My World Is Upside Down

Recap on what's happend since the huge split*

Once Travis packed his bags into his truck and got into his driver's seat, he looked back at his house to see his dog Kilo standing in the window.

Smiling face to see Travis but that made it more hard on him seeing his best friend slowly move away.

As Travis backed down the driveway and started to drive down the road, he saw a red Durango pulled over to the side of the road.

Charlotte had parked and had her windows down trying to flag Travis down to stop and talk, but he wasn't in the right state of mind and went right past her.

It wasn't long before he was out of his neighborhood and just driving.

While he was driving down the highway he could hear his phone blowing up on the holder. Private messages and tags from news outlets were blasting his name and mugshot all around the internet.

He was now getting spammed with messages about doing quick interviews or asking questions on why he was in jail the night before.

No news or anything have come out on the reasoning why he spent the night in jail early Saturday.

Also now having Charlotte blowing up his phone since she is worried about him, then she got AJ involved to see if he can get to him.

Last but not least was the moms of the family; Becky and his mom were also trying to get ahold of him, worried sick about what is happening.

Travis on the other hand has shut himself from the world around him.

Back at the house*

Becky was a complete wreck as Kilo walked up to her and comforted her until Charlotte walked in through the garage side door.

She turned her head and saw her best friend sitting on the ground, head in her lap and hysterically crying.

Charlotte: Becks.. c'mon.

As she walked over and helped her up, both then slowly walked into her living room and sat on her couch. She was trying to get as much as she could from Becky, but the uncontrollable crying and shaking made her silent.

That was until the redhead pointed upstairs and laid down on her couch weak.

Charlotte then looked up, got up and walked up the stairs into their bedroom.

The sight was hangers on their bed and one side of the closet was cleaned out.

Charlotte: silent*

She knew that he grabbed his clothes and ran off, which made this situation worse.

After an hour, she called AJ and let him know that she wouldn't home since she's going to keep an eye on Becky.

Some little ones were returning tomorrow so she hoped that would lift Becky's spirit up a little.

They of course wouldn't tell them anything until something actually starts moving where they would have to atleast tell them what's happening.

The next day*

Charlotte woke up in the guest room after hearing Becky's bedroom door close. Jingles from the pups collar soon followed as that dog hasn't left Becky's side.

Since her broken friend was now awake, she quickly got something on and walked out her room.

When she looked over the banister  Becky was sitting on the couch, legs crossed and the pup sitting on her lap. All she was doing was petting him slowly while looking straight at the wall in front of her.

There was nothing that could make her look away as Charlotte tried to get her attention, but having to go downstairs and sit next to her finally made her snap out of it.

Charlotte: Becky. Are you ok?

Becky: no.

Charlotte: I know this is a bad situation, but we can't have you sit around and..

Becky: And what!?

She snapped at her friend which caught Charlotte off guard, making her freeze.

Charlotte: I..

Becky: What? Have you ever been in this situation before!? Your husband hates you and doesn't want anything to do with you-

She stopped midway and started to break down again.

Charlotte: Becky. I've been through two divorces..

Becky: I'm- sniffs* sorry.

Charlotte: Calm down..

She pulled her in and tried to calm her down as much as possible.

Now with Travis*

After leaving his house last night, Travis did nothing but drive around.

He called someone to drop off his car to his house. It was still at the impound lot, but at this point he doesnt want to get it and drive back home.

That could be something serious and feels like he's not in the right state of mind.

8am, sun rise*

Travis opened his eyes and looked around to see the sun was right in his eye.

He was now fully awake as he sits up and looks around his truck to see no one in the parking lot.

As his seat rose up from the vertical position. It was getting a little warm in the truck so he turned it on and blasted the air conditioning.

The driver side door opened and he stepped out to hear a couple pops in his knee. Travis stretched and heard his back pop multiple times, it wasn't a comfortable sleep in the truck but he didnt want to stay with anyone. He felt embarrassed to ask to couch jump after what's happened.

Deep breath and getting back in the truck, Travis put the truck in gear and started to drive towards someone that would be able to support him through anything.

20 minutes down the road*

Travis pulled into his sister Katie's driveway to see no car. He had forgotten that she was driving her and the kids back from Orlando whenever they got up.

Luckily he knew where the key to the side door was.

He walked back to his truck, grabbed his bag and walked inside to the silent house.

As he closed the door he was now standing in her garage and walked inside to the door that leads to the kitchen. It didn't take him long to walk through there and into living room.

Lights now are on and lighting up her nice new home that she bought last year, and out of everything in the house; he pointed out one picture and only that one.

He walked over and picked it up to see the family photo they recently taken when they all were back in Boston.

Travis and Becky standing there with their kids in their arms. She wearing the beanie that he got her years ago, all smiles.

That crushed him seeing it and laid it face down.

