Several Days Later.
"Hey Ridge where is Kate?" Moxley asked coming into the house.
He had just drove in from Florida after the most recent round of AEW events.
"She went to the doctor this morning." Ridge said.
Moxley gave him a nod as he poured himself a cup of coffee.
"Is everything OK? Is she still in pain? She hasn't text me much since Wednesday." He said taking a sip of his coffee.
"She's getting better day by day." Ridge said. "It's taking time but I think she's making progress."
"That is all I want for her is to get better. It pisses me off thinking of the hell she went through." Moxley said as he was looking around. "Where are the kiddos they are extra quiet?"
"Seth actually took them back to Iowa this morning." Ridge stated.
"What? Why? Does Kate know? I mean she was OK with that?" Moxley said a bit annoyed.
"Yes Kate knows. Her and Seth talked a lot over the last few days. It also sounds like she is heading back to Iowa soon." Ridge stated.
"What the hell happened while I was gone?" Moxley said. "Why would she go back to corn country? She's not getting back together with that shit head is she?"
"I don't know. I didn't ask. I just told Kate I will support her. Jon listen Kate needs some kind of stability in her life right now. She needs to feel like she is in control and even more so she needs to feel safe and supported."
"I know that. That is why I came back the second I could. I didn't even want to leave her in the first place. Seth isn't the guy to help her through this. He's screwed up and he is the one that helped break her down. He is having a baby with another woman for crying out loud. What the hell is she thinking going back to Iowa and letting Seth take the kids?" Moxley said shaking his head.
Kate was on her way home from the doctor with her sister Kelly. Kate was cleared to drive and resume regular activity but still was a bit nervous to be alone.
"So good news at the doctor today. You are clear to do anything." Kelly said to her sister.
"Yeah as long as I feel like I can do it he gave me the go ahead. Also best news ever I am not pregnant." She said with relief.
"Oh Katie were you worried about that?" Kelly asked looking over at her sister.
"Honestly I was terrified. I know Trent didn't use anything and with being on the road I wasn't always on time with the birth control. Just the idea of carrying Trent's baby made me physically ill. Bringing a child into the world that way I don't think I could have handled that." Kate admitted.
"I can't even imagine what they must have been like for you the last few weeks. Have you been able to talk to anyone about your fears and concerns?"
"I talked with Walker. About Trent our past and and just stuff."
"I am glad you've been able to talk to Walker. You know I am always here too."
"I know thank you Kel. I admit honestly and openly talking with Seth helped too."
"Seth huh? What did the two of you talk about?" Kelly asked.
"Really?" Kate asked shaking her head.
"Just curious is all. I was a little shocked knowing you let him take the kids back to Iowa with out you."
"Actually I am heading back first thing tomorrow morning." Kate said.
"To Iowa? You are moving back to Iowa really? So you and Seth are getting back together? Katie please no. I don't want to tell you what to do but come on he's cheated on your not just once and he's having a baby with someone else." Kelly said.
"I know Kelly. But thanks for reminding me that my husband is starting another family with that Irish woman." Kate said with a sad tone in her voice.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean it like that. I am just surprised and not sure what you are doing is all. You have Mox."
"I don't have Mox. I don't think I ever truly had him. Which is fine I am married. But to clarify I am not getting back together with Seth. We talked a lot the last few days. We were open and honest with one another. I told him all about how I can't see a future with him any more because he broke my heart and my trust. Not to mention the whole him having another child. He was honest with me too. He talked about how things at some point changed between us. He talked about his injury and then his fears after Jaxon was born. How he didn't want to lose me but wasn't man enough to be honest about what he was really feeling about the whole thing."
"He wasn't man enough to tell you what he wanted more kids? So that is why he couldn't keep it in his pants? Bad excuse."
"Like I told him I can't forgive or forget what he's done. But I wont take the kids away from him. They need their father and they need to be in their home. So Seth and I agreed that I would move back to Iowa for awhile. I can live in our house with the kids and he talked about staying at the house he rents out"
"For how long? Do you have a long term plan here Katie?" Kelly asked.
"I don't know. But one thing I do know is that I need to start living again and I can't do that here or in Jacksonville. So I will try in Iowa. It's been my home for years. It's always been my safe place. The kids aren't pawns either they need to be home and not be in a new house every few months. So we are going to try this." Kate said.
"Can you do this Katie? Honestly can you be home in Iowa knowing that soon Seth's other woman will be having his baby? How does that all play into this? I am not asking to hurt you I am just worried about my little sister."
"I don't know that either Kelly. I don't have a lot of answers right now. All I do know is that I need to start living and getting on with my life. Whatever that looks like I just need to start moving forward not backwards."
"Where does Jon fit into all this? I really thought you two had a good thing going. That man is head over heals for you Katie. How can you not see that."
"Kelly I think he was just enamored with the idea of me. He doesn't love me and doesn't' want me. He is still an amazing friend and I plan to continue to work for AEW so we will still hang out. He's a great guy just not in love with me. I am alright with that."
"I'm not so sure about that. I really think he loves you. Don't push him away."
"Who is pushing him away? I am being realistic." Kate said as they pulled into the house.
"Speaking of the Mox. He is back I see." She said pulling up next to his car. "I am telling you Katie he adores you."
Kate didn't say anything as she got out of the car and headed into the house.
