Chapter 26

Later that week...

KC was thinking as she continued to drive from the airport. He needs to be a part of this. KC saw the familiar sign that only a few months ago, made her heart leap.

'Welcome to Cameron'

As KC drove down the familiar streets, she felt a sense of home for the first time in months. I always loved it here, from the first time I cam here. KC turned down the familiar road that led to a house that was her second home for over a year. Seeing the corvette parked in the driveway, she knew he was home. KC put the car in park and turned the engine off. She gathered courage to get out of the car. She hadn't been back to the house since the weekend before Jeff and her split up. Matt and Shannon helped her get her things from Jeff so she didn't have to see him.

KC began walking to the front door, before she reached it the door swung open and Jeff appeared.

"KC," Jeff asked puzzled. Of all the people he expected to see pull up; she was the last he thought he would see. "What are you doing here?"

KC looked at the ground, while they had made some ground on Monday, she still was unsure of herself around him. "I thought we could talk and I figured you'd be more comfortable here instead of at an arena or on the phone."

"Sure," Jeff was still surprised to see her. "Come on in."

Jeff and KC walked into the house. It was still the same way KC had left it the last time. Jack, Jeff's dog, came running over to her. "Hey Jack. How's my little boy?" KC sat on the couch and Jack jumped onto her lap.

"He's missed you a lot," Jeff said sitting on the couch as well. He's not the only one that missed you.

"Well, I missed him to." I also missed you. "It's been hard not having any animals around. I got so used to them."

Jeff sat there silent not knowing what else to say. Suddenly he jumped up, startling KC, "Do you want a drink; water, soda, beer?"

KC began giggling. "I'm fine right now Jeff. But in a few months, I will love to take you up on that beer."

"Oh Jeez, I'm an idiot. Of course you can't have beer." Jeff smacked himself on the head causing KC to laugh even harder.

"It's ok Jeff. You only found out. It happens."

Jeff sat back down. "So what would you like to talk about?"



KC shifted in her seat and placed a hand on her stomach. "Well I was wondering if you had any questions for me regarding the baby."

Jeff looked at KC. So many thoughts were swirling in his head. "Have you been ok? Is the baby ok? Were you really going to tell me?"

KC flinched at the last question. She took a deep breath and began. "I've been fine. The first few months were rough; I'm not going to lie. I was sick morning, noon and night. We had a scare a few months ago. But this little one is tough. The baby is great unless it's three in the morning. The little one lately doesn't believe Mommy needs to sleep so I get kicked from here to kingdom come." Jeff laughed. KC loved her sleep. He also loved the look on KC's face as she talked about the baby while touching her stomach. God I want to touch her and feel my baby, Jeff thought.

"As for your last question," KC said snapping Jeff from his thoughts. "As I said the other day, I was going to tell you as long as I knew you were clean. This is your baby too." KC reached out and grabbed Jeff's hand surprising him and placed it on her belly. Jeff's face went from shock to amazement and he felt the slight movement under his hand.

"That's amazing," Jeff said not moving his hand.

"I know you've been dying to touch Jeff," KC said laughing as Jeff looked down sheepishly. "I still can read your face." KC grew quiet for a moment letting Jeff enjoy feeling their baby move. "I want you to know, you are this baby's daddy and I'll be damned if you aren't part of its life."

Jeff looked up at KC with his eyes misting. With all that he has done to this girl, no this woman sitting before him she still wants him to be a part of his child's life. She never ceased to amaze him.

"I'll do whatever I need to. I want to be there for BOTH of you." KC knew from Jeff's tone he was in for good.

"Ok, Nero, you're in. Now question for you: What did your father have to say?" KC knew Claude never missed his boys wrestle.

"He called me a jackass but was very happy to see you. He even said you look prettier than ever." KC and Jeff both laughed. For the entire time they were together, Claude called KC his 'Pretty Yankee.' "He wants to see you and see his grandchild."

"Well, I will see him while I am here. I also need to drop my stuff of at Matt's. He said I can stay there for the next few days and take a flight out with you guys to Raw on Monday."

"Why not stay here," Jeff asked. He wanted KC under the same roof with him. These past few days all he could think about was how much he had missed her and how much he screwed up.

"No," KC said firmly. "Maybe someday and I can chill here, just not now. However, I would like your help with a few things while I'm here."

"Anything you need, I will do." Jeff was disappointed she wasn't staying with him but he was going to work very hard and getting her to trust him enough to stay one day.



"I need to find a place to live here. I was thinking about that house down the road. I wasn't sure if it was still up for sale or rent."

"Daddy, Matt and I bought it. He figured with all the people we end up having to stay here one more place to crash would help. If you want to stay there, it's all yours."

"That would be great Jeff. I am selling my apartment in NY. Without my mom, there is no reason for me to stay. I have no one left and I really want the baby to grow up with family."

Jeff breathed in deeply, her mom is gone? When did that happen? Why wasn't I told? Oh that's right I was high. "KC, I'm so sorry about your mom. I didn't know."

KC's eyes filled with tears. It was still hard to think about her mom. "She went in her sleep. I'm just glad she knew she was going to be a grandma before she went. It surprised us all. Actually, I was so sick and stressed I almost lost the little one." KC shuddered thinking about Chris dragging her to the hospital as her body was wracked with cramps. To this day, Chris is still worried about her stress level, not wanting a replay of that night.

"KC I wish I was there for you." Jeff's eyes were filled with regret. I had to get high. This girl would have done anything for me and when she needed me most I was high and called her a whore.

"Stop thinking that way," KC said harshly seeing the regret. "When she passed you were busy getting clean. Matt didn't find out till a few weeks ago. Only Chris and Vince knew. I was happy you were cleaning up. I was so proud of the progress you were making and made." KC wiped her eyes. "Enough of this. The next thing I need or better yet, want to ask you is if you are busy tomorrow at 10 am."

Jeff looked at KC puzzled. "I'm free. What's up?"

"I would love for you to come to the doctor with me tomorrow. I'm getting my second sonogram and thought you would like to see your baby."

Jeff looked about at KC with his eyes full of wonder. See my baby? "I'll be there. Tell me where and I'll pick you up and take you there as well."

KC laughed at Jeff's eagerness. She knew it was right to share it with him.

"Well, I am going to head to Matt's now." KC got up and Jeff walked her to the door. "This went better than I thought." She reached over and surprised herself and Jeff and hugged him quickly. "I'll see you later." KC hurried to the car and got in leaving Jeff stunned in his doorway, watching her as she pulled away.