Secrets 21

A few days later Elizabeth was talking with Ally on the phone. Ally had decided that Elizabeth needed to do something to help her forget the loss of her baby. They were planning a trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to see Sidney play. Sidney had told Elizabeth anytime she wanted to come up and see him play he would make sure she could have access to his suite at Mellon Arena.

"I think this is the best medicine you need now Elizabeth. It will be fun to see Sidney in action. Plus he is such a hottie and you are so lucky to be his friend" joked Ally.
"Yeah it will be fun to see Sidney play" said Elizabeth smiling.
"How's Michael dealing with you losing the baby?" asked Ally.
"He is dealing with it pretty well and he is swimming tons too. We kinda talked a little bit about it and its just hard knowing that I was pregnant again so soon after having James. I really wanted that baby, Ally" Elizabeth said as tears started welling up in her eyes and she sniffled.
"Oh sweetie I know this is hard for you. But you and Michael can have a million more babies later on. It just was not that baby's time to be here with you."
"Sorry Ally and I know that you are right. Michael and I can have another baby when its the right time for us. Let me call Sid and let him know that we are coming to the game tomorrow. Talk to you later Ally" said Elizabeth.
"Laters Liz and everything will be ok. We are going on a girl's weekend to see your hottie friend Sidney" said an excited Ally.

After Elizabeth got off the phone with Ally she called up Sidney.

"Hey Elizabeth how are you?" asked Sid.
"Hey Sidney I not doing great right now" said Elizabeth.
"What's going on Elizabeth?"
"I had a miscarriage a short time ago but I am going to be ok from what my doctor said."
"Well I am sorry about your miscarriage Elizabeth but I am glad that the doctor said that you will be ok."
"Yeah I actually am calling to ask if my best friend and I could come and see you play tomorrow? Is that offer about us having your suite at the arena still good?"
"Yeah that offer is good. And I would love to see you Elizabeth."
"Oh awesome, I am excited to see you play."
"Hey Elizabeth do you and your friend have some place to stay because I have plenty of room at my place. If that's ok with you?"
"That sounds good to me Sidney and thank you. I think my friend, Ally, will be thrilled to know that we are staying at your place while we are up there" laughed Elizabeth.
"Oh is Michael coming with you guys?"
"No he is going to stay here to watch James and he has practice that he really can't miss at the moment."
"Oh ok that's cool. I was just curious" said Sidney.
"OK well you will see me and Ally tomorrow and thanks again for everything Sidney" said Elizabeth.
"OK till tomorrow Elizabeth."
"Laters Sid."

As Elizabeth was getting off the phone with Sidney she went into the bedroom to start packing for her girls weekend with Ally. She called Ally back and then Ally said that she would take care of the plane tickets and everything.

A little while later on Michael arrived back at the condo.

"Elizabeth where are you sweetheart? I am home." called out Michael.
"I am in the bedroom, Michael" said Elizabeth.
Michael walked into the bedroom to see Elizabeth packing a suitcase. He looked at her with a worried expression.
"What's going on here? Where are you going?" asked Michael.
"Ally and I are having a girls weekend up in Pittsburgh to see Sidney play" said Elizabeth.
"Oh ok" said a surprised Michael.
"Ally feels that I need to get away because of the miscarriage and I think she is right. I really hope you don't mind and obviously you are going to have to take care of James while I am gone."
"Yeah no I don't mind taking care of our son. It might be fun to have a boy's weekend anyway."
"Thanks Michael. I really appreciate you being understanding about all of this."
"When are you two leaving?"
"Tomorrow morning and we will be back on Monday afternoon" said Elizabeth.
"OK well I hope that you have fun Lizzy" Michael said as he leaned in for a kiss but Elizabeth moved away.
"Lizzy why are you not letting me kiss you? What's the deal?" asked a very confused Michael.
"I don't know. Sorry" Elizabeth said as she turned to go and get something out of the closet.
"Whatever Lizzy. I think I will sleep in the spare room tonight since you are seriously confusing the crap out of me. I know we lost a baby but I thought things were....I don't know anymore. I give up" said a very mad and ticked off Michael.

