Paul had previously met Shane's wife Marissa on a couple of brief occasions. She had spent a short time working for WWF as a backstage interviewer. She was a beautiful woman there was no doubt about that, she had long dark hair not unlike Stephanie's and a brilliant smile which was now on display as she walked into the living room followed by her husband. Following Stephanie's example Paul stood to great them and hugs, handshakes and greetings were exchanged all round. It was not really a great surprise to Paul but he still felt relief that Shane seemed to be friendly towards him and pleased about the fact that his sister was in a relationship with him. They all sat and after a few minutes of catch up chatter Stephanie took in the fact that her mom and dad had deliberately not joined them in the room and she glanced at Paul and he nodded slightly. This was the time to tell Shane and Marissa their news. "Guys, Paul and I have something that we would like to tell you."

Shane exaggerated a wink at his wife jokingly, "Here it goes, she's going to tell us she's pregnant now." He laughed but then stopped as his sister beamed back at him. Marissa's voice was a little louder than necessary out of excitement, "Steph?"

Stephanie's grin got wider and Paul was now wearing one too as she announced, "It's true, I'm pregnant. We found out Friday."

"Oh my god," Shane let out a shocked laugh. His words were echoed by Marissa as he stood and hurried over to his sister who also rose from the couch she had been sitting on and accepted his hug and kiss on the cheek. "I didn't think this would be something that you would beat me to. I'm so pleased for you. Both of you."

After releasing Stephanie to accept congratulations from his wife Shane turned to Paul and decided against a handshake, going instead straight for a hug, "Congratulations man. I know how happy you make each other and I'm delighted for you." Returning the hug and surprisingly not feeling uncomfortable in doing s Paul said, "Thanks Shane, really appreciate that buddy. We can't wait, we can't even believe it yet really. Well I can't anyway."

When everyone had returned to their seats the conversation was quickly dominated by the two women excitedly babbling about babies and everything associated with them. Paul was happy to make idle chatter with Shane after informing him that Stephanie also intended to return to work. He would also sneak an occasional glance at his girlfriend. She was so happy that it almost radiated from her. The time seemed to fly by until Vince and Linda had served the food and everyone was called into the dining room to begin the meal. Seemingly out of nowhere a few minutes later Shane asked, "Dad you remember that idea you had for Wrestlemania before uh... a few weeks ago? The four way elimination match?"

"Shane every time you come over here you end up talking business with your dad," Linda groaned.

"Do we really have to?" Marissa chirped in, "She's right, every time it's the same."

Despite the women's protests Vince grinned, "I remember it. You and I are the only ones who know about it as I obviously didn't think we could do it now. You're thinking we could do it?"

"What idea is this?" Paul asked after swallowing a mouthful of the amazing beef. Linda looked at Marissa and shook her head. The men were lost from any other possible conversation now, this much was obvious. Stephanie also listened eagerly as she had picked up on the fact that her involvement was required in whatever this idea was. Shane explained, "Dad thought up a four way match for the title and there would be a McMahon managing each competitor. We'll have to change it though because you can't be with Paul, Steph. Maybe we..."

"I'm managing Kurt now," Stephanie helped out, "Is he in this thing?"

Vince now took over, "He wasn't but I guess he could be. We would have to scrap the idea of giving him the two titles but this idea is better. So we have Steph with Kurt..."

Stephanie cut in and tried once more to get what she really wanted, "It's a real shame we can't figure it out that I can get back with Paul."

"Maybe we can," Shane said, "I guess I'm going to be with Paul, I know you're going to be with The Rock, dad and you want mom with Mick Foley." Linda had not really been listening until now and as she heard that she was to be involved she was reluctant, "You want me out there for the Wrestlemania main event? Vince, really?"

"Relax," Vince placated her, "We'll have Mick eliminated first, you won't be out there long."

Shaking her head slightly Stephanie exclaimed, "I don't know how you can not enjoy being out there mom, I miss it like you wouldn't believe and it's only been a few weeks. Shane you said maybe we can, what did you mean?" The men had all virtually stopped eating now as they were lost in the conversation as Shane continued, "The plan was for Triple H to retain the title..."

Unable to help himself Paul exclaimed, "I'm going to win the Wrestlemania main event? This is awesome."

With a smile Shane continued once more, "Yeah. Dad, I know you wanted it to come down to Triple H and The Rock but what if we have it come down to Triple H and Angle and Angle has the match won but Steph pulls the referee out of the ring and stops the count. Angle goes over to the ropes and leans through yelling at her like, "What the hell are you doing?" and Steph slaps him. Angle turns around and boom! Pedigree, Triple H wins and Steph gets in the ring, big celebration, hugging, kissing, all the rest of it."

"Can we do that dad? Please?" Stephanie almost begged. After a few moments Vince began to nod his head, "Yeah, I like it. Okay, that's what we'll do."

"Now eat your food," Linda ordered with a laugh from Marissa. The conversation returned to family matters as everyone resumed eating and inevitably the subject of babies did not take long to come back up. Everyone apart from Stephanie drank wine over dinner and dessert and as she looked around she felt warm inside as there was so much smiling and laughter around her. Just two days before she had been terrified that she was about to be a pregnant woman left on her own. For some irrational reason she had thought that Paul would be angry at the news and would leave her and that her family would want nothing to do with her either. She could not have been more wrong and now everything was great. It was time to look for a house to buy with the man of her dreams so that they could raise their family in it and she could not wait. Life was perfect.

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