[The year had been straight out of Hell for Hunter. First he lost his daughter Avonna to cancer and secondly he was involved in a horrible car accident that caused his back to break and was now somewhat hooked on pain pills. Whenever he was having a bad day the pills helped take the edge off which is what he needed. He especially needed them after his confrontation with Natalie. He hated how he had reacted after Avonna died but then the accident happened and it was a downward spiral. He was actually staying with his brother Jax as Jax was fearful of his brother being by himself. So far it had gone really well but Jax didn't know about Hunter's pill problem. Hunter had an appointment with his doctor to check on his back. The appointment went really well and he was given a prescription for more pain pills. As he was walking out of the office something caused him to stop. He raised an eyebrow and looked around, the scent he was smelling was so familiar. Finally he turned his head and stared with a dropped mouth at Jenna McMahon, the young woman he was engaged to before he and Natalie had the twins. He sat there listening to the phone ring on the other end, knowing he needed to make peace with Natalie. He also needed to start seeing Maddie. He loved his daughter with everything he had and needed to be in her life. Finally he heard a voice on the other end.]

Hunter Donimari: Nat, it's me...

Natalie Davisi: [Staying silent for a moment, she thought about what she would say, though she seemed a little paranoid] Hunter? Is that you?

Hunter Donimari: Yeah it's me, I think we need to talk. [He rubbed his forehead and took a drink of his soda.] You agree?

Natalie Davisi: Yeah, we should... I'm sorry for what happened with... with you know who. Believe me I now wish to God that it never happened. It was a stupid mistake and I realize that I hurt you... and I'm sorry.

Hunter Donimari: It's okay, I had it coming. I'm calling though because I want to be in Maddie's life. I know I screwed up but I need to see her. Natalie Davisi: I want to do nothing but put the past behind us, I am willing to if you are willing to... Maddie and I both need you now more than ever... I--I really messed up this time.

Hunter Donimari: What do you mean exactly? What happened?

Natalie Davisi: Did you hear about the yacht accident? The guy that I'm seeing confessed to me that he did it and nowhe's paranoid that I'm going to leave him and take Madeline with me. He's a fucking psychopath. He's in the shower right now so I don't know how long I'm going to be able to talk on the phone.

[Hearing this caused him to sit straight up. Exhaling, he rubbed his forehead. He shook his head and was speechless. He didn't know what to say. Finally after a few moments of silence he spoke.]

Hunter Donimari: Get the hell out of there now.

Natalie Davisi: I can't he has my keys. He said that he did it all for me because--because he knows about me and Ethan and he thought that he was a threat to him. Madeline's right here with me and she's safe. I don't know what I'm going to do he's constantly around, he never leaves the apartment.

Hunter Donimari: If you don't get my daughter the fuck out of that house then I am coming over there. [He stood up and tried to contain his anger.] I'm serious Natalie, get Maddie out of there.

Natalie Davisi: Alright I'll do whatever I can to get us out of here. He's getting out of the shower I have to go, he doesn't even know that I still have my cellphone. I'll call you back, I promise.

[He heard the sound of a dial-tone after that and he knew that Natalie had gotten off the phone. He could feel the edge of things starting to get to him. He grabbed his pill bottle out of his pocket and took off the cap. He poured three Viccodins into his palm and tossed them into his mouth. Without even taking a drink of his soda, he downed them and continued to sit not sure where to go next. His back was starting to bother him and he shut his eyes tightly. He had to think of a plan to get Natalie and his daughter out of that situation. He wasn't sure how he was going to do it, he only knew that he needed to. Glancing at the clock on the wall, he knew he had to leave the house in order to meet up with an old friend. So that is what he did.]

[He met Jenna at the beach which had always sort of been their spot. It was the spot he had proposed to her over five years ago. When he arrived at the beach, Jenna was all ready seated on a log. It was almost dark out and there was a slight chill in the air. Hunter walked toward the beach and zipped up his hoodie so that he wouldn't feel the cold bite at him. Jenna looked up at him and smiled slightly.]

Jenna McMahon: I'll be honest, I wasn't sure if you were coming or not. [She said as she wrapped her arms around herself.] I know you said you would but there was a part of me that wasn't sure if I trusted you or not. Thanks though for not letting me down.

Hunter Donimari: No problem... [He said as he walked to where she was. He took a seat next to her and exhaled.] So what's up? I was surprised to hear from you.

Jenna McMahon: Yeah well I was kind of surprised myself. [She shrugged.] This is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. [She bit her lower lip, a habit that she had when she was nervous.] Do you remember that night a few months back-- that night we were at one of Mike's parties and...

Hunter Donimari: Yeah I do... [He said as he recalled the night back in June where they had slept together. They were both drunk and gave into temptation. It was right after his back had somewhat healed after the accident.] What exactly are you getting at Jenna?

Jenna McMahon: I'm pregnant Hunter. [She blurted out as she stared at his face.] I know what you're thinking but I swear to God it's yours. I wouldn't be laying this on you because I know that you have a lot going on. [She shook her head as her voice started to tremble.] I'm scared to do this on my own, really scared.

[He couldn't say anything at the moment. Jenna being pregnant was a lot to take in. He closed his eyes for a moment and could feel his back starting to hurt him. He just exhaled deeply as he could feel Jenna's eyes studying him carefully. Finally he looked at her and managed a tight smile. He grabbed a hold of her hand and held it in his.]

Hunter Donimari: You don't have to be scared because we're going to go through this together. [He squeezed her hand.] I promise I'm going to do better by you than I did when you pregnant before.

[Jenna nodded as Hunter put an arm around her. They sat there for a little while just saying nothing. They would figure this out one way or another. At this point Hunter felt a little bit as if he was drowning and hopefully someone would pull him above water before it was too late.]