A few months later, Jeff returns to work. He walks through the halls, to Stephanie's office. He knocks on the door upon entering.
"Steph, Can we talk?" he asks as he walks through the door.
Stephanie McMahon looks up from her work and smiles. "Of course Jeff, come over and take a seat." She says gesturing to the couch nearby.
Jeff walks over to the couch and takes a seat, looking up at Stephanie. He takes a deep breath and finally speaks softly.
"Stephanie.. I need more time off… Nero's getting worse." He says, holding back the tears that threaten to fall. Stephanie puts her paperwork down and looks him in the eyes, raising a brow.
"Worse?" She asks calmly.
Jeff takes a deep breath and nods slowly as tears roll down his face.
Stephanie stays quiet for a few moments..
Jeff looks up at her with tears streaming down his face. "Yes.. He's…. he's…." he stops and clears his throat, trying to compose himself.
"He's dying.." he says softly.
Stephanie's eyes grow dark when she looks at him. "I'm sorry Jeff, but I really need you to work.." She says calmly.
Jeff's jaw drops and he starts to cry harder. "HOW THE HELL DO YOU EXPECT ME TO GO OUT THERE AND WRESTLE WHILE MY SON IS LYING ALONE IN A HOSPITAL ROOM DYING?" he cries.
Stephanie sighs. "Jeffrey, I've given you nine months off already.." She argues.
"I KNOW!" He shouts.
She shoots him a stern look and tightens her jaw. "Don't raise your voice at me.." She snarls.
Jeff stands up and looks down at her, rage burning through his entire body.
"My son is the reason I breathe… For you to sit here and tell me that it's too fucking bad, makes you an evil, heartless bitch!" he growls.
Stephanie stands on her feet and gets in Jeff's face. "FIRST OF ALL HARDY, I AM NOT AN EVIL HEARTLESS BITCH. YOU'VE TAKEN TOO MUCH TIME OFF AS IS, YOU ARE DAMN LUCKY I HAVEN'T FIRED YOUR ASS FOR ALL OF THE SCREW UPS AND OTHER THINGS YOU'VE DONE…" she growls.
Jeff balls up his fists and takes a deep breath glaring into her eyes.
"Don't you dare bring up my past right now.." he snarls.
She looks at him with her cocky smirk and says. "Or what?"
Before Jeff can react with an answer, Shane McMahon walks in and looks at Stephanie. "Steph, Dad wants to have a word with you in his office." he says.
She nods and replies. "I'll be right in."
She turns back to Jeff and gives him a deadly glare. "I'll deal with you later…" She growls.
Jeff returns her glare with disdain. As soon as she's out of ear shot, He growls. "Bitch…"
Jeff makes his way to Jessica's dressing room and knocks on the door, waiting for an answer.
"Come in." Jessica calls out from inside.
Jeff turns the knob and walks into the room. "Jessica, I'm gonna beat someone bloody." He says as he plops down on the couch.
Jessica turns from her mirror to face Jeff. "Why?" She asks, sitting across from him.
"Stephanie won't give me time off to be with Nero." he says trying to calm down. He catches a glimpse of his tear stained face in the mirror. He wipes his cheeks with his sleeve.
"Do I need to have a word with her?" Jessica asks as she zips up her boots.
"If you want to.." Jeff replies, trying to calm down.
Jessica nods and pulls her black and red streaked hair up into a pony tail.
She stands up and walks out of the dressing room, towards Stephanie's office.
Jeff sighs as he pulls out his phone. He dials Seth's number and waits for him to pick up.
"Hey.. How's Nero doing?" Jeff asks after Seth picks up.
"He's sleeping at the moment. He's been asking for you all afternoon." Seth replies.
"Is he still real weak?" Jeff asks.
"Yes.." Seth replies, trying to keep his cool.
Jeff wipes his eyes and sighs. "Stephanie won't let me have any more time off." he says through tears.
"What?! Why?!" Seth exclaims.
Jeff starts crying harder. "She said I've missed too much time already." he cries.
"That's ridiculous Jeff.. Go over her head, talk to Vince… Go over the bitch's head." Seth replies.