The second ride connects but Midnight tries for a pin but Orton barely powers out of it. Midnight screams in rage and he has a wild eyed look in his eyes. He forces Orton up and kicks him in the stomach drags him over to the corner and climbs the turn buckle.
"Oh no! Now what is he gonna do?" JR questions.
"What ever he has to do. He's very upset and who wouldn't be after what Orton did?" Jerry responded.
"There it is the Midnight express A.K.A a top rope Famasser!" Batista stated.
Midnight rolls Orton over for the pin and the ref counts 1..2..3. The bell sounds and Batista gets up to check on Midnight who rolls out of the ring slowly still with a wide eyed look in his eyes. He shoved Batista out of the way and grabs Cody who was planning to jump Batista from behind.
As Midnight is holding Cody back from attacking Batista, Krista walks out into the arena.
"What do you think you are doing Rhodes?" Krista demanded.
"It's obvious that Krista is not thrilled about what Rhodes at attempted to do to Batista." Jerry stated.
"I wouldn't be either." JR agreed.
"Rhodes, I am giving you…" Krista started to say but Midnight had his own plans.
Midnight drug Rhodes into the center of the ring and gave him the midnight ride. Rhodes lay on the mat and Midnight takes a microphone.
"Never try to sneak attack my friends again." Midnight stated angrily and then threw the microphone and got out of the ring. Midnight walked up the ramp to where Krista was waiting and they walked backstage together.
After the show was over and everyone had signed out and were on their way to Sacramento, Krista finished up that night's paperwork and payroll. Everyone needed to be in Sacramento by tomorrow night for roll call. Jeff, Krista, Matt and Michelle rode on the tour bus so that Krista could lay down and get some sleep while they made their way to Sacramento. After driving all night, Matt was exhausted, but they made it into town and to Arco Arena by noon. Krista and Jeff headed into the arena, Jeff found the dressing rooms while Krista found her office and made sure that sign in sheet was posted. Krista was working in on some new paper work that Stephanie had faxed over.
"You ready to go get something to eat?" Jeff asked as he entered her office.
"Not yet. I hope you're ready for tomorrow night." Krista answered.
"Tomorrow night? Ready for what?" Jeff asked confused.
"You will be facing Orton tomorrow night." Krista told him.
"Me? Why me?" Jeff responded.
"Stephanie thinks that it would be a good idea to have all friends and family alike to go against Orton. Stephanie made the match, not me. And there is no way to change it. The match will be a last minute add, so nothing can be said about it." Krista told him.
They soon took off for lunch and a little shopping as Krista needed some more maternity pants. After they were done shopping, they headed back to the arena so that Krista could change before the roll call. Everyone was present for roll call and Krista was glad to get out of the arena at a decent time. All Krista wanted to do was lay down and relax, but of course since she wanted to relax, the babies wanted to be active. And they were making her hungry as well.
The next day was show day. Jeff was in his dressing room getting ready for his match against Orton. Matt was in his dressing room getting ready to face Christian. Jericho and Batista were standing guard outside Krista's office just in case Orton tried anything. Krista just wanted to get the night over with.
Jerry and Tazz started off the show by recapping last weeks show. As they were talking, Randy Orton's music started playing as he along with DiBiase and Rhodes made their way into the ring. Orton started off by bad mouthing Krista and her decisions and then Midnight and how he treated him and Rhodes. Krista decided that she needed to put a stop to Orton. She got Batista and Jeff to walk out with her.
"Randy stop right there! I have had enough of your running your mouth every week. It's highly obvious that you still haven't learned not to piss me off." Krista stated from the stage.
"I want a rematch against Midnight tonight." Randy demanded.
"I don't think so, Randy. You will however have a match later tonight, just not against Midnight." Krista stated.
"I want Midnight!" Randy demanded.
"No. Tonight you will be facing Jeff Hardy." Krista stated. "And Rhodes, DiBiase you will not interfere in the match. If you do you will be suspended without pay. Do I make myself clear?"
Krista waited a few seconds for a response. When no one said anything, Krista, Jeff and Batista turned around and made their way back stage. Krista is about 29 weeks along in the pregnancy and after making it back to her office she started to have some pain.
