Adam sat next to Mandy as she slept. When she awoke she didn't know where she was or what had happened.
"Baby it's ok I'm here" Adam said supportively
"Where am I?" she asked
"In hospital. You were in a hit and run accident tonight when you went of your walk"
"I want to get out of here" she said trying to sit up but found it too painful
"MJ just relax Sandra's gone to get the paperwork and your medication. Once she gets back we can take you home."
"We?"
"Yeah Chris is in the waiting room and he called Jeff, Sue and Jay" The mention oh Chris's name reminded her of the baby. Mandy clutched at her stomach with concern. Adam noticed this and said,
"I'm sorry Mandy" he didn't have to say another word as Mandy knew and burst into tears. Adam sat on the edge of the bed and wrapped his arms around her. She snuggled up to him and cried softly on his chest.
They stayed like that until Sandra returned. She handed Mandy formed and she quickly signed them. Sandra and Adam then lifted Mandy and helped her into the wheelchair. Once she was comfortable Sandra said, "You have to take it easy Mandy. No work for a few weeks and let those guys of yours look after you because I don't want to see you in here again. You will also have to say in the wheelchair for a few weeks to let your ribs recover before you can use the crutches. I will also come around to check up on you to make sure everything's ok"
"Sounds good. You know where to find us right?"
"I'll have to ask Matt because I don't have the best memory when it comes to directions."
"Why don't you bring him along?"
"I don't know, you're meant to be resting"
"Oh come on please . I need my Matt attack"
"Ok but only if you promise not to do anything but rest. You've got enough on your plate at the moment"
"I'm fine. You don't need to worry about me" Mandy said strongly, "Now can we please get out of here? I can't stand this place"
"Of course MJ" Adam replied as he started to wheel her out to the waiting room
***
"Mandy" Chris called as he ran over to her, "I was so worried" he whispered as he hugged her gently. She winced slightly with shock which made feel bad,
"Oh I'm so sorry. I didn't mean tot hurt you"
"It's ok you didn't" Mandy said trying her hardest to act happy, "its good to see you all but really I'm fine. You didn't need to miss out on sleep for me"
"That's ok we weren't sleep" Sue said with a smile
"Gee did you have too? I really could have done without that visual of you and Jeff sis. One thing a bother really doesn't need to know"
"Your just jealous bro coz you're not getting any" Chris looked at Mandy for a moment before quickly looking away. His was too busy thinking and worrying about her that he couldn't think of a good comeback. All he managed was,
"That maybe but at least I get sleep at night"
"Great comeback man" Jay said in laughter, "couldn't have come up with a better one myself"
"Shut up would you. It's just been one of those nights"
"I totally agree with you there Chris. But can we please go home now?" she begged
"Yeah of course" Adam replied, "Do you guys wanna come back for breakfast?" he asked looking at Sue, Jeff and Sandra.
"Nah its ok Jeff and I have some plans" Sue said with a smile
"Sis what did I just tell you"
"What? I can't help it. And anyway you read too much into things!"
"Children please" Jeff said with laughter
"Oh and I would love to but I have to get back to Matt. But I'll see you later"
"Ok well I guess it's just the four of us them. I just hope you drove here Jay"
"Yeah don't worry I did. And in your car even"
"You what?"
"Well I couldn't find me keys and anyway it's a lot bigger than mine"
"You better not have scratched the car or else you'll pay big time"
"It's fine really. You saw the cars guys and it was still in one piece right?"
"Yeah except for the tail light" Jeff said as seriously as possible
"What? Jay what the hell did you do?"
"Nothing I swear. Nothings wrong with the tail light. Jeff's just stirring"
"Oh and it's just so fun" Jeff said in laugher again
"You'll pay Hardy" Adam said before Mandy made them all tired
"Hello? Have you forgotten about little old me? I would really like to get out of here sometime today"
"Oh I'm sorry babe" Adam said and crouched before her and kissed her softly
"I get to push her" Jeff said grabbing hold of the wheelchair and running off down the corridor with her.
"Jeff Hardy get your ass back here." Adam yelled, "be careful with her"
"Oh she's fine. Relax would you. Mandy's enjoying herself" he said before disappearing around the corner. They all looked at each other before turning and running after him.
"If he's hurt her in anyway he's a goner" Adam said seriously as they turned the corner
"I'm a what if I did what?" Jeff asked sitting on the floor next to Mandy.
"You little." he started when Mandy interrupted him
"Adam relax. Jeff was just having a bit of fun and that's all it was . fun. And don't worry he didn't hurt me. If anything I wanna have another go"
"No way. Tell her doc."
