"So, when am I free from this prison?"
Dean chuckled a bit, looking up from the doctors chart. Old Hadlynn was making her slow return. He continued to read over the chart, studying very word. "Well, the doctor thinks that you'll be able to leave within the next few days. You're improving quickly and 'should be able to go back to day to day life soon.'"
"Well, if day to day life means sitting quietly on my ass, eating everything in sight, and reading parenting books galore, then yeah." Hadlynn continued to eat her shark crackers as she shifted upward in bed. Dean handed her the chart.
"Well, I'd be happy as hell. Think about it: no traveling, no working, just rest and relaxation. Maybe you could finally take up a hobby." Following his words was the sound of the hospital door opening and closing. Seth was back, with something in his arms. Dean shoot up, "get the hell out of here right now before I kick your ugly face in."
"I came here to have a nice conversation with Hadlynn. I didn't come here to fight or try anything." Seth took a few steps closer to Hadlynn, though Dean cut him off with his body. He snarled at Seth. "I'm going to do anything funny, Ambrose."
Hadlynn sat there, snuggled up in her blankets. She met her eyes to Dean's. She nodded once, sending Dean outside of the room. He hesitated before he left. Seth sat down on the chair to the right of Hadlynn's bed. She looked at him with little emotion.
"You know," Hadlynn started, "I did forgive you. Through all of the hell that you put me through, I forgave you." She turned, looking at him. "I was thinking of all the great times we used to have. And you could've ruined all of that. You need to learn that the belt doesn't matter. You'll always get another chance at it, okay?"
Seth nodded. He cleared his throat, "I... I threw the match after I hit you. I laid down and made the ref call the pin. I know I risked it all for it, but seeing you hurt really opened my eyes. I hope that we can work this out." She smiled. Seth handed her a box wrapped in white paper and a giant yellow bow. "I got you a present for the baby. I thought it would be really nice."
She opened the package, revealing a turtle stuffed animal. "Oh, the baby is going to love this when they're born. Thanks Seth. I really do appreciate it."
"Well, I gotta go. I'll see you soon." The two hugged before Seth left. Hadlynn heard commotion in the hallway. Dean walked in, going to hug her. Hadlynn knew that those two were trying to fight each other; everybody knew that, actually. Dean sat up in bed with her, wrapping his arm around her shoulders. Hadlynn began to think to herself.
Soft blankets felt like heaven. The stress was hitting Hadlynn, hitting her hard. If something wasn't said now, it wouldn't change anything. In the room sat Seth Rollibs and Dean Ambrose, with Triple H just in case. Hadlynn chose not to make eye contact with either yet. She cleared her throat. Hunter was currently holding her right hand as he glared at both men.
"So guys, I'm sure you're wondering why I've called you here. I...I, um," she hesitated. Triple H kissed her hand as he began to speak.
"You two need to make up already," Hunter said. The two men began to argue at the same time about why that was impossible. Hunters face grew red as he noticed how upset Hadlynn was growing. "Hey! Shut the fuck up and listen to me! Do you think that this makes Hadlynn happy to see her two best friends in the world arguing all the time? Do you two even think about her feelings here? Honestly, guys, if you two could just work things out, none of this would've ever happened. Now, I hope to see you guys attempt to work this out."
Seth chimed in, "Why do you want us to stop fighting? Isn't this 'best for business,' Hunter?"
Triple H dropped Hadlynn's hand and got in both of their faces. Steam was basically shorting from his ears. "The last thing that Hadlynn needs right now is stress. I'll make this very clear: if I, or any friends of mine, report seeing you two fighting. You're asses are dead. Put on your happy faces, work this out, and grow the fuck up."
The men all stormed out of the room, leaving Hadlynn alone in bed, crying. She didn't know how all of this would play out in the long run. It wasn't impossible for these two to get along, but it also wasn't a walk in the park.
Suddenly, the doctor walked into the room. "Hey there, Hadlynn. Just wanted to let you know that I'm letting you leave in two days if you continue to progress like you've been doing! I'm incredibly impressed with who good everything's been going." She smiled at her as he read some reports and checked her machines and IVs. He whispered, "hey, if I were you, I'd leave with Shawn or a diva. The men in the hall are coco for coco puffs."
"Thanks doc, but I've gotten it figured out," Hadlynn said as she laughed. The doctor handed her a lollipop, turning her light out so she could take her well deserved nap. She cuddled her pillow, falling asleep instantly.