Disclaimer: I do not own John Cena, Trish Stratus or any of the other WWE superstars in this story; they are all owned in and by themselves and the World Wrestling Entertainment franchise.

A/N: It was funny reading your reviews on what a retard John has been in the last few chapters, and I have to admit, I did make him pretty dumb, but I assure you, before it ends, I will make him smart again, it was just funny to watch him doing stupid stuff because of love. Any who, thanks for the reviews and here comes the next chapter.

"He did what?" Jeff asked as he sat on her hotel bed, watching her relive the whole horrible night out with Matt. He had thought that putting the two of them together would have been good for her, and for Matt, but as it turned out, John still thought he had a claim.

"He brought Torrie over to the table and basically made out with her in front of us. I mean Matt didn't care much because he had told me right before that he just wanted to be friends with me. He figured it was better that way and I have to admit I agreed because I still felt something for John. But then he did that."

"Talk about doing the one thing you shouldn't do."

"Well then I am glad you agree with me. I had to admit I wasn't sure you would."

"Listen, if I wanted to make you hurt I could have done that but making you hurt is not what my life is about anymore."

"Then what is it about Jeff?"

"TNA."

Trish listened to what he said and immediately the flags went up in the air as she figured out that Jeff meant the company that was trying to take the WWE out from under Vince, one wrestler at a time.

"You can't be serious. What the hell are you talking about TNA for? You have a contract here with the WWE."

"I got a call from Jarrett alright, and you know I haven't exactly had it easy since coming back here to the WWE and you know better then anyone that I don't enjoy it much."

"Is that why you left the first time?"

Jeff wasn't sure if he was ready for this end of the conversation. The one where he had to bare all to the girl he let get away and couldn't make a play to get back. He knew this looked like he was doing the same thing over again, but he didn't know how to make it better.

"You know why I left before Trish."

"Yeah because of me and Beth."

"No! I told you before it wasn't you. It was all Beth and you know it. Somewhere in that head of yours you do anyway. This time it isn't about leaving because of a woman. This time if I did take them up on their offer it would be about doing what I want, when I want to whoever I want too."

"Don't you like working with me?"

"That's a trick question and you know it. Listen to me Trish, I love you, I always have and I think I have proved that to you over the last little while, with letting you go and all. If I go to TNA, it would be because they are more relaxed about wrestling in terms of going out on a daily basis. I could focus on my music and wrestle, and come back and see you."

"I know, I know. As always you have a point. But before you make up your mind on what to do, just remember that I want you here, and if you leave it is going to hurt."

Not waiting around for his answer and realizing she had to meet Joanie for a dinner meeting to go over some moves for their match that coming Thursday, she smiled at Jeff and walked out the door. She would have to make sure she dealt with all of this later, before he left the WWE again.

When she stepped into the restaurant, she looked around everywhere for Joanie, unable to see her and knowing she didn't like to show up late. Figuring she was off in a corner somewhere she decided to ask the hostess.

"Hey there, can I ask you something?"

"Yes ma'am what can I do for you?"

"My name is Trish, and I am here to see Joanie Lauer, do you know if she is here yet?"

"No ma'am, she isn't here, but there is a person already seated at the table over there in the corner."

Looking to where the hostess had pointed she smiled and made her way over. She still couldn't tell who it was, but maybe Joanie had a date with someone and they were already there and waiting for her as well. It might pass the time while they waited if they could talk to each other.

As she reached the table she realized who was sitting there, wearing a suit and a pleased smile on his lips. It was the last person in the world she wanted to see right at that moment.

"What the hell are you doing here?" she hissed, pissed off and waiting for him to reply.

"I tricked you into coming here. I asked Joanie for a favour and since she knows how I feel after I explained it all to her, and let her beat me up, she agreed to do it."

"You mean she didn't make this dinner date? She isn't coming?"

"She made it, but she isn't coming. I was the one that was meeting you."

"Well you are the last person I want to see right now, so if you don't mind I think I might go back to the hotel and sleep."

"Please Trish, she went to a lot of trouble for me, and I don't want to tell her I screwed it up five minutes into it, will you at least hear me out?"

"Sure why not. Where is your girlfriend though? I figured after the show the other night that you wouldn't go anywhere without her."

"Will you listen to the truth if I tell you it all from the beginning?"

"Do I have a choice?"

She looked angry and John knew now that all of the stuff he had done to get her back had been stupid and that he should have just done this from the start. He had a chance to make up for it all now and there was no way he was letting her stubborn attitude stop him. She had a choice alright, but he wanted to make sure the choice this time was him.

"Yes you do, but please hear me out."

"I'm listening."

"Jeff's accident was not because of me, Torrie planned the whole thing to pull us apart and make sure that we didn't last a week. She found out by listening that we were hiding our relationship because we didn't want to end it, and she used it for her own gain. The guy she had hit you and Jeff that time was Luther. She paid him because otherwise Kurt would have known and stopped it, and he didn't know a damn thing about it."

"So you didn't do it? How do I know you aren't lying to me now?"

"Because I don't have anything left to lose by telling you. Torrie was a game. She kissed me when you were at the hospital with Jeff and I have to admit it was kind of a turn on, but not enough for me to leave you for it. I did the wrong thing, and I should have done what Kurt said and told you the truth. I made it worse when I made the fake date with her. I wanted her to show up somewhere and when I didn't get mad and know I didn't want her. I wanted to be with you. I just didn't think you would hear it and run."

"You knew what she was doing and you wanted to screw her up?"

"Yes in a nutshell. I didn't like you when you came over here to Smack Down, but then when I got to know you I fell in love with you dam nit, and I didn't want some blonde whore getting in between that. She is married to Peter for God's sakes. I for damn sure wouldn't make a go on her for that. He is a friend of mine."

"Have you told him what she is doing?"

"Yes. Kurt and I went and told everyone that we needed too, the truth of everything. You were the last person I had to tell. I had to make you see how much I love you and how sorry I was I hurt you."

"What about that date the other night?"

"Fake too. She didn't know it though. She found out after she saw the hurt in my eyes because of the hurt I caused you. She flipped and left, much like you did and I knew I had done something beyond forgiveness."

"So what do you want out of all of this John?"

"Nothing. I want to tell you that I love you. All of the stupid things I have done I have done for you. You get to choose what to do from here, but I hope after you do some thinking you will come back to me and I can make you happy."

"Well John, I don't think it is that easy."