The first day of a new job is always, and I mean always, daunting! As the three of us stood facing the coaches. The signs on them had us all dumbstruck.

"Pinch me!" I whispered.

"Oh my god I know!" Sarah replied.

"Well come on destiny awaits us," Neil said taking our hands and we walked forward. As we approached the coaches we heard people talking, our welcoming committee? Vince had told me via email they would arrange for a few people to come and meet us, was this them?

"You gotta keep your head focused Matt, twice suspended! This new mentor of yours won't stand for any crap!"

"That's easy for you to say, you don't have to have a bloody mentor!"

I knew he was talking about me, I was brought in to be Matt's mentor, Sarah was going to train for the position of assistant manager to the diva's division and Neil was in the crew. But if he felt like this, what was the point of being here. I began to back away; Neil grabbed my hand and pulled me close to him.

"If you back out now you will never meet that man who I know makes you smile each day and I'm sure once Matt gets to know you he will change his mind. If not I'll sort him out!" He chuckled as he and I followed after Sarah who had already walked around the coach.

"…So listen Matthew you deserve a chance and Kate's here to offer you that. Take a chance, as she would say trust me"

"Thanks Sarah," I chuckled I don't think she had noticed that the person that Matt had been talking to was Kevin. Sure she liked Randal above the rest but Kevin was a close second.

"Kevin, Matt it's a pleasure to meet you!" Neil said as he shook their hands. I went to Sarah and pulled her into a one arm hug.

"Cheers you! Did you notice Kevin?" I felt Sarah gulp as she looked over at Kevin gaping like a fish. It was hilarious but so cute!

"Did you hear that?" Matt said as he came over to me, I nodded. "I'm sorry, I know your here for my benefit and I do thank you and it's my last chance with the company. I just can't believe I'm in this situation!"

"Matt I can only help you if you let me," I sighed shoving my hands in my pockets.

"I know. Hey let's do a do over? Hi I'm Matthew Korklan." I giggled and smiled, he was as gentle as I thought he was.

"Hey Matthew, I'm Kate. Nice to meet you!" We shook hands.

"Well tell you what come and take a look around, I promise no one will bite not unless you ask nicely!" He laughed.

I followed a little nervous; would I be meeting Phil today? Focus Kate I mentally scolded myself; you have a job to do! Now go and make yourself proud!

I kept looking out for the others as Matt gave me the backstage tour but didn't see them once.

"So you will meet the rest of the roster later, we all tend to arrive at different times for house shows. It's not like how we do it in the UK; I take it you've been to a few shoes there?" I had been to every UK tour for the past five year but I didn't say that I just nodded.

"So come on let me in on a secret."

"Which is?"

"Which of the roster do you like? You must have a favourite almost everyone does."

"Punk, I mean, I don't have a favourite I'm here to do a job."

"Punk really? That is hilarious!" I think I went fifty shades of red right on the spot.

I spent the afternoon with Matt getting to check everything out. He took me to the areas where Neil and Sarah were working and then before he headed off to training he told me he was going to be back in a couple of hours and he would complete the tour.

I went to a quiet looking area and pulled out my notebook and started to plan out Matt's plan. Being professionally trained I knew the different steps he would need and at first it would be hard, especially if he had another bash to his neck. I made a note to see if I could look into something else to help him deal with the reoccurring injury he had, surely there had to be something less detrimental to his career. My job was going to be keeping him here and keeping AirBoom together.

"Earth to Kate. Hello?" Someone said bringing me out of my thoughts. I looked up to see the familiar face of my best buddy.

"Hey Neil," I said as he gave me a hug. "How are things going for you?" Neil plonked himself down beside me and told me everything. Including the details of watching Eve and Barbara practicing for their match later on. I had to laugh when he told me about that. He had been a massive fan of theirs for ages.

We decided to go and find catering, I felt better with Neil, in case we bumped into people. Luckily catering was deserted so we were able to grab some food and sit down. We watched as people came in and out people we recognised and a few we didn't.

"Is it me or do the wrestlers look better looking in the flesh?"

"Totally!"

"Hey guys," Sarah called as she came over with a plate of food. She sat down and then gave us a recount of what the afternoon had been like for her.

"So Kate, time for me to go to the locker rooms. Would you like to come and see where all the backstage locker room action happens?"

"I can't, Matthew I'm with my friends. Plus would it be allowed?" I said, I didn't want to leave my friends.

"Umm Kate are you stupid. Go and check it out!" Neil said in shock.

"Just be sure you report back yeah!" Sarah added.

