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Chapter 25

Several months passed, Randy had won the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania and just lost the WWE Championship to Batista at and was now taking some time off to be with Alexis and Rane. Alexis was in training, but was having to take it slowly as her trainer didn't want her to over do it.

Summers in St. Louis were extremely hot and humid. Thankfully Randy and Alexis had an air conditioned house and a large pool. Alexis couldn't have been happier with her life. Riley was sent back to a California federal prison to serve his life sentence.

Once Summer was over with, plans for fall and winter started. It would be Rane's first Halloween and first Thanksgiving that year. Randy decided that he was going to surprise Alexis for Thanksgiving. Alexis was gradually training harder and harder and one day at the end of August she got the news she was waiting for.

"Alexis, this is Dr. Anton. I just looked over you medical reports and I already talked to Stephanie McMahon. I want to be the first to congratulate you. You are 100% cleared to wrestle again." Dr. Anton told her.

"Thank you, Dr. Anton. That is great news." Alexis stated.

"If you need anything, just let me know." Dr. Anton stated.

"I will. Thank you." Alexis stated as she hung up the phone.

Alexis couldn't wait to tell Randy, but it was going to have to wait as he was out shopping with Rane. Alexis decided that since it was a fairly cool day, she would go for a run. But before she could leave the house, her phone rang again.

"Hello?" Alexis answered.

"Alexis! It's Stephanie. I just spoke with Dr. Anton." Stephanie stated.

"I know. I just got off the phone with him myself." Alexis stated happily.

"Good then you know that you are cleared to make your comeback. How is your training going?" Stephanie asked.

"Yes. It's going great. I was just about to go for a run while Randy is out shopping with Rane." Alexis answered.

"Sounds good. I would like for you to make your much awaited comeback at No Mercy in Charlotte, NC." Stephanie responded.

"Sounds good to me." Alexis stated.

"Good. I will fax you all the details. Give Rane a big hug and kiss from her Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Paul." Stephanie added.

"I sure will. Bye Steph." Alexis stated as she hung up.

Alexis tucked her phone into her pocket and locked up the house. Alexis took off running and was gone for about an hour. As she was coming back up their street, she noticed an unfamiliar car parked in front of the house. Alexis stopped several houses down and text Randy.

Are you home?

Not yet. We are still at the mall. Where are you?

Went for a run. There is a strange car parked in front of our house.

Ok. Do not go in the house. Go see Mr. Thomas and I will meet you there in 15 minutes.

Ok. Be safe.

I will. You too. we love you.

I love you both too.

Alexis headed over to their neighbors house across the street. She told Mr. Thomas what was going on and he left her in. 15 minutes later, Randy pulled up out front and brought Rane and the diaper bag to Alexis. Randy gave Alexis a quick kiss before walking over to their house.

Alexis started to worry about Randy even more when she heard loud noises coming from the house. Mr. Thomas was also concerned and called the local police station. Within a few minutes several police cars pulled up out front.

Two officers came over to Mr. Thomas's house to talk to Alexis and Mr. Thomas. The others went to handle whatever was going on across the street. Alexis had tears in her eyes when Randy hadn't emerged from the house. As Alexis watched her house for signs of Randy, an ambulance pulled up. Alexis started panicking for Randy's safety.

"What's going on over there?" Alexis asked.

"Ma'am. We have everything under control." one officer stated.

"You have everything under control? Where is my husband?" Alexis asked upset that they wouldn't give her an answer.

"The ambulance was called after shots were fired. We do not know if anyone is actually hurt or not. It's just a precaution." the officer answered.

"Shots were fired?" Alexis asked starting to cry. "Where is Randy?"

"Alexis, sweetie. You need to stay calm for Rane." Mrs. Thomas stated.

Alexis tried to remain calm for their daughter, but she was going out of her mind not knowing if Randy was hurt or worse, dead. After several minutes of silence in the Thomas house, the one officer in the house received a radio call.

