"Mom, you and dad would really like him. Hes kind, sweet, funny, intelligent. Hes generous and caring. I like him alot" Willow said late one night over skype to her parents, Mike and Grace. "Has he tried anything with you?" Mike asked as Willow shook her head. "Never. Matts been the perfect gentleman. Hes letting me live in his house rent free, training me and has never asked for anything in return. He knows im with Dean, although he has been a bit distant with me lately" He just misses you WillowTree, we all do. Plus hes got a few huge games coming up" Mike said as Willow sighed. "I miss you too. I cant believe its been six months already!" "Youre not getting hurt whilst training are you Wills? Ive never known this violent side of you before" Grace said as Willow shook her head. "I mean, my body hurts in ways and places i didnt think was possible. But im not sustaining injuries. I have my first match in a few weeks though" Willow said before adding "im nervous, scared yet excited. Im perfoming in way in never thought i would" "As long as youre happy Wills. Any closer in finding your biological mom?" Mike asked. "Last we heard, the family had moved from Fort Lauderdale, to Tampa then to Jacksonville. After that the trail goes cold, but im still hopeful dad. I know its late over there, call you next week?" she said as her parents nodded and hung up.

"You were amazing the other night Wills. Im so proud of you. Hows the search going?" Dean asked Willow over a phone call as she lay on her bed. "I dont know anymore Dean. All my leads are drying up, going nowhere. Im pretty sure the people im staying with knew her" Willow replied, as Dean began to speak a woman giggled in the background. "Dean hurry up and come back to bed. Its getting cold over here" "JENNA? YOURE FUCKING JENNA?" Willow screamed down the phone at him. "How long have you been fucking her for?" she asked, barely taking in what he was saying. "DONT CONTACT ME EVER AGAIN, EITHER OF YOU. WE'RE DONE" She yelled, hanging up and throwing her cell off the wall before letting out a scream, breaking down. She didnt feel the arms wrap round her, only when she heard a soft voice ask "Willow, whats wrong?" that she looked up and saw Matt there comforting here, without asking."Dean was cheating on me with my best friend" she sobbed as Matt said "hes an are better off without him" Willow and Matt sat on the bed for hours, him holding her as she cried till she couldnt cry any longer. She wasnt sure if it was the heart break or something else but she kissed Matt. "You know this is wrong Wills" Matt said as he pulled away from her, not wanting to take advantage."I dont care. I want to do this" she said as they had sex for the first time.

"Wills, how are you doing? Im so sorry about Dean" Grace said over skype a few nights later. "Im numb. Im confused, heartbroken" Willow replied. "I cant eat, cant sleep. Its like i dont know how to function anymore. Matts been such an amazing support, hes trying to get me to get out of bed, train with him or Trish just to keep my mind off him" "Hes a good man" Mike said "unlike Dean. You know he invited me to the game on Saturday?" "I have no doubt that he'll come to you to try and get to me" Willow said as there was a knock on her door. "Come on in" she said as Matt entered with a cup of tea. "Thought you might want this to help you sleep tonight, its lavender and chamomile" he said before turning to leave. "Hey Matt, come say hi to mom and dad" Willow said as Matt gave her the 'are you sure' look as she nodded. "Hi Mr and Mrs Smithson, i hope youre doing well" he asked as Willow took a sip of her tea."Hi Matt, we're doing good" Grace said as there was a knock at their door. "I'll go, you stay with these two" Mike said as all three listened in. "Is she here? Has she come home? I need to see her" they heard Dean ask. "No Dean, Willow is not here. Even if she was, i wouldnt let you anywhere near her" Mike replied angrily, Willow getting visably upset at haring her ex. "You ok Wills?" Matt asked as Willow shook her head, tears filling her eyes. Grace picked up on it too. "Dean, just leave. Youre not welcome here any more. And stay away from Willow" They heard Mike say before closing the door and returning to the call. "Sorry, i ..." Willow said before jumping off the bed and running to the bathroom. "She shouldnt never have heard that. I'll go check on her" Matt said as he heard Willow throwing up. "Matt wait. Thank you for looking after Wills for us" Grace said as Matt nodded. "I know shes vulnerable and totally devastated by him. Ive told her hes an idiot and she deserves better. Willow deserves to be treated with respect, loved unconditionally" he said as Willow returned to the room. "Sorry everyone, i just...i wasnt ready to hear him" she said quietly as she sat next to Matt. "Its ok Willow. You look exhausted, why dont you try and sleep, we'll call you in a few days" Mike said as she nodded. "I love you mom and dad" "And we love you Wills" Grace said as they ended the call. "Matt, will you stay with me till i fall asleep? I dont want to be alone" Willow whispered as Matt put his arms around her and lay with her until she fell asleep.