"I'm sorry you two but I have to agree with Adam. You're not meant to be running down these corridors and anyway Mandy's meant to be taking things easily."
"Oh you guys are no fun" Jeff replied, "Don't worry we'll have some fun later" he whispered in her ear which made her smile.
"What's that? You better not be planning to do it again"
"Would I do a thing like that?" Jeff replied
"Look I better take him home before he gets himself into any more trouble." Sue said taking his hand, "I'll drop around to check up on you later hun. Make sure these three look after you" she said with a smile, "otherwise they'll have me to answer too"
"Thanks Sue. See you later"
After Sue and Jeff walked off headed off to the car park. Sandra hoped the guys how to fold up the wheelchair once Mandy was sitting inside the car. They thanked her before getting in the car themselves. She said goodbye to them all before heading off to her own car.
Chapter Forty Four
As they pulled up outside the house Jay said, "Home sweet home"
"Oh it's good to be back here" Mandy said with relief that she was out of the hospital
"No to get you inside" Adam said as he got out of the car and walked around to Mandy's side of the car.
"The snows going to make it a little hard for us to get Mandy inside" Chris commented
"That's ok. You and I can carry her inside while Jay holds the door open for us" Adam said looking at Chris
"Just hope I won't be to heavy for you too"
"You got to be kidding right?" Chris said as he and Adam lifted her up and out of the car with ease.
"Just please whatever you don't drop me" she said trying to ignore the pain she felt.
"Would we do a thing like that?"
"I really wouldn't run it past you"
"Ouch that hurts" Adam said as they placed her down on his bed.
"Well so it should" she said trying to hit him playfully but the pain was too much for her to handle.
"Baby are you ok? You know you're meant to take it easy"
"I know but I didn't think it would hurt so much"
"Just promise you'll take it easy"
"I will I promise" Mandy said as Adam lent down and kissed her with such passion
"Maybe I should leave you both to it" Chris said heading to the door.
"Oh you don't have to do that Chris. I was hoping we could have that breakfast that you guys promised me"
"I'll get Jay and we'll make a start . so you two can have sometime together"
"Thanks man" Adam said kissing Mandy's neck. Mandy just stared at Chris hopelessly wanting more than anything to be away from Adam as he was making her feel uncomfortable. She finally couldn't take it any longer and said,
"Adam"
"Yeah babe" he said between kisses
"Could you ah please stop"
"What's the matter baby?"
"You're hurting me"
"Oh MJ you should have told me" Mandy didn't respond, she just shifted across away from him before saying,
"So you think you could go and check on breakfast for me? Coz I'm really hungry"
"Of course, I'll be back shortly," he said getting up and heading to the kitchen.
***
"How's breakfast coming along?" Adam asked as he walking in and sat at the kitchen table.
"Surprised to see you here man. Thought you and Mandy would have been . well."
"I thought so too man but she said I was hurting her . I really didn't mean too"
"She's just really delicate at the moment" Jay said
"Yeah I know but . oh I don't know what it is."
"Here why don't you get this into you" Jay said placing a plate of food down in front of Adam
"I should probably go and get Mandy"
"Oh don't worry I'll go and get her. I mean you look tired and you're already sitting down."
"Thanks man. I really appreciate it"
"No a problem" Chris said walking out of the kitchen and across the hall to Adam's room.
***
"I heard a rumor that you're hungry" Chris said as he entered the room
"Hell yeah"
"Where would you like to eat? In here or the kitchen?"
"I don't mind. Just . well I don't wanna sit next to Adam"
"Is everything ok?"
"Yeah . well no . but don't worry about it"
"Mands you know you can always talk to me. No matter what it is"
"Yeah I do and thanks, but I'm not really up to talking about this at the moment. But when I am I'll come and find you" she said with a smile
"Not a problem. Now how about I carry you into the kitchen."
"Sounds good as long as I can eat"
"Ok this might hurt a little" Chris said as he lifted her up off the bed. She lent gently against his chest for extra support and comfort. When they got into the kitchen, he sat her down gently opposite Adam making sure not to hurt her.
"Thank you"
"It's ok, all part of the service. Now what would you like to eat?"
"I'd kill for some toast"
"I really hope you don't" Jay joked as he sat down next to Adam
"Ignore him." Chris commented and placed a glass of orange juice down in front of her, "anything else?"
"No the toast will be fine really"
"I don't think so missy. You heard Sandra you have to stay healthy, that includes eating the right foods" Adam commented
"Fine then um could I please have some cereal?"
