A/N: I know I said that you would need a tissue box for the next chapter but I changed my mind and have decided to make this story longer than originally planned. Thnx for the reviews and pls keep them coming. As said in the summary, this story is dedicated to a friend of mine, Amy, who passed away last year from cancer so I write this in her memory as we were both major wrestling freaks:(R.I.P Amy:(

I continued to stare at the picture of grace for what seemed to be forever, I would have given anything for her cancer to go away, even if it meant giving up my dream. She knew that whatever I set my mind to I could and would accomplish, that was the kind of person I was, but after that day, I never thought it would be possible for me to get over what was happening to my best friend. The entire time she was dealing with it, I felt that I had cancer along with her because when she suffered so did I.

I stood up to the best of my abilities, my back was sore, but pain comes with this line of work. I held my back with my left hand and held the picture of Grace in my right as I walked over to my bedroom door out into the hallway to get a drink of water. I slowly made my way down the winding staircase and to the kitchen. After grabbing a bottle of water I closed the fridge door and went to go back upstairs when the phone rang. I let out a heavy sigh and returned back into the kitchen and answered the phone.

"Hello?"

"Hi, Trish? It's Ashley"

"What's up?"

"I just wanted to check on ya and see how your back is doing"

"It's alright, It's been better, but it's doing fine should be back soon hopefully"

"I hope so, it just isn't the same without you, you're the Women's Champ, we need you!"

"Yeah, I suppose"

"Hey you alright? You sound like you've been crying? Something happen between you and Shawn?"

"No, him and I are fine, I'm just tired, that's all, I'm fine"

"You positive Trish?"

" Yeah, look I'm going to go to bed right now so I'll talk to you in the morning alright?"

"Alright, fine, bye"

I hung up the phone and walked up the stairs back to my bedroom where I once again took my seat in the chair at my desk. I placed the picture in my lap and the water bottle on the table. I glanced down at my friends face and felt the tears begin to form in my eyes once again. There had never been a time in all my life where I wished that someone was here right at that moment to comfort me and tell me everything would be alright. I glanced at my laptop and noticed that I had an e-mail. So I opened up the e-mail and noticed it was from my mom.

"Trish, I heard about your back and I hope your doing fine, your father and I send you all the love and sympathy in the world and so does the rest of the family. How are things going with Shawn? It has been awhile since you and I last talked and it's been awhile since I've heard anything about the two of you. Your Aunt wants to know when she can expect a wedding invitation from you, she thinks that the two of you are made for each other, but you know how she is. I know you may start to think that I'm sounding like her too but I just want to let you know that you aren't getting any younger so hurry up, get married, and give me grandchildren already! Well, I have to get going, but please e-mail or call me soon!
Love Mom"

I laughed as I finished reading the e-mail and clicked on the "reply" button. I started to type back to my mom, clearing my mind for at least a few brief moments.

"Mom, thanks really, my back is fine, nothing major. That's not the first time I've heard that today and to answer the question for what seems to be the billionth time things are fine between him and I, we couldn't be happier…well, I could be happier. I can't stop thinking of Grace, ever since I got home I just haven't been able to think of anything else and with Shawn out on the road and me being stuck here by myself is really hard because I'm not used to it and I love to be up and doing things, I hate to be sitting around. Tell her and everyone else that asks that they can be expecting an invitation shortly, because yes, you've probably guessed by now that we are engaged and are getting married in December. I'm sorry I waited until now to tell you, but I've been so busy with work and now this injury, I've finally got time to sit and get everything that I need to get done and start planning this wedding. I have to admit I'm nervous, but he means so much to me and I love him, I only wish that Grace would be able to attend. I've had it planned since the day I met her that she was going to be my maid of honor and unfortunately, it just isn't possible. I completed one of the two tasks you requested of me but the grandchildren thing is going to have to wait awhile but I promise, it will happen eventually. Tell everyone that I love them and thanks for the sympathy, expect to hear from me in a few days or so and look out for the invitations!
Love Trish"

I hit "send"and closed up my laptop and stared into Grace's eyes. The pain I felt earlier returned and this time it was too much, I grabbed my cell phone from beside my laptop and called Shawn. I felt bad because he was probably tired and sleeping right now where he was, but I really needed him. I sat with the tears streaming down my face awaiting him to answer, and he did, sounding tired, I knew I had woken him up. He answered in a sleepy quiet voice.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Shawn it's me"

"What's wrong?"

"I just needed to talk, I'm sorry for waking you"

"You know you can call me at anytime I'm here for you, so what do you need?"

"I need you"

"Hunny, the tour doesn't end for another week"

"I know, but I hate this, not being able to see you, I'm miserable"

"I know, I know, look, I'll call Vince and tell him I can't continue the tour for family reasons and I'll be home by morning"

"Shawn, I couldn't possibly allow that, your tired and the fans, they want HBK"

"I know, but if you need me as much as you say you do, then what other choice do I have? I love you"

"I love you too, so I guess I'll see you in the morning?"

"Well, night there but morning here, yes"

"Okay, you sure about this?"

"Yes, now try to relax and I'll see you in a few hours"

"Okay, bye"

With that, I hung up the phone. I couldn't believe he was going to come home early because of me, I felt guilty but knew it was probably for the best that he be here to help me plan the wedding and hopefully speed the healing process for my back. I placed the phone back down on the table and I just sat in the chair and stared out the window.