Randy held out his hand. "Take my hand, Babe." John reached to take Randy's hand. His hand was cold. He felt confused and lost. Randy took John's hands kissing it. "Babe...breath. You can do this." Dr. Tully returned with the glasses.
"Let's try slipping this on." She spoke up moving closer, they looked almost like stylish wraparound glasses but a darker plastic than normal. "Okay slowly open your eyes." She instructed. Randy did so and didn't see the searing blinding light. He slowly nodded. "Good." Randy moved his head slightly. He felt like he was watching an overly bright and washed out TV. He lowered his head looking towards where he was holding John's hand. He held the faintest of smiles. "Are you already making out some things?" She asked.
"Faintly." Randy replied.
"Good. When you get home I suggest John research a good eye doctor for you in that area that can then point you in the direction of a good boundaries trainer and maybe a home aid if John works outside of the home." She told him
"I will thanks." Randy turned his head towards John. "Okay, Babe...oh do we need a cab?"
"Yeah...I'll take care of it." John said after a moment. What good was he to Randy? He was a broken mental case only no one knew how bad he really was deep inside.
"Okay, Babe." Randy told him looking back towards the Dr. "Thanks, Doc...been a big help."
"Well good day Gentlemen." She smiled before she left. John looked up a local cab and before too long they were on their way to the hotel. He hated he felt so lost in his head at the moment.
Randy reached for John's hand as they rode. "Talk to me, Babe."
" I'm fine...just old demons. " John said softly.
"Okay, Babe...so how long till you need to work again?" Randy told him trying not to feel down knowing that is something he would never do again.
"I...got the week off." John said quietly. His tone sounded strange and numb much like the day Randy found him in Stephanie's basement and the day Kane passed.
"Okay...Listen to me, Babe." Randy addressed him.
John turned his head. "Yeah?"
"When we get back, send a message to Cody and Bray. Then order us some food...maybe something I can try to eat with my fingers. After we eat go arrange our flight for tomorrow to St. Louis." Randy rattled off instructions as something told him it was what John needed. "Got all that?"
John nodded slowly. His mind was forced out of his downward spiral to serve as he was used to. "Yes...I got it."
"Good...Sadly need to send news to the office as well...no point holding it off." Randy shook his head lowering it. His tone dropped slightly. "Let the word spread I guess...so the guys in the back don't wonder."
"Sorry, Daddy." John said softly. "I should be comforting you not acting like a needy sub who needs guidance."
"It's fine Babe...I...I...I just need to try to get a grip of all of this." Randy told him. John felt so fucked up. The lack of confidence sent his mind into a state of fear. Kane and then the demon had always known what to do. They had broken him to follow and serve. He lowered his head, rubbing the back. Did he need to go away and get help? Who would care for Randy? That wasn't an option.
The cab stopped and the driver called back the total. John didn't move at first. "Babe...pay the bill and let's go." John fumbled to do as he was told. His mind felt in a haze as he helped Randy into the hotel and then up to their room. "Before you follow my other orders...sit down a few minutes and breath." Randy told him as he got situated on the couch. He shook his head lightly as he heard an odd thumping sound. It was very faint but almost familiar.
"Yes, Daddy." John said softly. He walked to sit on the couch.
Randy realized the thumping was in John's direction. He reached over feeling air. "Come on lean on me...I won't break babe." John carefully moved to lean on Randy's chest. He let out a long breath. "There we go." Randy spoke softly as he moved an arm to lightly rub John's. He listened as slowly the loud thumping got slower. Then almost faded to the background. "Better?"
"Yeah." John whispered. "I'm such a fucking mess. It's been years and I doubt I'll ever get better. I feel lost...confused...if not being guided by a confident man."
"I'll do my best babe...but maybe we should talk to Codes...you seem very at ease with him and Finn." Randy admitted.
"Yeah...maybe. I hate to agree when I only want you as my Dom but I know I need it." John said finally.
"Well maybe Codes can help work with me...The doctor said I should regain at least some sight in time. I'm already seeing hazy dark forms." Rady tried to tell John.
