Krista took the note and handed it to Jeff. Jeff took a deep breath and just shook his head. After everyone had cleared the arena, Krista thought that it was just her, Jeff and Kristen that were left. Krista and Jeff were sitting in Jeff's dressing room while Kristen got her paper work faxed to Vince from Krista's office.
"Hi, Kristen." A voice came from the doorway.
"He-hello." Kristen stuttered as she quickly turned around.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you." He said.
"It's ok, John. I just thought that nearly everyone was already gone. What are you still doing here?" Kristen asked.
"I wanted to talk to you alone for a minute. If that's ok?" John asked.
"Sure, how can I help you?" Kristen asked.
"I was wondering if you would like to go get something to eat when you're done here?" John asked.
Krista and Jeff walked into her office thinking that they were alone.
"Oh hi John. I didn't know that you were still here." Krista stated. "Kristen we are getting ready to head to dinner, are you just about done?"
"Yeah. You guys go ahead and I'll catch up to you in a bit." Kristen stated.
"Ok. We'll meet you at the car." Jeff stated pulling his wife's arm.
"John, that sounds great. Let me just finish up here and we can go. If you don't mind, can we go with Krista and Jeff? Just for tonight." Kristen asked.
"No problem. I'll wait right here for you." John stated.
After Kristen was done with her paper work, she grabbed her bag and she and John headed out towards Jeff's and Krista's car. Jeff and Krista exchanged looks as Kristen and John headed towards them. Krista shrugged it off for now and the headed to dinner.
After dinner, John slipped Kristen a piece of paper with his cell and house number on it. He told her to call him anytime. Kristen wrote her cell phone number down for John and told him the same. The next morning, Krista, Jeff and Kristen were flying to North Carolina. Karen and William would be flying in later the same day with Kristen's kids. Jodi had the house ready for everyone to arrive. The kids were excited to see their mom and dad as well as their Aunt, grandparents and cousins.
"I wonder what is going on between Kristen and John?" Krista asked Jeff as they laid in their own bed.
"I don't know." Jeff responded as he curled up with his wife. "All I know is what is going on with us."
Jeff rolled on top of Krista and started kissing her. He then moved so that he was kissing her neck. It wasn't long before they stripped their clothes and started making love. They rolled all over the bed. Krista heard the doorbell, but figured that either Kristen or Jodi would answer the door. It wasn't long before someone knocked on their bedroom door.
"Go away!" Jeff yelled.
"Stop screwing your wife and get out here, man. Your nephew wants to see you." Matt responded.
"Go away, Matthew!" Krista yelled.
Jeff and Krista quickly finished their morning fun and got dressed. They headed downstairs to see everyone sitting around the dinning room table. Krista's dad didn't look to thrilled when her and Jeff entered the room.
"Krista, may I have a few words with you alone?" William asked.
"Sure, dad." Krista responded as she followed her dad into the living room. "What's wrong?"
"I know you are a married woman, but when you have guests in your house, I think it would be better if you didn't do what you were doing this morning." William stated.
"Dad, you're right I am a married woman. A very happily married woman and this is our house. Therefore we have every right to do what we want behind the closed and locked doors of our bedroom." Krista told her father.
"Well, then I just hope that you are using precaution not to get pregnant again. I think that 4 kids are enough." William stated.
"Well dad, since you've decided to start this conversation, then I am going to end it. It is not up to you as to how many kids Jeff and I have or want to have. It is up to us and us alone. And I am not going to discuss this any further with you." Krista stated angrily.
Krista went back into the dinning room, grabbed her cell phone and walked out the back door. Everyone turned and looked at William who had re-entered the room. Jeff took off jogging after Krista. He finally found her standing at the edge of the lake not to far from their house.
Meanwhile back at the house, Kristen cleared the table and did the dishes while Matt and Michelle played with the kids. Karen grabbed her husband's arm and lead him into the garage.
"What did you say to her that made her so angry?" Karen asked.
"I told her that it was disrespectful of them to do what they did when they have a houseful of guests." William answered.
"William! That is not your place to say anything to them. It's their house and its not like anyone could hear them or anything. Plus they are a happily married couple. So just leave them alone and you will apologize to her when she comes back." Karen stated sternly.
Jeff walked up to where Krista was standing. He could tell that she had been crying.
"Baby, what's wrong?" Jeff asked as he put his arms around her.
"My father has the nerve to tell me what we should or shouldn't do in our house, in our own bedroom with or without guests in the house!" Krista cried.
"What did he say to you?" Jeff asked confused.
