Cassie and Shawn again walked through the halls together. Shawn had insisted on escorting her to her father's limo. Vince had not made an onscreen appearance but had remained backstage to watch the show. As they neared the parking garage Shawn felt someone grab him and throw him against the wall.

Cassie screamed startled and her stomach filled with dread when she realized that it was Hunter that had attacked Shawn. Shawn turned and fought back, the two men trading blows. "Hunter!" She yelled frantically, "Shawn! Stop it!" Hunter elbowed Shawn in the face and again threw him into the wall. Shawn slid down the wall to the floor and remained there. Cassie watched horrified as Hunter moved to the opposite wall and from behind a crate produced his beloved sledgehammer.

"Hunter no!" she cried as Hunter approached the stunned showstopper. Afraid for Shawn's life Cassandra ran up behind Hunter and as he swung the sledgehammer back over his shoulder she grabbed the head and held on for dear life. Reflexively Hunter spun pulling the weapon out of her hands. As he turned the hammer end struck her in the forehead and she collapsed with a sharp cry.

Hunter froze as he realized what had happened; "Shit!" he cursed throwing the sledgehammer aside and kneeling next to the unconscious girl, "Goddammit, Cassie! What the hell were you doing!?" The girl didn't answer she lay silent and still one the cold concrete floor.

Shawn Michaels pulled himself to his feet and their feud momentarily forgotten knelt next to Cassie opposite of Hunter. "What the fuck did you do, Hunter?" Shawn yelled taking Cassandra's face in his hand and examining the gash the sledgehammer had opened in her forehead.

Hunter shook his head, "I didn't know it was her!" he yelled back.

Both men were silenced as Cassie let out a low moan, "Ooohhh," she groaned as her eyes fluttered open. She grimaced in pain, her hand moving to her forehead. Cassie hissed in pain as her fingers brush the cut above her left eye.

"Easy, darlin'" Shawn soothed her, "Take it easy."

"God, Cassie, I'm so sorry," Hunter told her as her eyes began to focus, "I didn't mean it."

Cassie took a deep breath and managed to smile at her ex-brother-in- law, "I know," she told him in a pain whisper. She tried to sit up and cried out in pain as lightening flashed in her head. Her eyes fell closed and she reached out desperately climbing to Shawn's arm as the building spun around her.

"We need to get her to the trainer," Shawn said gathering the youngest McMahon into his arms and standing, "I'll take her while you go get Vince and Stephanie."

Hunter didn't seem to want to leave Cassie but nodded, "Fine. But this isn't over, Shawn."

Shawn's hazel eyes meet the scotch colored eyes of Hunter, "Not by a long shot." Without another word the two men parted, each on their own separate mission.

Cassie buried her aching head in Shawn's chest and allowed him to carry her through the halls. Shawn looked down at her, "It'll be okay, sweetheart," Shawn reassured her, "We'll have you good as new in no time."

Cassie nodded slightly but said nothing. Shawn reached the trainer's room and laid his precious burden carefully on the table. Cassie hissed in pain and reached out to grasp Shawn's hand, "It hurts," she whimpered.

"I know, Princess, I know," Shawn murmured holding her hand in both of his, "What were you thinking, girl?" Shawn demanded, "I thought you didn't interfere?!"

Cassie looked up at him and shrugged slightly, "You weren't in the ring," she told him simply, trying to convince herself as much as him.

The trainer hurried over to the table, "What happened?" he demanded taking out his penlight and examining Cassie's eyes.

"She took a shot from Hunter's sledgehammer," Shawn told him as he watched the trainer examine the injured girl.

Just then Vince and Stephanie burst in followed by Hunter and Vince grabbed Shawn by the shirt, "What the hell did you do to my daughter?" Vince demanded furiously.

"Daddy, stop," Cassie demanded softly but firmly from where she lay, "It wasn't Shawn's fault and it was an accident."

"An accident?" Vince repeated, "What the hell happened?"

Shawn and Hunter locked gazes across the room. Hunter looked away first and after looking down at the floor looked over at Vince. "It was my fault, Vince. I attacked Shawn and she got in the way and got hurt." Hunter sighed softly, "I'm sorry. I'd never hurt her on purpose."

Vince was about to argue but Cassandra spoke again, "He's right, Daddy. It was an accident. I'm fine really."

Vince took a deep breath and turned to the trainer, "How is she?"

"Well, sir," the trainer began nervously, "Your daughter has a slight concussion, you'll need to keep an eye on her, but in a week or so she'll be fine. I don't think the gash on her forehead will need stitches. It doesn't seem to be too bad. I'd take her to the hospital just to be sure though."

Vince nodded, "Fine then. Stephanie," Vince addressed his elder daughter, "Call your mother on your cell and let her know what happened while I get Cassandra to the limo."

Stephanie nodded, "I left it in my office. I'll meet you at the limo." The Billion-dollar princess walked over and kissed her sister on the forehead, "You'll be fine." Cassie nodded and squeezed her sister's hand briefly before Steph left the room. Hunter followed not sure what else to do. He'd meant it when he said he'd never hurt Cassandra intentionally.

Vince turned to Shawn, "And you Shawn, I'd appreciate it if you stayed away . . ."

"Daddy!" Cassandra snapped sitting up. Her hand went to her head but she continued, "It's not Shawn's fault. Or Hunter's. It was mine. I got in the way. Hunter didn't even know it was me until it was too late."

Vince sighed and stroked his daughter's hair. He hated seeing her in pain, "Then what do you want, sweetheart?"

Cassie looked her father in the eye, "Shawn is my friend, treat him like it."

Vince sighed. He didn't like it but he didn't have the heart to tell her no just this minute. "Fine," Vince turned to Shawn, "Would you like to ride with us to the hospital?"

"Yes, sir," Shawn said softly.

Vince nodded and held his hand out to his daughter, "Come on, sweetheart, let me help you."

Cassie took her father's hand and tried to stand but quickly sank back down onto the table. Shawn stepped forward and swung Cassandra into his strong arms. "I've got her," Shawn said as Cassandra laid her head wearily on his shoulder, "Let's go."

Vince eyed Shawn for a moment not sure at all that he liked the attention Shawn was giving his daughter or the fact that Cassandra seemed to be returning it, but Vince pushed it back. Now wasn't the time. "Right," Vince agreed turning and leading the way to the limo.

When the trio reached the limo Stephanie was already there waiting with the door open and the driver was behind the wheel ready to depart. Shawn carefully placed Cassie inside and then climbed in after her.

Shawn sat on one side of Cassandra while Stephanie sat on the other. Vince sat across from the three younger people watching his daughter with concerned eyes. Cassie smiled reassuringly at her father, "Really, I'm fine," she told him again.

Vince looked unconvinced while Shawn took her chin gently in his hand and turned her to face him. The Heartbreak Kid frowned as he noticed how dilated her pupils were. "Sure," Shawn said disbelievingly, "And just how many birdies are flying around your head right now?"

Cassie sighed and her bottom lip stuck out as she pouted, "A whole flock."

Stephanie and Shawn both smiled slightly. "Can't be too bad if she's making jokes," Stephanie said dryly.

"Well," Vince said gruffly none too please but Shawn's apparent friendliness with his youngest daughter, "Either way, you just take it easy until a doctor looks you over."

Cassie nodded, wincing as her head spun slightly, "Okay," she said as Shawn released her chin. She sat back with a sigh laying her head against his shoulder once more.

Glancing uneasily over at his boss, Shawn slid his arm around her shoulders allowing her to settle into a more comfortable position. Vince stiffened. Shawn Michaels had better stay away from his little girl. If not, Vince would make sure he did.