What if Trish adopted your baby? She talked to Vince and" Brock started to say but Melissa interrupted him.
"You mean that Trish wants to adopt the baby? Really?!?"
"Yes, but all of you, including Dave, need to sit down and talk about this. So, if you would like, I'll talk to Randy while the three of you meet and then before you tell Randy about the baby, you may be able to say that you're pregnant for your sister." Brock explained.
"That I would do, I totally trust Trish." Melissa said. She jumped up and hugged Brock tight." You are the greatest thing that ever happened to Trish, do you know that?"
"What do you mean?"
"Um, just that you guys have a great friendship, and you've really been a great source of strength for her through this." Melissa added quickly. "C'mon, let's go check on Dave and Randy.
As they returned, the doctor was leaving Trish's room. "Hey Randy, let me show you the cafeteria, they have a great pinball game down there." Brock said to him.
"Ok, Melissa, I'm going to go down there with Brock, I'll be back in a little bit." Randy said to her.
"Have a good time." Melissa said waving. She grabbed Dave, "Come on, we need to talk to Trish."
"Ok, about what?" Dave asked as they walked in her room.
Trish was on the phone giving her mom an update. She hung up and looked at Melissa. Melissa smiled and nodded her head yes. Trish smiled "Dave, I want you to sit down and have a serious talk with Melissa and I about something important, your child."
Dave sat down, he had no clue what was going on. "Look, I know that I haven't exactly been around a lot, but I've been trying to tie up some loose ends."
Trish cut him off, "Dave, hear us out on this one."
He stopped and listened.
"Now, my sister is 17 years old which is only two years older than your oldest daughter. And I know that it's hard to explain to the girls, and I've also been told that you and Angie have been talking a bit, and it would be hard to tell her that you have another child on the way with Missy, not me." Trish started. She could tell that she was making Dave a little uncomfortable so she decided she should speed it up some. "And I know that Missy would like to graduate high school and go to wrestling school and do all of the things normal 17 yr. olds do. So, I was wondering, would you have a problem if I adopted the baby?"
Dave did a double take and looked at Trish, "You want to adopt the baby?"
Trish nodded, "Yes I do, I can't have children of my own, and this way the baby stays in the family, you can be a part of it's life, Melissa can be a part of it's life too. I know it seems drastic, trust me I've been lectured, but I know what I'm doing. Also, this way, if you don't want to tell the girls or Angie that it's with Missy, you could say it was with me and Missy is carrying it for me since I have cancer."
"Wow, you've done a lot of thinking about this, haven't you?" Dave said rubbing his head.
"Yes Dave I have, and I hope that you agree in giving me this, I will make you proud." Trish said to him. "You'll be able to have a hand in everything, and I will consult you, just like we were divorced parents."
How could Dave say no? He knew that this meant a lot to her and that it would really help Melissa out. In a way, he really didn't feel apart of this child. But, he would still be able to be involved in the child's life meaning Trish's life also. He could make sure that he was always in her life that way. Then he would know everything that was going on with her and who she would be seeing. He grinned evilly to himself, he knew just how to play this game. "Trish, Melissa, I am in total agreement. You have my blessing."
The girls squealed and they hugged, then they hugged Dave. Trish leaned over and kissed Dave on the cheek. "Thank you, thank you, you won't regret this."
"Ok guys, here is my news," Trish said clearing her throat. "They put me on stronger pain medication, so I'm feelin' pretty good, and I get to go back to Toronto tomorrow. Melissa, I'll get to take pics of you and Randy!"
Everyone hugged again, and Melissa and Dave walked out of Trish's room.
MEANWHILE
Brock brought Randy down to the cafeteria to the pinball machine, "So, tell me about you and Melissa?"
"Well, she's a really great person. She's intelligent, funny, and she has a great personality. She really wants to wrestle also, and that's really great. We talk on the phone a lot, but we haven't been able to go out a lot. I'm a little nervous because she's taking me to meet her parents when we get back to Toronto." He said with a smile, "What's been going on with you and Nicole?"
