"I think that's all of them" Shouted Hunter shutting the boot, Joanie sat in the front of the Hummer waiting for Hunter, she rested her purse on her lap the drive wouldn't last too long, they hoped to arrive in New York by about 3pm.

The car journey was quiet, deep down Joanie knew Hunter was keeping something from her; he'd been so quiet and withdrawn over the past couple of days, she couldn't even entice him into the bedroom, she knew how much he loved sex. Joanie glanced over at him; he looked deep in thought, she was afraid to touch him in fear of rejection.

"Hunter everything's ok between us right" Asked Joanie touching his hand it was clammy, strange because it wasn't even warm outside, it was actually cold.

"I'm fine" Said Hunter his voice seemed cold, either that or her it was her imagination, she knew she had pushed him into for going to New York with her, but she didn't know what had changed, he seemed fine with it a few weeks ago.

Vince made his way into the house he quietly shut the door behind him, he peeked inside the living room, Stephanie was lying on the Sofa fast asleep, she looked exhausted he really wished she'd slow down, the last thing Cameron needed was no Mother, he already had a sorry excuse for a Father. Just thinking about Hunter made his blood boil, the bastard couldn't even support his child, let alone acknowledge his existence, if Vince ever met him he'd more than give him a piece of his mind, god he hated him. Vince went upstairs to check on Cameron, he quietly opened the door noticing his Grandson was already awake chewing on his blanket.

"Hey Cameron let's get you out of here" Smiled Vince picking him up, he shut the door on his way out and headed towards the kitchen, he placed Cameron in his highchair.

"I wonder when the last time your Mommy fed you" Said Vince, Cameron just smiled and starting hitting the table, Vince grabbed a bib from the drawer and placed it on Cameron.

Hunter and Joanie had finally arrived at the hotel, it had been a three hour drive they where both glad to be here, well Joanie was Hunter still didn't like this one bit, he was scared of bumping into Stephanie or worse Shawn, though Hunter was sure he could take him he was bigger now a lot bigger.

"I'm gonna check us in at reception" Smiled Joanie kissing his cheek, he half smiled before going round to the boot, he grabbed there bags and locked the car up. It looked as though it was about to rain; he quickly made his way inside the hotel, Joanie had checked them in, she motioned him over so they could go to there room, it was on the third floor. Joanie inserted the key card and opened the door, they had paid a lot of money for the room and they certainly weren't disappointed.

Hunter placed there bags on the floor, he turned around quickly when he felt her smack his ass, she approached him placing her hands on his broad chest, she had that look in her eyes of pure lust, he knew what was coming unfortunately for her he wasn't in the mood.

"So….that bed looks pretty comfy…fancy testing it out" Said Joanie seductively

"I'd love to but….I think I better have a shower first" Lied Hunter quickly making his way towards the bathroom, he shut the door before she could continue her advances, he quickly ripped of his shirt and pants and got inside the shower, the hot water beat against his chest and back, he didn't know how long he could keep fighting Joanie off she was already suspicious, though he couldn't tell her the truth, he couldn't tell her he had a kid somewhere in New York.

Stephanie woke up, she quickly looked at the clock it was nearly 7, she had to be at work in an hour, she went upstairs checking on Cameron, he was fast asleep her Mom or Dad must put him there, she didn't mean to sleep through the afternoon, however she was pretty tired before, and did feel better after her little nap.

Stephanie quickly got dressed for work; she didn't exactly enjoy working at the store, however the money was good and that seemed to be all that mattered. Stephanie reapplied her make up and checked herself in the mirror, despite her nap earlier dark circles were still present round her eyes, she knew she was doing too much; she grabbed her bag and headed downstairs.

"Mom, Dad I'm going to work" Shouted Stephanie

"You've not had anything to eat though" Shouted Linda

"I'll be fine"

"Stephanie" Said Linda making her way into the hall Stephanie had just gone, Linda wished her Daughter would slow down, she sighed and went back into the kitchen, Vince was sitting at the table.

"Was the matter" Asked Vince looking up

"I wish she'd slow down"

"I know but there's nothing we can do but be supportive and look after Cameron" Said Vince "Now if you'll excuse me I need to plan this Fun day for the church"

"You're still going ahead with it"

"Well of course this money is going towards charity and a little bit towards the church" Smiled Vince giving Linda a kiss on the cheek

Hunter lay away in bed, he glanced over at the clock it was nearly 11, Joanie's arm was over his abdomen, he gently moved her arm and got out of bed. Hunter grabbed a pair of jeans and slipped them on, he glanced over at Joanie who was mumbling something in her sleep; he grabbed his top and pulled it on, god he was so hungry he didn't eat much earlier.

"Where are you going" Asked Joanie waking up, Hunter cursed himself how would he explain

"I'm just going to the store, go back to sleep" Said Hunter

"If you're going to the store can you get me some water" Asked Joanie now fully awake

"Sure I'll be back in a bit"

"Love you" Said Joanie

"Yeah…….love you too"

"So how has your day been Hun" Asked Steven, he also worked nights with Stephanie, they where very good friends, he had light brown hair and blue eyes, he was gay and not afraid to speak openly about it, he was usually trying to hook her up with a guy.

"It's been ok" Smiled Stephanie

"So how is Cameron driving you up the wall again?"

"Well I'm trying to get him to walk, other than that I think he's trying to wreck my parent's house" Joked Stephanie

"Well all 1 year olds are like that Steph" Laughed Steven "I mean he's ready to explore the world"

"Don't I know it"

"I'll have to come and visit him again Steph, I've not seen him for a while" Said Steven sipping his soda

"I think he'd like that" Smiled Stephanie

"Hey less talking more working" Shouted Will there boss

"But there's no one here" Said Steven

"Yes but as far as you know we could have a bus load of hungry customers on our way" Shouted Will

"At midnight"

"You never know……anyway get back to work I don't pay you to talk" Said Will

"Ok" Said Steven giving him a fake salute, he picked up a magazine and began to read it.

Hunter pulled the key out of the ignition, he glanced at his watch it was 12:15 he made his way inside the store, it was quiet though he didn't expect it to be anything else, it was past midnight and only drunks where out now.

Hunter grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge, he didn't really intend on going to the store, but since Joanie wanted some water he had no other choice. Hunter made his way towards the checkout, he froze when he realized who was behind the counter he silently cursed himself, of all the people he could have bumped into it had to be her, the one person he never wanted to see again was right in front of him looking into his eyes .

There he stood the man who had given her so much grief over the last couple of years, he looked different that aura of confidence he once had was gone, not only that but he looked older now, his arms were a lot bigger, his once shaved face now had a thin neatly trimmed beard on it. He actually looked speechless, surprised, almost as if he was dreading this moment. Stephanie took a deep breath she wanted to run, she wanted him to suffer for everything he put her through, he had left her when she needed him the most or more like her child, there child god this couldn't be happening to her not now, not here. Yet another part of her was glad she had seen him, she hadn't seen him for so long, her feelings for him began to resurface, as much as he was an asshole with her, there was something that always had her coming back for more.

He wanted to run just leave forgetting this had ever happened, but he couldn't his legs wouldn't move him, almost as if fate wanted this to happen, he knew it was a bad idea coming to New York, damn him for allowing Joanie to get her way, yet on the other hand he was glad he saw her, she looked more beautiful than the last time he saw her, despite dark circles under her eyes. He knew there was no way he could just leave now, he slowly made his way towards her his hands were shaking he tried to remain calm and composed, he placed the water down and said the only word that could escape his lips.

"Hi"