December 31, 2008

Jade was in her hotel suite slipping into a red shimmer sheath gown that hugs her curves to her hips & then flowed outward from her. As she was doing her hair she thought over the last few months. Since she lost the baby she had a few weeks of depression wondering if it would ever be safe for her to have children. She also now understood more as to why Paul was so protective of Stephanie when ever they even thought she may have been. She stayed on TV for a while, but was more a manager then a wrestler until the guys felt she was not good for them with the constant losses & abandoned her to beg forgiveness of the McMahons. There was some promos done supposedly at the offices where her place in the family was discussed. It was a slow process but by the end of the year the McMahon on screen family put the troubles of the past behind them. She may be seen on screen here & there back stage, but was not a ring persona much anymore.

Paul got released with a clean bill right before Thanksgiving. She kindly declined the family dinner saying maybe Christmas, but she was not having too much hope in it. All involved understood & she dragged Punk with her to meet her other parents. He liked the almost rephrasing real life feel of them. They were honest hard working people that couldn't of been prouder of their baby girl. She never did or could bring up the attacks on her by Paul. She felt they didn't need to know.

Christmas was the same. She did forgive Paul, but she still could not deal with being that close to him. She was doing her make-up knowing tonight would be the big test for her. Then again there would be most of the company there as well. She tried to smile remembering how long she had wished she could attend the New Years parties again.
"I look ridiculous." Yelled Punk stepping out from the bathroom. She turned giving a smirk.
"You look very sharp."
"You have me in a dumb Monkey Suit." He had a sour look on his face messing with the collar. "How you do these things anyways?"

"I don't know why you didn't get a clip on or a pre tied one. Here let me see it." She took the bow tie from his hands. She reached around the back of his neck working it under the collar before brining it forward. "Lets see here it has been a few years." She fiddled with it some before taking a step back. She nodded to herself before stepping forward kissing his jaw. "OK all done." She walked away slipping her shoes on. Grabbing her evening bag she made sure one of them had a room key before heading upstairs to the party.

As with any other party there were little groups spread in different areas. Then you had others like her who fit in different ones so just milled about. Of course most of the night was spent by Punks side except the few times he regretfully allowed Randy to sweep her away for a few dances. Even if he didn't like it he knew there was nothing between the two of them, at least not from her side of it.

Getting closer to midnight he made sure she was by his side on the floor dancing. A slow song came on & they danced against each other with him just studying her eyes & face. As the end of the dance the count down was starting from 10. He smiled running his hand down her face.
"You know a New years kiss is what started all this."
"Well then here is to another year Jade." He leaned in kissing her deeply right before midnight & lingered quite a bit past it.

(The End)
(OK I have maybe another Idea for a Jade Lindsay/McMahon Story. Would there be interest. PLEASE Review & let me know.)