Chapter 1 - Is there trouble in Paradise?

Something went wrong with this story so I am re posting it.

It was almost four o'clock on Thursday afternoon, Roman was just about to get off work at the Performance centre. Triple H came and stood beside Roman and asked him to follow him to his office.

When he got there Vince was sitting in a chair by Hunter's desk. Roman thought he was in trouble. Vince just smiled and said he wasn't in trouble. They just wanted to talk to him.

When Roman got home that night from work, Machelle could sense something was up. But, didn't say anything and made a mental note to ask about it later.

They did the usual and got the boys fed and brought El Torrito for his walk as always.

When they got home, the two toddlers were so pooped from playing soccer and running around. They didn't even put up a stink when it was time for their bath.

Once the boys had their bath and were in bed asleep. She went into the bedroom and got changed.

Machelle came down the stairs, in the red nightie that Roman loved so much.

She walked past Roman's office.

"Hey Ro, Can I talk-" Machelle started but, stopped as Roman was on the phone.

Once Roman saw her, he smiled and nodded. Then she walked into the kitchen and turned the kettle on.

Machelle made her tea and grabbed a beer for Roman and then went outside to wait. Roman came out five minutes later and sat behind Machelle on the chaise lounger.

"Are you happy Ro?" Machelle almost blurted out.

"Mm, I love it when you wear that." Roman said kissing the side of her neck. "Of course I am, why would you ask that."

"Pervert." Machelle smiled and leaned her head back onto Roman's shoulder. "You just look lost sometimes, if that makes sense. I can tell something is up."

Roman adjusted so, he could see Machelle better. He grabbed her face gently in both hands and kissed her lips.

"I am very happy." Roman said and kissed her again. "Your right though, but-."

Machelle cut him off and let out a breath she was holding in. "I can tell you, why." Machelle said smiling. "You miss being on the road. I know you say you don't but, I think deep down you do."

"How do you know these things?" Roman said and kissed her neck again and smiled when Machelle shivered. "I didn't see the signs until last weekend, when I went with Dean to Canada."

"I don't know how I know, to tell you the truth." Machelle said smiling. "But, it just seems that sparkle comes back when Jimmy, Jey and Seth come back into town and we all get together. I know it's once a month thing with them but, it's started when Dean comes back from the road. I saw it when you came back too. I haven't seen that sparkle, in about six months now."

"I love being home with the boys and you, I really do. But, lately I have felt that urge to go with them." Roman said taking a sip of his beer. "What I was going to tell you, was Hunter called me to the office today. Him and Vince want to know if I want to come back part time."

"So, what are you waiting for?" Machelle said straddling Roman's legs now. Roman put his beer down and held onto her hips. "If you are asking for permission, don't. As long as you are happy, I don't care. Yes, I will miss you and it will be hard but, if that's what it takes, go for it."

"I told them I would talk to you about it and get back to them." Roman said and kissed her lips.

Machelle smiled and cuddled up to Roman's side as they finished their drinks and then went to bed.

It was two days later, that Machelle was in the back yard. Trying to do some gardening but, couldn't because the boys were distracting her.

The boys were, playing ball with El Torrito. Machelle smiled, she had to admit El Torrito was so good with them. Even when the boys climbed on him, he just sat there.

Machelle sat on the grass, remembering when they brought the boys home from the hospital. Roman was kind of worried, Machelle knew he wouldn't hurt them. Just that he wasn't used to little babies crying.

When they started to cry he was right there. If Machelle or Roman didn't come fast enough he went searching for them, kind of making sure they were getting them their bottle.

The funny part was when they started to crawl. He used to follow them around smell them and when they needed to be changed he would sneeze and shake his head. He was also there when they started to walk. They would steady themselves on El Torrito's back and stand up, walk a bit and then fall on their bum. El Torrito, was always there to make sure they were alright.

Machelle was interrupted from her thoughts by the boys screaming. Dean walked into the back yard. The boys ran up to Dean screaming 'Uncle Dean' and ran to him.

Dean smiled as he caught JJ and swung him around and then did the same with Jake. Both of them giggling out of control.

Once Dean had put the boys down on the ground, it was El Torrito's turn. He ran towards Dean and knocked them all down. Making Machelle smile.

She was glad the boys were excited at seeing Dean. It seamed they had gotten closer to him, after him and Seth babysat.

"Hey what's going on, why is there a van in the driveway?" Dean asked.

"We had some electrical outlets that were not working in the kitchen and Roman wouldn't let me change them myself. So, he called someone." Machelle smiled as JJ jumped into Dean's arms again. "You want to stay for dinner? We are having steak and potatoes with corn on the cob."

"Ah yeah, that's a no brainier. Sherri took Taylor to her Dad's. So, it's just me and the dog." Dean said sitting on the grass with Jake in his lap and JJ was climbing on his back. "What is it with these two? They are monkey's today."

"No, mommy said we were animals." JJ said and started laughing when Dean grabbed him and slung him over his shoulder onto his laughing brother and started to tickle them both.

"Well, the boys decided to get their own breakfast this morning." Machelle laughed at the scene in front of her. "Consisting of fruit and a chocolate chip Souffle that we had for dinner last night. So, they are on sort of a sugar high today."

"I see. Well at least they had some fruit with dessert." Dean laughed. "Hey, I heard Roman might come back on the road."

"Yeah, he was talking to Hunter this morning. That's why they got into trouble." Machelle laughed. "I slept until nine this morning. I haven't slept in since before the boys were born. Roman thinks I might be getting sick again."

"That's not a good thing. Well, the sleeping in part is." Dean said kind of concerned. He remembered last year when Machelle got sick. She was in the hospital for a week, with pneumonia. "Are you going to come with us with the boys, travelling around the U.S.A?"

"We might. Depends on what is wrong and I have to talk to Vince. I'm sure it won't be a problem but, I also don't think he wants two toddlers running around. I'll know more when Ro, gets home." Machelle said. "I go to the doctor tomorrow. Can you watch the boys, If Roman goes in?"

Dean nodded and Machelle got up and picked up her supplies and went around the front.

"Mommy, you going to weed Uncle Jamie's tree now?" Jake said walking with her and holding her hand. "Can I help?"

Machelle nodded and Jake started pulling grass out from under the tree. Just as Machelle was going to put her things down Jake started to scream 'SNAKE' and ran towards the house and ran right into Dean.

Machelle laughed, as it was only a green garden snake. She explained to Jake that it wouldn't hurt him. Then the toddlers wanted to keep it as a pet and started to cry when Machelle said 'No'. She explained to them that the snake was wild and he should stay in the wild. Dean just laughed. He picked the snake, up and put it in a pail and explained that they would take it to the park and let it go.

When Roman got home, an hour later they all went for a walk to the park. The toddlers were sad but, Machelle said they could come and visit. That seemed to stop them from having a further break down.

Then they went home and had dinner.

So, this time my words were Canada, Chocolate Chip Souffle, United States, Electrical Outlet and Green Garden Snake.