"Yeah of course you can" Chris said as he searched the cupboards and finally found travel pack sized boxes. He grabbed a selection and placed them down in front of Mandy so that she could make her choice, while he went to get the bowl, spoon and milk. By the time he did that the toast had popped up so he went and buttered it for her.
***
When Sue and Jeff returned home then both flopped onto the bed.
"I can't believe that happened to poor Mandy. She really hasn't been having much luck has she?"
"No not really. Just hope things start to pick up for her" Jeff responded before starting to kiss Sue softly
"Oh Jeffy" Sue replied with giggles, "if I'd know you'd be like that we would have left the hospital much earlier.
***
As Sandra entered Matt's bedroom she noticed that he hadn't listened to her. The poor guy had fallen asleep while trying to wait up for her. She crept into the room and discarded her clothing before climbing onto the bed. Seeing as Matt was lying on his back, Sandra straddled him and lent down and started to kiss him softly. After a while she spoke softly into his ear and nibbled at it. This awoke Matt from his sleep as he was curious to what was biting him. When he saw Sandra his face lit up.
"I never thought you'd get back" he said
"I came as quickly as I could . now where were we before we were interrupted?" Sandra inquired
"I think we were doing this" Matt said leaning up and kissing her with such lust and desire.
"Oh yeah but also this" she added before going further.
***
After breakfast Jay and Adam headed off back to bed, as they needed their rest before the show the following day. Adam had asked Mandy if she'd like to join him but she turned him down saying she wasn't all that tired. Adam tried begging her to join him, even if she didn't sleep but she still turned him down. Thankfully Chris came to her rescue saying that he'd look after her while he rested.
Chris and Mandy ended up going into the lounge room to watch some TV. While watching some daytime soapie Mandy turned to Chris and commented,
"I'm never going to survive being stuck in this place. I'm going to go nuts"
"If you could go anywhere today where would it be?"
"That's a toughie, but if I had to choose, it would be a toss up between going to the park down the road because it's such a tranquil place to go or else the mall coz I have to make a start on my Christmas shopping"
"So what one would you prefer to do then"?"
"Probably the park . not really in the mood for crowds of people and oh yeah you'd probably get mobbed" Mandy said laughing
"Ok so lets get ready to go to the park then"
"You serious?"
"Hell yeah, we can't have you go nuts in here. And besides the others are going to be out for ages. So what do you say? You up for it?"
"Of course but can you help me in and out of the chair?"
"Yeah that's what I'm here for hun," he said as he picked her up.
"Shouldn't we leave them a note or something?"
"Nah don't worry, we'll be back before they know that we even left. No where are Adam's keys?"
"Over near the door"
"Excellent" he said walking over and picking them up
"Do we need anything else?"
"Our coats might be a good idea coz we don't want to freeze"
"Ok well I'll take you to the car then come back for them"
Chapter Forty Five
When Chris and Mandy arrived at the park snow was falling lightly and there was no one around.
"Chris are you sure this is a good idea? There is no way that the chair is going to work with all this snow"
"Not worry Mandy, I said I'd bring you here and I'm a man of my word. We can go and sit on that bench just over there." Chris said pointing to a bench which was about 10 meters away.
"You sure you don't mind carrying me again? Because we could always just sit in the car"
"There is no way that we are sitting in the car when we could be sitting outside in the . what did you call it, the peaceful park?"
"Actually I said tranquil"
"Yeah well I was close" he said with a laugh, "I'll just go and put a blanket down and then I'll come back to get you" Chris said before jumping out of the car and walking around to the back and pulling out a few blankets. Once he put them down he walked back to the car for Mandy.
"You better put you're coat of first"
"Do you think you could help me? It's still pretty painful to move"
***
After rugged up, Chris picked Mandy up and curried her across to the seat. They sat beside each other in silence with a blanket over their legs to keep them warm. Finally Mandy turned to Chris and said,
"Thank you so much for bringing me out here. It was just what I needed"
"Not a problem. Anytime you want or need to get out of the house just let me know and I'll bring you back."
"Thanks Chris" she said as she rested her head on his shoulder
"Oh and Mandy you know that if you ever want to talk I'm here for you right? I mean this would be the perfect place for you talk about whatever is on your mind because there's no one else around"
"Yeah I know and just well as I said before, I don't think I'm really up to opening up at the moment. But I'll remember what you said"
"We should probably be getting back." Chris said a few minutes later when he looked at his watch. The time had flown by so quickly.
"I guess you're right. Do you think when we get back; you could carry me upstairs? Because I'd really like to sit in the window seat and just look out on the wonderful whiteness."
"Of course," he said as he picked her up and carried her back to the car.