"I cant believe you found her. Your birth mom" Grace said as she and Mike smiled at their daughter over facetime a few days after Willows first Wrestlemania. "I know, its been a crazy couple of days" Willow replied as she showed off her new title. "And we're so so proud of you for that. Does that mean youre staying in the US?" Mike asked as Willow nodded."I am. I love you both so much and i miss you, but for the first time in a long time im doing something ive fallen in love with and im good at" she said as Grace asked "and Matt? I know you like him, i can tell by the way you talk about him" "We're just friends. I know Dean and i broke up months ago but its still too painful" Willow replied before asking "anyways, dont you want to meet my birth mom?" "Of course we do. But only if shes ok with it" Grace replied as Mike nodded in agreement. "Give me a few minutes and i'll grab her" Willow said before hurrying away from the screen for a few minutes, returning with Amy. "Mom, dad meet Amy. My birth mom" she said "Amy, meet mom and dad"

"Matt, its me. Mom and dad...theyre dead. I had thirty seconds with dad, ten minutes with mom. Can you come over? I cant be alone right now" Willow sobbed down the phone as she made her way back to her childhood home. "Im so sorry Wills. I'll speak to Steph tonight see if we can get over to be with you. We all hate you being on your own" he said as she began the walk up her driveway. "Thanks Matt, i really dont know what i'd do without you. Let me know what Steph says and i'll message you my UK address. I hope i see you in the morning" she said, hanging up the phone as she opened the door to her home. Taking a deep breath as she entered the silent house, feeling the tears on her face. "Mom, dad im home" she said quietly to herself as she collapsed on the sofa. "I should have been here. If i'd been here then youd both still be here. Instead im all alone, on my own for the first time ever, being stalked by who knows" she thought as she curled up on the sofa, her tears now stinging her eyes. "I need Matt. I know we've messed around a few times, no strings sex but i cant do it anymore. Im totally in love with him" she thought as she closed her eyes for a few moments, opening them to a knock at the door. She let out a groan as she opened it. "What do you want Dean? Thought i made myself perfectly clear eighteen months ago when i told you to stay the fuck away from me" she said as her ex stood in front of her. "I heard a rumour you were back. I had to see you" he said as he tried to enter the house. "Nows not a great time. Just leave me alone" she said as she forced the door closed. "Willow, im not leaving until we've talked. Whats going on with you?" he asked. "None of your business since you decided fucking my best friend was more important than supporting me" Willow replied, feeling all the hurt and anger build up inside. "But since you have to know, Mom and dad were in an accident. They didnt make it. So id really like to be on my own right now. Ive got my friends coming over from the US tonight" "Im so sorry Wills, Mike and Grace were the best..." Dean said apologetically as Willow cut him off. "DONT. Dont apologise, dont give me your pity. I dont want it. They wouldnt want it either. Just leave Dean, dont come back. You hurt me so badly and fucked me around. I hate you" she snarled as she slammed the door in his face before breaking down completely.