"Yeah...He is good to me." John agreed. His body relaxed even more.
"They both are to both of us." Randy told him. "Now give me a kiss then go carry out what I told you." Randy tried to tell him firmly.
"Gladly." John agreed. He moved to kiss Randy. "You're so strong. Thank you for trying so hard for me." He whispered. He stood up to call Cody as he was told.
"Thanks, Babe." Randy replied as he tried to relax back.
John heard the phone ring twice before Cody answered. "Hey, Codes. I wanted to let you and Finn know what's going on." John began.
"Yeah what's up?" Cody replied as he was traveling between interviews.
John filled Cody in on Randy's condition. "So, we're heading to Missouri tomorrow. I have a week off." John finished.
"Well, at least there is possibly good news." Cody told John. "Tell you what. When you get back on the road see if you can get suites with two beds if not bedrooms and Finn and I can room with you. Work on looking at your schedules and everything."
"That would be great...Ran um wants to talk to you about me possibly being kind of...under your care. We both see I need a full time Dom and he thought maybe you could help him. You guys can talk that over though."
"Yeah, I will call and talk to him in a couple days. That way it's before you return to the road, but also give him time to start to settle in and process this new way of life." Cody told him.
"Okay. Tell Finn I said hi. Talk later." John smiled.
"Yeah will do...we can swing by after the show." Cody told him.
"Okay. See you then." John ended the call. He called Bray next. Lastly, he scheduled their flight for the next day and ordered food. John ordered baked chicken tenders and fries for Randy. The men ate and then John made the dreaded call to Company.
The office had been given the heads up from Shane. Of course they were sorry to hear it but said they would start the paperwork for Randy's release once they got the report from the hospital. They would also place the announcement on the webpage. John tried not to let Randy dwell too much on the fact his career was over. They relaxed until Cody knocked on the door after the show.
"Go get that Babe...should be the guys. I hope they didn't bring a lot of people with them." Randy moved so John could get up. John walked to open the door. Thankfully, it was only Cody and Finn.
Cody was holding two bottles of wine and Finn had a bottle of JD. "We brought refreshments." Cody tried to smile.
"Hope it's good." Randy commented looking over from the couch and tried to look over.
"A bottle of Jack...I know you and Johnny love it...a sweet wine and a dry white wine." Cody spoke up. John shut the door.
"Sounds good. I could use a drink." Randy admitted.
Cody sat down in the large chair by Randy. "Finn, could you pour me a glass of the sweet wine and Ran a shot of JD?" He asked.
"Aye Sir." Finn moved to sit his bottle down before getting the wine from Cody. He looked at John. "Do ya have glasses in 'ere beside the bathroom ones?"
John nodded and went to grab them. "Here you go." He handed them to the smaller man.
"Thank ya...what ye be wantin?" Finn asked as he went to pour the first two drinks.
"Make mine a double." Randy called over.
"Sure...neat or rocks?" Finn answered.
"Neat is fine." Randy replied.
"Double on the rocks." John said. "Thanks."
"Sure thin." Finn went to make his and John's drink. "Can ya take these over for me?"
"Sure." John carried two drinks over, carrying one to Cody. "Careful, Daddy." He slowly put the glass in Randy's hand. He then knelt on the floor in front of Randy.
"Got it, Babe, thanks." Randy slowly took a sip. He reached to pet John's head as Finn came over with John's drink and his wine.
"Here ya go." Finn offered John the glass.
John reached for the glass. "Thanks."
Cody took a sip of his wine. "Take a seat, Puppy...relax." Finn nodded moving to his knees near Cody.
"So how much is the talk already?" Randy asked.
"It's pretty much all over the back. Everyone's really sorry to hear it. The fans I haven't heard much yet." Cody admitted.
"I'm surprised. The office said it would be on the page." Randy told him. "I thought that would be hot front news."
"It could be. I didn't linger long after the show. I'll bet you and John have Twitter feeds blowing up." Cody told him.