***
When they returned home Chris carried her inside and said,
"You look exhausted, are you sure you don't want to have a lie down?"
"No I'm fine really," she said trying to keep her eyes open and convince him
"Ok if you say so."
"I do . so sir, could you please do me a favor of carrying me upstairs?"
"It would be my absolute pleasure" Chris said with laughter as he headed up the stairs and across to the window seat, "Here you go"
"Thank you"
"Do you want anything?"
"No I'm fine thanks"
"Ok well I'll be in my room reading if you need me"
"Rightio. Enjoy the book" Mandy said before Chris walked off towards his room.
***
A while later Chris got up to get himself a drink and was heading towards the stairs when he noticed that Mandy had fallen asleep. He walked over to her and noticed that she didn't look all that comfortable so he gently picked her up and carried her back to his room. He put her gently down on the bed and put a blanket over her to keep her warm. He then left her to rest while he got himself a drink.
When he got downstairs he saw Adam and was about to ask if he wanted a drink when he asked,
"Have you seen Mandy?"
"Yeah she's upstairs"
"What's she doing up there?"
"She wanted to sit by the window and look outside. But don't worry she's fine actually she's taking a nap now"
"What on the seat?"
"Well I found her sleeping there but took her back to my room because it's more comfortable"
"Oh that was awfully nice of you Chris" Adam said as he started to head towards the stairs
"Don't you think you should let her rest for a little bit?" Adam was about to answer when the doorbell rang. Seeing Adam was closest, he walked over and opened the door.
"Hey guys, we weren't expecting you so early"
"Sorry we tried ringing earlier but no one picked up and decided to come by to see if any of you where home, seeing Mandy is meant to be resting" Sandra said as Adam looked at Chris curiously because he thought he'd been home the whole time.
"Oh sorry that was probably when I went to get Mandy's chair out of the chair"
"Oh that's cool. This isn't a bad time is it?" Sandra asked
"No not at all. Please come in. Would either of you like a drink?" Adam asked
"I'd kill for a coffee," Matt said
"Oh so would I" Sandra added
"Alrighty then, if you guys make yourself comfortable, I'll make the coffees" Adam said as he headed off to the kitchen. As he left, the doorbell rang again so Chris walked over and opened the door and found Sue, Jeff, Kurt and Colette standing before him.
"Hey guys please come in," he said opening the door wider and gesturing for them to take a seat on one of the couches
"Sorry to just turn up like this man but Sue told Colette about what happened and we wanted to make sure Mandy's ok" Kurt said as he walked in from the snow
"Hey not a problem. I'm sure she'll be happy to see you all . and it looks like you didn't come empty handed which will make her happy" Chris joked
"Where is she anyway?" Colette asked
"She's sleeping upstairs in my room at the moment" Sue gave Chris a questioning look which made him annoyed and he said,
"What? She fell asleep upstairs on the window seat so I took her into my room as Adam was still sleeping . anyway you guys want some coffee?"
"Yeah sounds good to us" Jeff said, "do you want any help?"
"No its ok Adam's already in the kitchen making a start so I should probably go and give him a hand"
"Oh hey bro, we're heading upstairs to see Mandy" Sue said with Sandra and Colette beside her
"You better not wake her. Oh and sis, keep your hands of my stuff"
"Why would I want your stuff anyway bro?"
"I know you too well and I know how much you love my CD collection"
"Don't worry we'll see to it that she doesn't touch anything" Colette said as the three headed up the stairs
***
As Mandy awoke she was totally shocked. Firstly for being in Chris's room and bed for that matter and also to see her friends sitting by watching her.
"Hey guys what are you doing here?" she asked sleepily
"Came to see you of course silly" Sue said with a smile
"And I have to do that check up a little later" Sandra added
"Well it's good to see you three. But really don't you think you couldn't wait till I awoke?"
"Why would we want to do a silly thing like that?" Colette said with a laugh, "and it's not like we had to wait that long anyway"
"That's coz you guys woke me up from a really good dream"
"Oh a really good dream huh? Wouldn't have had a tall blonde Canadian in it by any chance?"
"Well it depends which tall blonde Canadian you are talking about . because if you haven't noticed, I live with three"
"Oh yeah where's Jay? I couldn't still be sleeping could he? I mean he's the one that had the most sleep between all of us"
"I don't know I haven't seen him since we got back. Why don't you go check it out, he's just down the hall"
"Oh that's not a half bad idea. Are you going to come with me girls?" Sue said looking at the others
"Ok" they both said in unison
"Just watch out, he might get a little annoyed. Trust me on that one"
"He couldn't be as bad as Chris"
"Oh that's for sure" Mandy said with a laugh, "Oh while you're gone, can you ask him if he can carry me downstairs?"
