"You have got to be kidding me" I groan as I slump in a seat next to Hunter at the bar. He smiles, shaking his head. "Movie karaoke" he says. "It'll be fun. Lighten up Morganna." "Lighten up?" I practically yell. "Excuse me for being a party pooper Hunter, but see him over there? That guy in the jeans and the leather jacket? He's the father of my son. The love of my life. And I've just walked out on him just as we should be planning our wedding. So it's gonna take a bit more than fucking movie karaoke to improve my fucking mood right now!" "You done?" he asks, raising an eyebrow. I nod, blushing. "Sorry" I mumble. "I just, I don't want to be here, you know?" He nods, putting his hand on my knee. "I know" he says softly. "But, you work with him now, you have to be professional at all times, no matter now much of a jerk he is. Just, I don't know, get your point across tonight." "How?" I scoff. "It's not as if he's going to be listening to anything that goes on. He's too busy trying to find the answers to his problems at the bottom of that bottle of Jack." "Then make him listen Morg" he says. "Here's the book. Pick your song. I owe you that much. Everyone else is getting theirs picked for them." I nod and take the book from him, blocking out what's going on around me as I read through it.
"Next up" the DJ calls. "Dean Ambrose!" I look at Hunter quickly and he winks. "Trust me" he mouths. I nod, settling back to listen to Jon sing. I already know he can sing, but it has to be the right song. This, however, is most definitely not the right song. "And iiiiiiiiiii" he warbles. "Will always love you..." I shake my head at Hunter. "You're up next" he says. "Get ready." I nod and run past Jon on the stage, heading for the bathroom. "I will" he says as I reach the door. I look at him quickly and shake my head, pushing the door open and running into the bathroom.
I take my time, but finally I know I can't put it off any longer. I take a deep breath and open the door just as Nikki runs to it. "I was just coming to get you" she says. "You ok?" I shake my head, blinking back the tears I thought had stopped. "I just love that guy so freaking much Nikki" I say, sliding down the wall and sitting on the floor, hugging my knees. "I'm gonna tell Hunter you can't go on next" she says softly. "Take your time. Come sit with me when you're ready, ok?" I nod and smile weakly as she walks out, leaving me alone again. But not for long.
"Morg?" Seth calls, knocking on the door. "You ok?" I look up at him as he pushes the door open. "I'm good" I say quietly. "I just, I'm finding it hard being around him, you know?" He nods, sitting next to me. "Sit with me?" he asks. I look at him for what seems like ages before nodding. He smiles and helps me up. "I gotta sing first" I say. "Would you, uh, wait with me?" He chuckles, putting his arm around me shoulder and kissing my head. "Sure thing kiddo" he says, opening the door and leading me out.
"Ready?" the DJ asks. I nod and he hands me the microphone. "Next up, for your listening pleasure" he says. "The lovely, Morganna Rose!" The music starts and Jon looks at me quickly, frowning as I start to sing the cups song from Pitch Perfect.
I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
Two bottle whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leaving tomorrow. What d'you say?
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
The one with the prettiest of views
It's got mountains, it's got rivers
It's got sights to give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're sure gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone.
I finish the song and hand the microphone back to the DJ. "Well ain't you a dark horse?" Hunter asks, smiling at me as I grab my drink. "You didn't tell us you could sing like that." "You didn't ask" I say simply. "I'm, uh, gonna go sit with Colby. Don't wanna pour my heart out to the boss." He smiles. "Have fun kid" he says. "See you Monday for Raw. Tell JJ I said hi." "I will" I say, smiling. "Thanks Hunter." He waves and I head across the bar with Colby.