...Day Of The Interview...
-Alyson's Dressing Room-
Alyson walked into the television station and was shown to a dressing room. Alyson put her bag down on the couch and looked up at one of the backstage hands. "Dr. Drew... will be back here to talk about you in a few minutes.. also we have make-up and hair that will be in about 30 minutes..." The stage hand said
"Alright.." Alyson smiled and watched the man walk out Alyson sighed and walked over to her bag and hanging bag she took out a vanilla floral and dotted front lace mid-length cap sleeves A-line fairytale protagonist dress. Alyson slipped her dress on putting on a pair of vanilla colored heels. Alyson looked over to the door as she heard a knock she threw her hair up into a bun. "Come in.." Alyson yelled and smiled at Dr. Drew walked in the door.
"Hello Alyson.. I'm Doctor Drew Pinsky..." Dr. Drew smiled reaching out to shake her hand.
"Hello.." Alyson smiled shaking his hand.
"I was just coming back to say hello...and to make sure there wasn't anything you wanted to keep off limits... I want to make this as comfortable as possible for you.." Dr. Drew said.
"I'm pretty much an open book... " Alyson said softly.
Dr. Drew nodded "Alright.. if we are talking and anything starts to get to you or you are not comfortable just let me know.. and we will back off the subject.."
"Alright.." Alyson smiled.
-Randy's Dressing Room-
Randy had finished getting ready buttoning up his white dress shirt. He looked in the mirror checking over him self making sure everything was in order. Looking behind him he called out for whoever was at the door to come in. He gave a small smile to Dr. Drew as he walked in the door. "Hello.." Randy said turning around completely.
"Hello.. I'm Dr. Drew Pinsky.." Dr. Drew shook Randy's hand. "I just wanted to come say hi.. and make sure there wasn't anything you wanted to keep off limits.. I've heard some of what's gone on do you want to keep any names private?"
"Yes.. just my ex... Mickie and the co-worker... I need to keep them private.. I don't want to put any negative attention on them.." Randy said
Dr. Drew nodded "That's do able.." Dr. Drew smiled "If you feel at anytime as I'm crossing a line or you are not comfortable please feel free to let me know... I'm here to make you comfortable as possible I don't want you to think what so ever as if I'm looking down on you.."
"Alright.." Randy nodded "Will do.."
"Great.. I'll see you out there.." Dr. Drew smiled before walking out.
-On Stage-
Randy sat on the stage on of the stage hands checking the mic that he was set up with. Randy looked over and smiled as he saw Alyson being lead onto the stage she looked beautiful one of the hairstylist were finishing up her hair with some extra hairspray to hold the big loose curls in place and stage hand fixing her mic set on her before she walked over sitting in a chair that was next to Randy she smiled over at him. "Hey." Alyson said softly.
"Hey.." Randy smiled back "You look beautiful.."
"Thanks.." Alyson smiled "So we are really doing this?" Alyson looked around seeing everyone rushing around getting last minute things ready.
"Yeah... are you sure you're up to this?" Randy questioned he saw how nervous she looked.
"Yes.. I'm sure..." Alyson smiled slightly "United front remember.."
Randy nodded "I don't want you to do something that's going to make you uncomfortable just because you think it will make me look better."
"I'm not doing this because I think I have to.. I'm doing this because I want to.." Alyson said softly patting Randy's hand.
-Taping Of The Show-
"Hello... I'm Dr. Drew Pinsky.. and I'm here with a special episode we are being joined by WWE Superstar Randy Orton.. and WWE Diva Alyson Johnson aka Allie Jay.." Dr. Drew smiled over and looked over to Randy and Alyson. "Thank you both for joining me today..."
"Not a problem.." Randy nodded
Alyson smiled and nodded.