"Nothing, we broke up a couple days ago." Brock said taking his turn. "So, I'm back on the single side."
"But I heard that you and Trish were hitting it off." Randy mentioned.
"Who told you that?"
"Who do you think? I think that if you like her, you should go for it. I know that you and Dave were best friends, but the least you could do is try." Randy suggested.
"Right now, I don't know if Trish is looking for a relationship, and I don't want to seem like I'm rebounding on her. Besides, she still has some strong feelings for Dave and while I don't want her to get hurt by him, I also don't want to stand in the way of way her heart is." Brock said.
Randy was surprised by how much thought Brock had put into his answer. "You really care about her don't you? You don't have to lie to me, I'll tell you anything you want to know about how I feel for Missy if it makes you feel any better."
Brock turned to face Randy, "You know, when I was fighting with Nicole and hanging out with Trish on the road, there were many times when I felt like Trish and I were more of a couple than Nicole and I? Trish and I have so much in common and when we're together, I feel that connection, but I don't know if she felt it. But, I have to be honest, and I love my Nikki. Yes we have our problems, but I love her. I totally understand how Trish feels about Dave because it's how I feel about Nicole. But, if the chance arose, yes I would date her, and who knows, maybe we would make it for the long haul? Now tell me about you and Melissa."
"Well, you know how sometimes things just feel right the first time you meet or talk? That's how it was with her. That's how it is everytime we talk. I told her that I had to be careful since she's not 18 and she said that she understood totally. I really feel like we'll work." Randy confessed to Brock.
"That's great man. Let's get heading upstairs before the girls think we got lost." Brock said playfully shoving Randy.
"Don't make me take you down here. You know that I can whoop your ass anywhere." Randy said playfully punching him in the arm.
Next thing you knew, the two were wrestling around again. They had to be careful since they were in a hospital cafeteria. They got back to Trish's room and found Dave and Melissa sitting outside her room. "What are you guys doing out here? She sleeping again?" Brock asked.
"No, she had to call my mom with an update on her condition. But we're supposed to go in when we're all here." Melissa said to him.
Randy grabbed his jacket and a small gift bag. "What's in there?" Dave asked.
"Well, I got Trish a little present since she's stuck in the hospital and especially since she's had such rotten news lately. So I thought that I would pick her up something to make her smile. And the crew sent some get well cards."
They walked into her room and Trish quickly got off the phone. She was looking tired at this point. "Are you getting tired?" Brock asked her.
"A little, but never mind me. Randy, how are you?" Trish asked him.
He went over and gave her a light hug, "I'm ok, this is for you." He said handing her the bag.
She opened it up and it was a gift certificate for an all day spa session at her favorite spa, and her favorite candy bar. Then she found 4 cards. "Thank you so much, but why did you get me 4 cards?"
"I didn't. 3 are from the WWE crew and I got the 4th one." Randy said with that hot smile that he likes to flash.
Trish opened them and each superstar had written a little something to her. She got tears in her eyes, "These are wonderful, I'll have to send a thank you card back with you Randy."
Melissa cleared her throat, "Well, Randy and I have dinner reservations, so we're going to head to the hotel room to get ready. We'll see you guys in awhile."
Brock looked at Trish, "I have to get ready to head out to the airport, I work tomorrow. But I'll give you a call when I land and see how you're doing."
Trish looked at Dave, "Could you give us a minute?"
Dave nodded, "Sure." He got up and left the room fuming to himself.
"Brock, I want to tell you thank you. You took time off to be with me through this, and I really appreciate it." Trish said squeezing her hand.
"Trish, I would do it again in a heartbeat. I didn't want you to go through this alone. But, for as much as you are smiling and laughing, I know that you're hurting inside and I know that you're hurting physically. Don't hide it. Let yourself grieve, this is a big thing, and I don't want you bottling everything up." Brock said to her.
"Oh Brock, you know me all to well." Trish said with tears in her eyes, "I'm trying to be strong while I'm here. I can't wait to get home. Then I'll let it out, I promise. When we get back to Toronto the doctor is going to go over my treatment agenda, and then I'll find out when I can return to the ring."
