Chapter Six

* Shannon had walked Starlite back to the lounge at exactly one hour and fifteen minutes after Mark had let her go. He walked her up to the table where Mark, Glen, Al, Kevin, John and Paul were playing cards. Starlite grabs Mark around the waist from behind and leans forward to kiss his cheek. Glen leans over and kisses her on the cheek and then glances over at Shannon. He turns around to leave. Glen catches Mark eye and raises an eyebrow. *

Moore?

* Shannon stops in his tracks and turns back around. Starlite glances at Shannon and then back at her Dad. *

Yes Sir?

Thank you for walking Starlite back here for me.

You're welcome Sir.

* Mark lay's his cards down on the table and turns around to look at Shannon. *

My friends call me Mark.

Yes Sir.

Mark.

Yes Mark.

Shannon were you going back to the arcade?

No Sir. I figured that I would just go up to my room.

* Mark glances over at Al who just smiles. Mark then turns back toward Shannon. *

Well then could I ask another favor of you?

Sure what can I do for you?

Where almost done here but I would like to finish would you mind sitting with Starlite over there and have a coke? Just so we can finish our game?

No Sir I wouldn't mind at all.

Thank you that is if that is ok with you baby?

* Mark turns and looks at Starlite. *

No I don't mind Daddy.

Good baby girl.

* Mark goes to reach into his pocket to grab some money. *

It's ok Sir I've got the coke.

All right Shannon but it's Mark.

Starlite why don't you take that table right by the door but don't leave without me.

Ok Dad I'll wait right there.

Good little girl

* Shannon walks over and gets Starlite a cherry coke and himself a seven up. *

Take your time Daddy.

It will be a few minutes but not to long because we have to be packed and on the bus by eight thirty tomorrow morning and it's already almost two fifteen.

You're not renting a car for this one?

No because in two day's I'll be able to ride my cycle because we are heading into the warmer states.

Oh good I like when I can ride with you.

I like it to baby. Now why don't you go and drink your coke so that I can finish this game.

Ok Dad.

* Starlite gives Mark a kiss and then goes around the table give all the other men one too. Mark smiles at her and then turns back to the game on the table in front of him. The other men wait till Starlite and Shannon was seated at the table by the door. *

Ok so what the hell has gotten into you Mark?

Nothing John I just wanted to finish my game because for once I'm kicking your ass. I just didn't want Starlite sitting by herself is all.

Yeah Right now tell us another.

Fuck off Kevin and quit staling are you in or out?

Fuck I'm out Glen.

So Al what is it going to take to get the kid to call me Mark instead of Sir?

Hell Mark you scare the hell out of him, he is never going to call you anything but Sir. Hell he even still calls me Sir when he gets nervous.

Yeah well is he a good kid?

Yeah Mark he is or I wouldn't let him anywhere near Starlite and you should know that?

Yeah I do Al. But I'm going to ask you to keep an eye on them when she is in class.

I will.

Hey Mark how the hell did she get you to sign for her to join anyway?

Shit John I didn't do it she tricked me with a whole bunch of permission slips for school.

That girl is going to be the death of you yet.

Yeah Paul she is but then some day your kid's will be doing the same to you.

Yeah I know that what Chyna keeps telling me too. So did I hear her say that earlier to Lita that you are going to let her get her first Tat?

Yep I told her I would get it as part of her birthday present early.

Wow Deadman I'm surprised.

Why Kevin with all of the tats that he has.

I don't know Glen I just never figured that he would be the type of Dad to let his kid get one is all.

I told her she could if Glen's girl can come and do it this week before she starts training. That way it won't be as sore when she's training.

So when are you going to get one Glen?

Never John.

Chicken?

Damn right Paul but then I don't see any on you yet either?

Oh but I do have one.

* Everyone looks at Paul with shock on their faces. Mark and John both start laughing. Glen, Al and Kevin all look at them realizing that they know about Paul Tattoo. *

So where is this tattoo?

I'll never tell Glen.

Mark?

Sorry Bro but I promised when he got it that I would never tell.

John?

Sorry Al I had to promise with Mark when we took him to get it.

Took him to get it.

Yeah Kevin Mark and I took him for Joanie.

Really so who did it?

Glen your Kitty did it almost six months ago.

Well, well brother aren't you just full of surprises. I think I will have to have a talk with that girl of mine.

It won't do you any good Glen?

Why not Paul?

Because she promised me that the only way that she would tell you is if you gave her permission to do the same one to you.

Hell that's not going to happen.

That right man, which is why she will never tell you. Because as she put it your to chicken.

* Everyone laughs at this. They finish playing another round of poker. *

So what is Starlite going to get?

I don't know we haven't talked about that yet. Hey Glen if Kitty could let her brother handle the shop see if this girl that you want to do my next one can come down too.

Ok Mark but what are you going to get?

I'm not sure yet but I will figure it out before she gets here.

All right Mark I will ask her when I talk to her before I hit the bed. Which gentlemen is my cue to get out of here with at least a little of my money.

