I'm back with another explosive chapter! Many of you were happy to see Jalen and her mother reunite, and believe me, I have big plans on how their relationship's gonna progress. And many of you weren't shocked when Nexus reluctantly went along with Wade's shocking plan on making sure Jalen didn't have the baby. Damn, everyone wants Wade to go down big time. Believe me, it's gonna happen, however, these things take time. Furthermore, I've decided to finally have John reveal his feelings to Jalen. The question is, does she feel the same way?

One more thing, I'm bringing Jalen's father in my story. Don't worry, he won't be in for very long. I already figured out what I'm gonna do with him.

Enjoy and happy reading!

Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend, Nina!

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Beverly Hills Hotel

Los Angeles, California

August 16, 2010

Jalen and Kylie didn't say anything to each other the entire time they were heading back towards her hotel. They didn't say anything it all. As they headed inside the elevators, all you could hear was the ongoing traffic and people yelling and screaming at each from their moving vehicles just right outside. It was apparent that rush hour just didn't happen in the daytime anymore. Rush hour happens all hours of the night.

A million thoughts ran through Jalen's head. Just seeing her mother again after ten long years brought back a lot of emotions she was feeling and a lot of unanswered questions she's still trying to figure out. She closed her eyes and let out a breath she's been holding for the long time and she continued to take a deep breath as she and Kylie landed on her floor and stepped out of the elevators.

"Honey, are you feeling okay?" Kylie asked as she looked at her daughter with a concerned look on her face.

Jalen opened her eyes and look at her mother with a tainted smile on her face. "I'm fine, Mom. I just have a lot on my mind, that's all."

"I know. And I'm the main reason for it, right?" Kylie asked as they reached Jalen's room.

"No. You're one of the main reasons, Mom. Don't worry, I'm not mad at you," Jalen assured the older woman as she opened the door and together, they both stepped inside.

Kylie looked around the dimly lit room and realized how lucky her daughter is for landing a cushy job. Working for Vince McMahon does have some major perks. She then realized she didn't blame Jalen at all for getting away when she did. Her husband was truly out of control.

"Would you like anything to drink, Mom?" Jalen asked as she headed towards the mini bar to fix herself a strong drink.

"I'm good, honey. Thanks anyway," Kylie said as she took a seat on the sofa.

Jalen shrugged her shoulders and continued making her drink. She's gonna need it since they're gonna be talking pretty much all night long.

When she finally got finished, she went over to where Kylie was sitting and took a seat right next to her. Silence once again filled the air as the two women looked at each other awkwardly. Tonight has been full of surprises indeed.

"I guess you're wondering why I decided to show up again after ten years, huh?" Kylie asked, finally breaking the silence.

Jalen just nodded her head. "Why did you leave, Mom? Why did you leave me? Do you know what kind of hell I went through with Daddy?"

"I know, baby. Believe me, I know. It was no walk in the park with me, either. But you have to understand that I didn't leave you, Jalen. I was kicked out of the house. Your father kicked me out. He overheard a conversation I had with your aunt on the phone. He physically, sexually and verbally abused me throughout our entire marriage. I had enough of him hurting me so I had planned on leaving him and taking you with me as well. Your father was angry when he found out. After he beat the hell out of me one more time, he threw me out, saying that I would 'never darken this doorstep' again or else I'll end up in jail. I tried to find you shortly after I got kicked out, but your father sold the house and moved you somewhere else. I ended up moving in with your aunt for a while, but I never stopped looking for you," Kylie explained.

"Daddy kicked you out? I can't believe he would do something like this," Jalen said, shaking her head in disbelief.

"I'm sorry, baby. I'm really sorry. Your aunt did keep me up to date with what's been going on with you, though," Kylie replied.

"Did you know Daddy tried to rape me?" Jalen asked, her green eyes brimming with tears.

"Yes, honey. I knew. And I knew you were gonna get away. When I found out that you left home and never looked back, I was able to get back on my feet. I moved to Phoenix, went back to school and got a good job as a nurse; working at the hospital. But the one thing I wanted more than anything was to find you again. Jalen Jubilee, I'm so sorry for everything that happened. I just want you to know that I love you and I never stopped loving you," Kylie broke down.

