Joe's P.O.V.

It has been three days since Vanessa got in the accident. She still hasn't woken up and it's killing me inside. She was telling the truth all along and I turned my back on her. I broke the one promise I had made and that was to never hurt her.

I'll admit, I did have sex with Eva, but I lied when I said she was better than Vanessa. She could never replace her in any way.

Maryse and Mike have been absolute wrecks. They come every day and the twins' mom to see her. They've even rented a hotel room for a while to stay close to her. I feel bad for them, knowing that all of this is my fault.

I've ended all ties with Eva Marie. She means nothing to me now. She's currently facing serious jail time along with Andrew. I don't want anything to do with her. She still tries to call me, but I ignore them. I don't need her in my life anymore. All I need is Vanessa.

Nikki and Brie have been absolute wrecks as well. They are always coming in to see Vanessa. They regret turning on her. They both want their best friend back.

Renee and Leighla are devastated. They have grown close to Vanessa through the guys. Every time Renee is doing an interview, she looks like she wants to break character and cry. Leighla misses having girl time with her and stuff.

Every day when I wake up in the morning, I immediately come to the hospital and stay with her. I never leave her side unless I have to go to the restroom. I refuse to leave her side to the point where Maryse, Mike, Sami, Alyssa, Randall, Jon, or Colby will bring me food.

Ever since the truth came out, everybody from the roster has dedicated their matches to Vanessa, even the heels.

Everybody has forgiven her despite her not being awake.

It was 7:55 pm. I was currently sitting down next to her sleeping form. I held her hand in mine, not wanting to let go. I slightly stroked the IV in her hand.

"Vanessa, if you can hear me, I would like to say I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything I put you through. Everything I said to you, every harsh word, I didn't mean it. I was so blinded by so many lies, I didn't bother opening them until the enemy had to. I'll admit this, I never loved Eva Marie. I still love you, Vanessa Ouellett." I told her.

At this point, there were tears flowing down my cheeks.

"I'm so sorry." I sobbed as I buried my face into her chest.

I cried in a way I've never cried before. I let out sobs I couldn't control.

This was killing me deep inside. It was as if I was trapped. Trapped in a chamber I couldn't escape. I felt like I was suffocating every second and that the weight on my chest would increase.

I wanted her back. I wanted to hold her in my arms again. I needed to feel her warmth and stroke her long, beautiful hair.

I miss her speaking some french when we had our intimate times.

I miss us teaming up together. I miss her being in The Shield.

"I don't want to lose you, Vanessa. I lost you as a friend and a lover. I don't want to lose you to death. I want you to stay with me. I can't focus on my job without you. I need you, Baby. I love you." I sobbed.

I leaned in and gently pressed my lips to her cold ones. I sobbed even more when I didn't feel her kiss me back.

I pulled away before I lay my head on her chest, listening to her very slow heartbeat.

It was then I felt a sudden movement. I snapped my head up, looking at the only area I felt it.

Our hands.

"Can you hear me? If you can, squeeze my hand again. Please, Baby?" I asked her.

I felt her squeeze my hand lightly. I smiled and kissed her lips before I called for the nurse.

Instantly, she and a couple doctors came in.

They came in and checked on her.

"She's showing signs of life now. However, you need to leave so we can work on her. We'll call you when we're done." one of the doctors told me.

I nodded and wiped my tears before I kissed Vanessa's head.

"I'll be right back. I love you." I told her. I grabbed my jacket and exited the room.

I instantly grabbed my phone and texted Jon about what was happening.

I told him to tell the others about Vanessa already waking up.

In an instant, I got a reply saying they were on their way.

*20 Minutes Later*

All of them were here immediately. Now, all of us were waiting in the hallway.

We all promised to not pressure Vanessa into forgiving us and give her all the time she needs. We (the ones who didn't believe her) just want her to know that we forgive her and still love her.

It was then the doctor came to us with a clipboard. He had a smile on his face, which made me feel at ease.