"So how bout it Kate?" Matthew held out his hand and this time I took it. "A few people have arrived now and it would be cool if you met them."

"Oh yeah? Who's here?" I was officially nervous now.

"Just people who I work with!" Matt giggled. That could mean anyone. "So this is the locker room!" The door looked normal, no scary markings or anything, what had I been so nervous about? Matt opened the door and led me in.

"So Kate meet Randal, Stuart, John and Phil." I looked at Phil. He was here, in real life and as gorgeous as I had remembered him. "Phil if you're wondering why she's staring at you it's cos she likes you!" Matt burst into laughter.

"MATT!" I squealed and practically ran out of the locker room straight into Cody.

"Hey watch where you're….." He started to complain then saw it was a girl. "Why hello missy and who are you?" He said winking at me. Seriously Cody coming onto me? I muttered something about asking Matt and bolted.

Luckily I found my way back to catering and raced over to Neil and Sarah. "" the words raced out of my mouth.

"What the actual fuck?" Sarah said pushing a seat out for me as Neil went to get me some water. He handed it to me and as I was shaking so much half the cup went over the table.

"Now start again?" Sarah said giving me a reassuring smile. Neil had taken my hand and was rhythmically massaging my knuckles the way he did when I was having a diabetic hypo.

"Ok so we get there and he introduces me to Randal, Stuart, John and Phil. Then he went ontosay…"

"Kate breathe" Neil said trying to calm me. I sipped the water again and then started again.

"He told Phil I like him. I didn't know what to do so I squealed at Matt and backed out straight into Cody."

"Priceless!" Neil couldn't help giggling. He quickly stopped as I shot him a death stare.

"Oh you haven't heard the best bit" I said sarcastically. "Cody came onto me!"

"Really?" Sarah said.

"What was it he said exactly… "Hey Missy who are you?" In his flirty voice! I just want to die. Kill me, seriously kill me right now!" I said as I let my head drop on the table with a bang.

"Is she alright?" I heard Matt say, I hadn't heard him approach as I was not lifting my head off the table for anyone.

"I think you killed her!" I heard Stuart say in his strong Northern accent.

"I didn't mean to," Matt said a hint of apology in his voice.

"Matt can I talk to you for a minute!" I heard Neil say and then release my hand.

"Neil, what are you doing?" I hissed still not moving my head.

"It'll be ok, since when have I let you down?" Neil said as he patted my head. I grunted, half believing him, half not.

"Hi Stuart I'm Sarah!"

"Ok wait, where are you from? You sound like you're from my neck of the woods!"

"The Wirral" Sarah replied.

"How about that!" Stuart said. "Well Northern Lass will you allow this Northern Man to buy you a drink?"

"Sure, Kate will you be ok?" Sarah asked, I mumbled my yes and felt as she stood up beside me and went over to the bar with Wade.

"Kate?" Matthew was back.

"What?" I grunted.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know. Neil explained it all to me. I feel just awful right now!"

"So you should," I said finally raising my head from the table to look at Matthew.

"You look so much better now," Matthew smiled at me.

"What now I have my head off the table or after everything?"

"Both!"

I looked over at Neil who was talking to the crew and he indicated he had to go. I waved as he left and turned my attention to Matthew.

"So do you forgive me? I always tend to mess up and as we have to work together it will be better if we can put this behind us and…"

"Do you know you talk too much?" I giggled.

"I have been told that yeah, chronic nerd disorder and all." Matthew giggled, the air was clear. "So do you and Sarah want to join me and the team in the backstage area and watch the show the way we watch it?"

"Sarah?" I called over. It looked like she told Stuart she would speak to him later and came over.

"Yeah?"

"Just asked Kate if she wanted to join me and the team in the backstage area, would you like to join us?"

"That'd be cool," Sarah said and then whispered to me "Will Randy be there?" I nodded as she smiled. "Let's go then" She said linking my arm as we followed after Matthew.

We walked into the backstage area; it was a complete contrast to the quieter catering area. It was full with so many people that Sarah and I recognised and many we didn't. Neil was out in the arena which by looking at the monitors was full to bursting.

"To help get us into character in this area we all address each other by our ring names. So right now I'm Evan Bourne not Matthew Korklan. It's easier for many people when they are here if they are new to the company as they have seen us on their televisions and such." Matthew explained to us.

"I totally understand Evan." I said, Sarah nodded in agreement.

"So with that in mind I'll introduce you to more of the family we have." We were introduced to Alex, he remembered us from earlier, Cody, he was still shooting me his seductive smile, Sheamus, his accent was broader in real life and then to Sarah's delight Randy. They found it easier to talk to than I did with Punk but I was aware of exactly where Punk was in the room and that he had been looking at Matthew and myself since we had walked in.

