Hearts & Stars (A Paul Stanley X Tommy Thayer Rock & Roll Love Story)

Chapter 23- What have you done?! (Paul Stanley POV)

My husband has just left, and I am still standing in our driveway unable to move, still standing in disbelief. Right when he pulled off just now, all the strange behavior Tommy's been exhibiting for almost 2 months now.... everything's clicked and I feel even more guilty than I already did. I think...I mean granted anyone would have been upset at what happened, but Tommy seemed extra emotional, and I have the feeling...I think my husband may very well be pregnant and if that indeed is the case, I have reason anew to hate Ace and beat the ever-loving shit out of him. I should let Tommy cool off, but I'm worried so I call him, and it rings and rings till finally it goes to voicemail, I text nothing....

I am really seeing red right now and I turn around and see Ace standing there at the door looking stunned, faster than he can blink I slam him up against the wall, his feet slightly off the ground.

"Do you have any idea what you've done?! My husband thinks that I cheated on him and left me because of YOU! He won't answer the phone, I don't know where he went and I want him back!!", I roared.

"Paulie...I-I", I cut Ace off, "Don't call me that!! I should beat the shit out of you right now, but you better get the fuck out of here before I call the cops! You know Bruce has been in love with you for YEARS, give him a chance...though, I don't know if he will give YOU a chance considering what you've done. Now Go!!"

I drop Ace like a sack of potatoes, and he takes off and is finally gone. I think or hope I really got the message thru this time; I check my phone still no response from My husband so I call again and again and again and so on and so forth, leaving voice mails till finally it tells me that the person I'm trying  to dial can't be reached, which means he turned his phone off.

I wondered back in the house, shakily. Wondering where Tommy could be.... if he was ok.

"Tommy, please be ok baby...please come back. I know I hurt you, this has just been a terrible misunderstanding! I never meant to keep you in the dark but should have known you'd figure things out. I just wanted to protect you...and now baby you're gone.", I sob into my hands.

It's not right, it's so unfair! Tommy and I we'd been so happy and then Ace just has to pop up and ruin everything. He had to force his way in, force himself on me and all for what? To hurt Tommy. Because he thinks I'm stupid enough to leave my husband for HIM? Ace can't stand to be told 'no' where I'm concerned, it's always been that way. Always.

What if Tommy is pregnant? If he is, well right now Tommy probably thinks I'd hate him for it. That would never be the case, it isn't the case.... I'd be thrilled! I've always wanted to be a father and Tommy is the only one I want to have children with, he is the only one I want, PERIOD.

I have to find him, but I don't have a clue as to where he may've gone and maybe I should know, but I can't concentrate right now. My phone rings after while and my heart leaps, till I see it's not Tommy, but Peter & Fox...maybe they can help me?

"H-hello. Peter this isn't a good time. Tommy left me, Ace showed---," Peter immediately cuts me off.

"Paul, you need to listen. I know what happened and before you ask HOW I know.... Fox and I are calling to tell you that, Tommy is here at our house. He came here, I want to kill Ace right now and so does Eric, but Tommy wanted us to call you...he has something to tell you and he wants to explain everything, well for you to explain everything too.", My heart soars. Tommy asked for me. I should have known that he'd go to Peter & Fox's place.

"H-he's there? Seriously?", I'm so happy but in shock, "Can I talk to him? Please Peter?"

Peter sighs, "Yes he's here. Poor guy was so stressed out, you can't talk to him he's sleeping right now. Fox said he literally fell asleep with in seconds. Now I want to hear exactly what happened Paul, you know I'm on your side, but I want to hear it from you."

"Tommy had been napping earlier today actually, he hasn't been feeling well at all, but he'd woken up and went to get groceries. While he was gone Ace had the fucking balls to show up and literally barge his way in, I tried to get him to leave but he wouldn't. I had said I'd listen to him, because he said he wanted to apologize. He SOUNDED sincere, well that was of course a lie. I let him have it, he still wouldn't leave. So, then Tommy comes back, and Ace KNEW and suddenly darted forward to Kiss me and Tommy saw and I had shoved Ace off right away, but still Tommy SAW and assumed that...I mean I-I never, meant to hurt Tommy!', I cry.

"Whoa, whoa! Back the fuck up! You mean to tell me that Ace knew Tommy was back or in the very least heard him come in and STILL kissed you?! That's it, I'm gonna hunt him down and beat the shit out of him!", Peter snarled.

"Get in line and take a number. I should have called the cops, I almost did.... But the damage was done, and Tommy immediately turned and ran, and I tried to explain but Tommy wouldn't have it and he got sick before he left. And I kept trying to call and he wouldn't answer, I can't blame him with how upset he was.", I sigh heavily.

"He's been under too much stress, and this has all been a huge and terrible misunderstanding. Now get your ass over here and reunite with your husband! And hey, Paul....it will be ok. Be careful getting here and we'll see you soon." And with that Peter hangs up.

Tommy asked for me! And he's giving me a chance to explain! I in part at least feel that I don't deserve it, but I am going to explain things and prove to my husband, show my husband just how very much I love him, and I am determined to make things right! I wonder if what Tommy has to tell me.... I really do hope it means what I think it means, that he's carrying my child...OUR baby. Tommy, I'm coming to you...my love I'll see you soon!

A/N: Paul and Peter had a talk, Ace hopefully and FINALLY  got the memo on Paul doesn't nor will ever want him and Ace just find his happiness eventually with fellow & former Kiss guitarist: Bruce Kulick. Also, Next chapter two hearts will reunite! things will be explained and Tommy will give Paul some good news!