Willow awoke with an upright bolt, almost panting,sweating. Fuck, was that all just a dream? It was so vivid she thought as she looked at Matt who was asleep next to her, snoring lightly. It was so real, it was like i was hearing mom and dad for the first time in a long time she thought as Ever started to stir. "Come on little Evie, mommas here" Willow said quietly as she picked up her daughter and headed to the living area. "Hungry Evie?" she asked as Ever began sucking. "I think someone has done a stinker. Diaper change when youve filled up little one" Willow said as Phil joined her with baby Phil. "I guess we have babies in sync with each other already" he joked as Willow smiled, before gazing out of the window. Phil, knowing his ex, knew something was wrong. "Whats wrong Wills? I know you, something is bothering you. Talk to me" he said as Willow closed her eyes. "I just had the most vivid dream Phil. It was so real. It was my time from coming over here to mom and dads deaths" she said, a tear rolling down her face. "I could hear their voices like it was yesterday, and it scared me. Its been eight, almost nine years since i heard them. Whats wrong with me Phil?" "Theres nothing wrong with you Wills. Youre just going through a really emotional time. The wedding, being back with Matt, Evie. The Hall of Fame" Phil replied as he sat next to her. "As for hearing your mom and dad, i cant explain it but what i do know is that they are both insanely proud of you Wills. You and El and you know that they would be here if they were still with us" he added as Willow weaned Ever away from her breast. "Shes so hungry tonight" she said as she held her daughter. "I guess youre right about the dream, every and all emotions hitting me at once. Being sleep deprived isnt helping either" "Is Matt not helping out?" Phil asked as Willow wiped away a tear. "He does everything when hes home. Its when hes not home it gets tough. I know i have mom, Trish and Gil to help out but its not the same" "Youve got me and El too. Brooke, Christian. Have you talked to Matt about how youve been feeling?" he replied as Willow shook her head. "Its just been a crazy month. Is it too much too ask for one night where we can be child free, be us for one night? Be Matt and Willow, not mom and dad" "Stay out tomorrow night. Be you two for a night, you both deserve it" Phil said as Phil junior began to stir. "Thats my cue to get this little dude a bottle" "Im going to go change her diaper, hopefully go back to sleep" Willow replied as she stood up slowly. "Thanks for listening to me Phil, and for not judging my crazy ass" "Hey, no judgement from me. Ive been on your side since... you know who" he replied as Willow smiled at him before heading back to the bedroom.

"Sssh Evie, dont want to wake dada do we" Willow whispered as she re entered the bedroom, placing Ever in her crib. "Dont worry about waking me, im already awake" Matt said in the dark, scaring Willow. "You scared me Matt" she said as she climbed back into bed. "Everything ok? I woke up you were gone, your side of the bed was soaking" he said as Willow nodded. "It was just a really vivid dream that scared the hell out of me" she said as Matt put his arms around her. "And then then little missy over there woke and was feeding for almost half an hour. Phil was up too so ended up talking while she fed" "Want to talk about it? What scared you so much?" he asked as Willow placed her head on his chest. "I was dreaming of the first eighteen months i was here, remembering the details. I could hear mom and dad" she said quietly "as in hear them clear as day. Like they were still around. Its been seven years Matt. Seven. I guess with everything thats happened my emotions are running high, it was bound to happen" she added as Matt kissed her. "And theyd be so proud of you" he said, echoing Phils words. "Im proud of you" he added as she sighed. "I guess im just missing them right now. I wish they could be here for the Hall of Fame and to meet our girls" "Want to go back for a visit when Ever is old enough for a long flight?" Matt asked as Willow shook her head. "Ive spent too much time over in the UK lately. I want to stay here for a while. I need to be here, this is home"

"Wills! Come on we'll be late" Matt called to his partner, who was busy cuddling her daughters. "You three be good for Elly, Phil, Brooke and Christian. We'll be back tomorrow and we'll do something super fun with dada after Wrestlemania ok" Willow said as Jasmine hugged her tightly. "We will momma, but i wanna come with" she said as Willow kissed her head. "I know Jas, but its a very very long night. Longer than Brooke and Christians wedding" she replied as Matt entered the room. "So this is where youre all hiding huh" he said joining them. "So can anyone join or is it a Hardy girl only party?" "As much as we'd love to have a full on Hardy party, its time for us to go" Willo said as Matt hugged Jasmine, Ruby and Ever, before leaving the room.

"Theres milk in the fridge for Ever. Should be enough to last until tomorrow. Ruby and Ever bedtime is 7pm. Jas can watch me on tv if im on early enough, i'll let you know when i get there" Willow said all flustered. "Wills, breathe and relax. We've got this, go enjoy your night. We'll celebrate tomorrow" Elly said as Brooke and Christian arrived to help watch the girls. "You two off already?" Christian asked as Brooke hugged Willow. "Yeah, we're already running a little late. Someone decided that she didnt want me to go" Willow replied as she greeted Christian. "Thank you both so so much for helping with the girls. We owe you both tomorrow" she said as Matt grabbed her bag. "Are you doing the superstar brunch tomorrow?" Christian asked as Willow and Matt nodded. "Amy and Trish are coming over here in the morning, meet you two at the venue?" Matt asked as Brooke nodded. "Have fun tonight, cant wait to see your dress" Brooke said as Matt and Willow left the house, heading for the hotel.