Chapter 7

The next several weeks were very tense around John's house. Nikki had moved back in and was not a nice person to have around, to say the least. The only time she was pleasant was when the cameras were around to film Total Divas.

John was constantly on edge worrying that Randy could snap at any time and rip Nikki's head off. Especially during the "love" scenes, where they had to kiss or anything else.

John got particularly mad at Randy one afternoon when they were trying to film a scene with him and Nikki in the bedroom, sitting on the bed, talking and when John leaned over to give her a kiss, Randy made a very loud gagging noise.

"God damn it, Randy! Must you do that EVERY time Nikki and I are supposed to kiss?"

"If I didn't have to bear witness to something completely revolting, I wouldn't." said Randy.

John cussed and got up, stomping out of the room. He grabbed Randy's arm and pulled him out into the hall.

"Randy, nobody said that you had to be here during filming." John snapped.

"I don't trust the Bella Bitch."

"Do you remember when I was in the Marine? When I had to film those love scenes with my co-star, why can't you think of it like that?"

"Really, this is hardly the same thing, John."

"All right, that's it! I'm done arguing with you, Randy...get out!" John demanded.

"You can't be serious."

"I am, perfectly. If you can't behave like an adult while I am trying to work here, then you can't be in the house while we are filming. I'm also going to call Hunter and Steph tonight, and see how the coming out thing is going, because I can't carry on like this. It's driving me up the friggin' wall."

Randy began to cry then and stormed off.

John felt bad for snapping on him, but the fact was that he had a show to film, and they were losing the light and the director was getting madder by the minute.

After they finished filming the last shot, Nikki retired to her room for the evening.

A couple more hours passed and John was a little worried because Randy was not back yet. He decided to grab his phone and give him a shout. John was very concerned when the call went straight to voice mail. That wasn't like Randy.

John paced around the house for a little while and decided that he could never forgive himself if something had happened so he hopped in his Ferrari and drove off to find Randy. He decided to check the local gay bars. He hoped that he wouldn't find Randy at one of those places. But then considering how he had been feeling when he left...there was a good chance he might have run off to drown his sorrows

He checked a couple of places with no luck but then at the third bar that he went to, sure enough there was Randy. Sitting at the bar with a fruity looking drink in front of him.

John sat down beside Randy.

The bartender asked him what he would like, John ordered a beer, and "Another one of those, whatever they are." for Randy.

"It's called a Mojito." Randy snapped.

"Baby...come home, please." John begged.

"Give me one good reason why I should."

"Randy if I did that here, We'd both get arrested."

John was trying to make Randy laugh, or at least smile, he was so much cuter when he was in a happy mood. It worked. John saw a small smile come across his face.

"Baby, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to blow up at you like I did. I just wanted to finish production so that I could spend time with you. You were making it very difficult and well, I snapped."

"I'll bet Boobs Bella had a good laugh when you kicked me out." Randy replied with a pout.

"Randy...I don't give a rat's ass what she thought. If I did, do you honestly think I would be here right now?" John asked him.

"No...I guess not,"

"Of course I wouldn't. But I am. So come on, let's go home." John said, kissing Randy on the cheek.

The weeks flew by, and finally the season for Total Divas came to an end. A couple of days later; John got a call from Stephanie.

"Good news, John. We've figured out a way to bring you both out to the public."

"Really, what's that?"

"I spoke with my Dad, and he feels that with the success of the No Hate campaign that we've been doing, it would ne an awesome idea for WWE to put a float in the World Pride Parade happening in Toronto in a couple of weeks."

John was speechless. This was a great idea. He was loving it.

"Awesome. If you need someone to ride on the float, count me in." John told her.

"I was hoping you'd say that. We'd like You and Randy to be on it, Dave Batista wants in on it. So does Brock, though I'm not really sure why...I'll be there with Paul, and my Dad will be there as well. We've also asked a few of the Divas to ride on it. This may surprise you, John; but Nikki was one of the first to volunteer."

"No, actually it doesn't. She was a big part of the No Hate project."

"Anyway John, I need to get going...I have so many things to do today. You take care and do let Randy know that I called. I am sure he will be happy."

"Oh yes." John answered with a smile.

As John told Randy about what was going to be happening he was thrilled. He had been hoping that they would be able to attend a Pride celebration together. He just didn't think it would be this one.

"Finally, we get to celebrate our love, in the open." Randy said.

"I know, I can hardly wait."

As they lay in bed together that night. John fell asleep and had lovely dreams of the future. When he awoke the next morning he was filled with hope.