Ted was sat in his locker room placing tape around his wrist for his match later on in the evening. It was safe to say he'd had the worst 2 weeks of his life. First of all he found out the woman he was in love with had been having an affair with his best friend then to top it all off she'd left. Of course, he was insanely angry with her but she hadn't been in touch with anyone not even Randy and that worried him. He still cared and loved her. He couldn't turn his feelings off just like that. He hadn't even spoke to Cody since the whole things. It hurt too much to even consider that. The only person he really had talked to was Maryse. He knew she was in love with him but he didn't even want to think about dating anyone else when he was still hurting and in love with Esme. He'd told Maryse this on several occasions and she understood.

"Hey Teddy. How are you today?" Maryse walked into the locker room and sat down beside him.

"Im holding up Maryse. I miss her you know. I just wish I knew if she was okay.." Ted placed his head in his hands. He knew he shouldn't care after what she did to him but he honestly couldn't help it.

"Im worried too Ted. She is my sister after all. Randy hasn't said hes heard anything either.. Ive no idea about Cody. He's due back today though so maybe we could ask him if hes heard from her," Maryse tried her best to comfort Ted. She hated seeing him this way.

"I'll do it Maryse. I need to talk to him anyway.." Ted sighed. It wasn't gonna be an easy task for him to sit and talk with Cody but it had to be done for their friendships sake.

"Okay sweetie. If you need me you know where I am," Maryse gave Ted a quick hug and sauntered out of the room leaving Ted alone to his thoughts.


Cody strolled through the corridors of the arena. He'd missed it been away. He also missed Esme and he was slightly hoping she would be here. He'd heard nothing from her since she left that night. He heard nothing from Ted too which he expected. He'd probably ruined their whole friendship now. Cody, lost in his own thoughts, carried on walking down the corridor until he walked into somebody. He took a step back and saw Ted stood there. Neither spoke for a moment.

"We need to talk Codes," Ted spoke up. He knew he couldn't stay mad at Cody forever. He needed him. He needed his best friend. In reality, they both needed each other at this time.

"Yeah.. How are you?" Cody asked as he followed Ted into the actual stands of the arena. Ted sat down and Cody sat next to him.

"Not that great man. Look, im so fucking hurt and upset by what you and Esme did but I need my best friend at this moment in time. Esme's gone. I have no idea where the hell she is. Have you heard anything from her?" Ted answered looking at Cody.

"No I havent. Im worried. Hasn't Randy or anyone hear anything from her?"

"Well Maryse hasn't and she told me Randy hasn't either.. What if there's something wrong Cody? I couldn't take it if she was hurt or anything."

"Me neither. Look, im sorry for what I did Ted but I cant help it. Im in love with her and I know you are too. Im not gonna just leave her.. I'll fight for her if I have to," Cody said with a determined look in his eyes. Ted smiled slightly.

"May the best man win then buddy," He stuck his hand out for Cody who accepted it.


"Cena, you havent heard anything from my sister have you?" Randy asked John as he leant against the wall outside smoking. He'd been smoking a lot more recently, seeing as though he was worried about his little sister. Everyone was.

"Nope, sorry buddy. Im sure she's okay though. She'll come back when she's ready. She was in a pretty fucked up situation. Once her head is sorted then I expect we will have our little purple haired frenchie back around," John patted his buddy on his back.

"Yeah, your right. This is Esme we're talking about. I cant help but worry though. She's my little sister. I shouldn't have let her get in that kind of situation. She's only 19.. Gosh. Shes too young to be in this kind of crap."

"Well, why don't you just go find her? She'll either be with your dad or at her mom's right?"

"Yeah, I guess so.." Randy pondered on the thought for a bit. Did she want anyone to go after her?

"Maybe she wants Cody or Ted to. She needs to decide between the two," Randy shrugged as Cody and Ted headed outside to where Randy and John were.

"Ah, we were just talking about you two. Tell them what you just told me Randal!" John announced clapping his hands in a devious way.

Randy looked at him. "Frigging weirdo. Anyway, we all know by now Esme has gone. Nobody's heard anything from her since the night she left so John said I should go look for her. However, I think one of you should. Maybe that's what she wants. It might help her decide who she wants. I mean at some point she has to make a decision between the two of you.." Randy told the two younger men.

"Well, yes of course she is. Wouldn't it be better if we just leave her alone though and for her to come back when she's ready?" Ted asked. He wasn't to compete for Esme yet but if he had to then he would.

"I dunno though Ted. Maybe Randy's right. I know im prepared to go find her.. Are you?" Cody had a determined look in his eyes which Ted didn't like one bit.

"Like I said earlier.. May the best man win," He glared at Cody and walked back into the arena.

"Well this is gonna be a bundle of fun!" John exclaimed, earning glares from Cody and Randy. "Im just saying. Jeez, take a joke okay?" Cody rolled his eyes at him and walked back into the arena. Randy started cracking up.

"My money's on Cody you know.." John shrugged his shoulders casually.

"Really? Care to make a wager on this?" Randy encouraged. He shouldn't be betting at his sisters expense but it would make the whole situation a lot lighter.

"Oh yes. Your moneys on Ted I presume?"

"Yes. $300 says Ted will win Esme over."

"Your on buddy!"

"Let the games commence.."