"Now you just take it easy, I know you're antsy to get back in there, but I don't want you to jump back in too soon. I'll be calling you at home to find out how you are." Brock said holding her.
"Sounds good, and I'll be honest with you whenever you call." Trish said with a smile. It felt really good to be in his arms, and she wished that he didn't have to go.
He let her go and took a step back, "You take care of yourself and keep an eye on your sister. If Dave doesn't get the hint about leaving you alone, let me know."
Trish laughed a little, "I will, don't worry, I will."
Brock turned and headed out.
Dave walked in to Trish's room where she was settling in with a magazine. "I was wondering if you wanted to play a game of cards?"
"Sure." Trish said shrugging her shoulders. She might as well do something to pass the time.
Melissa and Randy got to the restaurant and they were seated. Melissa and Randy looked over the menu and talked about what had been going on in their lives lately.
Finally Melissa looked at Randy, "I have to talk to you about something, and to be honest I'm kind of nervous to tell you.
He reached across the table, "Melissa, you can talk to me about anything. What's going on?"
"Well, there's something that you don't know about me." Melissa said slowly.
"Like what?"
"Umm.well, I'm pregnant." Melissa said with a scared look on her face.
"I'm sorry, I think that I heard you wrong.you said you're .pregnant?" Randy questioned.
Melissa nodded with tears brimming in her eyes, "Randy, I really like you, and I don't want to scare you off, but I'll understand if you don't want to be with me anymore. I'm going to tell you the honest to God truth because I care about you and I respect you and you deserve the truth. I was staying at Trish's house and I wound up getting drunk and it happened. The baby's father hasn't really been involved at all, and there's an age difference involved so I think that has a lot to do with it."
Randy interrupted, "So, you wound up getting drunk and things happened with this guy that was there with you, and now he won't even accept his responsibility?"
"Well, he wasn't there with me per say" Melissa explained while starting to cry a little harder, "He was there because him and Trish had a fight and he was upset and things got out of hand. I'm really sorry, I don't want you to think the wrong thing about me, I'm not one of those girls, I don't know why it happened, but it did and I wound up pregnant, and he hasn't said anything to me about the baby since I first told him. But, since Trish can't have children of her own anymore, she's willing and able to adopt the baby." Melissa broke down crying.
Randy couldn't believe what he was hearing, "So you're not keeping the baby? And this guy won't step up to the plate and accept the responsibility?"
"Randy, I'm sorry, I just wanted you to know the truth, think of me what you will. I'm so sorry." Melissa cried. "I think that it's hard for him to accept the idea, I'm only 2 years older than his oldest daughter."
"Dave is the father?" Randy asked her quietly.
Melissa nodded her head and sobbed. He stood up and walked to her side of the booth, scooted in and put his arm around her. "Yes it's a bit of a surprise, but I don't hate you, and I'm not the judgmental type. If you need support, I'll be here to support you."
Melissa stopped and sniffled for a minute, "You're not going to leave?"
Randy shook his head, "No I'm not going to leave. Everyone makes mistakes in their life, and sometimes things happen to where you just can't learn from your mistake and move on. My ex-girlfriend and I had a pregnancy scare the week I was scheduled to leave to go to OVW. So I kind of understand, a little. Are you scared?"
Melissa nodded, "Petrified. I took most of my required classes over summer break so I could graduate early so I could go to wrestling school full- time, but now I can't."
"Well I want you to know that I'm not running away scared. Let's eat dinner, we can talk about this more at the hotel. Let's just enjoy our meal." Randy reassured her. He gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
Melissa smiled. For the first time in a very long time, she felt truly happy. She felt like the luckiest girl alive.
**What will happen now that Randy knows the truth? Will Dave start working his way into Trish's heart by being there when Brock isn't? Please continue to read and review!!**
Brock pulled Melissa aside, "First of all, I had nothing to do with this idea, Trish came up with it all on her own. Would you ever consider giving the baby up for adoption?"