An hour later*

As Travis sat in the living room on her couch going through the messages that his mom has been sending him.

He could read the disappointment in each word, then his dad also chimed in on the situation with him getting arrested.

To make things worse on him, Becky's mom was also trying to get answer's. Then he never thought of the company as they haven't said anything about the news, even with the media pressuring them to say something.

Right now wasn't the time for Travis to tell anything to anyone, atleast until.

Katie's front door opens*

Multiple little voices filled the room and the sound of scuffling of bags walking in.

Katie: Okay, we'll get you two cleaned up a little and take you home!

Alexis: Ok! C'mon Ben!

Then little footsteps ran through the house and he finally saw his daughter and nephew run into the living room.

Travis: Hey sweetie!

Alexis: Daddy!!

He got up and she jumped into his arms as he hugged her, and held her close.

As soon as he laid eyes onto her, he saw Becky right in front of him.

Alexis: I missed you!

Travis: I missed you too. Did you have fun with aunt Katie though?

Alexis: I did! It was fun.

Then as he put her down, Katie walked in with his son and had a questionable face on.

Katie: I thought that was your truck in the driveway.

Travis: Yeah..

He was already awkward around her and he's never been like that before, so she caught on quickly that something was wrong.

Then looking past him she saw a duffle bag that he was kicking back behind him. She then went to change the subject and get answers later.

Katie: So, I was just going to get them changed and take them back home. Is that ok?

Travis: Oh, yeah that's fine.

She then took all the kids upstairs and quickly got them all changed.

After five minutes, she was carrying Jackson and had the other two following her. Travis looked at Jackson and didn't know how to feel about him at this point.

He shouldn't feel any different since he believes that he's his son, but the DNA test he took will determine that.

Katie: Alright. Let's get you two home. I'll be back Trav.

Travis: No problem.

Then little feet could be heard running back to him.

Alexis: Daddy. Are you coming?

Travis: Bent down* Not yet sweetie. I'm going to be here with aunt Kaite for a bit. But go see mommy, I'm sure she misses you like crazy.

Alexis: I love you!

He got a kiss from his daughter and watched her run back to the front door, grabbed her little bag and walked out with Travis's sister.

She would go drop off her son at his father's first, then take her niece and nephew home next.

Travis watched them leave and he walked back into the living room holding back emotions. Seeing his daughter reminded him so much of Becky, everyone can see that she gets alot from her mom.

And then seeing baby Jackson made him rethink what has been going on to cause all of this, so he was fighting tears but also trying not to get angry.

He did what he always did whenever he was depressed. Travis walked into his sister kitchen and grabbed some booze, walked outside and sat on her back deck while drowning it all.

A whole three hours later*

Katie pulled back into her driveway, pulled into the garage and passed her brothers truck. It hasn't moved and she now knows what's going on with him.

The garage door closed and she walked back inside kidless. She has a busy week coming up at the hospital and was able to not have her son during this time, it wouldn't be fair to him.

She walked into the living room and saw his bag but not him, atleast until she looked up and saw him laying on a chair outside.

There were like four beer bottles at his feet and he was scarfing down a fifth.

So she walked outside and got his attention quickly.

Travis: You get lost coming back?

Katie: No. I was at your house.

Travis: Psh. That place is dead to me.

Katie: Travis! Be more thoughtful.

Travis: Thoughtful? How should I be thoughtful and loving when I just found out my wife of six years cheated on me?!

He took another swig of his bottle and she sat next to him.

Katie: Listen Travis. This is bad, very bad at the moment. Now listen, don't interrupt me.

Travis: Fine?

Katie: I talked to Rebecca and I think you two can get through this without a divorce.

Travis: Ha.

Katie: Travis, stop. I'm serious.

Travis: You think after finding out that she cheated on me a year ago, let me repeat myself; a year ago!

Katie: puts her finger up* Don't raise your voice at me.

Travis: Well. That's how I feel right now. Like shit.

He then looked away and came back a couple seconds later.

Travis: How do you think I feel looking into Alexis's bright blue eyes and her smile, she is literally Becky. I had to lie to her.

He then started to lose it slowly and he kept getting it all out.

Travis: Seeing you hold Jackson made me feel like a failure. He is the only thing I see knowing I failed, she had to get pregnant by another man-

He then started to cry a little and stopped as his sister came back.

Katie: We don't know what's going on with Jackson yet. She told me the DNA test were sent in and she'll know soon, but Travis; I saw how you two were last weekend, you were madly in love.

Travis: sniffs*

Katie: Maybe Becky holding this secret for so long was a sign of her trying to keep your marriage alive. She knew that this would end it but clearly still loves you.

Travis: You know what you're-

He stopped midway as he was about to agree with her, but he knew he was in the right.

Travis: You're trying to blame this all on me!

