TITLE: What Went On?
AUTHOR: Hayley
RATING: PG-13
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CHAPTER 43

Amy sat patiently in the airport waiting for Joey's plane to touch down. She was a mess to say the least. Seeing him walk off the plane, she got up as he ran over to her and hugged her tightly.

"I've missed you." She said quietly. She decided to take Matt's advice and choose who she wanted to be with. She didn't know if it was really what she wanted, for the mean time it would have to do.

"I missed you too." He smiled kissing her softly. "Listen, I know I haven't been around lately, but I'm going to make it up to you." He said with a smile on his face.

"Really?" She asked. "How?"

"How does a weekend in Hawaii sound? The company said they'll pay for it and everything because of what I've done for them. Isn't that great?" He asked happily.

"That's..." She searched for the right words. "That's incredible Joey. I can't wait!" She said with a smile on her face. For the first time in ages, it was her who leaned over and kissed him. "When do we leave?"

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Matt sat on his front step with his arms draped over his knees. It had been a week since the last incident and Matt felt like he made some progress in thinking about her less often. He'd even gone out with the guys a couple of times and enjoyed himself. He thought that if he could convince his mind that he didn't need her, then his heart would do the same.

Sitting there, the trees rustled in the gentle breeze and Matt watched as cars occasionally drove by.

He squinted to see a blonde girl get out of her car and head up the driveway.

"Hey." He said getting up to greet her.

"Hi." She replied cheerfully as she welcomed his hug.

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Amy and Joey headed home and Amy couldn't help but feel happy that Joey was back. It felt like when they first started dating and Amy felt good inside. To a degree of course.

Reaching home, she helped him carry his stuff inside. Once they were in, Amy pulled Joey down onto the couch as she began to kiss him softly.

"What's this all about?" He asked undoing his tie inbetween kisses.

"I've missed you. Nothing wrong with a little catching up." She replied coyly.

"Are you alright?" He asked making sure she was okay.

"Perfect."

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"What brings you by?" He asked as they took a seat on the porch.

"I don't know. Thought I'd drop by."

"Yeah well how's things?" He asked.

"Great I guess. You?"

"I've been better." He chuckled. "Naw actually I've been pretty good."

"That's good."

"Yeah." He said stopping. "How's Jeff?"

"Um, good I guess." Beth replied nodding her head.

"Alright." Matt nodded.

"Actually I came by to ask you something." Beth started and Matt nodded his head signalling her to continue. "I was thinking...that you, me and Jeff could go away for a weekend next time. I know I know, you guys are fighting and stuff that's why I think a little getaway could do you guys some good."

"Beth...I don't know." Matt said skeptically.

"Come on Matt, please. For the mother of your future niece or nephew..."

Matt shook his head. "Naw, I really don't think that that's a good id- wait, what?!" Matt asked wide-eyed. "Did you just say- oh my god, are you- are you and Jeff- your-"

"Yes!" Beth laughed at him. "I'm pregnant!" She squealed as Matt got up and hugged her tightly.

"You and Jeff? Oh my god! I'm going to be an uncle?!" He asked excitedly. Beth nodded her head happily. "Congratulations Beth!"

"So is this a yes? For the trip I mean." Beth asked.

"Yeah absolutely." Matt said smiling. "I just can't believe my brother's going to be a dad! And I'm going to be an uncle!"

Beth smiled at his enthusiasm. One down, one more to go. She thought.

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Friday came but Amy wasn't too pleased with the sudden news.

"I'm sorry Amy." Joey apologized again seeing the disappointment on her face. "This conference is really important and if I don't go, I could lose this development deal on another hotel. You do understand right?"

"But we were supposed to go to Hawaii and catch up." Amy spoke softly trying not to show her anger towards him.

"I know I know and I'm sorry. But listen, you can still go, invite a couple of friends and have a good time. When I get back, we can go somewhere romantic. Just the two of us." He said holding her hand. "Okay?"

"Fine." Amy said biting her tongue.

"Alright. I gotta go. Enjoy Hawaii. Take pics for me ok. I love you Amy and I'm really sorry." He said walking out the door quickly.

"Whatever." She mumbled as she closed the door.

I cannot believe you did this to me! She yelled inside her head. You know what, fine! I'll go to Hawaii and I'll bring my friends and I'll have a damn good time without you. She thought bitterly.

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