Randy let a sigh slip before sipping his drink. "Well, John can check them both later I guess. I'll need him or an aid be my new tweet writer." Randy commented.
"Of course...John said something on the phone...you wished to talk to me about guiding you?" Cody asked.
"Yeah...I know some stuff I can do without vision...but of course others aspects would not be safe." Randy told him. "Now if I am lucky in time I may regain some if not most of my vision...but it may not stay that way. Sometimes it may seem fine, but other times I may feel like I am back at square one. John needs someone that can provide that guidance and work overs when I can't."
Cody nodded. "I see...let's lay it on the table. I don't want any misunderstanding between friends. Are you comfortable with John calling me Sir and obeying my orders as long as they do not conflict with your own?"
Randy was quite a moment as he took a sip. He dealt with Kane doing it for years. John needed this he knew it. "Yes."
"Have you ever heard of houses in the community, Ran?" Cody asked.
"A little." Randy replied.
"I propose we form a small house of our own." Cody took a sip. "I will be the head...the Master if you will but I won't be over you...more of just a guide. John will be your Baby but also under my protection. He will be under me on the road when you are away. Finn is my Puppy but he will respect and obey you. If you are not present on the road and I work John over and he grows heated he can jerk off. I won't fuck him."
"That is acceptable." Randy replied. "Maybe in time we can bring our bus on the road again. I don't know how I will feel moving on and off planes and hotels and things. We will see. I am sure I may get cabin fever after some time. Now would it be acceptable to you if you two room with John...different bed of course and the room cost will be split?"
"Of course. We can keep each other company." Cody nodded with a smile. " This all sound okay to you, Puppy? "
"Aye Sir." Finn replied then looked at John. "Nice another sub to connect wit. And I will respect Randy as I do ya."
"I know you will." Cody smiled. "Same rules apply for my Puppy, Ran. You may ask him to do things for you...even work him over but I alone get to fuck him. "
"Understood...I doubt I will be working him anytime soon though...even when the recovery starts I will have reservations on that part." Randy told Cody finishing his drink.
"Of course but don't hesitate to ask him for help or puppy cuddles." Cody chuckled. "He's quite calming."
Randy chuckled. "I won't"
"Now all that's settled. One big family." Cody smiled. "Our Puppy and my Boy your Baby." John seemed to relax completely for the first time.
"Yes the new rooming arrangement will begin when John returns to the road." Randy told him. "Babe can you get me some water?" Part of him wanted another drink but he knew that could be a bad path.
John moved from the floor to grab a water bottle. "Sure, Daddy."
"Thanks when you come back I need you to set my glass down for me." Randy told him.
"Of course, Daddy." John said as he moved to take Randy's glass and hand him the cold bottle. Cody smiled as he watched. John seemed less tense and happier already.
"Thanks, Babe." Randy moved to open the bottle. Finn watched seeing how Randy seemed to be adjusting so far. "Oh...did you ever call Ma?" Randy asked after he took the first sip.
"Yeah...she started crying." John admitted as he sat back down. "She was upset neither of us had called Destiny. I tried to assure her we love our daughter we've just been going through a lot."
Randy shook his head. "So first she cried thinking we didn't care about our girl...then she cried because I'm injured."
"Yeah...she said she'd be there for anything we need. Your mom is a saint." John said.
"Man...She has work, the house...Des...I think she thinks she is wonder woman." Randy replied.
"I'll be there for you both." John told him.
"Oh, Ran. I looked into the adoption for you. The paperwork is pretty simple considering you are Destiny's only living parent and John is your husband. If you want I can send it to your lawyer." Cody told him.
"Great...yes please." Randy smiled.
Cody looked at John and smiled. "Your Baby is beaming. I'd say he's happy."
"I know he's been waiting a while for this to happen." Randy replied as he shifted to try to pet John's shoulder getting his head first. "Oops. Need to practice aim."
"If I may say so, Sir...I think ye doing remarkably well." Finn told him.
"Thanks." Randy replied.
"Yes, you are. I'm impressed." Cody said.
