Okay, I definitely left you hanging in the last chapter. So you wanna know who's gonna survive? Well, in this chapter, you'll find out who. Furthermore, I did mention this story is winding down. I still can't tell you how many chapters I have left, but you'll find out soon enough. Oh, and please make sure to take the time to vote on what should happen to Wade. The response has been overwhelming.

BTW, do you think John and Jalen should get married? Let me know what you think, okay?

One more thing, finally, The Rock has come back to wrestling! Enough said.

Enjoy and happy reading!

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

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Cena residence

Tampa, Florida

January 3-4,2011

John rolled over in bed and quickly found that Jalen wasn't there. He sat up, looked around to see if she came back, but when she didn't, he knew something was wrong. Slowly, he climbed out of the bed and went over to his closet. He reached down and grabbed his shoe box, where he keeps his .9 milometer pistol at. After checking to make sure the safety was off and making sure he had bullets, he began walking out of his bedroom.

Realizing that the fireplace was still in effect downstairs, that's the first place he went to. He turned around the corner and found Jalen sitting in the kitchen, looking petrified. John let out a frustrated sigh because he knew immediately why she was sitting there, looking so scared.

Wade managed to break into his house without being detected and held her in that position. John was angry because Wade was determined to piss him off even further. Well, now that buck stops here. No more will he have to deal with the brooding Brit terrorizing Jalen. John was determined to protect her at al costs.

"You see, love, it's only a matter of time. John will be dead and we'll be a family; you, me and our baby," Wade said when he finally appeared after getting a glass of water.

"Why are you doing this, Wade? You hurt me," Jalen sobbed.

He just smiled. "Love, you don't know what you're talking about. You of all people should know you can never get rid of me. I'm fixed on you, even after I'm dead," he sneered as he leaned down and got in her face.

"Please, just leave me alone," she begged.

"You know that's not gonna happen, bitch. You're mine. You belong to me. Besides, how can I leave the mother of my child alone? You need me," Wade snarled.

"No, I don't. My baby has a father!" she screamed.

He reached over and grabbed a butcher's knife off the counter. He then pointed the object right at her throat.

"I'd watch my mouth if I were you, stupid little cunt! You know what happens when you defy me!" he snapped.

"Yeah. You get a bullet in your head!" John's voice shouted, causing Wade to jump back.

"John, come out, come out wherever you are," Wade warned, looking around to see if the blue eyed hunk would jump out of nowhere.

John came out from around the corner, pointing his loaded gun right at Wade. Wade moved to hold Jalen at knife point once again, but John was quick to pull the trigger and fired the knife right out of Wade's hands.

"Son of a bitch!" Wade screamed, shaking his hands because he was in pain.

"Step away from her," John warned. When Wade didn't move, John pulled the trigger once again; this time, he aimed at Wade's feet.

"I'm not gonna tell you again," John sneered.

"You fucking asshole! What the hell is your problem?" Wade screamed angrily.

"My problem is you broke into my fucking house and grabbed my girlfriend! Besides, I have every single right to defend myself and Jalen because I'm not the one standing trial for the murder of her father!" John roared.

Wade glared at Jalen. "You fucking little bitch! Couldn't keep your damn mouth shut to save your life! Yeah, I killed your father! Stupid bastard had it coming, too! It doesn't matter because you're coming home with me!"

"She's not going anywhere, asshole!" John snapped.

"Yes, she is! She's carrying my child! We're gonna be a family! We're getting married! I'm taking back what's mine!" Wade snapped back.

"I was never yours, you prick! I was nothing more than a meal ticket and a punching bag to you! You hurt me more than I can imagine. I'll never forgive you for putting me through so much hell! And, as for my baby, John's the father. He's been more a of a man that you'll ever be! After all, you wanted to get rid of MY baby!" Jalen jumped in, standing up and clenching her hands together into fists.

"You are mine, Jalen Jubilee! And, by the time this night is over, you're coming back where you belong; even if I have to take a certain someone out," Wade said as he was advancing towards her. John once again pulled the trigger, sending Wade back against the wall. The Brit made sure no bullet holes were found on his body.

"Put the gun down now, bitch! Are you fucking crazy?" Wade seethed angrily.

John just shook his head and smiled. "I don't think so. Illegally, you're in my house. You're a fugitive on the run. And, soon, the cops are gonna know it, too."

"No, they won't. Because Jalen and I are gonna be long gone and you're gonna end up dead by the time they get here," Wade repeated, still looking angry.

"You're too late, pal. You're an escape convict. It's not just the cops who's after you. You see, I happen to have friends in high places myself; namely, the FBI. They knew you were gonna show up from the moment you escaped from jail. Oh, and the dude that helped you, he's dead," John snickered.

Wade went off the deep end. He lunged at John and they both ended up on the floor. As they rolled around on the floor; throwing punches at each other and trying to grab the gun, which was knocked out of John's hands, Jalen ran over to the window and sat red and blue sirens coming from a mile away. She looked over her shoulder and saw John trying to reach for the gun and Wade punching him in his head in order to subdue him.

