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Chapter 7
The next morning Machelle and Sherri made breakfast.
Then Machelle peeled potatoes and Sherri put some Macaroni on to cook. Sherri cut the onions and celery and put the dishes in the dishwasher.
Then Sherri went and had a shower and got ready to go with Dean to the airport.
Dean and Roman had invited Seth, Jimmy and his wife Naomi, Jey and his wife Alex and of course Hunter, Stephanie and their girls.
They asked Dwayne but, he didn't know if he was going to be there and said he would get back to them.
Dean and Sherri left an hour and half early so, they could grab the papers for Sherri that she needed. Sherri knew they could get the papers online but, wanted to ask questions in person. Then they headed to the airport to pick Seth up.
An hour later Jimmy, Naomi, Jey and his wife Alex showed up with some more salads and a veggie tray. The guys went out back and made room to put another table up.
El Torrito followed them trying to get them to play. Jey grabbed one of his dog ropes and played tug of war for a bit but, stopped when his wife Alex told him to get back to work.
Then Naomi saw El Torrito taunt the guys and called Alex over to watch.
El Torrito had his butt in the air, stomach to the ground barking.
"Forget it you brat, I already got shit for playing with you." Jey said. "Go bug someone else."
El Torrito went into the garage and grabbed his soccer ball. Dropping it at Jey's feet. Roman and Jimmy were laughing.
Alex and Naomi watched this and started laughing. Jey tried to ignore him but, El Torrito just kept taunting him. Nudging the ball will his nose.
"Okay fine, once. If I get in shit I'm blaming it on you." Jey told him laughing. Like the big dog understood.
He looked around to see if the girls were looking, and kicked the ball as hard as he could.
Then ran for the house but, before he could open the door, El Torrito was back and dropped the ball at his feet. Butt in the air and stomach to the ground waiting.
Alex opened the door. She apologized to Jey for giving him shit.
"Just go play with him, we will finish. He obviously wants to play, so go." Alex said smiling and gave him a kiss.
Then turned to El Torrito.
"You are a bad influence, on these guys aren't you?" Alex said patting him on his head.
El Torrito barked once. Like he knew what she was saying. She laughed and went back inside.
"Hooray, we can go play guys. The girls said they would finish." Jey said and ran towards the beach.
El Torrito was right behind him with the soccer ball in his mouth. Jimmy, and Roman followed right behind them.
"Sorry about that, I swear he sees the guys and wants to play." Machelle said looking at Alex and Naomi.
"Oh, it's okay. I just wanted them to get that table out and set it up, that thing weighs a ton." Naomi said laughing.
"So, How long have you and Roman been together?" Alex asked. "How long have you known him?"
Naomi shoved her arm.
"We have been going out for about three weeks now." Machelle said. "I met him at Jamie's BBQ, almost six months ago."
"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound like a bitch and ask 20 questions." Alex said. "Jamie was a sweetheart and we all loved him."
"It's okay." Machelle said.
Just as she finished the door swung open and Dean, Seth and Sherri walked in.
"Honey we're home." Dean yelled coming into the kitchen.
All the girls and Seth laughed.
Seth went and put his things in a room and Dean gave Naomi and Alex a hug.
"Where Is everyone?" Dean asked looking around.
"At the beach. EL Torrito was bugging them wanting to play so, we kicked them out." Naomi said.
"Good, more time for me, with the girls." Dean said grabbing all five of the girls and giving them more hugs.
"Are your kids here Alex?" Dean asked.
"No the kids are at my parent's house in for the weekend." Alex said. "Sorry, I know you said to bring them but, they wanted to stay. Dad was taking them on the boat."
Dean nodded.
"Alex, Naomi this is my sister Sherri. She's visiting from Alberta." Machelle said laughing at Dean's antics.
Both of them, said hello and gave her a hug.
They sat down at the kitchen island and drank some Sangria that Alex had brought and chatted. After they kicked Dean and Seth out to go get the others.
