*!Life Goes On!*

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Summer poured herself a glass of vodka and sat back down on the couch. Why did this have to hurt so damn much? She took a drink and heard a light tap on her door. She thought about not answering it, but she knew she had to face whatever was behind it head on.

Opening the door she expected to see Matt standing there. Instead she came face to face with Jeff.

"Let me guess, he told you to come here and check on me because I ripped the phone out of the wall right?" she asked wiping tears from her eyes.

"Summer I'm not here for Matt. He screwed up and dropped the ball. I'm here for my girl. How are you dealing? That better be water you're drinking."

"I'm sitting here in a dark house, drinking vodka. How do you think I'm dealing Jeff? I finally realize that wrestler's have their own rules for dating. It doesn't include being faithful."

"Hey! Do not group us all together based on Matt's mistake. He screwed up, not the rest of us. I'm just sorry that it had to happen with you."

"So am I, but it really opened my eyes. I see things in a new light now."

"Come here Summer. Don't ask me why, just come here to me, so I can hold you."

Summer walked over to him and looked into his eyes. She could never lie to him. She held his hand and broke down in tears. Jeff pulled her close to him and looked at the ceiling. Matt had a lot of explaining to do if he ever wanted to make this whole thing right. He could barely stand to look at her, because every time he did, he could feel her pain.

"Can I use your cell phone babe?"

"Yeah, just turn it on first; I had the damn thing off all day."

"Okay, thanks Hun."

Holding her close he dialed Matt's number. Not surprisingly for Jeff, his brother picked up on the first ring.

"Summer baby, you have to let me explain."

"Save it for someone who cares bro, it's just me. She's safe, so you can stop calling, and no she isn't in any shape to talk to you either, so don't ask. Just back off for awhile alright?"

"Jeff, I can't do that, we have to fix things."

"I'm fixing them for you Matt. It's over for now. Just stop calling and go back to your wrestling. I'll take care of her. I always do."

"Jeff stay out of it. Let me speak to her please." Matt asked, his voice straining slightly.

Jeff put the phone down and looked at Summer. She was asleep on his chest. He picked the phone back up and got ready to speak.

"She's asleep, and before you ask, I'm being completely honest with you Matt. She was drinking when I got here, so I knew it wouldn't be long. I'll have her call you when and if she's ready."

Jeff flipped the phone off and put it back in her purse. A letter caught his eye and he pulled it out.

@---(-- Matt -----)--@

By the time you get this, I'll be home, so you can call. I just wanted to tell you that I'm finally ready to make love to you. I know how patient you've been with me, but I'm ready now. So I'm going to come get you on Thursday night after the show, so we can take our next step. I love you Matthew Hardy. I can't wait to see you.

@---(--Summer-----)--@

Jeff was stunned. Summer wasn't shy about the fact that she was the only one in the locker room who was a virgin. The fact that after a year she felt comfortable enough with Matt, well it spoke volumes on her take on their relationship. He sighed deeply and looked down at Summer. The night she had planned had been ruined by Matt getting his rocks off with his ex- girlfriend Amy. Jeff felt sick to his stomach. It was up to him to fix this as much as he could.

Jeff picked up Summer and gently brought her to her bed. Laying her down he pushed a strand of hair out of her eyes and kissed her forehead. Pulling the blanket over her, he let himself out of the house.

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