"So you're the mentor?" Kofi said as he came over and shook my hand. "Time to get this little fool into shape" He said as he ruffled Evan's hair.

"It's really nice to meet you Kofi; I have been watching your career with interest for ages now. I loved when you teamed with Evan" I said, AirBoom was by far my favourite tag team and that said a lot as I was a diehard DX fan.

"Ahh thanks it's always nice to know you're appreciated!" He said as he gave me a hug. "Any friend of Evan's is a friend of mine" He said before he headed off towards the monitors to watch the show.

"There is one last person who I said I would take you too." Matt said as he liked my arm and walked me over to Punk.

"So I'm supposed to say sorry to you for embarrassing you before. Punk this is Kate, my mentor" Evan said as he introduced me to Punk properly. Punk put out his hand and I shook it. I hadn't said a word; they had all failed me again.

"It's nice to meet you. I admire the work you are doing with Evan. Do you have expertise in the area?" Shit, Punk was asking me if I was straight edge.

"I am yes, although I'm completely straight edge" I stuttered out. Punk smiled.

"It's always nice to meet someone on the right side of things. Let's hope you can bring Evan to it." Punk smiled before Beth came over.

"Hi I'm Beth Phoenix" She said quite abruptly. I thought I could sense a change in Punk but I wasn't sure.

"It's an honour to meet you Beth, I've always been a fan of yours" I said smiling at her.

"Well I have to take Punk to sort something, but I will see you later I'm sure" She said, I caught the tone of her voice again; she was pissed off about something. I watched as they walked off together.

"Don't mind her, you'll get used to her. But you should be aware that they are together and she doesn't like people messing with her men."

"Oh" I said

"Don't let her put you off; she's really nice when you get to know her!" Matt said reassuringly.

"Come on let's go and watch the show" Evan said as we headed back to the crowd gathered around the monitors. I looked over to Sarah; she looked completely at home sitting next to Randy and smiling at him. Randy, single Randy and Sarah would make a great couple. They did look great together. After the messy divorce Randy had been through I figured something out of the ordinary would be good for him too.

"Evan you're on in 10 minutes" one of the stage hands called out. It was the first time I had seen Neil since catering, he smiled at me I put up the okay sign and he nodded. Everything after the rocky start was going really well for everyone.

"Will you be ok on your own?" Evan said as he got up to leave.

"Really? You have to ask her that? I'll look after her. Hi I'm The Miz by the way!" He said as he claimed Evan's seat.

"Kate?"

"I'll be okay thanks Evan. Good Luck out there! I'll be watching" I said as I motioned towards the screens.

"Really? Evan just go!" Miz said as he leaned back and made himself comfortable. "I don't bite" Evan grunted and then headed towards the ring.

"So you know I'm the current WWE World Champion" Miz started talking to me. Honestly although yes I thought he was cutie I was more interested in the monitors as AirBoom's music had just hit. "Are you listening to me?"

"I'm sorry Miz but I have to watch this it's part of my job," I smiled at him apologetically.

"Well I have things to do anyway" Miz said getting up and stalking away. I hadn't meant to upset him but I obviously had. I prayed that if anyone took the seat it wouldn't be Cody, I just couldn't handle his flirtations right now. But as I watched the screens the theme for Legacy hit and there, reformed were my other favourite tag team Legacy. I was in trouble. I watched the match with close interest trying to pay attention to Evan and Kofi not Cody and Ted. The match was won by AirBoom and I couldn't help let out a whoop. Then I remembered where I was and sat down, trying to hide. I could tell a few people were giggling at me, I didn't care, AirBoom were champions again, and this was good for work as well as being pleased for someone who I hoped would be a friend.

I got up and headed over to the ramp just as Cody passed. He shot me a flirtatious smile and then I heard the excitement from Evan and Kofi as they came down the ramp.

"Were back!" Evan said jumping and giving me a hug.

"That was amazing, seriously amazing!" I laughed as Kofi gave me a hug.

"Come on let's go grab a drink!" Evan said.

"Evan?" I said accusingly.

"Diet, alcohol free drink I mean" Evan smiled at me and threw his arm around my shoulders. "You coming Kofi?"

"Just let me change yeah? Want me to grab you a shirt from your bag?" Kofi said.

"That would be great see you in catering!" Evan said as he pulled me off in a run towards catering. "Did you see it?" He said before he started detailing the match for me and getting excited and jumping around. I loved this side of him, I had seen it on the screens before and it was great to see. It was a while before Kofi came into the room.