"Babe there you are. How are you doing?" Mox asked kissing her cheek and pulling her into a hug.
She didn't fight the hug. Kate was getting better at being hugged and touched.
"I am doing better. Still just taking it day by day. Congrats on a great feud with MJF. Sorry I didn't make it down to Florida for All Out. But you and Archer again huh?"
"Yeah started the year facing him in Japan just seemed fitting. But hey Tony said he talked to you the other day about maybe coming back soon?"
"Yeah I told him I would fly down there in a week or so."
"That's great they all miss you down there. It's just not the same." Jon smiled.
"I doubt I am that missed." Kate said shaking her head. "I mean you seemed just fine."
"What is that suppose to mean?" Moxley asked a bit confused.
"Nothing." Kate signed walking away.
Jon looked over at Kelly very confused.
"Just go talk to her. She needs to talk to you hear her out and try to convince her not to go back to Iowa. I just don't think that will be good for her." Kelly said.
"Kelly Jo! We need to let Kate make her own choices. If going back to Iowa is what she feels she needs no one should stop her or convince her not to go. I mean that no one." Ridge stated looking at Kelly then at Jon who just gave a nod before he headed out to the back deck to talk to Kate.
"Hey babe want to talk?" Jon asked her.
"Do you want to talk?" She asked back.
"I can always talk to you." Jon said moving closer to her.
"If I ask you something I need you t be totally honest with me?"
"Of course I am always honest with you. Katie what is going on?"
Kate took her phone out and showed Jon the photo of him and Renee in the background of the photo she was sent.
"Fuck." Jon mumbled as he saw the photo.
"We are not dating so I am not mad you are talking with your ex. But I just have to know are you getting back with her?" Katie asked.
"Hell no and Katie it wasn't what it looked like. She is leaving WWE and wanted to come tell me. Then she just hung out around AEW. Honestly she is probably trying to get a job main stream or something."
"It's not what it looks like." Kate said softly. "Seth use to say the same thing to me when I would ask about certain things. One time I remember seeing a photo of him and Becky working out and he said those exact words. It's not what it looks like. But like I said it's not like we are a couple so you really don't owe me any explanation at all. You can do what and who you want."
"Kate I don't want her. I haven't for a long time now. I hope you know I have no reason to lie to you about this. I would never hurt you like that. But I have ask you now why the hell are you going to Iowa?" Jon asked.
"I need to start moving forward. I can't keep living in the past moving forward is what we all need to do. Finding out who I am now. I can't do that here I love South Carolina but it's a place I know I can't put down roots for myself or my children. Florida is a great place to work and vacation but it never truly felt like home. So I decided to go back to Iowa the only place I ever truly felt safe."
"So that's it you are just getting back together with Seth?" Jon scoffed.
"No I am not getting back together with Seth. But he doesn't deserve to be a thousand miles away from his children either. Ella will be starting preschool in the near future and I want her Dad to be there for those moments for both her and Jaxon. So if living in Iowa is what needs to happen for my children and my mental health then that is what I will do."
"Move to Vegas. Move in with me Kate. Give me a chance." Jon blurted out.
"What?" Kate asked a tad confused and overwhelmed.
"It's no secrete that I am crazy about you. I want to be there for you and the kids. So move in with me. Start your new life in Vegas."
"Jon that's sweet but I can't make a huge life choice like that right now. Besides I am not in a place to be with anyone. Seth kissed me the other night and I freaked out not because he kissed me but because I felt dirty and I am still working thru the hell Trent put me through. I can't ask you to wait for me to heal."
"I will be by your side and I will wait. You never have to ask I will do it." Jon said.
"Jon you are one of my best friends and I thank you for all you've done for me. But right now I need to focus on healing myself. I need to be the best mother I can be for my kids. I truly think Iowa is where I can do that. Not because I am getting back with Seth because like I said I am not. But because I know in my heart my children need to be in their home. Jon please understand this."
"I am trying Katie I really am. But just know I am not giving up on you or us." Jon stated as he slowly moved in and kissed her lips softly.
The Next afternoon.
"Mommy you home!" Ella smiled running to Kate as she walked into the door.
As Kate smiled hugging Ella and Jaxon who came running to her shirtless. She looked around her home it felt safe and warm.
"I am home by babies." Kate smiled hugging them.
"We pay and had nacks mommy." Jaxon said.
"You did wow. You played and had snacks." Kate smiled.
"Yes and Dad fixed the slide on the swing set." Ella smiled. "So now we can play on it."
"That's so great. I know you love your swing set. Thanks Seth." Kate said as they went into the living room.
"Of course I am just glad you and the kids are home. I did take some clothes over to the rental house along with a few of my other things." Seth stated.
"Again thank you for doing this. For trusting that this is best."
"Like I said the other night Katie. I don't necessarily think this is for the best. But I am willing to do whatever it takes. So I will stay at the rental house if it means I get to see the kids and you every day."
"Thank you Seth. I just need time to heal."
"Just know you are not alone."
"Thanks. I am gonna go freshen up after my flight. Mind ordering dinner?"
"Of course I got it." Seth said.
As the warm water rained down on her she was breathing softly. For the first time in months she felt safe and a bit relaxed. She knew right now she couldn't be in a true relationship with anyone but she was finally home where she needed to be.
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