"I'm sure you all have heard about the goings on in these two's lives... It all started the night of the pay per view Night Of Champions.. Now I have talked with both parties and it's been okay by both Randy and Alyson to show this... This video I'm going to show is not suitable for all ages. Viewer discretion is advised.." Dr. Drew said and they looked to the television behind them and the video in the elevator was showed. When it was finished Dr. Drew looked over at Randy who was shaking his head looking down at the ground he could see how he didn't like looking at it. Alyson was biting her lip looking off to the side he could see her tapping her foot nervously. "Are you okay Alyson?.. do you need a minute?" Dr. Drew asked
"I'm alright.." Alyson said softly.
"If you need a minute please let me know.. I know this must be tough." Dr. Drew nodded.
"I will.." Alyson smiled slightly
Alright...I want to get right to the point and ask you if you would you like to go back and tell me how this argument started? " Dr. Drew asked.
Randy looked over to Alyson "I can answer that.." Randy nodded "That night Alyson and I got into an argument ... I was backstage I was flirting with another woman backstage and rightfully she was upset well we got back to my locker room and we had a verbal argument well it started out that way... I tried to shrug it off as if it was nothing.. we were just talking I didn't think anything was wrong with me flirting with her.. she pointed out to me how it would make me feel if I were to see another man flirting with her or she flirted with another man..things got pretty heated and I ended up slamming her against the door and I wrapped my hands around her throat..." Randy sighed looking down shaking his head
"Take a deep breath.. I can see this is hard for you to recall.." Dr. Drew said noticing how uneasy it made Randy to recall that night.
Randy took a deep breath. "Well I told her to get everything packed while I took a shower..."
"And what happened after that?" Dr. Drew asked
"Well.. I had to get out of there... I knew I needed to leave so I left.. I was going to get my things and leave... thinking we needed to be apart.." Alyson spoke up.
"So you left while he was in the shower?... " Dr. Drew raised a brow.
"Yes.. I knew I had to get out there before Randy got to the hotel ... it'd be easier if he didn't know I was leaving.." Alyson nodded.
"When you got out of the shower.. and you noticed Alyson was gone.. what did you feel?" Dr. Drew asked looking to Randy.
"I was angry.. " Randy said. "So I grabbed my things and left knowing she either went to the hotel or with a friend.."
"Did you think she was trying to leave you?" Dr. Drew asked
"No.. I didn't.." Randy shook his head.
"When you saw her walk into the elevator she obviously didn't see you at first.." Dr. Drew went on "What ran through your mind when you saw the bags in her hands?" Dr. Drew asked.
"I saw her with those bags in her hands and I just remember seeing red.. I was so angry I wasn't about to let her leave me.." Randy said recalling the night. "But I completely lost it when she told me she was leaving me... she was done with me.." Randy sighed and looked over to Alyson hating the look Alyson had on her face as he could tell she was recalling that night in her head. "As you can see in the video I.. I a beat her... " Randy looked down to ground swallowing hard.
"We are going to head to commercial break.. when we come back we will continue with Randy and Alyson.." Dr. Drew looked to the camera and the camera man called cut.
-Break-
Alyson took a deep breath and looked over to Randy "Umm.. I need a minute.." Alyson said softly standing up walking off the set.
Randy sighed shaking his head "I knew what this would do to her... Alyson when she feels she feels so deeply.. " Randy sighed.
"I'll go check on her.." Dr. Drew stood up walking after her. After a few minutes Alyson and Dr. Drew came back on set and Alyson sat next to Randy.
"You okay?" Randy asked.
"I'm fine." Alyson smiled.
-Taping Of The Show-
"We are back with Randy Orton.. and Alyson Johnson... Now please continue ... with the night of the attack." Dr. Drew looked to Randy and Alyson.
