Chapter 2
A week later, Randy headed down the stairs dressed in one of his best suits. Today was the day of Abby's funeral. John was in town as well as some of the other stars who knew Abby. Her co-workers were there as well as Randy's and Abby's families. Bob and Elaine were waiting outside for their oldest son as he wasn't up to driving.
The funeral was sad, but everyone had a lot of great things to say about Abby. When it was time to view the casket, Randy broke down and cried. John walked over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder. Stephanie was also there and pulled him into a hug and they cried together.
Abby was burried under a tree in a private cemetary. Randy placed her favorite flowers, Lilies on her casket before it was lowered into the ground. Everyone close to Abby threw a rose and a handful of dirt onto the casket before leaving. Randy just stood there and watched as the love of his life was burried. Stephanie walked over to him and linked her arm with his.
"She is at peace now. She's not in any pain and she is here with us in spirit." Stephanie stated.
"I know, but she needs to be here physically. I need her here." Randy responded as tears rolled down his face.
"I understand. She was my best friend in the whole world. She didn't deserve this, she didn't deserve to die." Stephanie cried.
Randy pulled her into a hug as they cried and watched the last of the dirt be placed on her grave. There was a memorial dinner in honor of Abby after the burial. Randy and Stephanie both attended, but hardly spoke to anyone but each other. It wasn't until much later, when Randy closed his front door, that the silence became over whelming and he broke down and cried again.
I close the door
Like so many times, so many times before
Filmed like a scene on the cutting room floor
I wanna let you walk away tonight without a word
Randy managed to make it up the stairs and crawled into bed. Stephanie was across town doing the exact same thing. Neither of them could stop thinking about Abby and everything that had happened. Randy tossed and turned all night trying to fall asleep.
I try to sleep, yeah
But the clock is stuck on thoughts of you and me
A thousand more regrets unraveling
OOoh, if you were here right now,
I swear I'd tell you this
*[Chorus:]*
Baby I don't wanna waste another day
Keepin it inside, it's killing me
Cause all I ever wanted comes right down to you (to you)
I wish that I could find the words to say
Baby I would tell you, every time you leave
I'm inconsolable
Over the next few days, Randy hardly left his house. Everything that was planned now had to be cancelled. Stephanie was on administrative leave and Randy was on personal leave from the WWE. John tried calling Randy several times, but Randy ignored everyone. Randy knew he needed help, but he just couldn't bring himself to make the call.
I climb the walls, yeah
I can see the edge,
But I can't take the fall, no
I've memorized the number
So why can't I make the call
Maybe cause I know you'll always be with me
In the possibility
*[Chorus]*
Baby I don't wanna waste another day
Keepin it inside, it's killing me
Cause all I ever wanted comes right down to you (to you)
I wish that I could find the words to say
Baby I would tell you, every time you leave
I'm inconsolable
Two weeks passed and Randy finally made the call to see a therapist. Bob and Elaine supported Randy and after his first few sessions, Randy started talking to people again. The first people he spoke to was Abby's parents. He appologized to them for not seeing them sooner, but they understood why he didn't. Stephanie was still on leave from work and was seeking a therapist and support group as well.
No, no, no
I don't wanna be like this
I just wanna let you know
That everything I hold in
Is everything I can't let go (oooh, can't let go)
Cause BABAYYYYY
*[Chorus]*
Baby I don't wanna waste another day
Keepin it inside, it's killing me
Cause all I ever wanted comes right down to you (to you)
I wish that I could find the words to say
Baby I would tell you, every time you leave
I'm inconsolable
Randy's therapist suggested that he attend a support group as well. Little did he know that he would end up in the same group as Stephanie. They hadn't spoken to each other since the day of Abby's funeral and when Stephanie saw him, she gave him a big hug and they sat together during the group session.
Don't you know it baby
I don't wanna waste another day
I wish that I could find the words to say
Baby I would tell you, every time you leave
I'm inconsolable
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oooh, I'm inconsolable
Whoaa yeah
I'm inconsolable.
As time passed, Randy returned to work and so did Stephanie. Randy threw himself into training and touring. Being on the road helped Randy deal with Abby being gone. He still missed her and he still loved her. Randy kept in contact with her parents as much as possible via emails and text messages.