Chapter 52 – Phone Calls
A few weeks after finding out she was pregnant, Becky had her and Fergal's daughter, Bridget. Mercedes got a message in the early morning of February 24 from Fergal telling her of the new arrival. Mercedes called them up.
Fergal laughed. "Hey Mercedes," He answered his phone on Facetime.
"Hey, hi," Mercedes replied.
"Hi sweetheart," Becky said.
"Hey, hun. How are you feeling?"
"I'm feeling great in all honesty. Take a look at my beautiful baby girl."
Mercedes smiled as Becky held Bridget up, giving her a better look. "Oh, yes, she is so beautiful. Congratulations you two."
"Thanks. Did my message wake you up?" Fergal asked out of curiosity.
"No, it wasn't your message. And it wasn't the twins either. I am just a little sick," Mercedes said with a smile.
"Why are you sick?" Becky asked.
"You of all people should know that's what comes with being pregnant!"
"Holy shit!"
"I know, right?!"
"That's great news, Mercedes," Fergal said. "Congratulations yourself."
"Thanks, Fergal."
"How far along are you?"
"Ten weeks on Tuesday," Mercedes replied.
"But you and Colby haven't even been trying that long!" Becky commented.
"I thought the same thing myself, Becks. But I was late for my period. I had the pregnancy symptoms. I bought the test. I called Colby telling him what was going on. I took the test with him still on the phone. It was positive. I made an appointment to make sure it really was happening and not a false positive. And I am pregnant!"
"Yay!"
"And you two are the first of friends to know. All the grandparents know," Mercedes laughed.
"Oh, I am always honored," Becky said.
"I am just keeping it cool as well. Staying relaxed and everything. I have the twins. However, sometimes they wear out with me and we sit or lay together and watch a movie and dowse off together. That is the best thing ever. Just as great as doing it alone with your husband or all four of us together."
"Oh, I know cuddling with my hubby and my boy. Now I get to do it with my little girl."
"Yes. Oh, you will also love when my due date is," Mercedes said.
"When?"
"September 24."
"Now that is pretty cool," Fergal said.
"Yes," Mercedes said. "Your godchild, Fergal, could be born on your wedding anniversary with your godchild's godmother."
"Are you naming me the godfather of Baby Lopez?" Fergal grinned.
"Yes! Colby agreed to it!"
"Well, thanks, Mer. I am honored!"
"You are so welcome!"
"Well, I'm going to go back to bed," Mercedes said. "I'll talk you both soon."
"All right, bye, Mer," Becky said.
"Bye," Fergal said.
"Bye. Hugs to all three," Mercedes said/
"Hugs and kisses back," Becky said.
"Bye, hun."
Mercedes smiled as she ended the Facetime call. She took a look at the picture of Becky and Fergal with their newborn daughter. She grinned again. She got up from the bed.
Mercedes quietly opened the door to the twins' room. She then quietly snuck in to see them. She took a look in on both of them. They both slept soundly. She smiled brightly the whole time she was in the room checking on them.
"I love you both so much," She whispered. "It was a rough year. But I always loved you the whole time. I do not regret either of you. And will not regret your brother or sister as well. Someday I will get back in the ring and I know you will be watching me and cheering me on. Because I know I will be cheering you on as your grandma has with me sitting front row or backstage at a NXT or WWE event. Sleep well, sweethearts."
Mercedes then quietly snuck out of the room. She then quietly closed the door. She went back into the bedroom. She looked at the clock on her nightstand.
Mercedes knew Colby had gotten to his hotel room already. She didn't care if he was asleep already. She wanted to talk to him.
Colby groaned when his phone was going off. He sat up in bed. He picked his phone up.
"Hello," He answered.
"Hi, my man," Mercedes replied.
"Hey, Boss," Colby replied with a smile. "Is everything all right?"
"Yes, I'm sorry if I woke you. I just wanted to talk, because I miss you."
"I miss you too, baby."