Randy nodded and took a deep breath. "After we left the elevator we went back to our room and once we were behind closed doors I lost it even more as I kept having her words run through my mind.. she was leaving me.. she was done with me.. I threw her to the ground and started yelling.. it wasn't over.. it would never be over.. that I had warned her that she should of just listened to me.." Randy sighed and paused for a second running his hands over his head he shook his head " Alyson yelled for me to stop.. she tried to get away but I grabbed her before she could get to the door and I slammed her head into the door before throwing her back on the ground... I hit her with a closed fist and she tried to crawl away and I kicked her in her ribs... she fell on the ground and she started sobbing crying over and over she was sorry... " Randy looked over to Alyson his eyes full of regret. "I don't know how but I just snapped out of it and looked down I saw Alyson curled up sobbing uncontrollably.. I looked down at her I just kept telling her she made me do it.. that I didn't want to do it.. I tried putting the blame on her maybe to justify what I had done... I placed my hand on her and she cried out .. please no more.." Randy sighed "I told her I wouldn't hurt her.. not any more.."
"Wow.. Alyson.. would you like to tell me what was going through your mind when all this was going on?" Dr. Drew. "If it's to hard for you.. I completely understand."
"It's fine.. " Alyson nodded "Well I knew the second I saw Randy's arm reach out in front of me it wasn't going to be good and when I turned around and saw Randy I could see the anger in his eyes... I tried to sound strong when I told him I was leaving... but my voice gave in I just remember apologizing and hoping he'd get it over with fast... " Alyson looked to the ground before looking back up. "I knew it wasn't over when we got off the elevator... once we got into the room I knew I had to at least try to get away so I did but I wasn't fast enough.. all I can remember is trying to cover myself the best I could and I hoped if I just didn't move he'd stop.. he did ... he apologized said how sorry he was... and how much he loved me...after all was done he helped me into the bed covering me up ... he told me everything would be okay as long as I never tired to leave him again..."
"After the break we will continue with Alyson and Randy." Dr. Drew went to another commercial break.
-Break-
Alyson sighed and looked over at Randy she saw how upset he was getting hearing her talk about that night. "Randy.." Alyson placed her hand on top of his on the arm of the chair.
"I'm fine Alyson.." Randy offered her a smile.
-Taping Of The Show-
Once back from break Dr. Drew had asked them about how everyone found out. Randy and Alyson both told him together. "So.. You talked to him that night on the phone?" Dr. Drew asked "How did that go?"
"He didn't want to hear what I was saying but I told him we couldn't be together.. he needed help for his temper.. and I needed space.." Alyson said softly "It took some convening but he finally accepted it.. "
"Was that hard for you to hear Randy?" Dr. Drew asked
"Yes.. because it was what I had feared all along.. I was losing her.. at first I wasn't having it but I realized It was out of my control.. I really had no choice." Randy said "So I just went to the anger management classes hoping that Alyson would come back."
"So the two of you are not together now?" Dr. Drew asked
"No.." Randy shook his head.
"We are trying to work on our friendship.." Alyson added
"So you are friends?" Dr. Drew asked and Alyson and Randy both nodded. "I'd love to know how you are working that out."
"I've been going to anger management.. and the sessions have really helped it helped me realize there was a reason for my anger.. there was a reason for this to happen ... because I'd never been like this before.."
"She was the first woman you'd been like this with?" Dr. Drew asked
"Yes.. and that was something I didn't understand because I've never been violent with any women.. I've always been against it.. I mean I have a daughter of my own and I'd never want a man to put his hands on her.. " Randy said.
"Your right.. there is a reason.. have you figured that out?" Dr. Drew asked
"Yes.. Doctor Alan.. reminded me a lot of my anger had come about because of my jealously and paranoia.. so I told him what had brought it on." Randy said.
"And that is?" Dr. Drew raised a brow.
"I was dating a woman before Alyson... she was a diva.. well she cheated on me.. with a co-worker.. she ended up leaving me for him.. she used this to get ahead in her career." Randy bit his lip and sighed.
