10 minutes later Michael arrived smiling.

'-Someone is in a good mode.' I teased.

'-Seeing you always makes me feel better.'

'-That sounded so corny.' I said laughing.

'-But it made you laugh.'

'-Good point. Shall we go?'

'-Uhuh. Talked with John?'

'-Yeah. He called an hour ago. Meeting with him when we leave to the airport.'

'-That's good. I'm glad to see that you 2 get along.'

'-Really?'

'-Of course.'

'-You are the best friend ever.'

'-I'm trying.' he said with a chuckle.

'-By the way how is your hand feeling?'

'-Better.'

'-Awesome.' I said taking a sit.

'-How's the newlywed couple feeling?' Punk asked smirking.

'-Better than you.' I retorted.

'-Ouch. Edge was looking for you earlier.'

'-I'll make sure I talk to him just to piss you off.'

'-Grrrrr, woke up on the wrong side of the bed?'

'-Soph, behave.' Michael said.

'-That is my line.' I said laughing.

'-What? It fits?' he said laughing too.

'-I'll let you do your thing then.' Punk said.

'-Thanks.' I said sarcastically.

'-You and Punk are quite something.'

'-Somehow I care for him, weird I know.'

'-Not really. You just see the good in everyone and you have a soft spot for lost kittens.' he said grinning.

'-Look who's talking, you were the one who climbed the tree.'

'-Only because you cared so much otherwise I wouldn't have done it.'

'-It's good to know that I have such an influence on you.' I said laughing.

Our breakfast was soon transformed into lunch. What can I say? We had lots to talk about. Lol.

'-It's getting late we should get ready.'

'-I know. I promised dad I would be ready around 12. And now it's 12:15.'

'-Try not to save any lost kittens meanwhile.' he said chuckling.

'-I can't promise that but I'll see you after we land, right?'

'-Of course. Try to stay away from Edge though?'

'-Why? Afraid that he's gonna take your place?' I asked laughing.

'-Not at all but he's a bit too crazy.'

'-Got it. Take care Michael.' I said and hugged him.

'-You too Soph.'

At 12:30 I was in the lobby waiting for dad and Randy to come. While I was waiting I saw Edge coming straight to me.

'-Just the person I was looking for.' he said grinning.

'-No shit.' I said sarcastically.

'-Feisty, I like it.'

'-And how would you like to see the inside of jail cell?'

'-I'd rather not.'

'-Then leave me alone.'

'-Why would I do that? I've spent a few day trying to figure out who you are.'

'-Boo freaking hoo. Too bad I don't care.'

'-But I do. So who are you?'

'-Have you ever heard of politeness?'

'-Have you?'

'-Fair. What do I have to do so you can leave me alone?'

'-Tell me who you are, for starters.'

'-I'm Sophie Crawford. Happy?'

'-Over the moon. Why are you here?'

'-I'm on the road with my dad.'

'-Ok. Who's your dad?'

'-I am.' John said and hugged me.

'-Thank God. I thought the Inquisition is back.' I said looking relieved.

'-Sorry man. I didn't know.'

'-Now you do, care to fuck off?' I asked.

'-Sophie.' John said in a warning tone.

'-What? Am I not allowed to swear?'

'-It's not very nice.'

'-Fine, sorry.' I said.

'-It's ok. Sorry for being an ass.' Edge said.

'-Apology accepted. Now, where's playa?'

'-I'm here. I see that you made a new friend.' Randy said smirking.

'-Jealous much?' I asked.

'-Me? Never.'

'-Riggggghhhhttt. Are we good to go now?'

'-We are now.' Sam said coming with Allana.

'-S.' she said running to me.

'-Hey princess. Slept well?'

'-Uhuh. What are we doing today?'

'-Hmmmm...Well how do you feel about watching a movie with me and Michael later?'

'-It would be awesome.' she said trying to imitate Michael. Everybody laughed.

'-You corrupted her.' Randy said.

'-Me? Never? She's way too smart.'

'-Let's get going people.' John said.

After we landed in D.C. I texted Michael.

'Wanna join Lana and me for a movie?'

'-Sexting again?' Punk asked laughing.