Melissa kicked her feet around, "I don't know, I mean I have to take Dave into consideration, but I want the baby to have a good home, and I don't want it to live with complete strangers, but maybe it's what's best. I don't know. Why?"
"What if Trish adopted your baby? She talked to Vince and" Brock started to say but Melissa interrupted him.
"You mean that Trish wants to adopt the baby? Really?!?"
"Yes, but all of you, including Dave, need to sit down and talk about this. So, if you would like, I'll talk to Randy while the three of you meet and then before you tell Randy about the baby, you may be able to say that you're pregnant for your sister." Brock explained.
"That I would do, I totally trust Trish." Melissa said. She jumped up and hugged Brock tight." You are the greatest thing that ever happened to Trish, do you know that?"
"What do you mean?"
"Um, just that you guys have a great friendship, and you've really been a great source of strength for her through this." Melissa added quickly. "C'mon, let's go check on Dave and Randy.
As they returned, the doctor was leaving Trish's room. "Hey Randy, let me show you the cafeteria, they have a great pinball game down there." Brock said to him.
"Ok, Melissa, I'm going to go down there with Brock, I'll be back in a little bit." Randy said to her.
"Have a good time." Melissa said waving. She grabbed Dave, "Come on, we need to talk to Trish."
"Ok, about what?" Dave asked as they walked in her room.
Trish was on the phone giving her mom an update. She hung up and looked at Melissa. Melissa smiled and nodded her head yes. Trish smiled "Dave, I want you to sit down and have a serious talk with Melissa and I about something important, your child."
Dave sat down, he had no clue what was going on. "Look, I know that I haven't exactly been around a lot, but I've been trying to tie up some loose ends."
Trish cut him off, "Dave, hear us out on this one."
He stopped and listened.
"Now, my sister is 17 years old which is only two years older than your oldest daughter. And I know that it's hard to explain to the girls, and I've also been told that you and Angie have been talking a bit, and it would be hard to tell her that you have another child on the way with Missy, not me." Trish started. She could tell that she was making Dave a little uncomfortable so she decided she should speed it up some. "And I know that Missy would like to graduate high school and go to wrestling school and do all of the things normal 17 yr. olds do. So, I was wondering, would you have a problem if I adopted the baby?"
Dave did a double take and looked at Trish, "You want to adopt the baby?"
Trish nodded, "Yes I do, I can't have children of my own, and this way the baby stays in the family, you can be a part of it's life, Melissa can be a part of it's life too. I know it seems drastic, trust me I've been lectured, but I know what I'm doing. Also, this way, if you don't want to tell the girls or Angie that it's with Missy, you could say it was with me and Missy is carrying it for me since I have cancer."
"Wow, you've done a lot of thinking about this, haven't you?" Dave said rubbing his head.
"Yes Dave I have, and I hope that you agree in giving me this, I will make you proud." Trish said to him. "You'll be able to have a hand in everything, and I will consult you, just like we were divorced parents."
How could Dave say no? He knew that this meant a lot to her and that it would really help Melissa out. In a way, he really didn't feel apart of this child. But, he would still be able to be involved in the child's life meaning Trish's life also. He could make sure that he was always in her life that way. Then he would know everything that was going on with her and who she would be seeing. He grinned evilly to himself, he knew just how to play this game. "Trish, Melissa, I am in total agreement. You have my blessing."
The girls squealed and they hugged, then they hugged Dave. Trish leaned over and kissed Dave on the cheek. "Thank you, thank you, you won't regret this."
"Ok guys, here is my news," Trish said clearing her throat. "They put me on stronger pain medication, so I'm feelin' pretty good, and I get to go back to Toronto tomorrow. Melissa, I'll get to take pics of you and Randy!"
Everyone hugged again, and Melissa and Dave walked out of Trish's room.
MEANWHILE
Brock brought Randy down to the cafeteria to the pinball machine, "So, tell me about you and Melissa?"
