Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this story except for Dr. Smith who is completely fictional.

Author: Sarah

Summary: When Jeff has to have spinal surgery, Trish blames herself because of her interference. When she decides to help Jeff with his rehab, things get heated. They both end up with more than they bargained for.

Rating: PG 13 (It's PG at the moment but it will change later on in the fic)

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"I'm sorry but the chances of Mr. Hardy of walking again or regaining any type of feeling in his legs are very slim. I don't like to sugarcoat things so that the family of my patient feel better because then when something goes wrong it's a shock to them but not to me. I'm telling you this because I don't want you to think that I'm some heartless man who doesn't consider the feelings of others." Dr. Smith explained.

"Yes, Dr I know and thank you. Where do we go from here? What can we do to help him out?" Matt asked.

"You are doing all you can. Just keep him motivated because that might help him with the rehab. I don't want him to feel like he's being babied because that being his moral down as well as his determination." Dr. Smith replied.

"Keep him motivated and no babying, gotcha." Matt said. "Thanks Dr. Smith."

"Your welcome, the best of luck to you and your brother. He'll be in my prayers." Dr. Smith replied and with that he shook Matt's hand and left. Matt sat back down taking in everything that Dr. Smith had told him.

"We heard and we're going to do all we can to help him Matt. Don't you worry. We're here for you and for Jeff. We're not going anywhere until he is fully recovered." Amy said taking a seat next to him.

"I know that the hard part is telling him. I don't know how he's going to react. I won't be able to tell him that he's going to be okay because I don't even know." Matt stated.

"Matt, I think I should go and tell him." Trish chimed in. "I know that everyone says that it's not my fault but I feel responsible so please let me. If he should be mad at anyone he should be mad at me." Trish stated.

Matt protested but he knew that he wouldn't win this argument. When Trish is set on something you knew better then to mess around with her decision. So he gave her a slight nod, his signal for a yes.

When Trish knew that it was a go, she took a deep breathe, trying to think of how she was going to give the news to Jeff. She stood up and started to head towards Jeff's room. When she reached the door she waited a few seconds, took a deep breathe, and pushed the door open. She made her way to the bed where Jeff was still sleeping. She pulled up a chair beside the bed and sat down. She took his hand and held it, giving it a small kiss. At this point, Jeff began to stir a little bit and when she kissed his hand he was beginning to wake up.

"Hey you." Jeff replied hoarsely.

"Hey yourself, how are you feeling?" Trish asked.

"I've been better." Jeff replied. He was looking at Trish and he knew that there was something wrong.

"Trish what is it?" Jeff replied. "You know you can tell me anything," Jeff added.

"I know, I just….it's….I don't know how to tell you this so I'm just going to say it…Dr. Smith said that the surgery went beautifully, no complications but…

"But what? Come on Trish it can't be that bad right?" Jeff said with a smile not knowing that what she was going to tell him was going to change his life forever.

"It's really hard for me….but he said that you might not be able to walk again but there is a chance that you'll be walking again in no time." Trish said trying her bet not to cry because he might think that she pitied him and that's the last thing she wants.

"What…I'm paralyzed…I can't be." Jeff said then he tried moving his legs. He couldn't believe this. It was like someone took the life out of him.

"This can be happening to me! I can't be paralyzed…I just can't be…I can't" Jeff cried out.

"I know this is hard for you Jeff but we're going to get through this together. Matt, Amy, and I will be there for you throughout the entire process." Trish explained.

Jeff just sat there in shock. One minute he was jumping off ladders in the ring and the next he was paralyzed.

"Jeff….Jeff…" Trish tried to get his attention.

"Can you please leave for a second. I just need to be alone right now." Jeff said just above a whisper.

"No I won't because you need someone right now and I'm not going anywhere. I'm going to be staying with you at your house until you don't need me anymore. I already talked this out with Vince, sure he wasn't too happy about it but he understood. I'm going to help you get through this Jeff. I'm going to be there every step of the way whether you want me to be or not. I'm not giving you my pity if that's what you're thinking. I would never do that. I just want to help you okay, I'm not going anywhere." Trish stated.

Jeff just nodded. There was nothing he could say at the moment. He was just trying to comprehend all of this at once. At that moment, Matt and Amy came in and gave him a hug. They knew that Trish told him about his condition but they needed to be there as well.

"How you feeling man?" Matt asked.

"Been better. I'm glad that I have you all to help me through this. I'm a little tired guys. I'm going to take a nap and please can you ask the dr. when can I leave and go home." Jeff asked resting his eyes.

"Will do man. We'll be right here when you get up." Matt said. He gave his brother a kiss on the forehead and headed out to talk to the dr.

"I'm going to get us something to eat, okay." Amy said

Trish nodded and returned her attention back to Jeff. He was sleeping peacefully, his breathing steady. That was when she let loose and let the tears flow freely. She knew that it wasn't going to be easy but she would be there every step of the way.

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HUGE THANKS TO Chrissychick-n-Zoebabe, Landy, Lil Mary, Lady Maria, alexa, huntersgirl, CHICKENLEGS AND ORTHON SO, and JeffnTrishDreams for replying! You guys totally rock!!

There wasn't too much going on in this chapter but it needed to be written and put out..sry! But the next couple of chapters will have a lot more going on. Sorry I wasn't able to update sooner..it's just that I was busy with taking the SATS 3 times and college applications needed to be filled out. I just want to say thank you for all of you who are still reading and are still interested in this story..I'm trying to update whispers of love so look out for that next!! Please leave a review…they are like a drug to me..lol!!