"That must of really got to you." Dr. Drew nodded
"It did.. it hurt me ... real bad.. It broke my heart I felt so hurt.. so used .. and so angry with myself that I let it happen.." Randy sighed "I told myself I'd never let that happen to me again.. I'd never let my self fall in love again also.." Randy sighed
"But that didn't happen did it?" Dr. Drew went on.
"No.. I met Alyson.. I told myself at first I'd just have fun and it'd be nothing else... but I fell for her hard it came out of no where really I didn't even realize it was happening until it was to late.. " Randy said "So I told myself I wasn't going to lose her.. I wasn't going to let anyone take her from me like.. my co-worker did with my ex.. "
"So I'm beginning to see how this came about." Dr. Drew nodded
"I told myself that I'd make sure she was never around any other guys.. I'd make sure she was with me all the time... it got to the point where I didn't let her go out with her friends because I didn't trust her around any other men... I thought if I kept her with me no other man would be able to get to her." Randy admitted.
"But she never gave you a reason to not trust her right?" Dr. Drew asked
"No.. she's always been honest with me.. she's never lied to me.. never made me think she could even do something like that.." Randy sighed "But I guess I just told myself all women were a like so I had to control her.. and if that meant putting my hands on her then it was what I had to do.. to keep her in my life... I didn't want to lose her and I was willing to do whatever I had to do to make sure I didn't lose her."
Dr. Drew shook his head. "Alyson.. can you tell me how his actions made you feel?"
"Horrible.. I couldn't understand how this man I love could hurt me.. how he didn't trust me when all I've ever done was love him." Alyson shook her head "I went out of my way to make sure he knew how much I loved him.. and to make sure I didn't do anything that would make him angry so he didn't get violent... became completely submissive.. but it didn't work.. he still didn't trust me he'd still get angry ... I could handle the physical pain.. it's the emotional pain that really got to me.."
"Please elaborate.." Dr. Drew nodded
"Well.. I didn't understand how he didn't trust me.. I thought I was doing something wrong ... something was wrong with me because I couldn't make him happy... and I was so scared he'd leave me and that was my biggest fear was losing him believe it or not.. I thought that if I could be good enough he'd stop hurting me... I was so used to not being good enough.. that I didn't want that to happen any more.." Alyson sighed shaking her head.
...Break...
Back from break Dr. Drew looked to Alyson "What do you mean you were used to not being good enough?"
"Growing up my dad used to take off and he'd be gone for a few days.. or a few weeks but then he'd come back.. as I got older I noticed the pattern and I noticed when he got stressed or wasn't happy that he'd take off so I tried my best to make sure he was happy that we didn't upset him so he wouldn't leave.. I did everything right got good grades I helped around the house when I was old enough I got a job to help with the bills and still was able to get straight A's but still it wasn't good enough he didnt' stay around and ended up leaving us for good when I was 17 he told my mom he didn't want to be with her any more and divorced her and we didn't hear from him for 7 years... " Alyson sighed
"So you stayed with Randy maybe because even though you he hurt you he didn't leave you.. that's one of your biggest fears isn't it? being alone?" Dr. Drew asked
"Yes.. it is.." Alyson nodded.
"Well you know it's not your fault right?... your father leaving wasn't on you.. and Randy's actions were not your fault either." Dr. Drew looked to Alyson.
"I do now.. I didn't before." Alyson said.
"What helped you to realize that?" Dr. Drew asked
"I went to a therapist.. but not just the therapist but Randy actually helped me a lot." Alyson smiled slightly at Randy.
"Really?.. I'd love to hear that.." Dr. Drew raised a brow.
"He helped me.. he told me none of this was my fault.." Alyson smiled
"So your anger management classes must be working.." Dr. Drew looked to Randy.
"Yes.. they are actually I was thinking there was no way it'd work..but it has.." Randy nodded.
"What are some things that you've learned?" Dr. Drew asked
"How to realize when my anger is getting to much.. when to walk away.. that it's okay to walk away when I feel my temper rising.. I've learned some tips to help with my anger.. how to spot it.. how to work through it.. " Randy said "And that anger is actually a healthy feeling but I just need to learn to control it.. and these classes are helping.. people are telling me they see a change... so I think I'm heading in a good direction."