"Yeah of course we will" Colette said as the three headed out of the room and down to Jay's room.
Chapter Forty Six
"Hey guys" Mandy said as Jay carried her down the stairs
"Hey sleepy head, it's good to see you up" Adam said as Jay carried her over to the couch.
"How are you all?" Mandy asked looking at Matt, Jeff and Kurt
"Never mind about us. We should be the ones you that question"
"Oh I'm fine . never better" she joked
"It's good of you all to come and visit though"
"We wouldn't want to be anywhere else" Jeff said with a smile
"Oh Mandy before I forget, this is for you" Kurt said handing her a large bunch of flowers
"Oh thanks Kurt, thanks Colette," she said with emotions
"Good one guys you've made her cry" Sandra said before Sue went on to added,
"And your making the rest of us look bad for not bring Mandy anything"
"Guys don't feel bad, I really didn't expect anything. I'm just so thankful that you've all come over to keep me company"
"What we aren't good enough for you anymore?" Adam said with disappointment
"Well no offence babe but both you and Jay have been sleeping most of the day"
"What about me then?"
"Oh you've been great company Chris and you know it" she said with a smile
"Are we missing something here?" one of the friends inquired but Mandy and Chris just laughed and didn't answer the question.
***
A few hours later they were all still sitting around talking as the sun went down outside.
"I should probably make a start on dinner. You are all more than welcome to stay"
"I know that Matt and I would love to stay but you're not lifting a finger. You know doctors orders" Sandra laughed
"We'd love to stay also" the other to couples said
"Hey why don't we get take away?" Chris suggested
"Only if it's Mario's"
"How did I know you'd say that" Chris laughed
"Just know me too well . so what do you guys say, feel like pizza?"
***
When the food arrived everyone dug in, as they were all so hungry. Mandy took a bite of her pizza before asking,
"So Kurt and Colette, have you finally come to a decision on the date for the wedding?"
"Yeah actually we have" Kurt said with a smile as he took hold of Colette's hand.
"Well I hope we're all invited"
"Gee I don't know" Kurt said with laugher
"Ignore him" Colette, said hitting him playfully, "We'd love nothing more than to have you all there because it wouldn't be the same otherwise"
"So when is the big day then?"
"In a few months time but don't worry you'll all be getting your invitation soon enough"
"Oh my gosh you guys must be getting really excited"
"Like you wouldn't believe. I just can't wait to be Mrs. Kurt Angle"
"Oh aren't you adorable" Kurt said wrapping his arms around Colette's waist
"Guys there are some of us trying to eat here" Jeff said jokingly
"Oh come on Jeff you know what it's like to be totally head over heals for someone. Ever thought of asking Sue the big question?" Kurt asked
"Yeah Jeffie have you?" Sue inquired
"I ah I" Jeff stuttered before Mandy interrupted
"Would someone mind helping me into my chair?"
"Babe if you want anything I'll be happy to get it for you"
"Umm well actually I was planning to go to the bathroom"
"Oh ah sorry" Adam said as he lifted her up and carried her over to the wheelchair, "Do you need any help?"
"I think I can handle it on my own but thanks anyway" Mandy said as she headed off to the on-suite which was off Adam's room.
***
Adam started to get worried about Mandy when she'd been away for so long. He excused himself from the conversation so that he could go and check to see that she was ok. He walking into the room and knocked on the bathroom door saying,
"Hey Mandy are you alright in there?"
Adam knocking and calling through the door took Mandy by surprise which caused her to loose concentration. She ended up missed the seat and feeling face first into the floor. To make matters worse, she landed on her wrist the wrong way and it was causing her farther pain.
"Dammit" Mandy swore as she tried to get up but found it too hard.
"Mandy hang on I'll get Sandra for you" Adam said when he saw her sprawled across the floor.
***
When they returned, they both gently picked Mandy up and carried her over to the bed.
"Here's your medical bag" Chris said as he rushed into the room.
"Thanks guys for your help but would you mind waiting outside until I finish the check up?"
"Can't I just sit here with Mandy?" Adam asked as Chris left the room
"Please Adam" Mandy begged. Adam ended up leaving reluctantly and returned to sit with his friends.
"Thank you" Mandy said to Sandra as the door shut
"Do you want to talk about it?" she asked as she started to bandage up her swollen wrist.