"He basically told me that we shouldn't have sex in our house when there are guests in the house. And, oh you'll love this one, he had the nerve to tell me that he hoped we were using precaution so that we don't get pregnant again as he thinks that 4 kids are enough." Krista answered. "And I told him that it was not his decision to make on how many kids we have or don't have."
"What the hell! It's our house. We are a happily married couple and have every right to have sex in our bed." Jeff responded.
"And I told him that. I hope my mother said something to him." Krista stated as they started to head back to the house.
Back at the house Kristen had finally finished with the dishes when her cell phone rang.
"Hello?" Kristen answered.
"Hi Kristen, It's John. I just thought I would call and see how you were doing." John responded.
"I'm doing good. Just finished washing dishes at my sister's house. I was actually thinking about borrowing her car and taking the kids out for a while. How are you doing?" Kristen answered.
"Sounds like fun. I didn't know that you were at your sister's house. You sound a little stressed. Are you sure you're ok?" John responded.
"I am a little stressed, but that's only because my father had to stick his two cents in where it didn't belong and he pissed off Krista." Kristen responded as she slipped out the front door and sat on the porch swing.
"Yikes. I'm sorry. So then you're in Cameron, right?" John asked.
"Yup. Out in the middle of the country." Kristen answered.
"Well I am only about 45 minutes away from Cameron. I decided to visit my brother Dan who lives in Raleigh. And since you are closer than I though, would you mind if I tagged along with you and your kids?" John responded.
"That's cool! I would like it if you would join us." Kristen responded. "There is a lake not too far from the house. Why don't you meet me there in about 2 hours. I will text you the address and directions from the house to the lake."
"Sounds good. I can't wait to see you and meet your kids." John responded as they hung up.
Kristen text John the address and directions to the lake. Kristen went upstairs and took a hot shower and got dressed. It was a mild June day so she dressed accordingly. Kristen got her kids ready and told Krista that she was going to take the kids out for the day. Krista offered her the car, but Kristen insisted that they were fine walking.
Kristen and the kids arrived at the lake shortly before John did. Kristen introduced the kids to John and they headed into town. The five of them spent the day getting to know each other and having fun with the kids. It was getting late and Kristen knew that they needed to be getting back to the house, but she didn't want the day to end. It was the first time in a long time that she was having fun and so were the kids. Kristen called Krista to see if she could come pick her and the kids up from the mini shopping center in town.
Kristen told John hat Krista was on her way to pick them up, but tomorrow she would be free as Krista, Jeff, their parents and the kids were going to go to the zoo and she really didn't want to go. Kristen and John agreed to hang out again tomorrow, just the two of them. Kristen told him that she would text him in the morning after everyone left the house.
"How was your day with the kids?" Krista asked on their way back to the house.
"It was good. We had fun. Did dad apologize to you yet for what he said?" Kristen answered.
"Yes and he and mom are heading back to Oregon tomorrow night after the trip to the zoo." Krista responded. "Also Jeff and I are going to go out tonight for dinner just the two of us, so don't let them get to you."
"Oh ok. No worries." Kristen responded.
Over the next few days Kristen and John got to know each other better and soon it was time to head to Columbia, North Carolina for the next show. Thankfully it was just a short drive away from Cameron. Kristen, Krista and Jeff piled up into Krista's car and soon they were on their way to Columbia.
"So who have you been texting so much?" Krista asked.
"John." Kristen answered.
"John?" Krista responded looking back at her sister.
"Yes, John." Kristen smiled at her sister.
"Are you referring to who I think you are?" Krista asked.
"If you mean John Cena, then yes. I am texting with John Cena." Kristen responded just before Jeff got back in the car.
After arriving at the arena in Columbia, Krista and Kristen headed to her office as Kristen had some appointments that day. Krista wanted to check for any faxes from Vince. There weren't any so Krista left Kristen alone in the office. As she left, she bumped into John.
"Hey John! Have you seen Michael by chance?" Krista asked.
"Hey Krista. Michael? You mean Midnight? No I haven't. I'm actually looking for Kristen." John responded.
"She's in my office. John, be careful." Krista stated.
As she continued walking around she ran into Shawn and Paul who were talking about their upcoming DX DVD.
"Hey guys. Can't wait to see the DVD." Krista stated somberly as she walked past them.
"Is she ok?" Shawn asked.
"I don't think so. Krista, wait up." Paul stated. "Is everything ok?"
"Yeah, sorry guys. I guess when one of your friends and your best friends boyfriend disappears and pulls pranks like last week. One cant help but wonder what is going on. I also feel like some of the stars are writing their own storylines and I'm losing control." Krista responded.
