Chapter 46

No Way Out…

Backstage…

KC sat quietly in the locker room getting ready for her match. Luckily Amy wasn't wrestling that night and had taken Moore for a stroll while she got her head in the game. What started as a simple fatal three way straight match had turned over the past few weeks into a TLC match for the Cruiserweight title. Jeff was not happy.

Flashback, last night…

"Kace, I'm really worried," Jeff said. "I have a bad feeling."

"Nero, all will be fine," KC said wrapping her arms around him. "I wouldn't do this if I didn't think it would be ok. I have been in matches like this before."

"I just don't want anything to happen you," Jeff sighed.

"I promise I will do my personal best to come back to you in one piece, ok," KC looked at Jeff who just looked resigned.

Present time…

KC knew she had to be a part of this match. She earned her stripes before she left to have Moore. Her wrestling style wasn't meant for the Diva division.

"Ready to go," Shannon asked from the doorway.

"Ready to lose," KC asked getting up and cracking her neck.

"In your dreams, loser," Shannon said good naturedly. He knew how she was feeling, hell he was feeling the same way.

The two friends began walking towards the guerilla position. Matt and Amy greeted her with Moore. She kissed her son on his head and told him she loved him. Amy and Matt both wished their friends good luck. KC looked up and saw Jeff leaning against the wall with his eyes closed.

"I love you Kace," he said as she approached not opening his eyes but opening his arms.

"I love you too, Nero," KC said leaning into his open embrace. "I will try to be as careful as possible."

Jeff opened his eyes and kissed KC with every fiber of his being. "I feel like I just got you back."



"I'm coming back to you with the gold," KC said kissing Jeff one last time as her music began to play.

"Just come back," Jeff whispered as KC headed out. Matt and Amy walked over and Jeff picked up Moore from Amy's arms. Kissing his head, Amy and Matt both couldn't miss the look of worry that crossed Jeff's face.

"It will be okay bro," Matt said touching Jeff's shoulder. Jeff just shook his head and went to the monitor to watch the match.

Late in the match…

JR: Well King, this has been a back and forth match if ever there was one.

King: KC is hanging big time with the boys.

JR: Moore is seeing stars on the outside of the ring. KC now climbing the ladder.

King: She almost can reach the belt. Oh no, here comes Helms.

Out of nowhere, Shane jumps into the ring pushing the ladder KC was on. Flying through the air KC lands through a table as her head bounces off the steel ramp with a sickening thud.

JR: God almighty, get medical down here now!

Shannon not seeing his friend hurt climbs into the ring and spears Shane. He quickly climbs to the top of the ladder and grabs the championship.

King: Moore did it.

JR: Shannon Moore is the new Cruiserweight Champion!

Shannon looked for KC but was stunned to see her lying unmoving. He quickly gets out of the ring and goes to her.

Backstage…

Jeff could hardly watch the match after the first few minutes he just started walking the halls with his son.

"Jeff," Amy screamed running towards him. She quickly grabbed Moore from his arms. "Go…KC…out…"

Before Amy could catch her breath Jeff is running towards the entrance heading to KC.

Near the ring…



Shannon looks up as Jeff passes the medics and flies to KC's side.

"What happened," he asked Shannon.

"I don't know," Shannon said. "I only saw her after I grabbed the belt. I didn't know where she was."

Jeff looked at KC who remained unmoving. "Come on Kace, open your eyes."

The medics pushed Jeff and Shannon out of the way as the replay of KC's fall played on the titan-tron. Both looked on in horror as KC went off the ladder into the table. Jeff and Shannon both knew it was the slam on the steel ramp that caused the damage.

"We're moving her," one of the medics told Jeff. Jeff grabbed KC's hand as she went up the ramp. Backstage Matt was waiting with Amy who had tears in her eyes as her friend was wheeled back.

"We have to take her to the hospital Jeff," the medic said. Jeff didn't know what to do. He was supposed to be facing Adam later that night. Suddenly Vince walked up to them as KC was being loaded into the ambulance.

"Jeff, I need you to stay here," Vince said as Jeff looked at him in utter confusion. "We are making your match next so you can get out of here. Adam knows it has to be quick. Go in and hit him with a chair for the DQ. Then Matt and Amy will be here with the car waiting for you."

