Chapter 61

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Hospital...

Two Months later…

Jeff paced the waiting room nervously as KC looked on. She couldn't help but laugh at how nervous he was.

"Do you think this is what Matt did when we were in there," she asked.

"What did Matt do," Jeff stopped his pacing and looked at her.

"Act like you are right now," KC said with a smile. "Sit down and relax. It's only been a few hours. If you keep pacing you are going to wear a hole into the floor."

Jeff looked around as if noticing for the first time that his dad, Ann, Amy's mom, and Moore were nowhere around. "Where is everyone?"

"Ann and Pops took Moore to the cafeteria to get something to eat. He was getting antsy."

"It's weird being on this side after being on the other with you," Jeff said sitting next to KC finally. "There was more to do on the other side. I hate waiting."

KC looked at Jeff with a raised eyebrow. "There was more to do? Let me think about what you did. All you did was talk Nero. I had to do all the hard work."

"Yes you did," he said kissing her on the cheek. "But it was interesting. I really hate waiting."

KC just shook her head but smiled as she saw her son running up to her followed by Pops and Ann.

"Hey MC," she said pulling him into her lap. "Did you eat?"

"Yes Momma," Moore replied. "Pops got me a burger."

"A burger," Jeff asked. "Did you save me any?"

"No," Moore giggled as Jeff pouted. "I ate it all up. I get you one."

"No," Jeff said tickling his boy. "I'll make Momma cook for me when we get home."

KC raised her brow at Jeff again but just shook her head. A loud bang sounded causing all eyes to swing to the door to Labor and Delivery. Matt stood there with a huge grin on his face.

Jeff hopped up and darted over to his brother. He started bouncing on his feet. "So?"

"It's a boy," Matt said. "Seven pounds, six ounces. He's beautiful."

Everyone started gushing. Jeff was pounding Matt on the back as Ann was hugging Matt with tears in her eyes. Gil pulled out a pack of it's a boy cigars and started handing them out to anyone around him.

KC walked up to Matt with Moore in her arms. She leaned over and kissed his cheek. "Way to go Dad."

"That not Daddy," Moore said confused. "That's Unca Mattie!"

Everyone laughed at the precocious toddler. "No MC," KC explained. "Remember Aunt Amy and Uncle Mattie were having a baby. You have a cousin. He's little but Uncle Mattie is his Daddy."

Moore looked thoughtful as he took in his mother's words. "Ok," he said. "Show me the baby! Where Aunt Ames?"

Everyone laughed again. Matt grabbed Moore from KC's arms. "OK Little Man," Matt said swinging him around. "Let's go see Aunt Amy and the baby." The group followed Matt through the door. Luckily he was outside long enough for Amy and the baby to get back to their room.

"Hi guys," Amy called from her bed where she held the newest Hardy.

"Shhh," Moore said, putting his finger to his lips. "Baby looks sweepy."

"Ok," Jeff said as he waited for his dad and Amy's mom to stop gushing over her and the baby.

"Hey," Jeff said looking at the baby and kissing Amy on the cheek. "You look beautiful and he is perfect. Thank God he doesn't look like his dad."

"Not cool man," Matt said shaking his head.

KC walked up to Amy and smiled. She too hugged her and placed a gentle kiss on the baby's head. "I love you Amy but could someone tell us this kid's name?"

Laughter filled the room. It seemed to be the theme of the day.

"Well," Amy began. "After talking it over, we decided we are going to call him Alexander Jeffrey Hardy. We were going to use Nero but knowing your nut he's plans for it."

"AJ," KC said causing Matt to groan. "I like it."

"Please," Matt pleaded. "No more initials. We were thinking of calling him Xander."

"Fine," KC conceded. "Xander Hardy it is. I don't get what's so bad about initials."

"If you would just tell us your real name," Jeff started before KC cut him off.

"Nope," KC said quickly. "No dice, Nero."

KC's real name has now become legend. No one but Chris knew what it was. It wasn't that bad of a name but KC never liked it.

"So," Matt asked to break up the glares between KC and Jeff. "Did I do good work or what?"

KC turned to Matt. "Amy did all the work Mattie. Two minutes nine months ago does not count as work."

Jeff began to snicker as Matt turned bright red and mumbled "Two minutes my ass."

KC just smiled as she walked back over to Amy to kiss her cheek again. "We are going to go and let you get some rest."