"How is she, Doc?" Colby asked him.

"Well, she's doing better. She has enough blood transferred in her body. However, she is still on painkillers because of her ribs. Her concussion is showing progress. She's awake, so you all can go in to see her. However, just take it easy on her. As of right now, she needs plenty of rest." he explained.

All of us nodded before we went to her room. Maryse knocked on the door before entering, along with Mike, Sami, Alyssa, and Randall.

"Stay here." she whispered to us.

"Hé, bébé Sis. Est ce que ça va? How are you feeling?" she asked Vanessa.

"I'm feeling okay. Still in pain, but I'm glad to see you two." I heard my ex-girlfriend said in a raspy voice.

"Please don't be mad. But, everybody found out the truth about why you turned on them. They feel extremely guilty now. They've been visiting you nonstop. They want to let you know that they forgive you and still love you. Especially Joe, Jon, and Colby." Sami explained.

"They're outside right now. If you don't want to see them, it's okay. We won't pressure you." Randall told her.

"It's okay, guys. You can bring them in. I'm just glad they know the truth. Turns out, I actually did miss them. Especially that handsome Samoan powerhouse." Vanessa told him.

The others chuckled as I smiled.

It was then we saw Alyssa walk to the door.

"Come in." she told us softly.

All of us walked in and I could see tears in Vanessa's eyes. I went to her and held her hand.

"How have you been?" Nikki asked her.

"I'm okay. Thanks." she replied.

"Listen, Ness. We're so sorry. About everything. We were idiots to never believe you." Brie explained.

"The Shield hasn't been the same without you." Colby said.

"Neither has the Divas division. Everybody regrets not believing you." Nikki added.

"Please come back when you recover. We need our girl back. The Shield needs their Luna. The Divas need their leader." Jon explained.

"I can try to forgive, but it's gonna take time. I just can't do this right now. You all left me when I needed you most. Right now, you just need to leave me alone. When I get back to competing, just leave me alone. Don't talk to me or have any kind of contact with me until all settles down. You damaged me enough." Vanessa told us.

They had looks of hurt on their faces.

"Can you give us a minute alone?" I asked them.

They all nodded before they left the room. It was just me and Vanessa now.

I looked at her as I held her hand.

"Are you still going to be able to compete at Money In The Bank?" I asked her.

She shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know, um...I don't know what to call you." she told me.

"You can call me Joe. I'm not Roman Reigns. I won't hurt you." I told her.

She struggled to sit up, so I helped her out.

"I don't know if I will. I mean, it's going to be hard, knowing that a part of me wants to move on, but another part of me still want revenge." she said.

"I understand, Ness. I just want you to know that I forgive you. I cut off all ties with Eva. She's nothing to me now. You're all I need." I explained.

"I miss you so much, Vanessa." I said, placing my hand on her cheek.

"Joe. I think you should go." she said, her voice breaking.

I wiped a stray tear that fell.

"What are we now?" I asked.

"I don't know. Even if I did love you back, I wouldn't be waiting for you. I've moved on." she told me.

It was then the nurse came in.

"I'm sorry, Sir. But, visiting hours are over now. You can come back tomorrow." she told me before she exited the room.

I nodded before I looked back at Vanessa.

"Go. Please leave." she told me.

I leaned forward and kissed her forehead. I looked down at her lips and she froze.

I gently kissed her. She forced herself to pull away. She lay back down, wincing slightly, turning her back to me.

I stood up and let her hand go.

"I love you." I told her.

She stayed the way she was. I felt my heart ache when she didn't say it back.

I walked away and left the room with tears in my eyes.

I walked over to my brothers and they froze when they saw my face.

"Any luck?" Jon asked.

"No. She hates me. She didn't say anything back." I told him.

Colby brought me in for a brotherly hug, Jon joining in. I held onto them as I cried into their shoulders.

I need you back, Vanessa. I can't go on without you.

I love you, baby.