'-Yeah too bad you can't do the same.' I said and stuck my tongue at him. That sent Edge into a fit of laughter.

'-You'll get used to this, eventually.' Randy said.

'-Bite me playa.'

'Sure. Text me the time.' Michael texted back.

'6:30. XO.'

'Hugs and kisses already? And you said I was corny.'

'Love ya too.' I texted back laughing and went to dad's car.

'-So how was last night?'

I started to tell him about last night and eventually I told him about the cat incident.

'-You made Mike to climb a tree to save a kitten?' he asked laughing.

'-Yeah, he even has the scar to prove it.' I said proudly.

'-You got him wrapped around your little finger.'

'-The cat was in danger, someone had to rescue her.' I stated innocently.

'-I'm so telling everybody about this.'

'-As long as you make Michael look like a hero I'm sure he won't mind.' I said amused.

'-I bet. So what plans you have for the week-end?'

'-No plans. I thought you might have something planned for us.'

'-If you want we can go to a Lakers game, I know you told me that you like basketball.'

'-Cool. We'll do that then.'

'-Randy is going to Saint Louis for the week-end.'

'-Really? That I have to make sure that he gets some extra teasing, just so he won't forget me.' I said smirking.

'-I swear, you 2 have the weirdest relationship.'

'-Probably but you got admit you enjoy it.'

'-I won't deny that.'

The trip to the hotel we made plans about the week-end and the week after.

'-No kittens?' Michael asked smirking.

'-Love ya too.' I said sarcastically, John laughed.

'-Definitely on the wrong side of the bed.' Punk said.

'-Hey, no picking up on Soph.' Randy said.

'-Thanks for being on my side. You're the best playa.'

'- Are we still on for tonight?' I asked Michael a few moments later.

'-Sure. But I gotta go now.'

'-See ya.'

'-What's with Miz's new attitude?' Edge asked.

'-Her fault.' John said and pointed to me.

'-What? He's a great guy believe it or not.' I said shrugging.

'-Uhhuuuhhh.' Edge said not really believing me.

'-Now, Sam bring Allana around 6. If you feel like going out tonight lovebirds I can stay with her. Just let me know.' I said.

'-I can't ask you that.' Sam said.

'-Yes you can and you will. It's not like I have something better to do. Dad, feel free to join us.'

'-Something is really wrong with you today.' Randy said.

'-Hey, I thought you were on my side.' I said.

'-I am but I'm surprised, that's all.'

'-Ok, let's say I believe you this time.'

'-I think I might come, I don't have anything else to do.' John said.

'-Sweet, I'll let you go. Take care and behave.' I said laughing.

'-So not funny Sophie.' Punk said.

'-If you say so Punkster.'

'-Good one.' Sam said laughing.

'-What? He was the only one without a nickname.'

'-What do you mean?' John asked.

'-Some other time. Princess see you later.'

'-Ok S. Can I bring Fluffy?'

'-Of course. Bye.'

I went to my room and unpacked since we were due to stay in D.C for 3 days. Soon was almost 6:30 and right when I finished to get dressed, someone knocked.

'-Hey Sam and Princess.'

'-You sure you don't mind to stay with her?' Sam asked.

'-Not at all. Princess wanna stay with me till tomorrow morning?'

'-Yeah. Is Mike staying with us?'

'-Only a couple of hours.'

'-That's ok, I guess.'

'-See? No problem at all. You 2 have fun and I'll text you when we get up.'

'-You are a treasure.' Sam said and hugged me.

'-I try. Now go and have fun.'

'-Thanks again. Bye Lana.'

'-By mommy.' she said but kept playing with her teddy bear.

After Sam left I took a sit next to her and asked:

'-What's with the teddy bear?'

'-It was a gift from daddy when I was born. I always sleep with Fluffy.'

'-Wanna show you something?'

'-Yeah. What is it?'

'-My teddy bear. From my mom.' I said and went to my suitcase and took it out.

'-It's a bit old but I still sleep with him. I guess it got stuck with me.' I said with a chuckle.

'-What happened to your mom?'

'-She died.'

'-It's ok to miss her.'

'-I guess, luckily I still have my dad.' I said trying to smile.

'-Yeah, The Naked Baby.' she said giggling.