The door bell rang and Machelle excused herself to go answer it.
Machelle gave Dwayne, Hunter and Stephanie and the girls a hug.
Sherri sent off a text to Dean saying the others had arrived. Dean sent a message back saying they were on their way.
Machelle introduced them to Sherri. Then they offered them drinks, and went outside to chat.
Hunter's girls asked where El Torrito was. No sooner had Murphy finished asking, the big dog came barrelling around the corner.
Hunter stood in front of the girls just in case he didn't stop but, El Torrito skidded to a stop right in front of Aurora. Kissing all the girls and wagging his tail. Vaughn moved to pat his head, as she was getting hit by his tail. All the adults laughed.
Then El Torrito laid down on Hunter's foot while the three girls patted him. It was like he hadn't seen them in years. When it was actually, only two months ago at the BBQ.
After they chatted for a bit Machelle, Alex, Naomi, Sherri and Stephanie went into the house. Grabbing some of the food and bringing it out.
While Roman started the BBQ. Dwayne and Roman playfully fought over who was going to do the grill. Roman let him win. Roman brought him the chicken and the hot dogs for the kids.
Murphy asked Dwayne if he could put extra hot dogs on the BBQ for El Torrito, he said he would. She watched him put two and told Murphy to not say a word about it. It was their secret. Then they both laughed and shook on it.
Hunter heard the whole thing. Giving Dwayne shit. Dwayne laughed and said he knew Hunter was right behind him and said that's why he did it. Hunter just laughed and told him he was a bad influence.
Machelle had gone in the house for some salad dressing, when her cell phone rang.
It was Sarah the receptionist from her doctors office. She wanted to know if Machelle could come on Monday at 9:30. The doctor had her results from her x-ray and wanted to see her ASAP. Machelle said that was okay and thanked her and then hung up the phone.
She took a deep breathe and then, grabbed the dressing and brought them outside. She hoped that no one could see her tears that were threatening to fall.
Dean had heard a little bit of the conversation as he came out from the washroom. When he went outside he said something to Roman. Roman said he would ask her about it.
After dinner and some more chatting. The kids challenged Dean and the guys to a game of soccer.
Alex, Naomi Sherri, Stephanie and Machelle stayed behind, and put things away and then walked to the beach after.
Alex had never seen El Torrito in action, and was excited to watch him. Jey had always told her stories but, she herself had never seen him play.
It was Roman, Dean, Hunter, Murphy and Aurora against Jimmy, Vaughn, Jey, Seth and Dwayne.
El Torrito played for both teams. He usually went with the kids but, they split the girls up. So, he played for both teams.
At first El Torrito sat on the side lines. It looked like he was trying to decide on who's team he wanted to play for.
Then he grabbed the ball and dropped it in front of Aurora. She kicked it in the goal and her team cheered. Then he sat back on the side lines watching again.
Seth got the next goal and his team cheered.
You could tell El Torrito wanted to help the kids. He grabbed the ball from Dwayne and dropped it in front of Vaughn. She kicked it into the goal.
Dwayne playfully said that wasn't fair, we are on the same team. El Torrito came over and knocked him in the leg with his butt. Dean and the others laughed.
"Does it look like he cares?" Dean Laughed. "Obviously he wants to be on the kids team."
"This dog cheats." Dwayne laughed.
"No, he doesn't." Vaughn said walking over to the big dog and gave him a kiss on his head. "He just loves us, more than you guys."
All the adults laughed. Even Dwayne couldn't help but, smile at the youngest of Hunter's girls.
It was getting dark so, they all decided that who ever scored the next goal was the winner.
It started out good. The ball went from Seth's team to Dean's team. Then back and forth for a long time.
Then El Torrito got a hold of the ball and ran up the beach.
After the adults ran after him he circled back around towards the girls and dropped it in front of Murphy who was standing by Seth's goal and she kicked the ball, missing the goal by inches. El Torrito grabbed it again before Jey did and again dropped it in front of Murphy this time she kicked it in the goal.