Yeah I think I should bail to that way I can make sure that Starlite gets in ok too.

Yeah shit why don't we all call it quits that way we might all make the bus on time?

Sounds good Paul. Hey anyone want to have a drink before going up?

Yeah Kevin I will anyone else?

No thanks John I want to get my little one up stairs. Glen you coming

Yeah Mark I want to call Kitty.

I'll have one more but then I want to go and call Joanie to make sure that she is still coming in later in the week. Then I have got to hit bed.

Al?

Na not tonight I'm sharing a room with the kid so I think I'll just go up with you all.

Ok then good night guys and we will see you in the morning.

* They all say good night and then Mark, Glen and Al all walk over to where Shannon and Starlite are sitting talking while having a Pop. Mark stops at the table and puts his hand out to Starlite. She gets up and takes it. *

Come on little girl it's time to get you up stairs and to bed.

All right Daddy. Shannon thank you for the Coke.

You're welcome Starlite.

* They all start to head towards the elevators. Mark sticks his hand out to Shannon who shakes it. *

Shannon thank you for taking such good care of my little girl.

You're welcome Mr. Callaway.

* They all get on the elevator in silences. Shannon swallows hard and then gets up enough courage to ask what he wants. *

Mr. Callaway?

Yes Shannon.

Could I maybe take Starlite to see a movie one-day why we are in Wisconsin?

* Glen and Al almost both start to laugh. Mark glances over at the two of them, which stops them. He then looks long and hard at Shannon. Then Mark glances over at Starlite who is staring wide-eyed at Shannon. *

Yes as long as you are careful with her I guess you could. Well talk more about it when we get settled in to the hotel in Wisconsin.

Yes Sir.

* Starlite is just staring at Mark as if he has grown two heads. He smiles down at her and hugs her close to his side. The elevator stops at their floor and everyone gets off. *

Well Al, Shannon we will see you in the morning.

Goodnight Mark, Starlite and Glen.

Goodnight Sir. Starlite I will see you sometime tomorrow. Glen good night.

Shannon see you later. Night Al.

Night everyone.

* Al and Shannon go into their room, which are just two rooms, the other side of Starlite's. They rest come to Starlite's door and Mark takes the key and opens it. He then reaches in and turns on the lights. He then lets Starlite go in after kissing her. Glen does the same thing. Then the two men go down to their room after make sure that Starlite locked her door. Glen goes in and picks up the phone and Mark grabs some clothes and hits a shower. By the time he comes out Glen is done talking to Kitty and is lying on his bed smiling up at the ceiling. *

So what the hell are you so happy about?

Good news Kitty is going to fly up tomorrow and will be at the hotel by the time I get there. Which means I won't be rooming with you why we are in Wisconsin.

Good that means I don't have to put up with your snoring for a few days. So then did she said yes to doing Starlite's tattoo?

No actually she would like for Cat to do it. She thinks that with Starlite being so young Cat would be the better one to do her first Tattoo?

Why?

I don't know but she said that she would explain when we get to the hotel tomorrow.

Ok did you tell her that I wanted another one?

Yeah I did and she said that I was chicken. But she also said that for at least now I saved myself by getting you to get another one.

Well hell you are a chicken Glen. Shit now even your niece is going to have one.

* They can hear a door down the hallway open and close and what is probably someone softly knocking. *

Yep. And I am a chicken that is going to stay that way. I'm going to stay tattoo free for now at least.

* This causes Mark to laugh. *

Well we better get some sleep because it will be time to board that bus before we know it.

Yeah Glen you're right and I would like to have breakfast with Starlite to before we leave. I was thinking just the three of us at that little diner down the street?

Sounds good to me. So have you figured out what she is up to yet?

No but something tells me that I will know soon. And something tells me that it has to do with her little friend Shannon Moore.

* Mark and Glen both get under the covers of their beds. *

I wouldn't doubt that either. Damn I thought that he was going to pass out before he could get out asking you if he could take her to the movies.

So did I but then I think my daughter almost did when I said yes he could.

I know Mark the look was so funny I almost couldn't hold it in.

Yeah I know I almost figured that you or Al would have laughed. Oh well turn off the light so I can get some sleep.

Sure thing see you in the morning Mark.

You too Glen. Oh and did Kitty tell you were Paul's tattoo it at?

No like Paul said she said the only way that she would tell me is if I let her do the same one in the same place.

* Once more Mark laughs. *

Don't do it Bro trust me.

Yeah well I'll find out one of these days. Night.

Night.

* Both Mark and Glen settle down to go to sleep. Mark is almost asleep when he hears a door open and a few minutes later it close again. He turns over and goes to sleep thinking about what Starlite is up to and about Jayne. *

Author Notes: Please Read and Review. And thank to everyone who is as they are greatly appreciated. Also thanks to everyone who let me know that Kevin name really is Kevin and for the great web sites with the Wrestlers real names.

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Cat Lea

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