"I don't really know what it is but I just feel well suffocated around him at the moment"
"He's just worried about you"
"I know but . oh I don't know what is it, maybe I'm just a bit sensitive since the accident"
"Quite possibly" Sandra said as she finished up, "Done, how does that feel"
"So much better, thank you. I don't know what I would if you weren't here"
"All part of the job" Sandra asked
"Hey Sandra, before you go, do you think you could help me with something?"
"It depends what it is"
"Do you think you could help me change? I mean you are a doctor and all .. and I haven't been able to change since getting home coz it hurts too much"
"Oh I'm sure I can managed that, what do you want to change into?"
"There should be something in the top draw of the dresser"
"Ok" Sandra, said as she walked over to opposite the bed, "This do?" she said holding up a warm long sleeved nightie
"Yeah that'll be good"
After helping Mandy changed Sandra headed back out to the others, leaving Mandy to get some rest.
"How is she?" everyone asked
"She'll be fine. Just needs lots of rest. She seems burnt out"
"She hasn't been sleeping lately" Chris commented which made everyone look at him curiously, "what? We've stayed up some nights talking when she can't sleep"
Adam just sat back confused. He never realized that Mandy hadn't been sleeping. He always thought it was strange seeing Mandy and Chris sitting in the kitchen or lounge room talking some mornings - especially since Chris wasn't usually a morning person but he never thought all that much of it. But now, now he did. And he wanted nothing more than to go to Mandy and ask her all about it, but knew he couldn't. At least not now but as soon as he got the chance he would. No matter what.
Chapter Forty Seven
Mandy ended up waking up at about 2 am from a nightmare she was having. She was so unnerved from it she decided to get up and make herself a hot drink to hopefully calm herself down and to clear her head. She managed to get into the wheelchair with little pain and effect and she was thankful she didn't wake Adam up as she did so.
When she entered the kitchen, she found Chris standing by the stove warming up a saucepan of milk.
"Couldn't sleep?" Mandy asked as she headed over towards him
"Yeah you could say that . would you like one?"
"Yeah I'd love one thanks"
"Not a problem. Why don't we go and sit in the lounge room to drink these, because it's a lot more comfortable"
***
Chris and Mandy sat talking for a while about all sort of different things.
"So you never told me why you're up" Chris said looking at Mandy with concern. She told him about the nightmare she'd had and how it had freaked her out. The main reason for this was that it involved flashback memories of the hit and run accident. She didn't know what it was but the driver seemed extremely familiar to her.
"Oh Mandy" Chris finally said and wrapped his arms around her. Mandy instantly started feeling a lot safer and secure which she liked more than anything.
***
The next morning Adam woke up to find Mandy gone from beside him. He got out of bed and headed over to his bedroom door so that he could go and find her. As he opened the door, he froze in his tracks when he saw Mandy and Chris asleep on the couch in one another's arms. His heart broke when he saw them together. He'd felt Mandy pushing him away lately but he never thought it would lead to something like this.
Adam tried to gather his thoughts as he headed off to the kitchen to grab himself something to eat, even though he wasn't feeling all that hungry. After making himself breakfast, he headed straight back to his room to start packing his things for the trip. They all had to travel onto the arena which was hosting the next two shows. Adam was just so grateful that Mandy wasn't able to attend because he didn't know what he'd do if she was. All he knew was that he had to get out of the house and soon. So as soon as he'd finished packing, he loaded up his car.
Adam headed back inside to let Jay know he was leaving earlier. As he walked back inside Mandy and Chris sat awake on the couch.
"Are you leaving already man?" Chris asked sleepily
"Like you bloody care. All you're interested in is getting with my girlfriend"
"Adam what are you talking about? Because you know that isn't true"
"Like hell I do" Adam said raising his voice slightly, "Just whenever you can you spend time with Chris and not me"
"What are you getting at here?"
"What do you think? You're surely aren't as dumb as you look"
"You know what Adam. I really don't give a shit what you think. I shouldn't have to defend my friendship with Chris. He's my best friend for fucks sake and nothing more and I really don't care what you think because you're wrong."
"So then how do you explain what I saw this morning? You and Chris sleeping in each others arms!"
"Not that I should have to explain to you what happened . but I told Chris about a nightmare I'd just had . and he gave me a simple bloody hug to try and comfort me and I guess we must have fallen asleep"
"Whatever, I really don't give a shit anymore" Adam responded before storming out of the house. Before he got to the door, Mandy yelled
"It looks like history's bloody repeating itself again." Adam didn't listen to her though he just kept walking and slammed the door before him before jumping into his car and driving off.
"DAMMIT!" Mandy yelled before falling down on the couch and crying. Chris tried his hardest to comfort her but with little luck. He decided to leave her along for a while so that he could pack and organize a few things.
