Chapter 47

At the hospital, the next day…

KC was irritable. The pain had started radiating through her back. All the doctors prodding didn't help her disposition at all. She just wanted to go home.

"Hey baby," Jeff said walking back in the room. "I got you a Diet Coke and some visitors."

In behind him, Matt, Amy, Chris, and Shannon followed. Chris was carrying Moore.

"See, Mommy's okay," Chris said kissing Moore's head. The little boys face lit in delight at seeing KC.

"Where's my big boy," KC asked raising her good arm.

"Are you sure that's a good idea," Jeff asked. His son was not one to sit still and KC only had one arm to hold him.

"It will be fine KC replied wrapping her good arm around Moore as Chris sat him next to her. "Just don't go far."

"Yes dear," Jeff said kissing her on the head.

"How are you feeling sis," Matt asked. KC looked at her friends. They all looked so shell shocked. She couldn't blame them.

"I'm in pain but pain is good or so the doctor keeps telling me," KC looked down at her son who started to drift off on her chest. "But at least with the pain I got sweet morphine."

Chris laughed at KC then quickly stopped.

"It's okay Fozzy," KC said looking at her best friend. "Laughter is the best medicine. So Aunt Amy how was my boy last night?"

As Amy, Matt and Chris started telling tales of Moore's wild night, KC noticed Shannon hanging in the back of the room not saying anything. She looked at Jeff who noticed what she was staring at. He just shrugged. Once the talking died down, KC took her chance.

"Hey guys, can I talk to Shannon for a minute," KC smiled as Jeff picked up his son and gathered the troops patting Shannon on the shoulder as they left.

"Come here," KC said patting her bed. "You are too quiet. It's scaring me." KC tried to lighten his mood as he moped over to her. "What's with the long face champ?" KC remembered Shannon won the belt last night. As she looked at Shannon she noticed the tears that started to fall. "Oh Reject." KC lifted her hand and pulled him to her in a half hug.



"Why the tears," KC said starting to water herself. No one could cry around her without her joining in.

"I'm so sorry. I should have been looking out for you," Shannon whispered into her ear.

"Look at me Shan," KC said wiping the tears from his face. "This was a freak accident. I went into that match knowing accidents happen. "If roles were reversed and you were in this bed, would you let me blame myself?" As Shannon shook his head no she continued. "I am going to be fine. Once I am able to get in that ring again, you better look out. I am coming for your belt."

Shannon kissed KC on the cheek. "You are going to have to pry it from my cold dead hands." They both started laughing as Jeff stuck his head in the door, happy to see his friend in a better mindset.

"That can be arranged reject. Now give me another kiss," KC said puckering up. Shannon leaned and gave her a friendly smooch on the leaps.

"Jesus, even in the hospital you can't keep your hands off my woman," Jeff called realizing it was safe to come back in the room with the rest of the gang.

"What can I say Hardy," Shannon said with a smirk. "I keep telling you she wants me."

"True," Chris said with a wink. "But if you had her, I am sure you wouldn't know what to do with her."

"Shannon, she is out of your deviant league," Matt added causing Shannon to stick his tongue out again.

"They're picking on me again," Shannon whined to KC causing everyone to laugh as he laid his head on her chest.

"Awww, leave my reject alone," KC said stroking his head. "Chris you're just jealous because you had chances to hit this and you let it slip by. Matt, you wish you had a chance too bad there is only one Hardy that knows how to keep up with me."

Jeff blushed as the whistles started.

"I wish my patients would let me know when they are having a party in their hospital rooms," Dr. Douglas said smiling as he walked into the room.

"Hey doc," KC said with a smile. "I apologize for my family's behavior especially for the blonds."

Shannon and Chris both went "Hey!" causing more laughter.



"Well, would you like to hear the good news or not Ms. Murphy," the doctor asked trying to be serious. When everyone settled down, he continued. "The swelling has decreased tremendously from last night which is a good sign. I would like you to start therapy as soon as possible. I contacted a rehab place near Raleigh that should be easy for you to get to as long as you have a driver."

"That sounds great," Jeff said with a smile to KC.

"Now, I know you are all part of what equals a traveling circus," Dr. Douglas said causing even more laughter.

"So you have watched the show," KC asked with a smirk. KC always felt wrestlers were some of the greatest carnies in the world.

"Let's just say I was forced to review some tapes last night shall we," everyone quieted at the doctor's comment about last night. "You are being sprung this afternoon on the condition you head home as soon as possible."

"Well sir," Jeff began. "We have a show tonight. Is she okay for sleeping in the hotel tonight?"

"She should be fine as long as she follows instructions," Dr. Douglas looked around the room. "I hope you all help her in this."

"Yes Doctor," the room chorused as the baby started giggling.

"Now, KC," the doctor sighed. "You will need a wheel chair. I have one being brought down that is motorized. I know you are going to be able to get out of it soon. Now once the chair comes, you will be free to leave. Just be careful. As we discussed this morning you are going to need help with the basics; going to bed, getting dressed, eating, going to the bathroom. You're going to be frustrated, just remember you will get out of that chair." With that, the doctor turned and left.

Jeff hugged KC. "We are busting you out."

"I want to go to the arena with you guys tonight."

Jeff and Chris looked at each other.

"Skeeter, are you sure that's a good idea? Maybe you should just rest," Chris added. He didn't want her to over due it.

"No," KC said strongly. "I feel like I just got back and now I am out again. It doesn't work for me. I need to show everyone that I will come back from this."