"Well, she's a really great person. She's intelligent, funny, and she has a great personality. She really wants to wrestle also, and that's really great. We talk on the phone a lot, but we haven't been able to go out a lot. I'm a little nervous because she's taking me to meet her parents when we get back to Toronto." He said with a smile, "What's been going on with you and Nicole?"
"Nothing, we broke up a couple days ago." Brock said taking his turn. "So, I'm back on the single side."
"But I heard that you and Trish were hitting it off." Randy mentioned.
"Who told you that?"
"Who do you think? I think that if you like her, you should go for it. I know that you and Dave were best friends, but the least you could do is try." Randy suggested.
"Right now, I don't know if Trish is looking for a relationship, and I don't want to seem like I'm rebounding on her. Besides, she still has some strong feelings for Dave and while I don't want her to get hurt by him, I also don't want to stand in the way of way her heart is." Brock said.
Randy was surprised by how much thought Brock had put into his answer. "You really care about her don't you? You don't have to lie to me, I'll tell you anything you want to know about how I feel for Missy if it makes you feel any better."
Brock turned to face Randy, "You know, when I was fighting with Nicole and hanging out with Trish on the road, there were many times when I felt like Trish and I were more of a couple than Nicole and I? Trish and I have so much in common and when we're together, I feel that connection, but I don't know if she felt it. But, I have to be honest, and I love my Nikki. Yes we have our problems, but I love her. I totally understand how Trish feels about Dave because it's how I feel about Nicole. But, if the chance arose, yes I would date her, and who knows, maybe we would make it for the long haul? Now tell me about you and Melissa."
"Well, you know how sometimes things just feel right the first time you meet or talk? That's how it was with her. That's how it is everytime we talk. I told her that I had to be careful since she's not 18 and she said that she understood totally. I really feel like we'll work." Randy confessed to Brock.
"That's great man. Let's get heading upstairs before the girls think we got lost." Brock said playfully shoving Randy.
"Don't make me take you down here. You know that I can whoop your ass anywhere." Randy said playfully punching him in the arm.
Next thing you knew, the two were wrestling around again. They had to be careful since they were in a hospital cafeteria. They got back to Trish's room and found Dave and Melissa sitting outside her room. "What are you guys doing out here? She sleeping again?" Brock asked.
"No, she had to call my mom with an update on her condition. But we're supposed to go in when we're all here." Melissa said to him.
Randy grabbed his jacket and a small gift bag. "What's in there?" Dave asked.
"Well, I got Trish a little present since she's stuck in the hospital and especially since she's had such rotten news lately. So I thought that I would pick her up something to make her smile. And the crew sent some get well cards."
They walked into her room and Trish quickly got off the phone. She was looking tired at this point. "Are you getting tired?" Brock asked her.
"A little, but never mind me. Randy, how are you?" Trish asked him.
He went over and gave her a light hug, "I'm ok, this is for you." He said handing her the bag.
She opened it up and it was a gift certificate for an all day spa session at her favorite spa, and her favorite candy bar. Then she found 4 cards. "Thank you so much, but why did you get me 4 cards?"
"I didn't. 3 are from the WWE crew and I got the 4th one." Randy said with that hot smile that he likes to flash.
Trish opened them and each superstar had written a little something to her. She got tears in her eyes, "These are wonderful, I'll have to send a thank you card back with you Randy."
Melissa cleared her throat, "Well, Randy and I have dinner reservations, so we're going to head to the hotel room to get ready. We'll see you guys in awhile."
Brock looked at Trish, "I have to get ready to head out to the airport, I work tomorrow. But I'll give you a call when I land and see how you're doing."
Trish looked at Dave, "Could you give us a minute?"
Dave nodded, "Sure." He got up and left the room fuming to himself.
"Brock, I want to tell you thank you. You took time off to be with me through this, and I really appreciate it." Trish said squeezing her hand.
"Trish, I would do it again in a heartbeat. I didn't want you to go through this alone. But, for as much as you are smiling and laughing, I know that you're hurting inside and I know that you're hurting physically. Don't hide it. Let yourself grieve, this is a big thing, and I don't want you bottling everything up." Brock said to her.