"Jeff, don't freak out, but can you quietly go get the OB doctor please?" Krista asked.
"Are you ok?" Jeff asked.
"I have some pain and I want her to take a look. I am just trying to be cautious." Krista responded as Jeff stood up.
Jeff quickly and quietly got the doctor for Krista. After examining Krista, she told her to try to stay calm even during certain circumstances. The pain was the babies trying to tell her not to get upset. But everything else was fine. While Krista was resting in her office, Matt's match against Christian was about to start. Krista had the TV monitor on so she could watch the match. She invited Batista into the office so he wouldn't have to stand up all night.
Matt's theme music started to play and he headed out into the arena.
"This match is scheduled for one fall. Making his way to the ring weighing in at 236 lbs, from Cameron, North Carolina, Your ECW Champion, Maaaaattt Haaarrrrdy!" Lillian announced.
"And now making his way into the ring, weighing in at 235 lbs, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Christian!" Lillian announced as Christian made his way out into the arena.
The bell rang and both men locked arms. Christian broke free and shoved Matt towards a turnbuckle. Christian ran towards Matt and performs "Running Side Kick". Matt falls hard to the mat. After a few moments, Matt gets up. Christian turns around just in time to see Matt come running towards him and performs a "Twist of Fate" to Christian. Christian recovers and gets up and runs towards Matt. They lock arms again. Christian performs the "Inverted Tornado DDT " to Matt. Matt gets up after a few seconds and runs towards Christian and performs another "Twist of Fate". Christian stays down for a few seconds. Christian attempts to run at Matt, but Matt manages to perform a third "Twist of Fate". Christian stays down. Matt performs a "forearm smash" and pins Christian and the ref counts again 1..2..3. Matt wins the match. Matt made his way backstage and to Krista's office.
"Hey Sis. Jeff said that you were in some pain. Are you ok?" Matt asked.
"Yeah I will be just fine as long as I try my best to stay calm the rest of the night." Krista answered. "Go take your shower. I will be right here if you want to join us in watching the rest of the show."
"Ok. I will be back soon." Matt stated as he headed out the door towards his dressing room.
Meanwhile across the arena, Jason was with Midnight, Mickie and Trista.
"We need to get Mickie and you out of the arena without Orton, Rhodes or DiBiase seeing you." Jason stated.
"But how are we going to do that?" Mickie asked.
"Orton will be in the ring with Jeff, but Rhodes and DiBiase wont, right? Well I figured I can probably get some of the other Divas to distract them long enough to get you both out safely." Jason responded.
"Sounds good. If we can pull it off." Michael stated.
Jason headed out the door and found the Bella twins. He told them of the plan and they were more than happy to help. While Brea and Nikki Bella were successfully distracting Rhodes and DiBiase, Jason, Trista, Michael and Mickie managed to sneak out of the arena to their car. Once they were in the car they locked all the doors and took off rather quickly.
While Krista was watching the show and waiting for Matt to come back, she finished all the paper work for that night except for the sign out sheet which would have to wait until the end of the night. Matt soon joined Krista and Batista bringing plates of food and drinks on a cart.
"How did you know I was hungry?" Krista asked as she tried to get up to fix a plate.
"I don't know I just figured you might be. Stay there. I will fix your plate." Matt responded as he fixed a plate for Krista and brought it to her.
As they were eating, Jeff popped in before his match. Krista kissed her husband and he rubbed her tummy for luck and headed out to the tunnel to wait for his theme song.
Randy's theme "Voices" started playing as he walked out toward the ring. The crowd booed him and he just glared at the audience. Randy got into the ring.
"This match is scheduled for one fall. Making his way into the ring, weighing in at 228 lbs, from St. Louis, Missouri, Randy Orton" Lillian announced as Orton made his way to the ring.
Jeff theme song started to play as he performed his entrance dance and made his way into the ring.
"And now making his way to the ring, weighing in at 225 lbs from Cameron, North Carolina, your WWE Champion, Jeeefff Haaarrrdy!" Lillian announced.
