My back was turned toward the doorway but my head jolted up as I smelt a familiar masculine scent sweeping through the hallway. I felt a tall shadow behind as I slowly turned my head around to see John standing against the door frame with a small smile on his face. I stood up and my arms automatically rose up to wrap around him. I felt so much sympathy for him, this whole time I thought he was just being an idiot but he was just hiding the fact that he knew Alex was lying about her not being pregnant. "I'm so sorry John" I spoke.

John nodded, "Yeah... we're in a tough spot." He then pulled a seat and sat down him and I joined him.

"She told me about it... last night. She told me that she felt that she wasn't ready to be a mother" I said, "I can understand, can you?"

"Of course I can!" he shouted. He let out a sigh, "I just wish that she would maybe think about it before she comes to an immediate decision."

He looked so exhausted and shattered, I knew how much he wanted to be a father and even more so have a child with the woman that he loved, which was Alex. I placed my hand on his leg and smiled, "I think you and your wife just need to sit together and have a really good talk about this. Be honest and she will be honest with you. Where is she now?"

"She went out to have lunch with a friend" he replied.

"Alright, when she comes back home I want you two to talk about this, because John... I can't really be involved with this" I said, "I mean I care for you both but from now on this is between you and your wife."

He agreed, "You're right Lea, I'm sorry for bringing you into this but thank you for the advice. I've been married longer than you yet you're much wiser."

I cringed, "I don't know if you would say that."

John almost jumped off his chair as he slapped his hands to his mouth, "I totally forgot about what happened with Wade and Randy! How is Wade? I didn't get to talk to him after because your Dad and I got Randy out of the house."

I sighed as I leaned my cheek against my hand, "What happened? Wade told me that he told Drew not to bring Ivana in, but he didn't listen and so Randy got angry... but how did this all end up with my husband punching my best friend?"

John shook his head, "Wade was right, he was trying so hard to get Drew to take Ivana home because of Randy being there but Drew and Ivana were just getting into an argument with Randy and then Wade took the couple out but then when he came back in Randy took all his anger out on him. Wade had about enough and hit him... I probably would have if I was in his position."

"You did hit Randy! Remember!"

John smirked, "Randy does push all our buttons. But are you angry with them?"

"I can see where Wade is coming from, but I did wish that he didn't have to hit him... and Randy... well, I don't know what to do with him. I guess Natalya can look after him now" I said, "I don't think those two will ever get along."

He suddenly stood up, "I really don't think so Lea. I just hope you don't get pushed in the middle of it all."

"I'll make sure not to" I stood up and patted his arm, "I hope everything goes well with you and Alex. I really wish you two the best."

He smiled again, "Thank you Lea, I got to run back to work. So I'll catch you soon."

"In the wedding festivities?" I suggested, "Adele is so excited to be getting married and Phil is just adorable."

John laughed, "I'm looking forward to it. Bye Lea."

I waved back, "Bye John."

...

"An abortion?" muttered Natalya, "I had no idea that you were pregnant."

Alex wept as she grabbed a tissue to dab at her eyes, "I'm in the very early stages, but I needed someone I could trust to tell me about an effective abortion clinic."

Natalya was gobsmacked, "But?... Does John know about this?"

She shook her head, "He found a pregnancy test but I told him that it was false... I knew if I told him that he would persuade me to keep it, but I'm really not ready to have a child."

Natalya took a sip of her coffee and spoke to her softly, "Alex... I was Lea's doctor when she found out that she was pregnant and I saw how John acted when he found out that he might have been the father. He was really into this and I'm a little worried about how your relationship with him would be if you went through with this without him knowing, what if he were to find out the truth? Are you prepared for consequences?"

Alex's eyes widened, "I guess I didn't think of that... I was just thinking about myself. But having a child... right now is something I don't want. I wish I could give it to Lea or something."

Natalya raised an eyebrow, "You could? But I'm not sure how well that would play for John. He would have to go to Lea's house to see his own baby, when he would much rather have the child stay with you." Alex still looked shambolic. Natalya sighed, "Just go home and talk to your husband. If you want an abortion done safely, I want the both of you here together otherwise I am happy to help you through a safe pregnancy."

Alex nodded as she stood up to leave, "I hope John can see it my way."

...

Drew gulped down his throat as he slowly entered into Wade's office, where Wade was sitting down typing away on his computer. Drew then took a breath out and strutted toward Wade's desk, "Look Wade... I know what you are going to say, but frankly..." he was stopped by the cold look his best friend was giving him.

"Frankly what, Drew?" said Wade, "Frankly... you and Ivana didn't deserve to be yelled at or being kicked out of my house?"

"Well... er..."

Wade stood up angrily, "I ask you to take Ivana home but you didn't listen to me, then you two started to insult people that were in my house and your girlfriend decides to badmouth my wife! Did you really think that I was going to take any of that?"

"Um... no... But..."

"You never listen to me; you did the same thing with Adele and Phil. I told you to leave them alone but you wouldn't and what happened? You most likely lost the best thing that could have happened to you, but she went for someone much better didn't she? Then I kindly introduce you with Ivana and what happens? She decides to make it her mission to ensue this war with her ex husband!" exclaimed Wade, "Look I know I brought you two together, but I really thought that you two would bring the best out of each other not the worst."