"If that's what you want," Jeff sighed. "I will take you to the arena only if you rest, and I mean real rest, in the hotel before we leave."



KC looked Jeff square in the eye. "Deal."

At the arena…

"No one but Stephanie and Vince knew I was coming right," KC asked for the millionth time.

"Yes," everyone replied together. They all knew she was anxious because she was going to be in the wheelchair but the same question over and over again was getting to them.

Jeff parked the mini van and pulled out KC's wheelchair. As he went for Moore's stroller Matt stopped him. "I got the little guy you take care of the other baby."

"I heard that Matthew Moore Hardy," KC called from the front seat.

"Sorry, I love you," Matt replied sweetly. "You are my favorite almost sister-in-law."

"According to the hospital," Amy began. "She is your sister-in-law. 'Oh Mr. Hardy your wife is doing much better.'"

"Can it Ames," KC said as Jeff helped her maneuver into the chair. It was a lot easier since she could move her right side. "Why don't you pick a solid date first then you can badger me and Jeff."

"She told you Ames," Shannon smirked only to get hit off the back of his head by Amy. "Dude that hurt."

"Dude, shut your mouth," Amy sneered back.

"Children, can we stop fighting long enough to get inside," KC asked making a face at Moore as his carriage was wheeled up next to her. "Isn't it sad MC that you are the most mature one here?"

Everyone groaned at being compared to a six-month-old. KC led the way motoring along.

"Jesus, Murphy, don't you know when to stay away," a voice called.

"I love you to Steph," KC replied back with a smile.

"It's only been a night and you just had to be here," Stephanie replied in her best McMahon fashion. Suddenly she smiled and leaned to hug KC. "I'm so glad you're here."

"Well I needed to be here," KC said. "What was I going to do, stay in the hotel while y'all got to hang out? I don't think so."

Chris kissed Stephanie than looked at KC with a raised eyebrow. "Y'all," he asked incredulously. "You really need to start spending some more time up North Skeeter."



"I do, eh" KC looked at him with a smirk.

"Is that my baby girl," John Cena called from the end of the hallway he started jogging to her. "What in the blue blazes are you doing here?"

"I came just to see you Marky Mark," KC replied. "I was sprung. We are going home tomorrow. I though I could spend my last night on the road for a while with you guys."

"Oh so sweet," John said kissing her on the cheek. "I'm heading to catering. Do you need anything?"

"I'm good. I'll see you later." With a salute John headed to past them to catering.

"Finally," KC exclaimed when she reached the door marked Hardy/Jericho. After everyone was settled and Moore was in his playpen, KC turned to Steph. "So boss lady, we have a plan tonight or what?"

Stephanie smiled at KC. "Of course." Together the group got together to discuss how KC was going to appear that night.

On Smackdown…

JR: Last night's cruiserweight championship was a hellacious match. KC Murphy was taken out of here on a stretcher.

King: We haven't had any word on how KC is doing but I do know Team Extreme is in the building tonight without her.

Music began playing.

JR: Well here comes the former Cruiserweight champion Gregory Helms.

Helms made his way to the ring. He grabs a microphone.

"Last night was a terrible night. Something awful happened. I'm sure you will all agree with me it was devastating. I lost my title." Helms hung his head as the crowd began to boo him. "But have no fear; I will get it back from that reject. And as for KC, boo hoo, guess you need to go back to playing with the girls again seeing as you can't hang with the big boys."

JR: He makes me sick.

Music breaks through the boos.

King: Here comes Shannon Moore.

JR: He does not look happy. He and KC are exceptionally good friends.



King: He was at the hospital with her last night and this morning.

Shannon steps into the ring and holds his championship up high. Reaching for a microphone, he began to speak.

"So, you want your title back. I don't think that's going to happen." Moore stopped to listen to the cheers. "Now as for KC, well I would be careful if I were you. I looked at the tapes last night. Seemed to me she owned your ass before you pushed her ladder."

"Yeah I pushed her ladder and now she's in the hospital. I feel so bad." Helms mocked a weeping face much to the crowds dislike. "Oh you all can shut up. She's just a little girl trying to chill with the boys. She should just stay home with her kid."

Suddenly Team Extreme's music started blasting causing the crowd to erupt. Jeff Hardy walked out looking pissed.

JR: Hardy is not a happy man.

King: Neither are Matt and Amy.

Jeff rolls into the ring and takes Shannon's mike.

"You think you are a big man cause you helped an accident happen. That's all KC's fall was, an accident. You can stand out here posturing all you want but you brought my son into it. Not a smart move." Jeff surged forward as a certain Diva's music began to play. Carefully KC rolled out onto the top of the ramp. Helms stood there with his mouth hanging open.

JR: Good god, KC's here…

King: …in a wheelchair.

"Stop it all of you," KC yelled from the stage. "There will be no fighting with you guys tonight." Slowly Team Extreme and Shannon left the ring heading up to KC leaving Helms alone in the ring. Jeff kissed KC much to the crowds delight when he reached her.

"Helms, you think I should stay home, bare foot and pregnant? Well I have news for you. I may be sidelined for now but I will be back. It might be tomorrow it could be several months, who knows. Just be prepared. When I am ready I am taking you out. If you do get your title, don't plan on keeping it long. Shannon has already promised me a shot at it when I am ready." KC looked at Shannon who nodded. "I am going to get better and when I do look out." KC threw the microphone down as the Hardy's music began playing. They all left the stage flashing the Hardy gunz as the show went to commercial.

"Man I can't wait to be back," KC said as she rolled off the stage.