Secrets 24

Elizabeth kinda kept to herself after what had happened to her when she had gone to see Sidney. Michael gave her space but was there for her when she needed and wanted to talk. Elizabeth met with a counselor because she wanted to talk with someone who was not directly connected with her or her assault situation. Elizabeth felt that she was given great advice and was realizing that what had happened was not her fault but Sidney's issue.

Michael decided without Elizabeth knowing that he needed to go and have a chat with Sidney up in Pittsburgh. Michael told Elizabeth that he had a sponsor meeting up in Philadelphia and that he would be gone for a few days. Elizabeth told him to have a good trip and that she and James would miss him.

Michael was on the airplane and figuring out his plan of attack. He had gotten plenty of information on where Sidney would be the next few days thanks to a contact. Michael could not wait to 'surprise' Sidney and make sure Sidney never hurt another girl ever. Of course Michael knew that Sidney had teammates that would be on Sidney's side but Michael was not out to ruin Sidney just make sure he knew how you treat friends. Finally Michael got to Pittsburgh and headed to his hotel to go and make a visit to the famous Sidney Crosby.

Michael got to Mellon Arena and headed towards the inside of the arena. Michael found the ice area and saw the guys practicing. He headed over to where he saw someone who looked like they knew the guys.

"Hey I am.." Michael tried to say but the other person looked at him and was in shock.
"Oh my god your Michael Phelps! Oh my god" the young lady screamed. Michael was not ready for that reaction but he got it because of who he was which sometimes was annoying like now.
"Yeah I was really hoping that you could get Sidney Crosby for me. I really need to talk with him. Is that possible?" asked Michael.
"Oh yeah sure no problem. Hold on a second and I will get him for you, Michael" the young lady said enthusiastically as she ran over to some man and he went and got Sidney off the ice. Sidney skated over to where the young lady was and she pointed at Michael and Sidney looked over and shuddered. Sidney thank the girl and then walk slowly over to where Michael was and took a deep breath.

"Hey Michael, how are you doing?" asked Sidney looking kinda scared.
"I am fine. Is there someplace we can chat that is not quite so public?" asked a ticked off Michael.
"Yeah we can head over to the locker room" Sidney suggested thinking that there were trainers around and they would save him if Michael wanted to get violent. So Michael and Sidney headed to the locker room to talk. When they got in there Michael turned to look at Sidney.

"I think you know why I am here Sidney. I really wonder what you were thinking when you decided to try and rape my fiance. I hope that you know that is very uncool especially when she thought you guys were friends. And Elizabeth is a very good judge of character and actually in some ways idolized you because you are an amazing hockey player. If I ever hear that you try and hurt another woman I will personally make sure that you are publicly disgraced. Do you understand me? And please don't ever try to contact Elizabeth ever again. Now if she contacts you for some weird reason you had better be a gentleman and treat her with respect. You got me Sidney?" Michael lectured as he stared Sidney down.
"Yes I understand and I am truly and completely sorry for what I did to Elizabeth and she is amazing person and I really did not mean to do what I did. I value her friendship and hope at some point she and I can hopefully work something out someday. I am so sorry. I know that does not excuse my behavior but I am sorry and will never ever hurt anyone like that again. I disgraced my family, friends and team" Sidney said looking down at the ground.
"I really hope you feel bad for hurting Elizabeth. That was all I came here for so have a good rest of the day Sidney" Michael said as he left the locker room and headed back to his hotel. Sidney followed Michael out and watched him walk out of the arena. Sidney went back to practice and when his teammates asked what Michael Phelps wanted with him he said it was just some personal business and practice continued.

The next day Michael was back at home in Baltimore and Elizabeth was never the wiser as to why Michael had gone out of town.