"Maybe now I'll get fat and tell you I'm all buff." John tried to joke.
"I might not see...but I still plan on doing plenty of touching." Randy smirked.
John gulped, trying not to shift. "Good to know." He laughed. Finn moved to hide his face almost like a kid seeing two adults being naughty.
"Hey, I want to try not to let this hold me back." Randy replied.
John laughed at Finn. "Too much for your innocent ears, Puppy?"
Finn slowly lowered his hands and gave a faint smirk. "Just yanking ye chains."
"Um...Sir...Daddy. One thing we never cleared up. What are the rules about Finn and I...are we permitted to touch...play?" John had to wonder. Cody looked thoughtful. "What do you think, Ran?"
Randy's brows knitted but were hard to see over the glasses. "I don't know." He commented. "Sex no...but I guess the other stuff would be okay. How would you normally handle such a thing Codes?"
"Honestly it's not uncommon for pets or subs to play together in a house. Either for the enjoyment of their Doms or just blow off steam if alone." Cody said.
Randy slowly nodded. "So just no fucking each other...then again even if they wanted to who would top?" Randy chuckled.
John made a face. "Good point...unless we had one of those double-sided dildos." He laughed.
"I think that may cross the line...unless it was a show for us." Randy commented. "You agree Codes?"
Cody nodded. "Sounds good. What do you think about all this, Puppy? You have a say."
Finn nodded. "We can see...if either of us feel uneasy without our Sirs we can decide not to do it again."
John nodded. "I feel comfortable around Finn." He admitted softly. "I don't know how but he calms me."
"I know...tis a gift." Finn chuckled. "Odd us puppy type can be hyper, yet calm when we need to be."
John reached to pet Finn's head. "Just no kisses on the lips. I saved that just for Daddy. Even Kane never kissed me."
"Aye...no lip smoochies." Finn agreed.
John laughed. "You have a way with words, Finn." Cody laughed. The room felt lighter. The four men talked for a while before Cody thought it was best for them to go get rest for work the next day.
John and Randy said their goodbyes. Cody hugged Randy tightly. "You're my best friend...and part of my house now. We have each other's backs no matter what. You call if either of you needs anything. We'll be there with John on the road."
"Yeah...thanks, Codes. For everything." Randy replied before letting go.
Cody and Finn left together. Cody smiled at Finn once they reached their room. "Thank you for being so good about all this." He walked to his suitcase.
"Of course Sir...they like family to ya...now they me family too." Finn smiled.
"Please kneel." Cody said softly. He pulled a large flat box from his case. Finn raised his eyes slightly caught off guard but moved to kneel as instructed.
Cody opened the back box. Lying on the blue velvet was a collar. The chain was a stainless steel cable. The front was a small padlock made of platinum similar to what a dog may wear. Two keys were in the box. He held it down for Finn to see. "Go ahead, Puppy. Pick it up. Look on the back."
Finn slowly moved to take it looking it over. "Th-thought ya said ye needed it made...ye had it already?" He looked up at him. He had no clue how Cody could have gotten it between the hospital and work.
"When you have money things can be arranged." Cody said with a smile. On the back of the padlock were the words C. R.'s Puppy
Finn chuckled at the comment but smiled brightly at the engraving. He then held it back up to Cody. "Please, Sir."
"This is a permanent collar. It needs a key to open so one key is for you." Cody explained. He placed the cable around Finn's head. There was a click as the padlock locked into place. "That okay? Comfortable?"
Finn nodded as he felt the length of it. "Aye Sir...just bought right."
Cody took one key out. "I'll put this on a chain and wear it. You may have the box and other key." He handed Finn the box. "Now stand and kiss me." Finn took the box and stood up and tilted his head up for Cody to kiss him. Cody kissed Finn deeply. He wrapped an arm around him to hold him close. Finn almost melted into the kiss letting Cody support him. When it broke Cody was panting slightly. "How tired are you, Puppy? I'd love to feel those lips around me."
"Ya know I never too tired for ya Sir." Finn replied.