Dean cheered and grabbed her and spun her around. Murphy laughing the whole time. When he put her down, El Torrito got in the act and licked her face. Running and jumping around the guys and the three kids.
Alex, Naomi, Sherri, Stephanie and Machelle all laughed.
The adults all held hands with there significant other. As they walked towards the house.
Roman and Machelle fell behind a bit. Stephanie looked back and saw them holding hands and nudged Hunter. He told her he knew they were seeing each other. Stephanie said they made a cute couple.
Then Dean explained it was him that got them together. Dean then told the others the whole story. They laughed and then Naomi smacked him in the arm lightly. Telling him that wasn't nice of him betting on Roman's behalf.
Dean just shrugged and said if he hadn't, they might not be together for ages. They all knew Roman liked to think things through. They knew it was the right decision for Dean to step in and knew it was all for Roman's own good.
Roman and Machelle had stopped on the path.
"Are you okay Machelle?" Roman asked. "Dean said you got a call that upset you."
"Yeah, I did. I'll tell you later though." Machelle said smiling. "Tonight is for fun. Right?"
Roman nodded and then kissed her.
"We can chat about it later." Machelle said pulling him to walk. "I promise. Come on, lets go join the others."
Sherri and Naomi served the kids ice cream and cake. The adults sat around chatting and enjoyed the night.
They kids went into the media room and watched 'How to train your Dragon 2'.
It was going on 11 and the kids were getting tired so, Stephanie and Hunter got them ready to go.
Stephanie hugged Sherri and said she hoped that she would see her again soon. Sherri said it was nice to meet her, and she hoped to come back.
The others knew that Dean and Roman and the girls had to get up early so, they hugged Sherri to and said their good byes.
Roman, Seth and Dean walked the others out while Machelle put the dishes in the washer and Sherri went and made sure she had everything.
Roman opened Stephanie's door for her and closed it when she got her seat belt on. Then they waved good bye as they backed out of the driveway.
On the way to the house Dean asked, what was going on with Machelle. Roman just said, he was going to find out right now.
When Dean, Seth and Roman came inside Sherri was sitting outside having tea and a smoke. She told Roman, Machelle was upstairs getting a sweatshirt. Sherri told Dean and Seth what was going on when Roman went inside.
Machelle was just coming out of the bathroom.
"So, What's going on?" Roman said sitting on the bed. "You didn't look like you were having fun."
"No, I was having tons of fun but, then I got a call from the Doctor's office they got my x-ray results back." Machelle said "He wants to see me ASAP on Monday. I don't think it's good news and I'm scared."
Roman got up and pulled her into a hug.
"I'll go with you. I will call Vince and Hunter. He can get a hold of Cecil and see if we can go later." Roman said. "It's not like a commercial flight where you have to pay a cancellation fee. As a matter of fact let me call Hunter now."
"Roman you have a job, you can't just change your flight." Machelle tried to argue.
"This is important, and you shouldn't have to go by yourself." Roman said. "Do I have to remind you, on what our conversation on the beach was?"
Machelle laughed.
"Okay fine." Machelle smiled.
Roman pulled his phone out and called Stephanie because, he knew Hunter was driving. He asked Stephanie if they could move the flight and told her why. She said she would call Vince right away. Stephanie herself didn't think it would be a problem but, it was his pilot after all. She said she would call them back as soon as she talked to her dad. Roman thanked Stephanie and hung up.
Roman sat on the bed leaning against the headboard, pulling Machelle to lay across his legs. Roman hugged Machelle tight and told her it would be okay.
10 minutes later Stephanie called and told Roman they both could take Monday off but, him and Dean had to go to L.A for the taping of Smackdown on Tuesday and their flight left at 10 am. Roman thanked her again.
She told Roman to hug Machelle for her, and to call her after her appointment. He agreed and then they hung up.
