Abby settled in nicely to her new routine. She made some new friends and was enjoying her job. She had become particularly close to Alana. The two of them hung out often and Thursday turned into their mani pedi day. At first Alana spent a lot of time with Abby at the behest of her brother. After awhile she truly began to like the other girl and thought of her as a sister. They talked about everything. Alana's maybe feelings for John. Abby's past the time she spent with John and Randy. They didn't talk about her current situation with Randy. Alana thought that Abby was wasting precious time she should be spending with Randy and every time she brought it up the two of them would just argue. To keep the peace Alana kept her opinion to herself. Abby was looking forward to the next week because Randy and John were coming into town for a show. She made plans for Alana and John to have dinner while she distracted Randy. Abby was so into her new life that she didn't notice a shadow from her past creeping closer.

"Alana, what are you wearing on your date with John?"

"I don't know. I think we should go shopping."

"OK. We can go on Thursday. What do you think is going to happen on your date?"

"I don't know. It's weird, I have known John for years but other than mild flirting nothing has ever happened."

"Yeah, but Randy has limited your access to each other. Even though he knows you can do worst than John. "

"I think he's worried that it may not work and then he could lose a friendship. It's hard to make real friends in their business. I would never want to cause that kind of problem between the two of them."

"Alana you're getting worked up over nothing. You may go on the date and realize that John isn't for you. Just go on the date and then worry about hurting people's feelings."

"You're right. I wish you were this clear when it came to your own romantic relationships."

"What romantic relationship?"

"The one you claim isn't there with my brother."

"Alana we are not having this conversation."

"We never talk about this. I think we should. You love my brother he loves you. What's the problem?"

"It's not that easy."

"It is. All you have to do is let go of all this stuff that is holding you back."

"How can I be sure he really loves me?"

"He's never lied to you. Trust me when I say Randy would never say he loved somebody he didn't love. He knows what that feels like."

"What do you mean?"

"This is not something that Randy told me. John actually called me and told me. Randy was in a bad place and he needed help so John broke a confidence and told me. I am breaking that same confidence telling you but I know you'll do the right thing when you see Randy again. Because my brother looks the way he does he's never had a problem getting girlfriends. He actually got too many girlfriends and he treated them all terribly. Then he met a girl and fell head over heals in love with her. She of course was only using him for what she could get out of him. When she had squeezed all she could out of him she dropped him for somebody that could do more for her. Randy was devastated. He assumed it was his treatment of girlfriends in the past and he deserved it. He told John that he was never going to fall in love again. And he hasn't, no girlfriends nothing but one night stands. It's been hard for me to watch. Then he found you. I knew he was going to fall in love with you. I admit I was worried from all the baggage you were bringing but I didn't need to worry. One look at you and randy together and I knew."

"Knew what?"

"That you were the girl for Randy. I saw something in my brother that had been missing. You always tell me that he saved you but you saved him to. So thank you for giving me my brother back."

"I think you might be overreacting. I haven't been anything but a burden to Randy. How could he love me?"

"Do you love him? Honestly and truly love him."

"Yes, with all my heart."

"Randy loves you. He would never have said it if he didn't feel it. He loves you. Stop waiting when he gets here next week tell him you have come to your senses and start your lives together."

"I'll think about it. OK. Now let's find you a dress."

After hours of looking they found the perfect little black dress for Alana to wear on her date with John. When they separated Abby had a lot to think about. When she got home she didn't notice the unfamiliar car parked across from her complex. Over the next few days the car showed up more and more. Abby noticed it outside of work and then outside the restaurant where she and her coworkers had lunch. She started to feel uneasy. She didn't mention it to anyone she just tried to be more careful coming and going. She was sure Brad had finally found her. She wondered what he was waiting for, why he didn't just come get her. She didn't have to wait much longer. The next day when she was unlocking her door she was pushed roughly inside her apartment.

"Thought you could get away from me? Never! I will never let you get away!"

Abby froze, the voice from her nightmares was inside her new home. He had found her. She always knew he would. She watched him shut the door and stalk toward her. All she could think about was what happened the last time. She couldn't wouldn't let that happen. She turned to run but he was too fast. He grabbed her arms and shook her. He slapped her and she saw stars. She had to get away before he could really hurt her. He grabbed her by her arm and dragged her through the apartment. Then she surprised him. She began to fight back. She kicked and screamed and tried to bite him. He punched her and she crumpled to the ground. He kicked her as she crawled away. She made it to her bedroom and made two phone calls. One was to the police and the other was to Randy. She was so relieved when he answered the phone.

"Abs, hey sweetie. How are you?"

"Randy, Brad is here. He found me!"

"Abs, did you call the police?"

"Yeah, but I'm scared he'll get to me before they get here. I'm locked inside my bedroom."

"Push something heavy in front of the door but do not hang up. I'm going to grab John and we are taking the next flight."

"OK."

Abby pushed her dresser in front of her door. She could hear Brad screaming and kicking the door from the other side. She was scared but the sound of Randy's voice made her feel more calm. She heard the police arrive and knock on her door. She pushed the door away and stuck her head out. Brad was talking to them. She heard him telling them that it was just a lover's quarrel that got out of hand. She could hear the police officer telling him to keep it down because they didn't like false alarms. Abby ran out of her room towards the police. She realized how close they were to leaving her at Brad's mercy.

"Officer, I want him arrested. He's trespassing. He's my ex boyfriend. We broke up because he hit me. I was scared he was going to kill me so I ran away. He just recently found me. Please take him away."

"All we can do is ask him to leave the property voluntarily. We will watch him leave. Make sure you lock your doors and call us if he comes back."

"Thanks officer."

Abby watched Brad leave and knew that it wasn't the end. She locked her door and set her alarm hoping for Randy to arrive soon. Abby took a shower and went to bed cell phone in hand. Just as she was falling asleep she felt a hand cover her mouth. Her eyes sprang open and Brad was sitting on her bed with a crazed look in his eyes.

"Nice try with the police Abigail. You're not smart enough to get rid of me."

Abby still had her cell phone in her hand. She called Randy and when he picked up he heard Brad talking. John noticed the look on Randy's face and snatched the phone from him. He heard Brad belittling and smacking Abby. They raced to the rental counter and picked up their keys and sped to Abby's house. John called the police on the way. When they arrived outside of Abby's building they saw her door was open. They didn't see the police anywhere so they raced inside. They heard voices in the bedroom and ran in to see Brad on the bed with Abby. Randy didn't even think he just grabbed him. Brad gave a shocked gasp and swung at Randy who punched him and pushed him away. Brad took two steps forward but paused when he saw the look in Randy's eyes. He took two steps backward and hit something solid. He turned to see John Cena with a murderous look in his eyes. He tried to get away by sucker punching John and running. John took off after him and Randy went to join him but John shook his head and looked back at Abby who hadn't moved.

A/N: It's almost over. I know I don't usually end with cliffhangers but I figured what the heck. It has taken a little time to post this because I rewrote the entire ending. Let me know what you guys think about the return of Brad. And how bad do you think John should beat him before the police show up? Reviews=LOVE