Cody sat the dark, dingy office, taking in his surroundings. Today was the start of his new job. Up until now, he'd had no idea what to expect. Honestly, he expected something far worse, maybe like a garbage collector or something, but no, John had set him up to work in a warehouse stacking boxes, filing things and all that kind of nonsense. It was better than nothing and... Cody was completely fine with that. It wasn't every day that he got a whole new life with a new job handed to you, especially not in his case. Here he was, sat listening to his boss, Vince McMahon tell him all about his new job. At the mention of a partner, Cody's eyes flickered up to Vince as he gave him an inquisitive look.

"A partner?" Cody questioned, not too sure on the idea.

"Yes, a partner. His name is Mike Mizanin and he should be making his way up here any time now," Vince nodded, twirling around the pen he had in his hand as his eyes moved towards the door where a young man stood. "Ahh, Mike, come in."

Vince motioned for the man named Mike to walk into the office. Mike kept his eyes on Cody as he sat down next to him. He didn't know this guy, so obviously, he was curious about him. Mike kept his attention on Cody before turning back to the boss. He didn't know this guy at all but he didn't seem too bad so it wasn't that bad. Cody and Mike both sat and listened to Vince explain how the two would be working together along with another guy called Ted DiBiase. Cody was all for it. He wanted to make new friends. Cody was all excited until Vince mentioned one thing.

"So, I hear you've been to prison a few times…" Vince started but was instantly cut off by Cody not wanting them to say anything.

"Err, yeah but it was like…" Cody started but Vince waved his hands.

"I don't care. I believe everyone deserves a second chance. Just try not to let it happen while you're here and everything will be fine," Vince then turned his attention to Mike, "Show Cody around and make sure he feels welcomed."

Mike and Cody were walking through the warehouse after a couple of hours of work. The two had being getting along great. So far so good was the main thought in Cody's head. He just wanted everything to go smoothly. He couldn't risk anyone finding out his 'big' secret or this new life would be over just as he was starting to enjoy it. The two had just being chatting about nonsense, really. He had still yet to meet Ted but Mike had assured him that he was a nice guy and they'd have to have a night out or something soon.

"So, Vinnie mentioned you were in prison. What for?" Mike asked, carelessly as they continued to walk past the rows and rows of stacked shelves in the warehouse. Cody shifted his eyes uncomfortably trying to remember what John had told him to say if anyone had ever asked him.

"Err; you know, pointless stuff, really. Stealing cars and joy riding. Stupid stuff," Cody laughed slightly as Mike nodded in understanding.

"How many times you been in prison then?"

"Three times. After the last my Uncle John thought it would be best to move away and stuff. Start new somewhere, get away from all the bad influences in my life. Working out good so far…."

Garrett had skipped school that day to hang with his new best friend, Randy Orton. Garrett was the quiet one and Randy was the troubled one of the two who always influenced him. That day the two of them were running around outside, on the bridge, carefree when Drew and his group of friends showed up again, picking on Garrett. Drew, shouting the usually stuff at Garrett then decided to slap him straight across the face sending him stumbling backwards. It hadn't gone down too well with Randy who then proceeded to hit the guys with Cody joining in under Randy's influence, of course. The two younger boys proceed to hit and kick the older ones then made a run for it before they could even realise what was going on.

Cody sat in a local café with John after his day at work, a huge smile on his face. Everything was great. He'd made friends with Mike. He had a job which he was quiet good at, right now; nothing could go wrong for him.

"So, how was your day?" John asked, smiling as he noticed how happy Cody seemed to be. It had seemed like an eternity since John had last seen him like that.

"It was great. I met this guy, Mike. I work with him. He invited me out with this other guy, Ted so that does probably gonna happen soon but yeah. It's been great," Cody grinned as the waitress came over and they ordered something to eat.

"Well, I'm glad you're happy. You deserve it after everything that's happened," John smiled back as he too ordered something.

"I wanna pay for this. Out of my wages, to say thanks for how much you've helped me. I mean, it's nothing but still..."

"No, no. That's your money, Cody. You spend that when you go out with those new friends of yours!"

"No, John, please let me get this?" Cody said, practically begging. After everything that John had done for him, it was the least he could do. He had money now and he wanted to try and show John how much his help meant to him and if that meant buying him dinner, then he would, no problem.

"Fine, okay. Next time though, it's my turn," John smiled, leaning over and patting Cody on the shoulder. He was so proud of how far Cody had come from the shy boy he was since everything had happened to him.

A/N

Lol hi.

This is rubbish and short and I havent update in forever.

Italics = flashback.

Garrett = Cody.

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