Machelle went into the bathroom, washing her face with cold water to hide her red eyes. Then they both went down stairs.
Machelle turned the kettle on and made some tea. They stayed up for an hour and then they all went to bed.
Sherri's flight left at 10. They had to be there by eight because she was going to Canada and had to go through security. Dean said they should leave about seven just in case there was traffic.
They all got up at 5:30, Machelle made coffee.
After Sherri finished packing her PJ'S and tooth brush. Dean grabbed Sherri's suitcase and put it in the car. Then he came back for his coffee.
Seth got up but, stayed home while the others went to the airport. Dean told him they would grab breakfast on the way home.
They sat there chatting for a bit. Then Machelle went up stairs and got herself ready.
Dean ushered them into the garage at 6:45 to make sure they left on time. Sherri and Machelle bugged him for doing it but, it was a good thing he did. They hit some traffic on the way to the airport. Then Dean stuck out his tongue at both of them.
"Don't stick your tongue out at me unless you intend to use it." Machelle said in her best Dean voice. Dean Laughed.
Sherri looked at her weird, thinking it didn't sound like something her sister would say. Then Roman explained to her that it was a regular thing of them bugging each other.
Dean asked Roman for help when both the girls ganged up on him. Roman just held his hands up and said he deserved it. Then they all laughed.
Dean drove into the park-aide and found a stall up front. He opened the back hatch and grabbed Sherri's suitcase out.
Dean then slung his arm around Sherri's shoulders, and pulled her suitcase into the airport. Roman and Machelle followed holding hands and making fun of Dean being mushy. He gave them both the finger as he walked.
After Sherri checked in at the counter. The lady told her she should go to the gate. So, they all walked her there. Grabbing a coffee on the way.
Machelle gave Sherri a hug and a kiss on the cheek, and told her to call her when she got home. Roman hugged her and said he was glad she came. She told him to look after Machelle and was glad they were both in her life.
Dean walked closer to the gate with Sherri and hugged her and gave her a kiss. Then Sherri waved goodbye to them all.
They stayed until they couldn't see her anymore. Then Roman pulled Machelle into a hug. They all walked back to the car. Bugging Dean on the way for kissing Sherri.
They stopped at a McDonald's drive thru for breakfast. Then for the rest of the day they relaxed and caught up on some sleep.
Sunday morning Roman, Seth and Dean went to the gym.
Machelle stayed home and did laundry. Making sure that the guys clothes were clean and ready for Tuesday, and the beds all had clean sheets on them.
Seth had a flight that night at 11. They all drove him to the airport but, left 2 hours early.
Dean had seen a fair going on in a shopping mall. He had told Seth and Roman and they all thought it would be a good place to have some fun.
Machelle and Dean didn't want to leave until they found the mini donuts stand. Seth asked one of the workers and he told them it was at the end, by the exit. Machelle and Dean ran to the exit and got their donuts and walked back to Roman and Seth.
Seth had to buy his own because Dean wouldn't share
They played games and went on some rides. Roman had won a fish at one of the games. Machelle name it Betagirl. On the way home from the airport Machelle went and got a fish bowl and some food.
Author's notes:
So, a couple questions have come up and I just wanted to clarify some things.
Machelle goes to Costco and Walmart only because she's not used to having money. Her favourite stores are Walmart and Costco. They usually have all the things she needs so why not.
The wrestlers stayed with Jamie that is why he had a big house. They stayed with him when they were in town and Machelle likes having them around.
Machelle and Roman said from the start they wanted to go slow. Machelle has been hurt and Roman respects that. Besides teasing each other is more fun.
I used the name Willow because I envisioned her as a women of the 60's red curly Afro flowing hair in a big braid. If anyone has seen Dave Batista's Mom that is what I thought this Willow would look like.
Last but not least, some girls called Machelle a cougar. I know cougars are older than Machelle but the girls thought she looked older than she is. She was tired and not used to driving from town to town.