"Mrs. Orton?" the office asked.

"Ye.. yes?" Alexis stuttered through tears.

"The suspect is in custody on her way to the station. You husband is going to be on his way to St. Louis University Hospital. He was shot in the arm." The officer told her.

"Oh my God!" Alexis gasped.

"He will be ok once they get him to the hospital. We will let you head to the hospital to be with him and we will get your statement later." the officer stated.

"Thank you." Alexis stated as she picked up Rane.

"Alexis, leave Rane here. She will be fine with us. You go be with Randy. He needs you." Mrs. Thomas stated.

"Are you sure?" Alexis asked.

"We are very sure! Go be with Randy." Mr. Thomas answered.

"Alright. Here is my house keys. Everything for Rane is in her room." Alexis stated. "And the formula is under the counter next to the fridge. As are the bottles."

"Don't worry about Rane. She will be just fine. I will make sure that your house is secured and everything is cleaned up." Mr. Thomas stated.

"Thank you both! I don't know what I would have done if you weren't here." Alexis stated as she headed towards the car.

As Alexis drove to the hospital, she called Elaine and Bob and told them what happened. They soon were on their way to the hospital as well. Once Alexis arrived at the hospital emergency room, she found the nurses station.

"Excuse me. I am looking for my husband." Alexis stated.

"Ok. What is his name dear?" an older nurse asked.

"Randal Orton." Alexis stated softly.

"Who? You'll have to speak up dear." she responded.

"I am looking for my husband, Randal Orton." Alexis stated a little louder.

"Ok. Can I please see some ID?" the nurse asked.

"Here." Alexis showed her drivers license.

"Thank. Ok. He is still in surgery. You can wait in the surgical waiting room down the hall." the nurse stated.

"Thank you." Alexis stated as she quickly headed towards the waiting room.

Alexis let Elaine and Bob know where she was. She then sent a text to John and Maria and called Stephanie. Everyone was concerned for Randy and wanted Alexis to call them as soon as she knew something. Soon after hanging up with Stephanie, Elaine and Bob walked into the room and went over to Alexis.

"Have you heard anything yet?" Elaine asked.

"Not yet. I just talked to Stephanie, John and Maria." Alexis answered as she hugged her in-laws.

"What happened?" Bob asked.

"I was coming home from a run while Randy and Rane were out shopping and I saw a strange car. Randy told me to go over to the Thomas's house. He brought Rane to me and went over to the house." Alexis told them. "After several minutes, Mr. Thomas called the police department and they arrived. The police had to call for an ambulance for Randy. The person who shot him was arrested and is at the police station. Two officers are due to come here either tonight or tomorrow morning for our statements."

"Do you know who did it?" Elaine asked concerned.

"No. They didn't tell me who it was. All I know is that it was a female." Alexis answered.

"Is it possible that it might have been Samantha?" Bob asked.

"I don't think so, but knowing her, who knows. We are scheduled to renew the restraining order in February." Alexis answered.

"Where is Rane?" Elaine asked.

"She is staying with the Thomas's. They offered to watch her so I could come here. Mr. Thomas is making sure that the house gets secured and cleaned up before Randy comes home." Alexis answered.

"Good. We will head over there after we know what is going on with Randy. I know you want to be with him, as you should, so we will take Rane home with us for the night. And if you are not able to stay overnight with him, we want you to come to our house and stay with us. I will make sure to grab some of your clothes when we get Rane." Elaine stated.

"Thank you." Alexis responded.

Two more hours has passed and still no word on Randy. Alexis texted back and forth with John and Maria while they waited. Nathan and Becky had arrived about an hour after Bob and Elaine. Alexis was seriously about to go out of her mind when a surgical doctor walked into the room.

"Are you the family of a Mr. Randal Orton?" the doctor asked.

"Yes. I am his wife and they are his parents, brother and sister." Alexis stated.

"Let's sit down." the doctor stated.