All right so sorry for the long delay. I'm having trouble with my computer and Allisa just gave me the new chapter (I swear that girl would lose her head if it was attached)
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The next weeks drug by for Bridget. She tried to occupy her time with doing add stuff around town. She babysat the neighbor's bratty kids and went to visit old Lady Henry every afternoon. She often left in the early hours of the morning and took a jog. The morning air in her lungs and the pumping of her heart calmed her. She found it strangely calming.
Finally it was time for her to leave for Texas. Her father and stepmother dropped her at the airport. As her father took her suitcase out of the trunk and set it on the curb he finally spoke.
"Well, do you have everything you need?" He asked.
"Yeah." Bridget smiled. She was beyond excited.
"I wish you would reconsider staying home for the summer."
"Dad, you know that's not my home. It's yours but I never really belonged." Bridget replied.
"It is too your home. If it's mine it's your." Bridget's father said pulling her into a hug. A car horn tore them apart. Bridget's stepmother hung her head out he window and yelled for her father to hurry up.
"I better get going." Bridget pulled away. "See you later."
"Bye Bridget." Her father called after her as she walked into the airport.
Bridget checked her bag then waited in the long security line. As she walked through the airport she stopped to buy a coffee and a magazine before walking to her gate. By the time she got there the plane was already boarding. She was one of the last ones on the plane which meant the worst seat. The ride was bumpy and Bridget found it hard to concentrate on her magazine.
Finally the plane landed and she fought with several passengers trying to get to the conveyer belt to claim her bag. She walked out into the front where Dave was suppose to meet her. As she walked out into the sun she pulled her sunglasses off her head and onto her face. The Texas heat felt good against her skin.
"Well, well we meet again." A voice disrupted Bridget's thoughts. Bridget turned around and came face to face with Cody.
"Hey." Bridget smiled.
"Well, I hope you don't mind but Dave got caught up at some interviews and asked me to pick you up?" Cody said.
"Um, OK." Bridget answered as Cody took her suitcase.
"This way." Cody smiled as he began walking towards his parked rental car. Bridget fallowed. When they reached his car Cody put her things in the trunk and opened the passenger's side door for her.
"So…" Cody said.
"So…" Bridget repeated.
"Dave can't wait to see you. He's told everyone who will listen that you are coming." Cody said steering out of the parking lot.
"I'm excited too. I haven't been able to see him a whole lot because of college and all." Bridget told him.
"Well, hopefully now he can stop bragging about you coming." Cody smiled. "Have you ever visited him on the road before?"
"No, I've been to some shows but only when they came into town. Dave didn't want me traveling with him because he said his schedule was too demanding he couldn't chaperone me properly." Bridget said.
"Well, if you need entertainment I'm only a phone call away." Cody smirked as he pulled up in front of the hotel.
"You don't have to babysit me." Bridget said as she stepped out of the car and walked around to the trunk.
"Oh, I have no intention of babysitting you I just thought we could hang out." Cody corrected her lifting her bags out of the trunk.
"Well in that case I might take you up on your offer." Bridget smiled. They walked into the hotel and Cody waited around while Bridget checked into her hotel room.
"What room did you get?" Cody asked as Bridget walked back towards him.
"310." Bridget replied as they made their way into the elevator.
"Cool, I'm 312." Cody smiled. He walked with her to her room and placed the bags onto her bed. "Well, I guess I'll see you tonight at RAW."
"Yeah." Bridget smiled. "Thank you again for picking me up."
"No problem. I'll see you later." Cody smiled shutting the door behind him. Bridget turned around looking at her hotel room. It was small, but what else could she expect in a hotel. She decided to just watch TV to pass the time.
An hour later she got ready to walk over to the arena. She put on a pair of comfortable jeans with a hole in the knee and a tight tank top. She slipped on a pair of flip flops and walked out the door. She shoved her cell phone into her pocket and some cash and her room key in her other pocket. She took the stairs down to the lobby before exiting and leaving the building behind. She walked the three blocks to the arena. Fans where already waiting in line and screaming with excitement. She weaved her way to the security entrance and after showing her pass and asking for directions she made her way to Dave's locker room. She knocked first and waited for someone to yell, "Come in".
Bridget pushed the door open and smiled when she saw Dave sitting on a bench watching the monitor.
"Gigi." Dave smiled standing up and pulling her into a bear hug. "Sorry I wasn't at the airport."
"No harm done." Bridget said hugging him. "I can't believe I'm here."
"I'm glade you're here." Dave smiled.
"Me to."