"Good...with everything going on it's been awhile." Cody groaned. "Would you prefer me standing or in bed? "
"Thee bed is good so ye can relax." Finn replied as he went to strip down. Cody stripped down, putting his clothing in a pile. He walked to the bed and laid on his back, tucking his hands under his head to relax.
Finn moved over and up to the bed kissing over Cody's stomach. "That feels good." Cody praised with his slight lisp. He hated the lisp but it never seemed to bother his Puppy. Finn trailed down over Cody's abs and groin then moved to lick the head of his cock. "Mmm...yeah. I don't know why but picturing you and John playing got me hot." Cody moaned. "Take it, Puppy. " Finn parted his lips to take Cody between them with a little hum and wiggle of his ass as he slid down. "Oh, yeah...that's nice." Cody praised warmly. He closed his eyes. Finn continued working his Sir's cock over as he tried not to get worked himself.
Cody opened his eyes, seeing Finn's struggle. "You may touch yourself if you wish, Puppy. Enjoy it." Finn moaned as he moved allowing himself to react and get into it more, which of course allowed him to do a better job. "That feels so good...damn, Puppy." Cody moaned. "Imagine this while Johnny sucks on your cock." Finn groaned moving a hand to his cock to squeeze it gentle at the mental image Cody was trying to paint.
"I can tell you like that...I do too. You sucking me so good while Johnny makes you see stars...Johnny could have a vibrating plug in his ass." Cody moaned, the words teasing him as much as Finn. Finn's body gave a shudder as he tried not to cum already. He didn't know why the thought made him so hot but it did. Cody felt vibrations as Finn moaned. "Sounds like we both like that. We'll have fun distracting Johnny on the road...I think you like the idea." Cody moaned. He felt close as well.
Finn briefly nodded a positive response. He slowed himself down not wanting to soil the bed. He moved his hand from his cock to Cody's to stroke the bottom half. Cody moaned as he came first only a few minutes later. He gave a long breath and then relaxed.
Finn waited to make sure he had it all before he swallowed and slowly pulled off moving next to Cody showing his still heated state. "I grab a towel in a moment, Sir."
"Here...lay between my legs and I'll touch you." Cody offered.
Finn nodded as he moved off the bed and to the bathroom grabbing a head towel before he came back and moved into the requested position so he was leaning against Cody's chest.
Cody wrapped a hand around Finn's cock and stroked. "So, Puppy...you liked my visual? Johnny is pretty hot."
"Aye Sir, I did." Finn panted shifting on Cody's lap some. "If we did that...I would need a toy too." He moaned leaning his head back some. "As ye talked I ached to feel filled."
"You and Johnny could blow each other in a six nine with you on top...and I could fuck you." Cody whispered into Finn's ear.
"Oh damn Sir." Finn panted his body giving a shudder. "Sounds good. Feel close."
Cody used the other hand to tease under Finn's cock. "Picture that...my cock hitting you just right while your mouth is full of John's big cock...he's bigger than us put together...then his mouth sucking you."
"Oh, Sir." Finn moaned out as he took the towel to cover his stomach and the head of his cock right before he came letting to towel catch the hard release.
Cody released Finn, kissing the side of his neck. "Love you, Puppy."
"Love ya too Sir." Finn replied as he tilted his neck slightly. He carefully moved to towel to hold everything inside.
"You may go clean." Cody yawned. "That collar looks great gracing your neck."
"Aye Sir." Finn moved from the bed. "Thank ya...feels good...right. Ye showering or should I just bring ye a cloth?"
"I'll shower." Cody said, ever careful of his appearance. He got up slowly. The men cleaned and retired to bed.
In their suite, John helped Randy strip for bed before getting ready himself. He did not mention sex as he often did. He figured Randy would tell him when he was ready. "How early is our flight Babe?" Randy asked. He removed his glasses after the lights were shut off.
"11. Plenty of time for breakfast." John smiled. He was wearing boxers to bed.
"Yeah may take longer for us to get ready." Randy commented as he moved over to hold John. "Turn your head so I can kiss you." John turned his head until their lips met in the darkness.