Jalen ran to the front door and opened it just as several police cars pulled up right in front of the house. She ran out of the house and went to the first officer who quickly got out of the car.

"Thank God you're here. My boyfriend's inside. He's struggling with my ex over a gun. My boyfriend has a permit to use one!"she screamed.

Agent Union pulled his gun out of his holster and motioned his team to follow him inside. Just as they stepped right on the steps, however, shots rang out.

Union, Smith and three uniformed officers raced inside, only to find John on his feet with the gun in his hands and Wade laying on the floor, clutching both of his shoulders and whimpering in pain. His kneecap was also shattered from a gunshot wound and you can clearly see blood seeping out of his skin. John dropped the gun on the floor when he saw the cops surrounding the living room.

"John, you okay, man?" Union asked as he put his gun back in his holster.

"Yeah. I just got grazed over my shoulder, that's all," John said, removing the blood covered shirt he was wearing to empathize his point.

An ambulance was called in and soon, squad cars were surrounding John's home. Jalen stood outside, pacing back and forth like a madman because she didn't know what was going on. As soon as she heard the shots, she took cover; protecting herself and her unborn baby. Tears were forming in her green eyes and panic struck in her bones because she couldn't imagine anything happening to John. If he died, she'd die right along with him.

She can't live without him.

However, her mood changed from dread to relief when John came outside with two FBI agents trailing close behind. She ran over to him and leaped right into his arms; burying her face against the crook of his neck and sobbing openly. He tightened his hold on her and kissed her forehead gently, letting her know that he was okay.

"I thought I'd lose you," she sniffed when they pulled apart.

He wiped a strand of hair away from her face. "I'm okay, baby. I just got grazed, that's all. I'm going to the hospital to get checked out."

"What about Wade?" she asked in disgust. John was about to open his mouth when they both looked over their shoulders and found Wade being carried out on a stretcher. He was still whimpering in pain when he looked over and saw Jalen standing in John's arms. He was too sore to glare at them, so he continued to stare at the couple even as he was being loaded up on a stretcher.

"We continued to struggle with the gun. At one point, he had it and started firing at me. I managed to duck; only for my shoulder to be grazed. He got angry and lunged at me. I moved out of the way and grabbed the gun. He lunged at me once again, so I fired at him three times. I knew he was gonna kill me," he explained as they headed towards a second ambulance.

"How did you know he was gonna show up?" she asked as they sat down.

"Union, who's a FBI agent is also a high school buddy of mine. We kept in touch long after we went our separate ways. He works out in Houston because the FBI has an office there. He's the one who told me Wade escaped from jail and he was on his way here. Fortunately, he has connections with the Tampa police department, which is why they came quickly. You see, I told you Wade would slip up," he assured her with a kiss on her forehead.

Jalen laid her head against his shoulder and sighed in relief. "I'm just glad it's over. So, what's gonna happen to Wade?"

"It's not over yet, baby. He's going to the hospital. When he's healthy enough, he's gonna be extradited back to Houston to stand trial. They're seeking the death penalty for the murder of your father. Even if he doesn't get it, he's facing deportation. Either way it goes, he's screwed," he explained.

She just sighed as the excitement of Wade finally being caught begins to die down. John was right, though. It's not over. Not until her ex gets what he deserves.

And she's determined to make sure he'll never bother her again.

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Local jail

Infirmary

Tampa, Florida

January 4, 2011

Wade couldn't believe this was happening to him.

He mentally kicked himself for being so stupid.

John and Jalen once again managed to stick it to him.

Laying in a hospital bed, in a prison, is the last place he wants to be at right now. His plans to get Jalen back completely fell apart and now there's nothing else he can do but sulk and prepare for his life to changed forever. He's gonna be extradited back to Houston to stand trial for the murder of Jalen's father, plus he's also facing numerous assault charges for the harm he inflicted on Jalen while they were together. Oh, and there's a little thing called a restraining order she took out against him, which he violated by tracking her down and breaking into John's house to get her back.

Furthermore, he got a nasty surprise letter from his lawyer while he was sitting in a jail cell back in Houston. He learned that David and Justin, along with some of his former cohorts were planning on testifying against him. They finally saw what kind of person he was and because of this, David and Justin were both serving time for a crime he told them to do.

It still didn't matter, though. Even with all the overwhelming evidence against him, Wade intends to fight. Fight to reclaim his freedom. Fight to get Jalen back. Fight to be in his baby's life. Fight for him and Jalen to be a family, like it should be.

However, he didn't know that things were about to get much worse for him.

Much worse.

Coming up in the next chapter: John and Jalen move back to Houston and they FINALLY make love. Wade stands trial for murder. Will he be found guilty or will he be acquitted? Stay tuned!

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