***
"Chris are you ready?" Jay called from the lounge room. Chris appeared a few minutes later with luggage in hand.
"Sorry man" Chris said as he rushed down the stairs and headed out to load his belongings in the car. Before leaving both men went and said their goodbyes to Mandy who was still upset.
"Call me if you need to talk" Chris said as Jay dragged him off to the car.
"Thanks . see you in a few days" she called before they both disappeared behind the door.
When the guys turned around they found Sue, Sandra and Colette waiting by the car for them.
"Thanks guys for coming over in such sort notice" Chris said walking over to them.
"Hey bro we're just so glad you called us. We wouldn't want Mandy to be alone . and hey it means we can have one giant sleepover" Sue said excitably
"Well enjoy yourselves. Oh and here are the keys . and don't forget to wait till we've gone before going inside"
"Don't worry Chris, you've told us all a hundred times already. Just go and have fun and make sure you take care of our guys for us" Colette said as they got into the car.
"Don't worry we will" Jay called as they drove off down the driveway.
"I so can't believe we are about to do this"
"I know Mandy's so going to kill us"
"Anything's better than her moping around the house for the next few days"
"Oh that's for sure. Now lets get thing party underway" Sue said picking up her overnight bag and headed to the front door.
"Hey Sue, wait up" Sandra called as she and Colette rushed to catch up to her, "you might need these" Sandra said when she caught up to Sue and handed her to house keys.
***
Mandy was still lying on the couch crying when she heard the front door open. Thinking it was wither Jay or Chris returning for something she quickly wiped the tears away and said,
"What did you forget?" there was complete almost silence for a few moments before Mandy turned and looked over at the door. She was completely shocked to see the girls standing there,
"What are you doing here?" she asked as she tried to sit up
"Here to cheer you up of course"
"Cheer me up?"
"We know about what happened Mandy so don't try and hide it from us"
"So who told you all?"
"Chris . he was worried about you being alone . so here we are"
"I should warn you all that I'm probably not going to be the best company"
"Don't say that hum we'll make sure you have a good time"
"Ok but please no talking about what happened . I'm not really up to it"
"We won't don't you worry. But just remember we're here for you if you need to talk"
"Thanks guys I really appreciate it"
Sue, Sandra and Colette made themselves comfortable before helping to cheer Mandy up. They kept to their word and didn't mention Adam's name. They decided not to talk about any guys, unless they were hot, sexy actors. They rented a stack of 'chick flicks' to laugh, cry and enjoy watching with no one to make fun of them.
It wasn't until later that night that Mandy thought about everything that had happened.
"I'm sorry guys I really can't watch this," she said as Adam's music started playing. They girls immediately start looking for the remote to change the channel, but it was too late. Adam appear through the thick white smoke wearing tight black pants and top in the same color and material with only a few buttons done up to show off his body. Mandy stared at him for what seemed like hours with tears rolling down her cheeks. She never thought loosing someone like Adam would be so painful. She knew looking at him she needed to explain what happened so that she could hopefully get him back. She just needed to find away for him to listen to her.
"I have to call him"
"Are you sure that's the best idea?"
"Yes . I mean no . oh I don't know but I have to try. He means too much to me"
"I think you should wait until morning at least until you call him. The time apart will do you both some good"
"And also we wouldn't want you to break another rule for the night now would we?"
"Your probably right. I just hope he'll listen to me"
"Don't worry I'm sure he will. Now which movie should we watch?"
"Legally Blonde!" That movies the best" Mandy joked
"It wouldn't have anything to do with the fact that you're blonde does it?" Sandra joked back
"No of course not" she laughed
Chapter Forty Eight
Later that night while the girls were sleeping, Mandy got into her wheelchair and headed into the kitchen to get herself a glass of water. While she was doing so, she started thinking about Adam and how she really wanted to talk to him. So she wheeled herself over to the phone and dialed his number slowly. He hands started to get really sweaty and her heart raced. Finally what seemed like hours later, the phone started to ring. As she heard each ring she just hoped Adam would pick up and finally he did.
"Hello"
"Adam its" Mandy started before she was disconnected. Thinking it was a bad connection, she tried again. Once again Adam picked up and as soon as Mandy started to talk he'd hand up on her.
"Shit" she swore slowly when she tried again. This time it didn't ring but went straight to the message bank. She knew now that he'd turned off his phone just so he wouldn't have to talk to her and it tore her apart inside. She left him an emotional message pleading him to call her back so they could talk things through.
Thinking there was a good chance that Adam would return her call, she sat and sat and sat by the phone. She was too scared to move in case she missed the call. But the call never came. Mandy ended up falling asleep in her chair, clutching onto the phone. It wasn't until the phone rang the next morning that she awoke.