Letting more and more tears falling down her red-stained face, Jalen reached over and wrapped her arms around her mother. She could feel Kylie crying on her shoulder, which allowed her to break down and sob in her mother's arms. Jalen never blamed her mother for anything. She never blamed herself for all the mess her father put her through. If anything, it was all his fault. If he would've treated Kylie better, didn't drink himself to oblivion, hurting Jalen and even being much more better husband and father, none of this would've happened. Jalen would've been in a healthy relationship and she would've enjoyed the benefits of being pregnant.

When they pulled away, Jalen wiped her face with her hands and sniffed loudly. She looked over at her mother, who was doing the exact same thing. It was as if they were twins or something.

"I'm glad everything worked out for you, Mom. Have you seen Dad at all?" Jalen asked softly.

"That's another thing I wanted to tell you, Jalen. Your father's in the hospital. He has advanced lung cancer. He wants to see you," Kylie revealed.

Jalen closed her eyes and let out a sigh. "I don't think that's a good idea, Mom. I haven't seen or heard from him in ten years. He didn't even bother looking for me when I ran away from home. I never went back there. I'm not gonna go see him."

"Jalen, sweetheart, don't let your bitterness towards him eat you alive. I think he wants to apologize," Kylie assured her.

"Why are you being so nice to him all of a sudden?" Jalen asked, looking at her mother skeptically.

Kylie sighed deeply. "I went to see him not too long ago. He's in pretty bad shape. The cancer's eating him alive. I'm the only person who went to see him. He apologize to me. I'm sure he'll do the same with you."

Jalen just shook her head and got upset. "It's not gonna happen. He never apologized when he tried to rape me. He never apologized when he threw you out of the house. And he never apologized when he inflicted harm on us. I'm sorry, Mom, but I'll never forgive my father for what he had done to you and me. I'll never forgive him for being so cruel to me. If anything, I'm glad he has cancer. I'm glad he's dying. I never thought I would hate the man who's supposed to protect me!"

"Jalen, please..."

"No! I hate him, Mom! I love him and I hate him so much, it's killing me! Because of him, I have a boyfriend who's doing me the exact same way! Because of my father, I almost took my own life! Because of my father, I'm now having a baby! My father's the reason why I'm so fucked up!" Jalen exclaimed as she slid down on the floor and proceeded to sob hysterically.

Kylie slid down on the floor right next to her daughter and took the sobbing young woman in her arms. She didn't blame her daughter one bit for feeling what she was feeling. Her father did take everything away from her and now her boyfriend and the father of her baby was making it ten times worse for her. Jalen didn't deserve being anyone's victim. Still, Kylie blamed herself for not stepping in; for not being there for her daughter when she needed her.

"Honey, it's okay. Everything's gonna be okay. If you don't wanna see your father, you don't have to. Frankly, I don't blame you for not wanting to see him," Kylie finally said.

Jalen pulled back and looked into her mother's hazel eyes. "I just want to forget and move on. I'm about to become a mother myself. My baby needs me. Daddy and Wade will not be standing in my way."

Kylie just nodded her head and continued to hold her daughter. But, she had a nagging feeling that something bad was about to happen concerning her little girl.

She had no idea that she was right.

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Monday Night RAW

Staples Center

Los Angeles, California

August 17, 2010

Jalen made her way through the hallway of the arena. Tonight was gonna be another hot show and even though she's not on the show and won't be for a long time (due to her finally telling Vince and the board of directors about her pregnancy), it was important for her to show up and show her support. After all, this job enabled her to live a comfortable and quiet life back home in Houston.

A lot has changed in a course of 24 hours. She reunited with her mother and they pretty much talked all night long. Even thought they still have a long way to go, Jalen and Kylie were already taking the first steps in rebuilding their tarnished relationship.

She was just happy to have her mother back in her life.