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Bridget meet Hunter, Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton, John Cena, Vince McMahon, Mickie James, Candice Michelle, Umaga, Ric Flair and nearly all the crew with in the first hour. Later Bridget waited in the locker room as Dave wrestled Randy Orton in the main event. When Dave got back he showered and then insisted on taking her out to dinner. They ended up at a locally own diner.
"So have you spoken to your mom yet?" Dave asked.
"Um, yeah she called last week to say she was extending her stay in Europe." Bridget answered taking a sip of her soda.
"How long is the extension?"
"Indefinitely." Bridget informed him.
"Sorry." Dave frowned.
"Its not you fault. Mom never like it here, she always wanted to move back to Europe." Bridget shrugged.
"And your dad?"
"He's good. Him and the step monster are going to Hawaii for a few weeks." Bridget answered as the waitress sat their food in front of them.
"Oh, I'm sure that cost him a chunk of change." Dave smiled.
"Yeah." Bridget laughed. "At least I get to escape for a while."
"Well glade to be of assistance." Dave laughed. "Listen, I have to fly to Vegas tomorrow for a video shot but I should be back late that night. Are you going to be ok?"
"Yeah, I've never been here before I can always find the nearest mall." Bridget shrugged.
"Good then after that we're on our way to Portland and I'm yours for the rest of the week." Dave smiled. They finished their meal then Dave drove them back to the hotel. They said goodnight then separated to their own rooms.
Morning came early and Bridget was awakened by a knocking on the door. Bridget threw back her covers and stumbled to the door. Rubbing her eyes she opened the door.
"Good morning sunshine." Cody smiled.
"What are you doing here?" Bridget questioned as he walked into her room.
"I come offering breakfast." Cody smiled holding up a bag of donuts and a coffee. Bridget grabbed the coffee and sipped it.
"My favorite." Bridget mumbled. "How did you know?"
"Dave told me." Cody shrugged.
"Did he send you over here to keep me company?" Bridget asking sitting down on the bed. She was wearing an over sized t-shirt and a pair of stripped blue boxers.
"No, I volunteered." Cody shrugged. "I figured since were both here with a free schedule and we already know each other we might as well have fun."
"Aw." Bridget smiled. "So do you have any plans for us?"
"No I thought I would wing it." Cody shrugged. "Now go get in the shower."
"Yes sir." Bridget said standing up and walking over to her suitcase. She pulled out a pair of jean shorts and a red tank top then hopped off to the shower. She took her time in the shower figuring Cody could entertain himself. After she showered she dressed and did her usually routine of teeth, underarms, lotion, and hair.
When she emerged she pulled her wet hair into a pony tail and grabbed her things. "Ready?"
"Yeah, wow I thought you would have been a lot longer." Cody commented looking at his watch.
"Well that just leaves more time for fun." Bridget smiled. "Now let's get going."
Cody led the way into the city. They wondered around getting lost in conversation and weaving in and out of various stores. Bridget had to admit that Cody was a pretty good guy. They disagreed on movies and music but they still had plenty to talk about. Cody willing listened to her argument on why the old Star Wars movies are better then the new one but he stood firm in his belief that the newer ones reigned superior. She laughed at his ridiculous antics and he laughed at her sarcastic comments that seemed to just slip out. After a long day of walking around the city they stopped at a local Italian restaurant for dinner. They where seated in the back of the dimly lit restaurant as they watched several happy couples dance.
"They look so happy." Bridget blushed looking a young couple dancing.
"Do you dance?" Cody asked.
"No, actually I have been accused of being born with absolutely no rhythm." Bridget confessed.
"Really? I find that hard to believe." Cody grinned.
"Seriously, I can't dance. My parents where never big dancers so I was never taught." Bridget told him.
"Come on." Cody stood up and held out his hand.
"What?" Bridget looked at him confused.
"I am going to teach you to dance." Cody reached down and grabbed her hand. He pulled her out of the chair and pulled her to the dance floor. He put her into stance and calmly explained the easy steps. After several failed attempts and many bruised toes Bridget got the hang of it.
"So where did you learn to dance?" Bridget asked.
"My dad." Cody answered.
"Oh, right stupid question Dusty Rhodes always danced." Bridget laughed. Slowly he guided her round the dance floor until the song came to and end. They applauded the band before returning to their table.
"Thanks for the dance." Bridget smiled. "You're very good."
"No problem." Cody smiled. She looked over her menu as Cody stared at her. She was gorgeous and for the first time in years she was someone he could talk too. Damn what was happening to him? He couldn't tare his eyes' away form her. Bridget knew he was staring at her. She blushed behind her menu. Damn he was good looking.