The bell rings. Randy glares at Jeff as he moves around the ring before they lock arms. Randy runs at Jeff, but Jeff jumps out of the way forcing Randy to fly into the ropes. Randy comes out of it and they circle around a little bit before locking arms again. Jeff gets Randy into a headlock and performs the "Twist of Fate". Randy lands flat on his stomach. Jeff jumps over him and tries to get on the top rope. But Randy managed to get up and grab one of Jeff's legs and pulled him down. Randy pushes him into the ropes and make Jeff flip over the top rope. Randy jumps out of the ring and grabs Jeff by his hair and throws him back into the ring. After Jeff gets back on his feet Randy then throws Jeff against the ropes. Jeff bounces off the ropes and flies towards Randy knocking him down. Randy jumps up and runs towards Jeff and they lock arms again. Randy gets Jeff into a headlock and flips him onto the mat. Randy performs the "RKO" and Randy tries to pin him. The ref counts 1..and Jeff kicks out.
Jeff and Randy continue to fight as both men attempt to twist each others arms. Randy attempts to run towards Jeff. Jeff close lines him. Randy tries to get up, but Jeff gets a grip on his neck and performs the "Twist of Fate" again. Randy crashes to the mat. Jeff climbs the ropes and does the "Swanton Bomb." Jeff pins Randy and the ref counts 1..2..3!
As Jeff celebrated in the ring, Krista and Matt made their way into the arena. Orton had rolled out of the ring just in time to see Krista standing on the stage.
"Have you had enough yet, Randy?" Krista asked.
Orton didn't even respond to her. He made his way up the ramp and looked down at Krista as he walked right past her. Jeff made his way out of the ring and to his wife and brother. He hugged Matt and kissed Krista.
After Krista had finished all the paper work they headed to dinner and then to the tour bus for the two and half hour drive to Oakland, California. They were going to be in Oakland for about a week. The first few days they spent sight seeing through the Bay Area. Krista decided to get a hotel room for her and Jeff as she needed a more comfortable place to sleep while they were in Oakland.
The day of the show rapidly approached. Jeff did not have a match that night, but Matt did. Krista was in her office when Jeff walked in with a large fruit salad for Krista. Jeff sat in the office with Krista. At this stage in her pregnancy, while everything was moving along just fine, Krista had weekly check ups due to the amount of traveling. As Krista and Jeff worked on some of the details for the following week in Anaheim, Rebecca and Shawn walked into the office.
"Hi Krista. Hi Jeff. I was wondering if anyone was throwing you a baby shower?" Rebecca asked.
"Not as far as I know." Krista responded looking at Jeff.
"I haven't heard of anything." Jeff stated.
"Well, then I would like to throw you a baby shower and I'm thinking that it should be sometime really soon." Rebecca stated.
"That sounds fine with me." Krista responded.
"Great. I will get the details worked out and call you later." Rebecca stated.
"Welcome to Monday Night Raw. I am Matt Striker filling in for Jerry "The King" Lawler." Striker stated.
"And I am Michael Cole filling in for Tazz. We are live in Oakland California." Cole added.
"A lot of things have been happening around RAW with Randy Orton. I have to wonder when will he ever learn not to mess with the General Manager?" Striker asked.
"I have no idea, but from what I have heard…" Cole started to say.
The Undertakers theme started and he made his way down the smoke covered ramp and into the ring.
"I've been asked to step in and deal with this problem. And I have to say, I would love to take out Orton for myself, but it's not for me. It's for the two innocent souls that our General Manger has within her. And Orton is the poison that corrupts so many." Undertaker states.
Orton comes out into the arena and climbs into the ring and picks up a microphone.
"Poison? You call me something so evil?" Orton states from a distance.
"I've heard their souls call out to me. Asking me for protection for their mother, because they can't do it. But they have asked me to do something." Undertaker responds.
"Really? What is that?" Orton asked.
Undertaker clotheslines Randy Orton and the bell rings. Orton stands up only to get with left and rights by the dead man.
"The dead man appears to be riled up more than ever." Michael Cole stated.
"The Undertaker helping the General Manager is rare at best, but being able to hear two unborn children sends chills down my spine." Matt Striker added.
Undertaker picks up Randy Orton and starts trying to wear him down. Orton tries to punch out Undertaker.
"Hasn't Orton learned by now that you're not going to out power the Undertaker?" Cole asked.
"Nope and those snake eyes are going to ensure that he doesn't." Striker responded.