Randy hooked the back of John's head deepening it. "Love you so much Babe...thank you so much." He whispered in the dark with such heartfelt emotion.
"Thank me for what, Daddy?" John whispered back.
"Just everything Babe, being so understanding and supportive. Willing at least for now to hold off on your mansion for my simple place. I know they are both of ours...but you know what I mean." Randy tried to explain.
"Of course, Daddy. You'd do the same for me." John replied. " I'm just grateful to have you and Destiny in my life. "
"Same here Babe." Randy moved to try to nuzzle John's neck.
John gave a soft, pleased sound. "I...like the whole house thing...feels nice to have Cody and Finn."
"Yeah, they will both be good guides in their own ways." Randy told him. He stifled a yawn. "Night Babe."
John gave a shaky breath as the kiss and attention to his neck was heating him. "Night."
"You need help with something Baby?" Randy asked at the heated sound.
"No...sorry. " John apologized. He felt wrong asking for anything.
Randy slowly moved his hand to run over John's ab. "You're apologizing...so that means you do don't you?" He whispered.
"Guess the neck kissing just made me a little heated." John admitted. " And the talking with the guys about playing. "
"It's fine Baby." Randy whispered as he moved closer behind John and slid his hand into the flap of John's shorts. "Just because I am not up to trying to fuck you blind….okay that can be taken a couple ways...I can still make you feel good."
John gave a throaty laugh then a moan. "I did recall you talking about a lot of touching."
"Yeah, I did." Randy told John as he wrapped his fingers around John's cock.
John gave a soft groan. "Don't know why the thought of being naughty with another sub like Finn heated me. Normally I'm all about the rough, dominate types."
"Becuase you're both exhibitionist and the thought of you two playing for our viewing pleasure is a hot thought." Randy husked as he gave a faint squeeze.
John groaned, his head going back. "I know right now you can't see...but Sir could tell you."
"And in time I should be able to see some things." Randy replied moving to kiss the side of John's neck. "How about I move my hand and you remove those?"
"Gladly." John said. When Randy moved he pulled the boxers down and off. Once John settled back down Randy went to hold him again so he could feel his way down to John's cock to touch him again. John groaned when Randy touched his hard cock. The younger man was behind him and it made John so hot.
"That's my good Baby." Randy commented as he shifted to be almost spooning the older man as he moved to stroke him. "Before you leave next week I promise at least once to try to fill that ass."
"Whatever you're comfortable with, Daddy. We don't have to." John tried to assure him.
"Oh trust me I want to...just unsure." Randy told him as he moved to kiss the back of John's neck. "I think I would go nuts if I don't at least try."
John shuddered as he felt goosebumps. "I always want my Daddy." He whispered.
"Good." Randy whispered as he moved his hand to he could massage the dewy tip with his thumb.
"Tell me what you'd like to do." John whispered.
"I would want you on your back and your legs on my shoulders as I bend you back to fuck you down into the bed. Letting my fingers feel every contour of your chest and abs. Seeing if I can feel every quiver of your muscles as you fight to keep control. Faintly tilt my head as I hear as your breaths get more and more ragged and the change of pitch with every moan." Randy slowly described the scene as he saw it in his mind.
John gave a soft moan. "That sounds so good. I would hold off until you told me to let go."
"Mmm yeah...you're such a good Baby with that." Randy commented. "Don't need to hold off tonight though." Randy began to place kisses on John's neck again.
"Suck...Mark me, please. I have a week." John begged.
Randy shifted so he could reach the side of John's neck better. He felt with his lips to try to nibble slightly till he felt John shudder. Licking over the spot he then placed his lips lightly to suck over it. John shuddered harder, his movements becoming erratic. "Yeah...fuck yeah...about to blow."
Randy moaned around the mark before he stopped. "Go ahead...let me feel it Babe." Randy told him before he licked over the spot.
John groaned one last time before he came. He gasped for breath until his heart slowed. "That was so good."
