The Journey

Chapter 16: Meet Your Daddy

September 18, 2004

A/N: Once again, couldn't help but update! Please read and review. Thanks.

Randy and Trish rushed to the hospital while Trish explained what happened on the way. They arrived at the hospital and ran into the ER.

"Where is he?" Trish darted to her sister.

"He's in surgery." Her sister answered. "I'm going to the chapel to pray." And with that, her sister disappeared down the hallway. A few minutes after that, the doctor approached both Trish and Randy.

"Your son made it through the surgery fine. However, we shouldn't know if the surgery fixed all the damage impacted by the car for at least a few hours." The doctor announced then walked away.

Trish just sat with her head in her hands. Randy watched her helplessly.

"Trish..." Randy started but then just pulled her in for a hug. She welcomed the embrace as she began to cry on his shoulder. "It's alright." He stroked her blonde hair. Soon, she had fallen asleep in his arms. He continued to hold her as she slept soundly. About two hours later, the doctor informed Randy that they could now visit Joey and that he was alright.

"Trish, Trish wake up." Randy slightly shook her.

"What?" She awoke.

"We can see Joey. He's okay." Randy smiled as Trish's face lit up from the news. She stood up and headed to his room, followed by Randy.

"Mommy?" Joey called from the bed upon seeing Trish peek into his room.

"Hey baby." Trish sat down beside his bed. "How yah feelin'?"

"Alright I guess." He shrugged. "I'll never go after a basketball again though." He laughed.

"That's right you won't!" Trish smiled, glad that her little boy was going to be okay after all. "You get your rest and I'll be back in a few minutes, okay?"

"Alright Mama." He smiled before closing his eyes.

"Is he alright?" Randy asked as Trish shut the door to the hospital.

"Yeah." Trish nodded. "If you would let me talk to him for a few minutes, then you can see him."

"Really?"

"Yea. After all, he is your son too."

"That's true, but I haven't been a part of his life for five years, Trish."

"I know Randy, but that's not your fault, it's mine."

"Trish..." He began.

"I'll be back in a minute." Trish didn't allow him to finish as she reentered the hospital room. "Joey?" She called as the little boy turned his head.

"Yea mom?"

"Joey, I want you to meet somebody."

"Who?"

"Your dad."

"My dad?"

"Yes, his name is Randy. He's really wanted to see you for a long time. Is that alright?"

"Yeah yeah yeah!" Joey clapped his hands together. He had wanted to get to know his dad for a long time.

"Okay, I'll send him in." Trish smiled then returned to Randy. "He's excited to see you."

"Trish, are you sure this is a good idea?"

"Yes Randy," She rolled her eyes. "Now go in." She gave him a slight push. He walked into the room and took a seat next to Joey's bed.

"Hi Joey." He grinned.

"Hi Dad." Joey liked the way that word rolled off his tongue.

"So, are you hurting or anything?"

"Nah, I'm okay." Joey laughed a bit. "Dad, where have you been all this time?"

"Trying to find you."

"Didn't mommy help you find me?"

"Uh..." Randy wasn't quite sure how to answer that. "Yea, your mommy helped me." And with that, it suddenly became clear to Randy that it was never impossible to find Trish. It was just hard, but not impossible. He just gave up too soon.

"Dad, what do you do?"

"I wrestle."

"Oh my gosh!" Joey sat in awe at his father. "The legend killer is my dad?"

"Sure is little man."

"Wait until my friends hear this!" Joey smiled from ear to ear.

"I'm gonna leave you to sleep now." Randy ruffled Joey's hair a bit, making him giggle.

"Daddy, are you going to be here when I get out of the hospital?"

"Um...of course. Then we can go hang out together, okay?"

"Okay." He replied as Randy got ready to leave. "Dad?"

"Yeah?"

"I love you."

"I love you too son." Randy almost let a tear escape from his blue orbs. He had waited so long for that moment when he could finally let his son know how much he loved him.

"How did it go?" Trish asked as Randy shut the door behind him.

"Great. He's awesome." Randy smirked. "Thanks Trish."

"For what?"

"Giving me Joey." Trish smiled as she looked into the baby blue eyes that she once couldn't live without. She hugged Randy tightly as Randy welcomed the warm embrace and took in the blonde's scent.

"I love you." Trish accidentally blurted out.

"You what?"

"I'm sorry. That was totally uncalled for."

"No, I don't think it was." Randy captured Trish's lips in a fiery and passionate kiss.

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