That night Michael and Elizabeth ignore each other and went to bed separately. The next day Ally picked up Elizabeth and they were off to see Sidney while Michael took care of James. Elizabeth did give James a kiss on his chubby cheeks an told him she would miss him and loved him. Then she looked at Michael and kissed him quickly on the lips and said that she would call him when they were in Pittsburgh.

Ally and Elizabeth got through the airport and then finally were headed to Pennsylvania. The flight was actually boring which was good and they finally got to Pittsburgh. Then the girls maneuvered through Pittsburgh International Airport to surprising see Sidney waiting for them at the baggage claim.

"Sidney oh my god you came to pick us up. How sweet of you do this for us" Elizabeth said as she gave Sidney a hug.
"Anything for my number one fan" smiled Sidney as he hugged Elizabeth back tightly.
Elizabeth pulled back so that she could introduce Ally to Sidney.
"Sidney this is my best friend Ally. Ally this is Sidney Crosby" smiled Elizabeth.
"Oh my god I am so excited to meet you and I am fan too" Ally said enthusiastically.
"Its nice to meet you Ally. You guys ready to go and get settled before the game?" asked Sidney as he looked at Elizabeth.
"Yeah we are ready. Let's go" said Elizabeth.

They headed to Sidney's Range Rover and headed to Sidney's house. It was a nice place. Sidney gave the girls a tour and showed them where they would stay while they were visiting. He let them get settled into their rooms. Sid had given a Elizabeth a room near his bedroom and Ally was on the other side down the hallway.

A few hours later Elizabeth and Ally were hanging out in Sidney's suite at Mellon Arena while Sidney was getting ready for the game. The girls had a great time watching the game and cheering on the Penguins. They were playing the Carolina Hurricanes. Sidney was playing really well and Elizabeth was totally impressed and having a great time. The Penguins won the game with a score of 4 to 2. Sidney actually got a hat trick. Elizabeth was happy for Sidney and his hat trick of 3 goals. She knew he would be in a great mood afterwords and it made her happy too. Ally was right this was so something that Elizabeth needed now.

When the game was over the girls met Sidney and they headed back to his house. They got home and Ally said that she was exhausted and was going to go to bed. Sidney and Elizabeth told her good night and they would see her in the morning. Meanwhile Sidney suggested that he and Elizabeth hang out in his room and just talk. So that's what they did. They were sitting on Sid's bed talking about this and that when out of no where Sid leaned over and kissed Elizabeth. She accepted the kiss because Sidney was being so sweet to her and seemed really concerned about how she was doing unlike Michael. Sidney gently lowered Elizabeth so that they were more comfortable and they continued to kiss. Sidney's hands were moving along Elizabeth's sides and when his hand started under her shirt she stopped him.

"Sidney please stop. We should not being doing this. I am sorry because I let you kiss me and I kissed you back, sorry" said a totally confused Elizabeth.
"Hey its ok Elizabeth. I should not have kissed you but you looked so sad and I just wanted to make you feel better. I know that you are engaged and I hope that things will not be weird around us. I am so sorry too. You are a great woman and Michael is a lucky lucky guy" Sidney said as he smiled at Elizabeth.
"Thanks Sidney and yeah I still want to be your friend. You are an awesome guy and if I was not with Michael I so would want to be with you" Elizabeth said as she kissed Sidney's cheek.
"Good night Sidney."
"Good night Elizabeth."

Elizabeth headed to her room and got ready for bed. Elizabeth pulled out her cell phone and called Michael.

"Hello Elizabeth. How's your trip going?" asked Michael.
"Michael I love you more than anything else in the world. I want to be with you and no one else. After this trip I want to be with you and do everything with you. I love you. I am so sorry I have been crazy lately. Do you forgive me and do you love me?"
"Elizabeth I love you more than anything else in this world and I forgive you as long as you forgive me too."
"I forgive you and love you so much. I want to be married to you and want us to be the best parents to James and be a family!"
"I want all of that too Elizabeth."
"Good I feel like everything now makes sense. God I don't want to lose you Michael ever! I know I keep saying this but I love you always and forever!"
"I will say it again too Elizabeth, I love you too always and forever!"
"Awesome ok well I am tired and I need sleep. Give James a kiss from me ok. And I will see you soon" said a tired Elizabeth.
"I will Lizzy. Sleep tight sweetheart."
"Good night Michael. Love you."
"Good night Lizzy. Love you too."