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Hurt. Disbelief. Frustration. Anger. There were several emotions going through Ted as he continued to listen to Kristen's conversation, and still couldn't believe what happened. He should have believed Carly from the beginning. She had never given him a reason to not trust her before, and now he probably ruined their friendship. As he continued to pace the room, he really didn't know what to do next. Should he let her explain? Should he yank her out of the tub, and throw her into the hall naked? Ted then began to collect some of Kristen's belongings that were strung around the room, and started packing them into her suitcase. As he continued to pack for Kristen, he heard his cell phone ring.
"What?" he asked annoyed, not bothering to look at the caller id.
"Oh sorry. Did I catch you at a bad time?"
Ted instantly calmed down. It was Carly. "Hey Carls. Sorry about that outburst there. What's up?"
Carly took a deep breath. "Ummm...I was wondering if we could meet like at Willow Park. There is something I want to talk to you about."
"Yeah I can do that," he said as he glanced at the bathroom door, and could still hear Kristen. "I just need to take care of something real quick. Can you give me about 15-30 minutes?"
"Yeah, that's fine. If your busy at the mom-"
"No, don't worry about it, Carls. Like I said, I need to take care of something real quick, but I'll be there. I promise."
Even though Ted couldn't see it, Carly grinned. "Ok. I'll see you soon. Bye."
Ted also smiled. "Bye."
After he flipped his phone closed, he finished packing Kristen's suitcase, and then forcefully opened the bathroom door, making Kristen jump. She then dropped her phone in the tub. "Ted, what the hell? I hope your going to pay for my new phone."
"No, I don't think so," he said as he firmly, but gently took a hold of her arm and yanked her out of the tub. She was able to get a towel on before he dragged her into the actual room. "What the hell is up with you? Are you that eager to be with me?" she asked as she ran a finger up and down his chest.
"No. In fact, I don't want to ever be with you again. I'll take that," he said as he grabbed the ring off her finger and threw it out the window. "What the hell?" Kristen snapped.
"Kris, I heard your little confession to Trish," he said as Kristen's jaw literally dropped. "Oh, about that...I...uh..."
Ted held up his hand to stop her from talking. "Don't even bother. I risked my friendship for your ass. How could you do this to me? I was actually excited about having a baby with you!" Ted then walked over to the bed, and picked up Kristen's suitcase and tossed it to her. "Here, you can go now."
Kristen had a look of disbelief across her face. "Ted, you can't be serious. I'm only in a towel-at least let me get dressed."
Ted didn't say anything as he gently pushed Kristen to the door, and got her into the hallway. "You have been embarrasing people long enough. It shouldn't bother you to embarrass yourself," he said as he shut the door.
Ted then walked over to the bed, and collapsed on it. I really hope Carly can forgive me, he thought as he grabbed his keys and headed out the door to see her.
The drive to Willow Park was only about ten minutes away from the hotel he was staying at. When he parked, he saw Carly's mom's car already in the lot, and could see she was sitting at the swing, and staring at the ground.
Ted got out of the car, and walked the few feet to the swing, and stood in front of Carly. "Hey Carly."
Carly looked up to face Ted eye to eye, and he immediately noticed the bruise on her cheek. "Carly, what the hell happened?" he asked softly.
Feeling ashamed, Carly started crying into her hands. Ted then gently pulled her up from the swing, and took her into his arms. "Was it Justin?"
"Yes. I-I don't know what happened. Everyone left my mom's house, and we were sitting in the backyard. We started arguing, and just out of nowhere he hit me across the face."
As Ted listened to the story, he couldn't help but hold Carly tighter. "Where is Justin now?"
Carly broke the embrace and shrugged. "I don't know, and really don't care. Listen, I'm really sorry for the way I acted toward you tonight Ted. You had every right to ask, and I shouldn't have acted the way I did. I'm very sorry."
"Apology accepted," Ted said softly. "In fact, I also owe you an apology."
"What for?" Carly asked.
"I overheard Kristen talk with her friend, and found out she isn't pregnant. You were right-she was trying to break up our friendship. I feel like such a damn idiot."
"Don't be," Carly said as she began to caress his cheek. "You honestly thought you were going to be a dad. You didn't have any reason not to believe her."
"Yeah, but when you came and talked to me about it, I should have believed you more. You've never lied to me before, and I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions that you were that night. I'm sorry."
Carly smiled. "Apology accepted. So, are we good again?"
Ted smiled back as they hugged once more. "We are most definietly good again. Now...do you know where Justin is at this very moment?"
"I would guess either at home or the local bar. Why?"
"I just want to talk to him. How about this, you go home and finally explain Justin to your mom and step-dad, and I'm going to see if I can't find Justin. Then I will call you later, ok?"
Carly grinned as she nodded. "Ok. Thanks, Ted," she said as her lips brushed against his cheek. He loved the feeling.
After watching Carly leave, Ted pulled out his cell phone and called Randy. They then devised a plan. One was going to look at the bar and one was going to look for him at his house. The person who found him would obviously get a hold of the other and go from there.
Ten minutes past and Ted got a text message from Randy. He's at the bar. I'll wait in the parking lot for ya. Ted then turned his car around and sped toward the local bar.
When he and Randy walked in together, they both noticed him by the jukebox, trashed, and hitting on some bimbo. Randy and Ted both pulled him away from the girl and pulled him against the wall. "What the hell?!" he yelled.
"If you ever touch Carly again like you did tonight and the other nights you have in the past, I will make it my personal business to beat you within inches of your life," Ted said, his teeth clinched together.
"After Ted is done with you, I will also beat your ass, and that is a promise!" Randy said confidently as the two superstars dropped Justin to the floor, and walked away. As Justin got up, his eyes narrowed as he watched the two guys leave. Payback is a bitch Ted!, Justin thought to himself.