John saw Alex went pale and was up from his seat only half a second before she fell to the floor. He carefully put her head on his lap, rubbing her forehead tenderly. His parents were trying to get the audience to stay away. Everyone was worried and wanted to check on her. But she needed air, the emotion had been too intense for her. The priest motionned for him to exit by the back door. He held her tightly in his arms, wishing she'd be alright.

His brother Matt came running behind him. " I'll drive John, make her head stay still on the rear seat. We're going back home. Mom and dad will meet us after the ceremony." He shook his head, starting the car. " Poor lil sis, it's so awful on her. Do you think she will be ok?"

John didn't answered, his attention was all focus on Xandra. He was running his fingers through her hair, kissing her forehead, speaking of wonderful promises for her. She needed to wake up, she HAD to be ok. Matt smiled as he saw the scene behind him. He had never thought of John and Alex as a couple but come to think of it, it seemed obvious. They had always shared a special connection after all. John was the only one she would open herself to since her parents died. And about the evening around the fire, they could all sensed that something was growing between them.

Suddenly, something strucked Matt's mind. He remembered a certain night where John had been drunk out of his mind. He had never understood why and hadn't seen him in this state of mind ever again. He threw his brother a tender look. Now he understood what had happened almost five years ago.

Flasback...........

The Cena brothers were knew to always be hanging at the same club every friday night. It was the major gathering of the week. On saturdays they could do anything, but each friday they would go to the "Thug", the best club of their little town. That particular night, John had been drinking more than usual. Sean had already left for the Army and Xandra had took her plane to Canada the same day. She would be studying away for five long years. The gang was slowly drifting apart. John kept on drinking, sadness in his eyes. Everyone was in a weird mood, they realised childhood was over. Since the Prom a few days before, everything had went so fast.

John, Eric, Kevin, Jay, Steve, Matt and Dan were all talking about their souvenirs. There was no girl with them, friday night was their Men's night out, only Xandra was allowed with them. But she was gone now and they all felt it. They remembered how stunned they were to see her and Sean break up the very night of the Prom. They laughed at the "Sexiest Tomboy" Award she received, she had grown into a gorgeous young lady. She was probably going to break many hearts in her new school.

John wasn't paying any attention to the conversation his friends and brothers were having. His eyes were blurry and he was lost in his thoughts. He called for another round of drinks. None of them were dancing that night, they prefered to talk. Often they were throwing worried looks at John, but he refused to tell them the reason of his bad mood. The evening passed, it was the time of the slow songs. The guys took the advantage to go dance with girls, leaving only John and Matt at the table. John raised his hand to call one last drink, not beeing able to stand up. Matt grabbed his hand.

" Don't you think you got enough for one night bro? You don't usually drink that much. You usually don't drink at all to tell you the thruth. What's the matter?"

John shrugged, looking at a point behind his brother. " Nothing matters, that's the problem. What should I care about? I had a chance of getting something, but I didn't take it. I didn't see what I could have, cause I was affraid, I had too much respect.."

Matt raised his eyebrows. John was so drunk he didn't make sense anymore. But he kept on talking, so Matt listened, trying to understand.

" I had all I ever dreamed of, but I let it slipped off my hands. Will I ever have a chance like that again? I never realised how much I loved her.. She is the other part of my soul, you understand that bro?"

" What the Hell are you talking about John? Since when do you like someone?" Matt was really surprised by this confession.

" Don't mind, I knew no one could understand, only her....."

End of Flashback....

And Matt had helped him get back to the house, never thinking of talking about that again. He had thought John was acting weird because of the alcohol. But what if it had been because Xandra left before he could confess his feelings?

They finally got back home. John carefully carried Alex to his bedroom, worried she hadn't opened her eyes yet. He went to the bathroom to wet a tissue and ran it accross her face. She began sobbing and he let out a sigh of relief. She was coming back. She opened her eyes and he hugged her. Matt stepped out from the room, closing the door behind him.

As he got downstairs, Sean stormed inside the house, looking mad. He tossed Matt aside and ran upstairs. Matt followed, panicked. Sean jumped at John's collar, yelling to leave HIS Xandra alone. Matt tried to interfere before they upset Alex even more but he was too late. When John shoved out of Sean's grasp, the younger brother lost it. He punched John right on the nose, making blood dropped. Xandra screamed and hid herself under the covers, still crying.

John got up and smacked his brother into the wall in the same time the rest of the family bursted in the room, wondering what was the commotion. Everyone held their breaths, expecting John to give Sean to beating of his life.......

A/N: Sorry for the cliffie, I hope you're not too mad at me. Ill try to update as soon as possible. Dont forget to review pretty please?