"Kate?" He called over and signalled for me to join him.

"I'll be right back Matt," I said leaving Matt with his diet Pepsi.

"I have some bad news; I found this in Matt's bag." He pressed something into my hand; I didn't need to look at it to know what it was. It looked like Matt needed a mentor more than he thought.

"Matt can I talk to you in private?" I asked as I went back to his table. Matt's face fell; he knew he had been found out. He got up and followed me. He led me to an area that was so secluded in the building that I was a little nervous.

"I know what you are going to say. I was going to get rid of it."

"Have you had any?"

"No I promise you can test me I you want, I was going to if the match hadn't gone well but it has. Damn Kofi! I thought I could trust him."

"Matthew you have absolutely no right to be angry at Kofi. It's not like he forced this on you, did he?" Matt shook his head. "Then this is on you. Do you really want to lose your position here?"

"No but the temptation, I … I…" He walked away and banged the wall. I walked over to him and he turned around with such force I shrunk down, paranoid he was going to take his anger out on me, it wouldn't have been the first time. When I opened my eyes he was stood there tears streaming down his face looking horrified. "I would never hurt anyone!" He said through the tears. "I need help" He crouched on the floor.

"Matt, that's why I'm here," I crouched next to him and put my hand on his knee. "I promise you Matt we will beat this. I promise you!"

"Don't promise me something you can't keep, rehab didn't help how can you?" He said pulling at his hair. I took his hands and slid my hands into them.

"I don't make promises I can't keep. Please trust in me and my work. I'm here for you day or night!" Matt pulled me into a tight hug.

"But why" he whispered.

"Because Matthew Joseph Korklan I believe in you!" I whispered back.

"Thank you that means a lot, considering I only just met you today!"

"Matt we met way back when you first debuted."

"We did, why don't I remember this?"

"Because you meet so many people how would you remember one? Don't you worry about the how and the when I'm here now and I'm not leaving until we have you sorted!"

Matt smiled and took my hand as we both stood up. We headed back to the catering area where Kofi and a few others were gathered. Neil and Sarah were both there, Neil was talking to Mike and Sarah was still with Randal.

"Time to head back to the hotel and get some sleep before travelling tomorrow?" Neil said as he came over and gave me a hug before I introduced him to Matt.

"Who are you travelling with tomorrow?" Matt asked Neil and myself.

"I'll be with crew and were leaving at 5am!"

"Shit that's early dude!" Neil shrugged; I guess he knew what his job entailed. "Matt if it's ok with you I'd like to travel with you and whoever you are with?"

"I'd like that. Here we should properly swap numbers. I'll call you an hour before we leave and we can meet in the foyer. I take it you are in the same hotel as all of us, the Radisson?" It was my turn to nod as we typed our numbers into each others phones. "See you in the morning Kate" Matt said as he headed back to the crowd. Neil went to get Sarah who closed her night with a kiss from Randal on her cheek. She was blushing like crazy when she got over to me.

We were back at the hotel within half hour and we all crashed in our room. We knew that tonight would possibly be one of the last nights we would all be together; we worked for the same company yes but in different ways and on different times. Sarah had the pull out and crashed almost immediately.

Neil and I quietly caught up on everything before we crashed in the double we were sharing. I rested against Neil and the tears started.

"Hey, hey what's this for?" He whispered.

"Things are going to change now aren't they?"

"Sure something's will be different but I'm always going to be me and you will always be you and I can promise you we will always be friends. I will still text you so much you will bore of me with your new crowd."

"I will never bore of you! You have always been there for me. Remember that pact we made before we came over here. Friends forever?" I pulled back my wrist band to reveal the symbol Neil and I had come up with for us. He had his on his shoulder much bigger than mine.

"Yes and that's not going to change. You are part of my family and that will never change. I gotta get some sleep I'm sorry" Neil whispered.

"It's ok, me two, Matt needs me and I have a feeling it will be exhausting. Neil?"

"Yeah"

"Love you dude!"

"Love ya too!"

I could hear him drift off to sleep as my phone buzzed. I checked it, I had told Matt I was there or him twenty-four seven.

You and the new guy Neil together? Matt

I quietly laughed. How many people had asked me that or had thought that. It always made me laugh, we had never been more than best friends but we were very close and I could see how people could think that. I text him back…

No no we're just friends. Anyway sleep time, night night! See you in the morning bright and early! Kate

I fell asleep not long after, dreaming about my first crazy day with the WWE.