"Adam" she asked wishingly
"Sorry pumpkin it's only me"
"Oh hey Chris . what's up?"
"Just wanted to see how you're doing hun. Obviously you haven't talk to Adam yet"
"He won't talk to me. I tried calling him a few times last night but he just hung up on me . finally he turned his mobile off so I left a message"
"Oh pumpkin I'm so sorry to hear that. But he probably just wants some time to himself."
"Yeah but it's kill me. I really want . need to talk to him" Mandy said with a pause as she heard the girls starting to stir. "Shit"
"What's wrong?"
"The girls are up and they'll totally kill me if they catch me on the phone with you"
"Oh why's that? Does my sis have it in for me?"
"Oh no nothing like that. We're having a guy free time and since you're one I can't be talking to you"
"That's so sexist" Chris laughed
"Yeah but it's been fun. Thanks for organizing it by the way"
"Not a problem. You know I'd do anything for you"
"Yeah and thanks. I better run but I'll try calling you later"
"I look forward to it"
Mandy had just hung up the phone when the girls entered.
"Here you are. We were starting to think you ran out on us"
"It crossed my mind but found it a little difficult" Mandy said pointing to her leg.
"Well that's lucky then . we wouldn't know what to do without you"
"Oh don't say that"
"Why not?"
"You getting embarrassed . oh look you are"
"I am not" Mandy said looking away so they couldn't see her face become redder and redder, "I'm just hot"
"Don't try and hide it from us Mandy we can all tell your not coz your shaking"
"Can you guys just quite it already" she said as she made her way to the door. The others followed her back into the lounge room.
"Are you alright hun?" Sue asked after sensing that things weren't right.
"I ah I really need to get out of this place"
"We could always head back to my place. I'm sure that Jeff wouldn't mind and you're more than welcome to stay as long as you need or want to"
"Oh that would be really good thanks Sue. I'll just go and pack a few things" Mandy said heading off towards he room.
"Do you need any help?" Sandra asked
"Yeah if you don't mind"
"Not at all"
"While you guys do that we'll clear up in here" Colette said
***
"Hey Mandy, where are you?" Chris asked with concern when he got home a few days later.
"Oh shit Chris sorry I was going to call and let you know but I didn't think you'd be back this early"
"I left earlier than expected and the traffic was really good" Chris said with a pause when he heard a familiar voice on the other end of the line "is that my sis I can here?"
"It sure is. Actually that's where I am. I'm staying with her and Jeff for a while coz I really don't think I could face him." she said trailing off
"Oh Mandy, please come back. I've really missed your company and our later night, early morning talks"
"I'm sorry Chris but I can't. At least not now because he won't talk to me and it would be way too uncomfortable for all of us. And besides there isn't anywhere for me to sleep so it's for the best"
"I guess you are right there. I'm just being selfish here. But promise me I can come and visit you tomorrow"
"Of course you can. Actually I was hoping you could help me with my Christmas shopping"
"Yeah of course that's fine with me. I mean I haven't started yet myself"
"Excellent I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Oh and Chris I'm sorry about not telling you sooner"
"Hey don't worry pumpkin you just got me a little worried is all. I can't wait to see your smiling face"
"Bye" Mandy laughed as she hung up, she turned and Sue smiled at her.
"What?" Mandy asked
"What did my big bro want?"
"Just worried . but you know Chris"
"Hell yeah but why is he back so early? Jeff isn't expect back for a while"
"He left early and got a good run with the traffic."
"Oh yeah he left early huh?"
"Sue just drop it would you. It's not like that and you know it"
"Hey I didn't say anything"
"Yeah but you were implying it"
"Well . you and Chris"
"Please . please don't go thee Sue. Not now" Mandy started fighting back emotions when Jeff walked through the front door.
"Jeffie" Sue called as she ran towards him and jumped into his arms.
"Someone miss me huh?"
"Like you wouldn't believe"
"Well we'll just have to make up for lost time now won't we"
"Oh I love the way you think" Sue giggled as Jeff started to carry her off towards the bedroom, when he noticed Mandy.
"Oh Mandy I forgot you were here" Jeff said sheepishly
"Hey pretend I'm not even here. You guys have lots to catch up on and anyway I was going to go off to my room for some time out"
"Mandy I'm"
"I know Jeff and thanks" Mandy said, knowing only too well what he'd say about being sorry about her and Adam breaking up. She then slowly made her way down the hall, "just try not to make too much noise" he laughed before disappearing into her room.
