-1Worthless

No more than one hour after Nick dropped him off, Greg had managed to down seven beers, vomit it all up twice, and collapse on his bed in sobs. He hugged a pillow close to him as he cried. Why is she doing this? She knows he cheated, why does she still trust him? What did I do wrong? He knew it was foolish to break down like he was, but at the moment he didn't care. He groaned when his doorbell rang. "Who is it?"

"It's Sara." Greg choked back a sob as he answered the door. Sara raised her eyebrows when she saw him. "You look like death."

"Good evening to you too," Greg said, moving aside as Sara entered.

"I wanna know why you took off at the lab today," Sara said.

Greg sighed. He knew he couldn't hide it any longer. "Sara, don't marry Hank. He cheats!"

"Greg, for the last time, stop telling those rotten lies!" Sara snapped.

"When have I ever lied to you!"

"He loves me!"

"No, Sara, he doesn't. I do!" Greg suddenly grabbed Sara around the waist and pulled her into a passionate kiss. Sara tried to refuse at first, but eventually caved. When they finally pulled apart, she leaned her forehead against his. Finally remembering why she was there, she backed away hastily.

"Greg, stop."

"But I love you."

"I'm getting married!" Sara exclaimed, throwing her arm in the air.

"It should be me!" Greg yelled.

Sara frowned, then thrust an envelope into Greg's hands. "I want you to come. It would mean a lot to me."

Greg scoffed. "You like making this hard on me, don't you?"

Sara glared at him. "He loves me."

"Sure, tell that to his other girlfriends." Greg's comment was ended when Sara slapped him hard across the face. Hot tears stung his eyes as he held his face.

Sara stood in shock for a few moments before finally speaking. "If you don't come, then you're worthless!" She gasped, suddenly regretting her comment when she saw the hurt in Greg's eyes.

"Fine!" Greg stuffed the invitation back into Sara's hands. "It's decided, I'm worthless!" Greg turned to leave, and let out a heart wrenching sob. He put his face in his hands and leaned against the wall. "Please…just leave me alone."

Sara trembled slightly, tears running down her face as well. "Greg?"

"Just go!" Greg slid into a sitting position and cried harder.

Sara let out a sob. Throwing the invitation on the ground, she ran out the door.

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Not twenty minutes late, Greg's doorbell rand again. As he went to open the door, he picked up the invitation off the floor where Sara had left it. Sighing, he dropped it on the table an went for the door. Before he knew it, a blow to the face and two to the stomach left him gasping for air on the floor. Clutching his stomach, he looked up to see a very angry Hank standing over him.

"You should really ask before opening your door, Sanders," Hank said, pleased with himself.

Greg coughed, then winced. "What do you want?"

"I wanna know why my wife-to-be came home crying like a mad woman," Hank said. "She mentioned she was here." He grabbed Greg by the collar and yanked him to his feet. "So, what did you say to her?"

Greg smiled sarcastically. "I told her I'm not coming to the wedding because it tears me apart to see her with someone who doesn't give a damn, and who cheats!" Greg smiled, proud of himself.

"Oh yeah!" Hank yelled. He landed a third, even harder blow to Greg's stomach, knocking him against the wall. Hank watched with pleasure as Greg sank to the floor in pain. "You will be there. I want the joy of seeing your face when you lose the woman you love to me. Good night, Greg." Hank smirked and left, slamming the door behind him.

Greg heard him speed off, then he curled up on the floor and cried. Holding is throbbing stomach, he sobbed uncontrollably. He looked up when he though he heard his name. He realized he was right when Nick came barreling through his door. Greg coughed. "Nick?"

"Oh my, Greg!" Nick exclaimed as he ran to his hurt friend. "I saw Hank leave, did he hurt you?"

Greg swallowed hard and nodded. He cried out in pain when Nick got him to his feet and helped him to his bedroom.

"You sleep now, ok buddy?" Nick said. He put Greg on the bed slowly and sighed. "I'm gonna crash on your couch tonight in case Hank decides to come back."

Greg nodded slowly. "Thanks, Nick." He closed his tear filled eyes, and despite the pain was soon fast asleep.

TBC