"Sounds like it.." Dr. Drew smiled "Have you noticed the change?" Dr. Drew looked to Alyson.
"Yes.. I have.. I've noticed a big change actually." Alyson smiled "I've actually started to notice the fun loving happy go lucky guy I feel in love with .." Alyson smiled.
"Wow.. that is certainly a good thing." Dr. Drew smiled "How has your family been thought this Randy?.. have they been supportive?"
"Yes.. very.. my ex wife at first was a bit taken back and didn't want me to see my little girl but I showed her that I've been doing what I have to do to get help and I'm seeing my daughter a lot more now." Randy smiled "And my friends have been pretty supportive to.."
"That's great.. you've got a good support system." Dr. Drew smiled "And you Alyson?.. how about your family?"
"Well.. I recently got in touch with my father.. we are reconnecting.. or trying to .." Alyson shrugged.
"So that must make you happy." Dr. Drew smiled.
"Yes.. but I'm not getting my hopes up.. we've got a lot of work to do before I can really trust him." Alyson nodded.
"That's a good idea actually." Dr. Drew smiled "What about the rest of your family?.. and your friends."
"My mother she's been pretty good.. we've had a bit of a rocky past also but she's been pretty supportive.." Alyson smiled.
"Your brother?.. you have a brother Alex right?" Dr. Drew asked
"Yes.. umm well he isn't to happy with me.. he thinks I'm crazy because I believe Randy is changing.. he doesn't believe you can change ... he thinks once an abuser always an abuser I guess.." Alyson shrugged "But I know that's not true.."
"So you and him are not on best terms?" Dr. Drew asked.
"No.. we are not speaking right now.. he's done a lot to try to show me Randy isn't changed... but it's not working.. and I think he needs some help with his problems.. so I got some advice that maybe I should stay away and cut him off until I work on myself.. so I'm not trying to worry about what he's going to do or say next.." Alyson sighed "Hopefully he will come around but until then I'm keeping my distance.. "
"Do you mind me asking how he's tried to show you Randy isn't changed?" Dr. Drew asked
Alyson bit her lip and shook her head. "Um... I don't think that's a good idea.. I just don't really want to get into it.." Alyson said softly.
"I completely understand.. " Dr. Drew nodded.
"We are almost out of time.. so I want to know what this means for you two?" Dr. Drew asked.
"Well I know I still love Alyson with all my heart.. right now we are friends.. and we are working on trying to build on that.. " Randy smiled over at Alyson squeezing her hand when she placed it in his.
"I still love Randy.. that hasn't changed.. I know we both have work to do on our self's.. I hope we can continue to build this friendship... because I enjoy having Randy in my life and I don't want to not have him in my life he means so much to me.." Alyson smiled at Randy squeezing his hand.
"So does this mean there is actually a chance for you two?" Dr. Drew asked "Do you two still want a relationship?"
Alyson looked over to Randy she knew what she wanted. Randy looked to Alyson and took a deep breath. "I hope one day we can be together as a couple again.. if I'm lucky enough for that to happen.. I'm going to spend every day proving to her how much I love her and how thankful I am that she has given me a second chance.. " Randy's eyes were locked on Alyson. "I pray that happens." Randy smiled.
Alyson smiled "I hope one day we can.. I know we both have a lot to work on but I believe if it's meant to be it will be.." Alyson smiled her eyes also locked with Randy's. "I know Randy and I know he's a wonderful man..." Alyson smiled.
"So what would you like to say to anyone who is dealing with anger issues and might not think there is help for it?" Dr. Drew asked
"I'd say there is help.. and you can reach out to your friends.. look for an anger management class or meeting it will help you.. if you want to change .. it can happen." Randy nodded.