Katie: No I'm not. I'm only putting the way it resulted did.

Travis: You're telling me you wouldn't act the same!? We have two kids together, six year married and she goes and sleeps with a guy; and not just some guy, one of my best friends!

Katie: Calm down Trav..

He started to get worked up and was done talking.

Katie: I'll say this one thing. She deserves to explain herself Travis. I love Becky like a sister and yes this is a terrible thing she did, but atleast get closure. Maybe if you hear her out then you two can work it out.

Travis: I'm done..

He got up, grabbed his empty bottles and started to walk back into the house as Katie said one more thing.

Katie: Divorce is hard Trav. Please think about it.

Travis couldn't believe that his sister was taking Becky's side on this, even though she wasn't; His mind was drifting away from it all and he thought she was against him.

Later that night*

At Becky and Travis's house*

AJ stopped by for a bit today to give his update on Travis, but there wasn't much that they already knew.

Becky was heartbroken and sick to her stomach as the emotions never stopped, all day and night her body finds something and develops tears.

Even whenever she cannot cry anymore, she feels like shes going to get sick.

That was until two children were brought through the front door, that made Becky's emotion be put on hold.

She didn't want to make them seem like something was wrong, since they're little it would be harder on them then it is for Becky and Travis.

Charlotte is still there*

Being the best friend that she is, Charlotte stayed the whole time and noticed that having the kids back made Becky buck up.

Now they're into the night and got them changed for bed.

Becky put baby Jackson to bed and walked back downstairs to see Alexis sleeping on Charlotte's lap. That made her smile since she was next to head to bed.

Mom mode was in full effect and she brought her babygirl to bed softly and quietly, kissed her forehead and went back downstairs.

As soon as she sat back down on the couch, the emotions then poured out.

Charlotte: Becks, I told you not to wear that jersey.

Becky: It reminds me so much of the love of my life.

Charlotte: C'mon. Take it off and go to bed.

Becky: No Ashley!

She then started to cry again and felt her hand keep her in comfort.

Becky: Jackson reminds me so much of Travis.

Charlotte: But is he Travis's?

Becky: Lifts up her head with tears covering her face* I believe he is. I want to believe.

Charlotte: I know this is a bad time, but you need to get Stephanie involved, or atleast in the loop.

Becky: sniffs* Not yet. I have time off.

Becky went back to watching the game that her and Travis were placing bets with each other.

But this whole day has been a rollercoaster of emotions for her and she laid down in Charlotte's lap and continued to slowly break down.

With Travis*

He was sitting on the couch with the game on and now on the phone.

As the game went into halftime, Travis muted the sound as he was getting a ear full from his mom.

Sandra: I cannot believe you assaulted someone and got arrested!? You're name and face are all over the place Travis James!

Travis: Using my middle name doesnt work anymore mom, and yes I know that's bad but it felt justified.

Sandra: And again, you're not telling me why.

Travis: I can't.

Sandra: I wonder what Becky thinks of it!?

He sat silent as she continued to blow up on him, buy finally ended the call and he took a deep breath.

A new voicemail came in just as the call ended so he quickly listened to it.

Hunter: Travis. Why aren't you picking up my calls? We need to talk about what happened legally with you in the past twenty four hours. Since you're not picking up, I've set up a meeting next week in Stanford with everyone else so you better be there or were taking action.

He ended the call with a threat, and that didnt affect him like it would've before all this happened.

Just getting off the phone his sister then walked in and sat next to her brother.

Katie: Travis we should really talk about this.

Travis: I don't care anymore Katie.

Katie: Please, this is starting to worry me.

He sighed and let her speak as she went on with the same thing she said earlier.

Katie: Travis. Just hear Becky out. Last week you two were all over each other, madly in love.

Travis: ...

Katie: If you can get the help then maybe this will work out.

Travis: I dont know. I haven't gotten that far yet.

She then changed the subject about how arrest and some other questions.

Katie: So, who bailed you out?

Travis: I didn't call anyone, but Allen was there to get me out.

Katie: Then what happend?

Travis: I went home to drop off some stuff and went out.

Katie: At three in the morning?

Travis: I didn't sleep that night, I went to a friends house and let some steam off.

Katie: Where?

Travis: Nothing important.

Katie: Do I know him?

Travis: Her. And yeah. But that doesnt matter. As soon as I got back home last night is when it went off, then I drove off and slept in my truck.

Katie: Jesus Travis. Well you're staying here until you and Becky get it situated.

He looked at her in her eyes as she said one more thing, and made him promise over it.

Katie: But please, don't be an asshole. Hear Becky out, I believe you can work it out.

As she said those words, Travis's emotions got the best of him and he started to lose it as she quickly grabbed him.

They both embraced in a hug as he kept letting it out. After being held in for so long it was all coming out at once.

END OF CHAPTER 15

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