"Yes... but..."

"WHAT DREW? You're supposed to be my friend, all those other people that I hang around with are Lea's friends and they've become my friend because of her. But you... you were already my friend, my friend from back home but even you decided to turn your back on me... just like my parents" Wade sighed.

Drew flinched, "Wait! What? Your parents are back in the picture?"

Wade nodded, "They want Molly and Peter to go back to England, as punishment for not telling them about me getting married."

"Those two have issues" Drew muttered, "They should be happy, that you've done so well for yourself and that you're such a great Dad to Adele and that your wife is most probably the sweetest person on this Earth."

He cringed at Drew, "Alright... you don't have to suck up."

"No Wade, I really mean it... I'm sorry that your parents don't realise how great you are and I guess I forgot to... I'm really sorry Wade, this morning I broke it off with Ivana and she has officially left for Italy and I hope it's for forever" said Drew, "You can fire me and I'll fly back home, but I'll do whatever it takes to keep our friendship. You're like my brother Wade and I see Lea as my sister in law and Adele as my own niece. I love all of you and I want to make sure that that's not destroyed."

Wade sighed as he rubbed his forehead with his fingers, "Anything huh?"

"Anything!" said Drew confidently.

"Alright... you're not fired and you're not going back home but you'll have to wait a little bit, I have just the thing for you to do" Wade smirked evilly

...

I had picked little Adele up from school, on my way home from work. She went upstairs to play with her toys and I sat in the kitchen after fixing myself some warm tea. Molly came in with her usual positive energy that she held on to so well, she definitely had a way to lift people. After seeing her, I couldn't help but burst into tears. She came rushing to my side where she hugged me tightly, "What's the matter, dear?" she asked so sweetly, "What's wrong?"

After I tried to control my sobbing, I finally spoke, "You guys are going to go back to England. It's all my fault, I had no idea that if I married Wade his parents would get so angry to make you guys go back. They'll take all your belongings if you do."

Molly simply smiled as she sat next to me and placed her hand on my back, "Who told you all of this?"

"Well Peter told me that I should ask Wade about it, so I did and then he told me everything" I muttered, still blubbering.

She shook her head and looked a little heated, something I had never seen before. "Peter told you! Why would he worry you like that?" Peter! Peter!" she began shouting.

Oh my god, what had I done. "Um... Molly? It's alright... you don't need to call him."

"Peter? Peter?" she continued yelling. What had I unleashed?

Peter came from outside, "Why are you screaming at me?" he muttered.

"Why did you feel the need to tell Lea about what's happening with us?" she asked as she poked him with her finger, "What is wrong with you?"

"Ouch! She had a right to know about her horrible in laws" said Peter, "She should know about her husband's parents, better yet her daughter's grandparents."

Molly sighed, "But still... I don't want her to worry about them, they won't come here."

I felt terrified as I heard the two bicker about these two individuals that were Wade's parents. "Are-Are they really that bad?" I trembled as I looked at the two. Peter was nodding and Molly was shaking her head, she then glanced at Peter and then slapped him on the back of his head.

"Stop trying to scare her!"

"What are they like then? Do you think if I was to ever meet them that I would even have a chance?" I asked. "Don't you think they'd like me?"

Molly and Peter exchanged mixed looks, that wasn't promising. "They would be foolish not like you, dear. Anyway... don't worry we're not going anywhere. Wade will take care of it" said Molly.

I nodded, "Please don't, I love you guys too much."

I could see Peter blush. "We love you too" said Molly.

...

Natalya went straight to her own home; she was not in the mood to see Randy after the way that he was acting. After making a fool of himself the night before and then acting like a prick when she wanted to look after him. She just wanted to be alone but as soon as she had sunk inside her couch with a nice glass of wine her doorbell began to ring. She grit her teeth, as she placed her glass on the table. She paced toward the door, her immediate thought was that it was Randy coming to apologize to her but she really wasn't in the mood to see him. She grabbed onto the door handle and yanked the door open, but this wasn't Randy at her door. "Hello?"

The pale skinned, red haired man turned around and flashed a smile at her. His eyes slightly lighting up as he looked at her. "You must be Natalya?"

She realised that this was Sheamus, Adele's step brother. His sweet Irish accent sounded so harmonious that she didn't even hear what he had said; instead she was looking at him completely engrossed.

He was confused and placed his hand on her shoulder, "Um... Natalya?"

"Yeah?" she said as she finally came back to him, "Oh my god I'm sorry, just a little tired from work."

"A pretty thing like you shouldn't be working so hard, Adele tells me that you're a Doctor. That's quite impressive, you must be very smart" he said.

She giggled, "I do have my blonde moments." She twirled some of her hair mockingly.

He chuckled heartily, "I don't believe that."

Natalya was blown away at how sweet he was. "So, what can I do for you Sheamus?"

"Right, Adele and Phil are still at work and I decided to surprise them with a small party tomorrow night. The two have been going crazy planning for this wedding and I thought this would be a way for them to have a little fun. I just grabbed this list of names and addresses from my sister's laptop" he explained showing her the list.

She glanced at the list and after seeing Randy's name on the list, she suddenly didn't want to go. But then as she glanced up at Sheamus, she just couldn't say no.

"I hope you can come" he said.

Natalya grinned back, "Of course I will!"