"Alyson.. I know a lot of people are not believers of this.. that a person can change their behaviors.. what would you say to them?" Dr. Drew asked "What do you have to say to people who think Randy can't change?"
"Well I'd say that if a person wants to change it can happen.. I've seen the change in him.. I know Randy and I know his heart.. I know Randy has changed and I believe it and that's all that really matters.." Alyson said softly.
"What would you say to women who are in an abusive relationship?" Dr. Drew asked.
"it's never your fault.. and that you should reach out to friends or family.. get help don't stay in a relationship like that." Alyson said softly.
Dr. Drew ended the show by showing numbers and websites for people that need help with Anger Management or Abuse.
-Off Camera-
"Thank you both for sharing.. I think this will help people to get help they need." Dr. Drew shook both their hands. "I will defiantly be routing for you two.. I can tell you really love each other and I wish the best for you two.." Dr. Drew Smiled.
"Thank you .. I appreciate that.." Randy smiled
"Thanks.. I'm actually glad we got a chance to tell the truth.. " Alyson smiled "I know there has been a lot of rumors being spread around." Alyson added.
"As always." Dr. Drew nodded "But now you two are able to set the record straight.. thank you again.." Dr. Drew smiled before taking off.
Alyson looked to Randy. "It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.." Alyson shrugged.
"Yeah.. it wasn't easy talking about it.. but I'm glad we got to tell our side of the story.. and put all the rumors to rest." Randy smiled "That tape.. I'd never watched it.. it really got to me.. it looked like some monster going after you.. like it wasn't a person.. that was a monster.. not me.. not the real me.."
"I know.. it wasn't very easy to watch.. but I know that wasn't the real Randy.." Alyson said softly. "This is the real Randy.." Alyson said patting his chest.
"I'm so glad I'm still able to have you in my life.." Randy smiled placing a hand on her shoulder. "I mean it when I saw I'm a better person with you in my life."
Alyson smiled "I'm really proud of you Randy... you've changed so much for the good.. I'm really happy for you Randy.. I'm actually looking forward to the future for the first time in a long time Randy.." Alyson smiled.
"I'm glad to hear that.." Randy smiled he looked down at Alyson and smiled biting his lip he rocked back on to his heels.
"You okay?" Alyson asked raising a brow.
"Yeah.. I was just wondering if you want to go grab a bite to eat?" Randy asked "As friends.." Randy went on.
Alyson smiled and nodded "Sure.. I'd love to.." Alyson smiled.
Randy knew it was just as friends but he was still happy that he'd get to spend some time alone with Alyson.
Alyson smiled even if it was just as friends she was still happy that he wanted to spend time with her things were starting to really look up. She just hoped things would continue to go good. But she couldn't help but think when things were going good for her something always seems to happen to ruin it. Alyson smiled up at Randy putting that out of her mind she was going to just concentrate on having a good time tonight.
Randy smiled and hooked arms with Alyson as they made their way backstage he was actually happy and relived that he'd gotten this off his chest he could move on and hopefully people would see he was trying his hardest to change. He was also happy Alyson still was willing to have him as apart of her life when he knew that she could of cut him off and had nothing more to do with him and she'd be right to do that she didn't owe him anything but she still gave him another chance to be apart of her life even if they were just friends right now he still had hopes that one day maybe they could be more. But right now Randy was just going to enjoy her friendship, and today he was going to enjoy her company at dinner even if it was as friends he still was happy they'd have some time together he missed being around her.
A/N- Well this was a long chapter I didn't even realize it until I stopped writeing and saw how long it was but I wanted to get everything into the interview for this chapter! Do you think this interview will show the world Randy is a good guy? Do you think that people will see Randy in a better light? Do you think Alyson is worrying about nothing when it comes to something ruining her good time does she really have a reason to worry? Thanks for all the reviews I love reading your feedback! Thanks to everyone who is following or has added the story as a favorite, I really hope you are all enjoying this story!