**CAMERON, NC**

/Normal POV/

"Jeff, baby, hurry up. We're going to be late. Don't forget your Itchweeed outfit for tonight."

"I know, I put it in Matt's car this morning. And I'm ready we just gotta wait on Matt and Amy."

Wow, I forgot Amy was coming tonight. Matt talked to her after our conversation and told her the whole thing. She got on the first flight she could and headed here. They weren't officially back together. He still had to talk to Ashley first. Luckily she was in Babylon, NY visiting her mom.

"Babe, they're here."

"Alright, I'm coming." I grabbed my phone and headed out.

*MATT'S CAR*

"Hey guys, what took you so long," I heard come from Amy's voice. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to do this. Amy messed up everything. But I knew I had to do it for Matt.

"I couldn't find my phone. And I wasn't going to leave it, you guys know how I am without it."

"Sure do," Matt said. That's when he put the car into gear and started heading towards Shannon's.

/FF 2 ½ hours/

"We're here." Matt said goofing.

"About time, I thought we'd never get here," I said. "And I thought my grandmother was a slow driver."

"Shut up!" Matt hated when I criticized his driving. It was funny. We get out of the car and headed inside. The party hadn't started yet but it was only 9PM. Matt knocked on the door and Mercy answered.

"Hey guys, glad you finally made it."

"Matt drove," I busted out.

"That explains it," as Mercy laughed.

"What the hell, I'm not that slow of a driver. I drive the speed limit."

"It's ok, big bro. Just because you drive like grandma doesn't mean I love you any less." That's when Matt punched Jeff on his arm.

"Well, guys, come in." As soon as I walked in Shannon grabbed me by my arm.

"Coz, we gotta talk." We walked into his bedroom.

"What's going on, Shan?" I could see the look on his face. "What happened?"

"Crystal came by today."

"Crystal? As in your ex-wife, Crystal?"

"Yes, as in my ex-wife, Crystal."

I couldn't believe my ears. That bitch is trying to get back into his life. After saying what she said to Shannon and then filed for divorce.

"What the hell did she want?"

"She came by to tell me that I was a father. She even brought my son." What the hell was he talking about.

"There's no way you and her could've had a kid. If y'all did that kid would have to be almost 3 years old." Shannon stayed silent. "Please, don't tell me. You didn't." He continued to stay quiet. "But why?!" He finally spoke.

"She was drunk, she came over, and I still loved her. That was the last time we ever did anything. And that was about 3 years ago."

"Shannon, are you crazy, after what she said to you. Do you not remember? I sure do."

/FLASHBACK/

Shannon just called me over to his house. Apparently him and Crystal are at it again. Its usually the same old stuff they always argue about. She hates him being away for so long and the fact that he never takes a break. But that's the wrestling biz. There are no breaks. The only time you do have off is if you have to get surgery, and that's never something you want to wish on yourself…or anyone else. I have a key to the house so I just walk in. They were both in the kitchen.

"Crystal, I thought you understood the whole business when you married me? You said you were fine with it" I overheard Shannon say. I stayed in the dining room behind the wall so they wouldn't see me. I did it in case things cooled down I could just walk out.

"You don't get it! You're not the one spending your nights alone in this big empty house!"

"I'm lonely, too! You don't think I miss you when I'm out on the road! Its just as hard for me as it is for you!"

"Yeah, but at least you have Natalie, Jeff, and Matt! Who do I have?! No one! I left my family to be with you because I loved you and I wanted to start a family with you! But how can we start a family if you're always gone!" Yup, it was the same old stuff they'd always fought about. I couldn't for the life of me understand why Shannon put up with her. She never understood this business. I could tell just by looking at her. The only thing she cared about was the money he was making.

"Crystal, I would love to start a family with you but now just isn't the right time."

"It's never going to be the right time for you Shannon! You love that business too much! And you know what?! That's fine by me! You can have it! I'm leaving!" She starts to walk away. I try to make a quick get away.

"What?! No, please don't go." That's when she turned back around and so I stopped. "Crystal, I love you, please don't go."

"I'm done Shannon. This just isn't for me. This life isn't for me." She paused. "Besides, I can't sit here at home and watch your career go down the drain."

What? How could she say that to my cousin?

"Its falling apart Shannon. You've turned into a jobber. You're not even considered a Superstar. All you do now is get beat up by Lesnar and Paul (Big Show). It's ridiculous, Shannon. I'm over it. I'm not gonna be here to pick up the pieces when you completely fall off the face of wrestling television." She finally walked away and I freaked out. There was no way I was getting out in time.

She ended up seeing me but said nothing and walked out the door. I really wanted to tell her off but I think Shannon would hurt more if I did…so I stayed silent. I ended up walking from behind the wall so Shannon could see me. He gave me a look and I knew he wanted me to leave…so I did.

/BACK 2 THE PRESENT/

"Shannon! Hello?!"

"Oh, sorry, Natie, I zoned out."

/Mercy POV/

"Hey, Mercy, what's going on? Why was Shannon so quick to talk to Natalie? Is there something going on between you two," Jeff questioned.

"No, nothing's wrong. Its just that…"

"It's just that what?" You ended up telling him what happened earlier with Crystal.

"What?!" Not only did Jeff shout it, but Matt had over heard and said it at the same time as Jeff. They started to storm off into Shannon's room and you couldn't stop them.

"Shannon," Jeff shouted.

"You can't honestly believe this is your kid," Matt shouted questioningly.