"Did you know Bridget was born?"
"Yes, I got Fergal's message. She's beautiful looking at her."
"I called him and Becky not too long ago. I told them about number three and I told Fergal he would be the godfather," Mercedes said.
"What did he think?" Colby asked.
"He loved it. He said he was honored. I could tell he was really excited."
"I'm glad to hear that. How are you, though?"
"I'm fine. I had some sickness a little bit ago, but I am feeling better."
"Good. How about Dom and Charlotte?"
"Sleeping soundly. I went to their room to check on them. They were safe and sound. I am so happy to have them. And I can't wait to welcome baby number three. It was a rough year, but I have no regrets for anything. I'll definitely be back in the ring!"
"Oh, yes, you will. And I'll be there backstage to see it with Dom, Charlotte and baby number three. And we'll all be so happy and proud of you."
"Thank you, baby," Mercedes replied. "I can't wait until you get home."
"Me too. And when I'm home it'll be all about you and the kids like always."
"I love that. We met because of wrestling, but it is nice to step away from it for a little bit and enjoy family and friends."
"That's what I've always done," Colby replied. "That's why I moved back to Davenport after I was on the main roster."
"I think that's what many of us do or have don't. Except for those like Becky and Fergal," Mercedes commented.
"Yep. And I still thank you for moving out to Davenport after we were married."
"You're welcome. I have loved living here. I love my in-laws. I miss my family at times, of course. I missed them a lot when I was going through my Postpartum Depression. But I am very happy to be here. I also love it when my husband comes home to me and my babies."
"Me too, baby. Me too. You and the kids are some of the best things to happen to me! I'm glad it worked out for us to get together!"
"Me too. Even if it ended badly in your other relationships for us to come together, right?"
"Oh, yeah! I know I was with Leighla for a lot of years and then there was Zahra, but they didn't even compare to you and they still don't. They don't even compare to you put together! And they never will either! You are my soul mate, Mercedes! And like I said so many times I would give up being a WWE Superstar to be home with you and the kids."
"Thank you, baby. And you are my soul mate too. And no to quitting being a WWE Superstar. You still got many years to go before you retire and end up in the WWE Hall of Fame!"
"Now thank you, baby."
"Oh, I want to kiss your lips right now!" Mercedes said.
Colby chuckled. "They're all yours when I get home. And they're definitely all yours once we can be alone together without the kids."
"Oh, banks on it, Rollins. Because Sasha Banks is going to blow your mind like always!"
"Oh, you're blow my mind, Sasha. But I'll show up not only am I The Man, but I am also The Boss."
"Mmm…" Mercedes trailed off.
"Do I have you riled up, baby?" Colby asked with a smirk.
"You do. Which is why I am going to let you go so I can go back to sleep and dream about it!"
"Whatever you want, Mer. I would stay up the rest of the morning talking to you."
"No. You need to be as rested as possible for Raw tonight."
"True. Okay, I love you a lot and I'll talk to you soon," Colby said.
"I love you a lot as well and I look forward to it," Mercedes replied.
"Bye, baby."
"Bye."
Colby smiled ending the call on his phone. He put his phone back down. He laid back down in bed, still smiling. He was happy Mercedes had called him. Of course, sometimes he got annoyed when she called. But that was because they were arguing about something or she was overthinking something that he thought was no big deal. Typical in all relationships.
But that very early morning he was glad she called him. It made him very happy as he tried to go back to sleep. He knew he would be dreaming about her.
Mercedes grinned as she grabbed her cell phone charger. She plugged it into her phone and set her phone on the nightstand. She got settled into bed. She couldn't help but think about what her husband had said:
"I know I was with Leighla for a lot of years and then there was Zahra, but they didn't even compare to you and they still don't. They don't even compare to you put together! And they never will either! You are my soul mate, Mercedes!"
She had walked into that one mentioning his exes. She didn't care, though. He said a great thing to her about her. And it would never be the last!