Jeff looked at Vince wanting to thank this man.

"Go Jeff, they are playing your music," Shannon told him. Amy and Matt were already headed out with Moore to the car.

At the hospital…

Jeff and the crew pulled up to the ER. Jeff didn't even wait for the car to stop before he was out of it running through the doors.

"My wife was just brought in," Jeff said to a harried nurse. "KC Murphy?"

"Yes Mr. Murphy, she's with the doctor now, Exam 1," the nurse responded shaking her head as Jeff took off in the direction of the exam rooms.

"How is she," Jeff asked frantically to the doctor.

"You are…" the doctor asked waving a light in KC's eyes.

"Her husband," Jeff replied. He knew the only way to get information was saying that they were married.



"Well, I'm Dr. Douglas," the doctor replied writing a note down on a chart. "She still isn't conscious. She has a severe concussion, a couple of cracked ribs and a possible back injury. I am still waiting for the MRI results on that. Right now, we just need her to wake up."

"Thank you," Jeff whispered as he moved to her bedside grabbing her hand. "My son and the rest of her family should be outside. Can they come in?"

The doctor looked thoughtful for a moment. "We are moving her up to a room in about ten minutes. Even if she was awake she was going to be our guest overnight no matter what. I suggest you go outside and let your family know what's going on. I will have a nurse let you know what room she is being moved to."

"Ok," Jeff said in an almost daze. He kissed KC on the cheek and left the room as more hospital personnel came in to prepare her to move. Jeff walked into the waiting room just as Chris and Stephanie joined the rest of the group. Jeff went over and picked up Moore and held him close not speaking to anyone.

"Jeff," Chris asked softly. "What's going on with our girl?"

Jeff turned and looked at the group. "She has a severe concussion, cracked ribs and a possible back injury. She's still not awake. They are moving her to a room. When she's settled we can all go and see her."

Chris just sat down shell shocked. Stephanie quickly put her arms around him.

"This is all my fault," Shannon said.

"No it isn't," Jeff replied sitting next to his friend. "Accidents happen. You weren't even in the ring when she went over."

Matt and Amy just leaned against the wall. Matt wanted to be there for his brother but he didn't know what to do.

"Mr. Murphy," a nurse called out.

"Actually it's Hardy," Jeff responded, getting up with his son in his arms.

"Oh," the nurse said looking down. "Your wife is in room 308. The doctor said you can go up at anytime."

Jeff looked down at his son. "Hey Moore, let's go see Mommy."

Together the group went to the elevator and headed up to KC's room.

Matt looked at Jeff. "Your wife? Did you forget to tell us something?"



Jeff just shrugged. "We both knew it was the only way to get information. She has no next of kin except this little guy so for all intents and purposes she is my wife. Other wise, we wouldn't know what is going on."

Every one seemed satisfied with his answer as they approached KC's room.

"Look Moore, there's mommy," Jeff said sitting next to her bed. He grabbed her hand. "We need to tell Mommy, she needs to wake up."

Chris walked to the other side and grabbed KC's other hand. He looked at Jeff who just nodded.

"Skeeter, you need to open those pretty blue eyes," Chris said quietly. "MC needs to see his Mommy."

"Oh good you're here," Dr. Douglas said coming into the room. "I just need to check a few things then I am out of your way."

Just then KC started blinking. "Jeff look," Matt whispered.

"Come on KC," Jeff said. "Open those eyes."

"Jeff," KC moaned opening her eyes and seeing her friends around her. "Did you get the plate number of that truck that hit me?"

Everyone laughed in relief.

"Hey Reject," KC said looking at Shannon. "Who won?"

"I did, sweetie," Shannon said relieved his friend was awake.

"Dammit," KC said with a soft smile. "I'll get you next time."

"Glad to see you're away Mrs. Hardy," the doctor said as KC's eyes swung to Jeff's who just shrugged. "Now I need some time with you to check you out so…" He gestured to the group to leave.

"It it's ok, I want Jeff and Chris to stay," KC asked. The doctor nodded. Once again Jeff handed Moore to Amy who left the room with Matt and Stephanie.

"How are you feeling," the doctor asked shining a light into her eyes.

"I have a splitting headache," KC responded. "It hurts to breath." KC looked at Jeff as she said "But what worries me doc is why can't I move my left side?"