Few days going by as her mind mulled on the thoughts that Ken had put into her mind. She just wish she knew the right answer, sipping on her cup of coffee in catering, Madison thought and soon enough knew who to talk to. Standing outside of Jeff's locker room moments later, waiting for the door to open, Beth opening it and letting her in. Madison plopped down on the couch, Beth sitting on the chair across the room. Madison spoke nervously "You ever been torn between two choices, not sure which way to go?" Beth smiled before answering, "We've all been in situations like that Madison." Madison sighed "Then how do you make the decision?" Madison asked, laying her head back on the couch. Beth sighed, "Well it depends on the decision. Sometimes getting advice helps, sometimes you just go with your gut instinct, but I will say this…" Beth paused, leaning forward resting her forearms on her thighs "If this is about Ken, Ken's a great guy, who I've known for a long time." Madison's smile growing wider as Beth continued, and I've never seen him so happy than when he's with you." Madison couldn't help the blush that came to her cheeks as she listened to Beth talk about her and Ken. Beth continued "I don't agree with Kevin, and I don't know what he has against Ken, but he's wrong." Madison spoke honestly "If I do go for Ken, what if I lose Kevin?" Beth smiled sweetly "Sweetie, there are always risks when it comes to following your heart, but your brother loves you so much, and even though he won't like it, I doubt something, even as loud as Ken, will make him leave your side." Madison smiled lightly "you sure?' she asked. Beth spoke "When Jeff & I first get together, his brother Matt didn't like me much. Soon enough Matt realized Jeff loved me, and dealt with it. Now? We're all family. Kevin will adjust, it will just take time and stamina from you two, not to give into him." Beth explained. Madison nodded, running her hands over her face, as she exhaled, Beth continued "I think the most important thing right now is for you to get away from Kevin, see what your emotions tell you without your big, bad brother looking over your shoulder all the time."
Madison nodded in agreement, before speaking honestly "When am I ever gonna get a vacation thought?" laughing out loud. A few moments of silence passed before Beth spoke "I got it! Come to North Carolina with Jeff and I for a few days." Madison looked skeptical before Beth continued "I'll tell you what, why don't you come with us on Wednesday?" Madison's ears perked as she listened. Beth continuing "We're flying back to North Carolina, we'll be there for a few days, then a house show on Saturday and we can give you back to Kevin there." Madison rubbed the back of her neck, "are you sure Jeff won't mind?" Beth laughed "Please! Jeff loves you! On top of that, we have plenty of room, and a lot of crazy friends, you'll fit right in!" Madison smiled before responding "I'll have to talk to Kevin." Beth spoke "Want Jeff and I to talk to him for you?" Madison shook her head "Nah, I can handle the big guy." She said, walking out of Jeff's locker room.
Madison sat at the table across from her brother, her thoughts racing, trying to figure out how to as Kevin. Finally, taking a deep breath, Madison spoke "So Beth invited me up to North Carolina for a few days…" Kevin eyeing her from across the table as she continued "I'd like to go, it sounds like fun." Kevin placed his fork on the table, wiping his mouth with the napkin, before speaking "I don't think that's such a good idea…" Madison quickly responding 'Why not?" Kevin spoke calmly "I just don't think it's a good idea." Madison shooting to her feet, her silverware clinking hard as it dropped on to the table as she exclaimed "Look, I love you Kevin, but I need to get away! I get you wanting to protect me, but this is getting old, especially after…well you know…I just need some time away!" Madison finished before, storming back to her room. Kevin sat at the table for a few solitary moments, running his hand through his long hair. This was the first time Madison wanted to go away. Kevin thought about it all night and now sitting in the locker room, he glanced over to the empty couch in the room. Madison refused to come to the tapings tonight, still angry with him for telling her "No!"
Kevin sat on the bench, his large frame jumping slightly when the loud knock on the door came. Jeff Jarrett popping his head in, smiling when Kevin invited him in. Jarrett looked around the empty locker room, "Madison with Hardy?" he asked, Kevin answering "No, she uh…she refuses to come tonight. She's not too happy with me." Jarrett sat down on the couch, when he asked "This because of Ken?" Kevin scoffed out loud "Nope, she's over him, thank god. She's mad cause I won't let her go to North Carolina with Jeff and Beth." Silence filling the room for a moment when Jarrett asked "Why?" Kevin simply stared at Jarrett, when he continued "I mean the girl just went though a break-up…well you know…you were there…maybe she could use some time away." Kevin just glared at Jarrett as he continued "Look, I have 3 daughters and although they are younger than Madison, I still know a little about girls." Kevin rubbed his eyes before responding "So?" Jarrett stood from his seat "So no matter how much we want to protect them, you have to them go sometimes. Madison's hurting right now, no matter what you think and I'm guessing she's still got some anger towards you about that. So maybe her getting away for a few days, might…I don't know…calm the waters a bit." Jarrett finished, patting Kevin on the shoulder, walking towards the door. Stopping at the door Jarrett turned back to Kevin "Just think about it" he said before leaving.
Kevin thought about it a lot, he worried about letting her go, but understood what everyone was saying. Walking in the door, Madison sitting on the couch, Kevin walked in sitting next to his sister as he asked "How was everything here?" Madison responded straight-faced "Fine." Awkward silence enveloping them til Kevin spoke "Look you better go get packed, your flight leaves early tomorrow morning." Madison's head snapping to look at Kevin, as she exclaimed "What?" Kevin smiled at his sister's shocked expression before saying it again "Beth and Jeff's plane leaves at 6:45AM, which mean I gotta get you there by 5AM, so go pack!" Madison jumped to her feet, hugging Kevin tight, before running down the hallway to her room.
The next morning, bright and early Madison and Kevin sat, waiting for Beth and Jeff to arrive. Kevin doing his best, not to change his mind about this, as he asked "you have your asthma medicine right?" Madison answered in an annoyed voice "Yes, Kevin." No more than a few moments later Kevin spoke again "If you need me for anything, you call me. I'm only an hour flight away ok?" Madison getting annoyed as she spoke "Bubba! I'll be fine!" Kevin smiling at his sister getting annoyed, as he wrapped his arm around her shoulders, pulling her tight for a squeeze. "Hey Hey Hey you ready for some fun in the North Carolina Sun?" a familiar voice spoke, as Madison turned and saw Jeff and Beth standing across the walkway. Madison jumping to her feet giving both Jeff and Beth a huge hug, before turning back to Kevin. "So I'll see you Sunday?" Madison asked as he quickly engulfed her in a huge hug, letting Madison go he spoke "Sunday." Running his hand over the hair on top of her head. "Kevin can we save the tears for another day?" Jeff asked smiling, as Beth playfully smacked him. Kevin took a deep breath, before turning to Jeff and Beth, "If anything happens, you call me…got it?" Kevin spoke harshly. Jeff spoke with a smirk "What did you want us to do if something happened again?" Kevin glaring at Jeff, while the three began to make their way towards the security checkpoint. In line for security, Kevin yelled out "I love you May-May!" Finally, making it through security, Madison looking back at Kevin she yelled "Love you too Bubba!"
Boarding the plane, Madison sat next to Beth, while Jeff sat next to Shannon Moore, another TNA wrestler who was on his way home. The plane ride was busy, as Madison told Beth all about what Ken had said to her, how much she missed him. She talked to Beth about how she was afraid to be with Ken, how she was afraid to screw it up. Beth simply telling her "Love will fix any screw-ups that may happen on the way."