"Glad Babe." Randy stopped and moved his hand away.
"Do you need anything?" John asked as he shifted.
"No….I'm good babe...just a towel for my hand." Randy assured him. John hopped out and walked to the bathroom to wash off. Randy waited giving a frustrated sigh. He remembered when he would have hopped out of the bed to clean then come back to clean John off.
John came back with a cloth to wash Randy's hand. He heard an annoyed sigh from his husband. "Were you not satisfied, Daddy?"
"It's not that Babe." Randy told him. "Just frustrated with myself. I remember how often I would wear you out that I would go to the bathroom...shower then bring a cloth back to clean you while you're half asleep. Guess I won't be doing that for a while. You're going to have to work on your post-sex stamina."
"I'll do better at that, Daddy. It was selfish of me to pass out and expect you to clean me." John said as he washed Randy's hand.
"I didn't mind...I loved taking care of my baby...but I guess it's your turn now...at least for a while." Randy replied. Randy cringed moving his free hand to his temple rubbing it as he closed his eyes which he has open in the darkness.
"Just rest, Daddy." John moved to get rid of the cloth and put on his boxers. "Close your eyes."
"I'm trying Babe...sometimes it feels like it hurts no matter what." Randy admitted.
John kissed Randy in the dark. "You're doing so well though. You enjoyed a drink with friends and then made your husband feel good. I'm so proud of you."
Randy returned the kiss giving a small smile. "Thanks Babe. I need to learn to ask for help more. You don't know how often I want to move to go do something myself...then realize it's not safe for me to."
"I can imagine if I was in your shoes." John agreed. " But remember I enjoy helping you. "
"Yeah, I know Babe." Randy yawned. "Let's try this again." He chuckled. "Night Babe."
"Night." John closed his eyes and did drift off quickly. They woke the next morning and had a simple breakfast before making the flight to St. Louis.
Randy received a text from Shane while they were mid-flight. "It says 'We want to send you off properly, Randy. Let us know if you can make Smackdown next Tuesday. John can help you in the ring and we can dim the arena lights. You deserve it.' It's from Shane." John told Randy.
"Damn...feels like the final nail." Randy sighed. "I feel silly asking, but what day is it even?"
"Wednesday so it would be a week away." John said.
"So I would fly back with you?" Randy asked. "What if I have an aid by then?"
"We could have them come along and fly back with you." John said. "I'm going to kiss you in the ring and end our storyline properly. Anyone who doesn't like it can not look."
Randy slowly nodded. "Okay Baby...I guess as much as the company feels they owe it to me...I guess I also owe it to the fans." He sighed. "Why do I see a big production that will take up a quarter of the show?" He chuckled. "Sorry I'm not comparing myself to him...I just remember how drawn out Ric's sent off was. It even ran a long time after the cameras cut."
"Well, you are a legend too, Ran. You may be young but look at all you've achieved." John told him. " I wouldn't be surprised if you are inducted into the Hall of Fame next year. "
"Maybe...don't know if I'm ready for that yet." Randy told him. He tried not to let his face or voice drop too much.
"Of course, Daddy. I know this is hard." John said softly. "And I was looking forward to one more RKO." He tried to joke.
"Yeah." Randy replied almost numbly. The more things came up the more it was driving home his career and livelihood were over. He had to remind himself he still had his family.
"Hey, you have a great life still." John squeezed his hand. "Enough money to live on, a beautiful daughter, a job at the Center if you improve, not to mention the hottest guy in the world as your hubby." He tried to laugh.
Randy turned his head to focus on John and squeezed his hand back. "Yeah, Babe. I guess all of this is just making me feel even older. I guess this is like for Edge and Daniel felt...and I'm sure others."
"I know it's our worst nightmare. But you could improve...we could still live that perfect life in your head...or maybe even better." John whispered.
"Yeah, maybe babe...Just a lot to process." Randy told him.
John's smile faded slightly. "I know...just trying to cheer you up."
"I know I appreciate it." Randy told John as he lifted john's hand to his lips to kiss it. "Hmm wonder if I'll need a guide dog."