"You're not losing control. And if you are referring to Orton and his goons, they always do that. But as far as Midnight, I have no idea what has gotten into him. Any idea as to who this secret admirer person is yet?" Shawn stated.
"No, but the night is still young. I'm sure after I make my appearance tonight, there will be something on my desk. As a matter of fact I'm certain of it." Krista responded. "But I need to go change and get to hair and make up. I'll see you two later."
Krista headed over to Jeff's dressing room to change her clothes. Jeff was sitting in his dressing room lacing up his boots for his match against CM Punk later that night.
"Hey gorgeous! I put your outfit on a hanger over there for you." Jeff stated as Krista pulled out her heeled boots.
"Thank you, sexy." Krista said as she went in to change.
Krista was going to wear her heeled black boots, a tight blue shirt and dark blue jeans to show her relaxed side. After Krista was dressed she headed over to hair and make-up. Her make-up artist looked at her outfit and picked the right make-up for her. Krista's hair stylist took her usually pin straight, brown with green and blue highlighted hair and gave it some natural looking curls.
Now with Rhodes, DiBiase and Krista looking for him, Michael has to be a little more careful as he watches Jeff Hardy stand near an exit in the parking garage. As Michael looked around and an idea came to him, take the car Priceless had rented and move it to a new location, Jeff went back inside. From behind a wall Michael saw Rhodes and DiBiase park their rented car and grab their stuff.
"That damn Midnight taking our gear!" Cody stated.
"Are you really sure it was him?" Ted asked.
"Who else could it have been?" Cody responded.
"Hornswaggle, Kizarny, Kane.." Ted answered.
Having lifted a few phone numbers from the phone roster. Michael pulled out a new cell phone with a number not traceable by the list. Michael sent a text to Ted "It's me Orton I need to see you alone. Don't say anything to Cody. meet me near the moving trucks." fallowing the instructions Ted said it was Krista wanting to know if they had arrived yet. Michael dressed like a staff member walked right into Priceless and nabbed the keys to their car.
"Hey watch it!" Ted stated
"He's got a head set on he can't hear you." Cody responded.
As Cody and Ted went there separate ways into the arena, Michael got into the car and moved it to a new location on the next floor. He also sent a text to the main security officer. "There's a tape in my dressing room and there's a 20 under the tape it's yours.. You don't know me." The guard went to Michaels room and found the tape and headed off to find Krista. Time was short as Michael knew the show was about to begin. Calling Teddy Long on his real cell.
"Hey Teddy, what do you think of 2 on 2 tag with Christian and Tommy Dreamer Vs. Finlay and Ricky Ortiz. Great. I'll see you tomorrow." Michael stated.
Checking to see if the halls where clear Michael walks back into the arena with the show starting and everyone's focus on the first match. Michael quickly changed into Midnight and grabbed a electric razor from his room and headed toward Cody's room. Things couldn't be easier for Midnight as Cody was alone. Midnight cut the power and in the darkness Cody was knocked out. Midnight quickly shaved a bald spot down Cody's head and dropped a note next to him. Midnight could only hope that Ted would be alone. To ensure this he sent a text to Ted again from the untraceable cell having Ted stay where he was by the truck. As the tape should be in Krista's hand by now and she should be watching it. The video would show a Midnight walking back into the chamber of souls and him chanting in Latin. A card provided the translation.
"It says here that In meus own lacuna EGO quirito vobis Oh senior, means In My own words I cry out to you oh lord." Krista reads.
Fearing the worst but knowing this would provide and explanation to Midnights disappearance Krista decided to air the tape.
If all went well when Krista air the tape, Ted would find the nearest TV and being alone, Midnight would strike and do to Ted what had already happened to Cody. The only thing left was to give Orton the new phone when the whole mess came to a head. Michael would be in his dressing room working with Teddy Long online and waiting for a match if he had one.
Just as the show was coming back from a commercial break, Krista radioed to Jerry to let Lillian know that she was coming out there. Krista also let the audio people know so that they could cue her entrance. Krista took her place behind the curtain. Just before her entrance started she received a text from Matt asking what was going on. Her music started and she didn't have time to respond to Matt.
"Ladies and Gentlemen! You're General Manager, Krista Hardy!" Lillian announced as Krista made her way to the ring.
Lillian handed Krista a microphone and the crowd soon died down.
"As all of you know, last week we had a incident involving Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase's gear going missing. As it turned out their gear was hung over the ring by a cable. I put out a search for the person who did it, but no one was able to locate him. Then just a few minutes ago, I was given a tape and a card. Let's watch the tape." Krista stated as the titantron played the video.