As for Wade, she still haven't seen or heard from him since their hasty Miami hotel room encounter. And, frankly, she was fine with that, anyway. She was pretty much done with him but she knew he wasn't gonna take this lying down. If anything, even if she did break up with him, he and his boys would inflict more bodily harm on her and they wouldn't even care if she's pregnant or not. They simply wouldn't care.

Speaking of Wade, Jalen saw him coming out of Nexus's locker room with the rest of the crew trailing close behind. Not wanting to be seen by him, she managed to duck into another superstar's locker room; not even bothering to see whose locker room she randomly ran into.

"Jalen? What are you doing in here?" John asked, looking confused.

Jalen looked at the blue eyed superstar from West Newbury and blinked twice. "I'm in your locker room, that's what I'm doing here."

"Are you trying to avoid Wade? 'Cause if so, I wouldn't worry. He hasn't been tearing down the arena tryin' to find you," he told her.

"Well, I saw him and his bitches coming out of their locker room. I just didn't wanna have anything to do with them, especially now that I'm with child," she replied.

"Well, since you're here, there's something I need to get off my chest," he said, looking down at the floor.

"What's wrong?" she asked, placing her hand on his broad shoulder.

He cleared his throat. "Well...there's no easy way for me to say this, but I'll do it, anyway. Jalen Jubilee Harrington, I'm in love with you."

"W-what?" she stammered, looking a little bit shocked. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"It's true. I'm in love with you. I've been in love with you for quite some time, but for some reason, I'd never had the chance to tell you because of your situation with Wade. So I thought by being your friend was good enough. However, when you finally broke down and told me what that son of a bitch has been doing, I made a personal vow that if I were the man in your life, I'd love and protect you within every ounce of my being. I know you still have a lot going on in your life right; including your pregnancy, but I just want you to know that I love you and when you're ready, you can love me. I'd never hurt you," John proclaimed, putting his hand over his heart to symbolize he meant every single word he said.

Jalen couldn't stop crying. She's been doing a lot of crying lately, but these were good tears. For once in her life, there was someone who does loves and respects her. For once, there was a man who wants to be with her. And there was a man who wants to be father of her baby. Closing her eyes, she reached over and wrapped her arms around John; holding him tight and never wanting to let him go. For him to finally confess his feelings to her was a refreshing change a pace.

And, truth be told, she's in love with him as well.

"John, I love you," she whispered in his ear.

"I love you, too, Jalen. And don't worry. Everything will work out fine," he assured as he kissed her forehead gently.

Feeling safe and secure in his strong arms, she hoped and pray he was right. She wanted to be loved more than anything, but Wade is still making it possible for her to truly live again.

Which is why there's only one thing left for her to do. She had been thinking about this for a long time now.

She's gonna have to break up with Wade Barret.

If she can be able to survive.

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Monday Night RAW

Nexus's Locker Room

Staples Center

Los Angeles, California

August 17, 2010

"I still can't believe we're going through this, guys. We have nothing to do with Jalen being pregnant," David huffed in frustration.

"True. But Wade want this done or else we could lose or jobs," Justin reminded his cohort.

"Still, this is ridiculous. Wade should be happy. He's gonna be a father and I know Jalen's gonna be raising the baby by herself," David said, shaking his head.

Heath was holding a bottle of water in his hands and waited for the next step. "Well, that's not gonna happen. Wade doesn't want this baby and he wants us to make sure to take care of the problem. Besides, if Jalen has the baby and keeps it, she's gonna be hitting him up for child support."

Justin sighed as he poured a white powdery substance inside the water bottle. All three members watched the substance dissolve into the crystal clear liquid.

"I don't like this one bit, but we have to do this if we wanna keep our jobs," David said, looking somewhat sullen.

Heath and Justin agreed. They just hope that whatever happens, it won't get back to them.

Hopefully.

Coming up in the next chapter: Jalen and Wade finally meet up again. Does she break up with him? If so, what will Wade's reaction be? Meanwhile, someone drinks the contaminated water. Is it Jalen or someone else? And John and Jalen makes plans for their future together! Stay tuned!

Cliffhangers are a bitch, aren't then?

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