"It wouldn't hurt. You want me to reply to Shane?" John asked.
"Oh yeah...sorry got distracted." Randy replied. "Let him know I said okay, but he may want to plan it for the last segment in case the amount of well wishes gets out of hand." Randy laughed. "Does that make me sound egotistical?"
"It's part of your charm." John laughed as he typed. " Oh, your mom wants to bring Des over to see us today. "
Randy chuckled. "Okay sure...that or she wanted an excuse to see how bad I am."
"I missed Destiny so much." John smiled.
"Yeah...I just hope she is okay around me." Randy replied.
"You're clean now. She'll be fine." John said. The plane landed an hour later and John drove Randy to their home. "You going to let the aid drive your Hummer? " John asked, knowing it was Randy's other baby.
"Well, I am sure they will have their own car. I'm sure you will keep her purring for me when you're home." Randy told him. "Damn this will suck. When you leave I'm going to be stuck upstairs a lot."
"That's why I said I'm debating going part-time. I want my Daddy happy." John said as he drove.
"I know, then again I'll have an aid...just need to hope we find a good one over this week. Not sure how I can interview them alone. Well unless Ma helps. I just worry she will try to take the job herself." Randy gave a weak laugh.
"That's too much for her." John agreed. When they pulled into the driveway Elaine's car was sitting out front. "Damn, your mom doesn't waste time. She's here."
"Damn it Ma...can't I get a few minutes to breath?!" Randy exclaimed with an exasperated sigh.
"Guess not." John chuckled. He parked the car. He got out and walked to help Randy out.
Randy tried not to cringe feeling the full sun even with the glasses on as he stepped out. "I'm sure she has already made herself at home. Wonder how much shopping she did first knowing we wouldn't have food."
"Guess we'll see. Who knows with your mom." John laughed as he led Randy slowly toward the front door. "I'll get our baggage in a moment." John said.
"Okay Babe thanks." Randy told John as they reached the door. Randy moved to feel for the handle to see if his mom left it unlocked. The door opened. John and Randy walked inside. John kicked off his shoes. "Ma?" Randy called out but not too loudly in case Destiny was asleep.
It was only a moment before Elaine came from the kitchen. When she saw Randy, she hurried to give him a hug. "My poor baby." She almost gushed. "Johnny told me all about it."
"I'll be fine Ma." Randy tried not to almost whine. "It will just take time." Randy lightly patted the older woman's back.
"You feel so thin." Elaine almost cried as she ran a hand over his back. "I've been cooking. I'll get you fattened up in no time. I made your favorite apple pie."
"Maaa" Randy did slightly whine. "I need to be careful...I won't be working out for a while."
"Careful? You're like skin and bones." Elaine chided. "I'm making you a big pot of chicken soup. It will perk you right up." John could not hold back a laugh.
"Chicken soup? Ma I don't have a belly ache." Randy told her. "Also not easy for me to eat...I...um do better with finger foods right now." He felt embarrassed.
"I'll put it in a cup, Dear. You can sip it out." She assured him. She finally let go. "If John will help you follow me Destiny's awake and in a good mood."
"Yeah, I can't wait to hold her." Randy replied.
John led Randy into the living room. Elaine walked to pull Destiny from the portable crib where she was playing. "Put your hands out, Randy." She smiled as she cradled the baby.
Randy moved his arms to Destiny can be rested in them. He tried not to feel nervous. Elaine carefully placed Destiny in his arms. She smelled of baby powder. She made happy, cooing sounds as her large eyes looked up at Randy. Her small hand circled tightly around Randy's nearest finger. "Hey Angel." Randy almost whispered lowering his head. "Can't wait till I see you grow nice and big...but I will enjoy these times too." He smiled down at her.
Elaine smiled. "Why don't you and John sit down and bond with her? I'll excuse myself and finish my cooking." She led Randy to the couch and left once he was sitting.
John sat down on the couch next to Randy. "She's so beautiful."
"I do remember that much." Randy replied.