Jeff walked over and kissed Amy goodbye and brushed his fingers across his nephews head gently. "See you tomorrow little one."

Jeff walked to KC and took the now sleeping Moore from her arms. Together they headed out of the hospital and to the car.

"He really is beautiful," KC said after they had all settled in the car.

"Getting wistful dear," Jeff asked reaching to take her hand in his as he drove.

"I guess," KC sighed. "I have two more months in the ring. I was thinking of telling Amy and Matt when they get home from the hospital. Chris already knows and I am so afraid he's going to slip in front of them."

"How did Chris find out," Jeff asked glancing quickly at her. As far as he knew no one knew she was moving away from the ring.

"Princess told him this morning," KC replied. "Needless to say I received a wonderful phone call today." KC thought back to the conversation she had with her best friend that afternoon.

Flashback…

"Hey Fozzy," KC said as she answered the phone.

"Don't hey Fozzy me." KC was taken back but heard Stephanie shout 'I'm sorry' in the background. "Were you planning on telling me about your future plans?"

Shit, KC thought. "I was planning on telling you as we got closer to Wrestlemania. You have a lot on your plate right now and I wanted to wait until I added this."

"I am never too busy for you Skeeter. I had to find out from Stephanie what you should have told me. Since when do we hold back from each other?"

KC felt bad. It was true; they never kept things from each other most of the time.

"I was going to tell you but wanted to wait for the right time." KC paused. "Do you think I am doing the right thing?"

"A little late to ask me my opinion now isn't it." When KC sighed, Chris continued. "Why are you hanging it up? I know with me its cause of the music and I'm a tad older than you."

KC laughed just as Chris wanted her too. "I'm getting older too, Foz. My body has been through so much these last few years. I want to be able to enjoy my children."

"Children? Is there something you need to tell me?"

KC giggled as Chris teased her. "No but maybe now I can have a little brother or sister for Moore and not worry about the ring. Did Stephanie tell you I am still going to be part of the company?"

"Yes she did and I am supposed to talk about how wonderful being part of her creative team would be…ow…Stop it Steph I'm trying to be supportive here."

KC laughed again as she could picture Stephanie hitting Chris for his pitch of joining Stephanie's group.

"Tell her it's not out of the question yet but I still need to think about it."

"Okay Skeeter. Just remember you can talk to me about anything no matter what."

"Yes Dad."

"Don't be bitchy. Now hang up this phone and go torture Hardy or something."

"Sure thing. I love you Fozzy."

"Love you too Skeets."

"How did the conversation go," Jeff asked snapping her out of her memory.

"It was a bit rough at first but everything is fine now."

"That's good," Jeff said as they both slid into silence until they pulled up to their house.

"I'll get Moore," Jeff said as he got out of the car.

"Thanks," KC said running to open the door for him.

Later that night…

KC lay in bed reading a book. Jeff walked out of the shower and admired the woman he loved as she read.

"Stop staring Nero."

"How did you know?"

"I just know when you are doing some stuff," she replied taking off her glassed and putting her book down. She laughed as Jeff bounced into bed beside her and laid his head on her stomach. KC started playing with his head. "What are you thinking about?"

"After Wrestlemania, do you really want to try for another baby?"

"I was thinking of just seeing what happened," KC said continuing to stroke his head as he ran his fingers up and down her arms. "If I get pregnant, then so be it. If not, it's still ok."

Jeff looked at her thoughtfully. "You really want to walk away from the ring."

"Yes, while I can still walk will be a good thing. Can I tell you a secret?"

Jeff pulled himself up from her lap and sat across from her looking into her eyes. "Sure."

"I'm scared of leaving the ring."

"I know." KC's eyes shot up to Jeff's. "I had a feeling that's why you didn't want anyone to know in case you changed your mind even though we both know you aren't going to change your mind."

"You are right," she said and leaned over to place a kiss on his lips. "You know me so well."

"Of course I do," Jeff said lying down. He pulled KC down next to him and wrapped his arms around her. "You made your decision but are afraid of the future. If there is one thing you should have learned from being with me is that you can't be afraid of what's to come, just embrace it."

"Damn, that was too poetic even for you," KC said earning herself a tap on her bottom. She snuggled into Jeff's arms. "You are right. All we can do is embrace the future." She kissed him again. "Night Nero."

"Night Kace," Jeff said feeling her relax against him. Soon he joined her in sleep.