"Oh Brock, you know me all to well." Trish said with tears in her eyes, "I'm trying to be strong while I'm here. I can't wait to get home. Then I'll let it out, I promise. When we get back to Toronto the doctor is going to go over my treatment agenda, and then I'll find out when I can return to the ring."
"Now you just take it easy, I know you're antsy to get back in there, but I don't want you to jump back in too soon. I'll be calling you at home to find out how you are." Brock said holding her.
"Sounds good, and I'll be honest with you whenever you call." Trish said with a smile. It felt really good to be in his arms, and she wished that he didn't have to go.
He let her go and took a step back, "You take care of yourself and keep an eye on your sister. If Dave doesn't get the hint about leaving you alone, let me know."
Trish laughed a little, "I will, don't worry, I will."
Brock turned and headed out.
Dave walked in to Trish's room where she was settling in with a magazine. "I was wondering if you wanted to play a game of cards?"
"Sure." Trish said shrugging her shoulders. She might as well do something to pass the time.
Melissa and Randy got to the restaurant and they were seated. Melissa and Randy looked over the menu and talked about what had been going on in their lives lately.
Finally Melissa looked at Randy, "I have to talk to you about something, and to be honest I'm kind of nervous to tell you.
He reached across the table, "Melissa, you can talk to me about anything. What's going on?"
"Well, there's something that you don't know about me." Melissa said slowly.
"Like what?"
"Umm.well, I'm pregnant." Melissa said with a scared look on her face.
"I'm sorry, I think that I heard you wrong.you said you're .pregnant?" Randy questioned.
Melissa nodded with tears brimming in her eyes, "Randy, I really like you, and I don't want to scare you off, but I'll understand if you don't want to be with me anymore. I'm going to tell you the honest to God truth because I care about you and I respect you and you deserve the truth. I was staying at Trish's house and I wound up getting drunk and it happened. The baby's father hasn't really been involved at all, and there's an age difference involved so I think that has a lot to do with it."
Randy interrupted, "So, you wound up getting drunk and things happened with this guy that was there with you, and now he won't even accept his responsibility?"
"Well, he wasn't there with me per say" Melissa explained while starting to cry a little harder, "He was there because him and Trish had a fight and he was upset and things got out of hand. I'm really sorry, I don't want you to think the wrong thing about me, I'm not one of those girls, I don't know why it happened, but it did and I wound up pregnant, and he hasn't said anything to me about the baby since I first told him. But, since Trish can't have children of her own anymore, she's willing and able to adopt the baby." Melissa broke down crying.
Randy couldn't believe what he was hearing, "So you're not keeping the baby? And this guy won't step up to the plate and accept the responsibility?"
"Randy, I'm sorry, I just wanted you to know the truth, think of me what you will. I'm so sorry." Melissa cried. "I think that it's hard for him to accept the idea, I'm only 2 years older than his oldest daughter."
"Dave is the father?" Randy asked her quietly.
Melissa nodded her head and sobbed. He stood up and walked to her side of the booth, scooted in and put his arm around her. "Yes it's a bit of a surprise, but I don't hate you, and I'm not the judgmental type. If you need support, I'll be here to support you."
Melissa stopped and sniffled for a minute, "You're not going to leave?"
Randy shook his head, "No I'm not going to leave. Everyone makes mistakes in their life, and sometimes things happen to where you just can't learn from your mistake and move on. My ex-girlfriend and I had a pregnancy scare the week I was scheduled to leave to go to OVW. So I kind of understand, a little. Are you scared?"
Melissa nodded, "Petrified. I took most of my required classes over summer break so I could graduate early so I could go to wrestling school full- time, but now I can't."
"Well I want you to know that I'm not running away scared. Let's eat dinner, we can talk about this more at the hotel. Let's just enjoy our meal." Randy reassured her. He gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
Melissa smiled. For the first time in a very long time, she felt truly happy. She felt like the luckiest girl alive.
**What will happen now that Randy knows the truth? Will Dave start working his way into Trish's heart by being there when Brock isn't? Please continue to read and review!!**