PART FIVE

The next few days passed by fairly uneventfully. Jeff did his best to entertain Lita while she rested, while Matt made sure she had everything she needed. Matt smiled as he looked through the kitchen doorway into the living room where Lita and Jeff were. He could
swear he heard Lita laugh. Wanting to see what had lifted her spirits, he ventured closer to the door.

Lita was reclined on the couch, with her feet propped up on the coffee table. Jeff was sitting in the floor, with several little bottles around him. Matt saw that he was painting her toenails. They were laughing because Jeff had captured Lita's foot and was tickling her mercilessly.

"Are you going to let my brother get away with that Lita? Matt inquired.

Lita grabbed her sore ribs, which were aggravated by her laughter. But it felt too good to giggle again. "I would slap him with this pillow but I don't want red polish all over my carpet" she replied. Jeff burst into laughter then, rolling back onto the carpet.

"What" Lita asked, not getting what was so funny. "What?" she asked again. "Oh no! Jeff what color did you paint my toenails?"

"Lita, you always said you liked all the colors I use on my hair. I just thought I'd help you express your artistic side", Jeff laughed.

"Oh no!"

"Don't worry Lita" Matt said. "I think he did a very nice job. Green and purple are Team Extreme colors after all".

"JEFF!" Lita cried, but her smile said she wasn't really
angry. "How could you take advantage of me like that!"

"I'm sorry Lita. I couldn't resist. I was planning to take it off and do them right for you." Jeff was having a hard time getting the words out he was grinning so wide. "It did get the response I hoped for though".

"Why you little..." then she had a better idea. "I think I'll keep my purple and green toes, thank you. Now, give me your hands. It's YOUR turn, Jeff Hardy".

"What? No way, babe. You can't see where you're painting!"

"Oh, come on. Pleeeeaaasseee. I thought you were fearless, Hardy."

"Oh, don't even go there girl", Jeff said, plopping up beside her on the couch. "You know I can't back down from a challenge".

Matt turned around with a smile, heading back into the kitchen. He was so glad to see Lita's spirit returning. As their voices faded, he heard her say, "I think blue and orange would be a good start......."

to be continued...........