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Thursday Afternoon
Trinity woke up to the sound of laughter and voices from downstairs. Looking around the room, she sighed and slowly sat up to stretch. She looked down at the Band-Aid on her arm, that now covered the puncture marks from Tuesday night. After they made it back home, Jon took her to Cia's job to get checked out medically on Wednesday. After being cleared by the doctor, she was given the greenlight to get back on the road by Saturday.
"Did they say who the guy was?" Josh looked over at Joe and Jon as the men sat around the table.
Jon shook his head, staring at the bottle of water in front of him, "They're saying he was a crazed fan, but something isn't adding up to me."
Joe and Josh exchanged looks before looking at him again, "What do you mean?" Josh asked.
"I feel like she's behind this." Jon stated lowly, "She has to be."
"Who? Tanya?" Joe asked.
He nodded, "I think I saw her at the arena that night, then this happens to Trin, she has to be."
"Well, if she is," Joe replied, "It'll all catch up with her."
Jon stared off, still angry and trying to process everything that happened Tuesday. Josh knew his brother wanted revenge, which wasn't the way to go, but knew he wouldn't rest until he found out who was behind this. After they left an hour later, Jon headed upstairs to check on her. Entering the bedroom, he walked towards the bathroom to see her exiting the shower, wrapping a towel around her body. He leaned against the door, smiling to himself until she noticed him.
"Slept okay?" He stepped closer to her as she dried off.
Nodding she gave him a small smile, "Yeah."
He watched as she exited the bathroom and towards the closet, changing into a nightgown. "Are you okay?" he sat on the bed. He sighed as she nodded again, "Trin."
"I'm fine." She replied frustrated.
He followed her downstairs and into the kitchen, "Can you not do this?"
"Do what?" He stood in the doorway as she opened the fridge.
"Follow me," She replied, "Like I can't do anything for myself!"
"I'm just worried-"
"Please. Don't." She replied, "I don't need you worrying about me, I am fine."
"Trin-"
"No." She cut him off, slamming the fridge door behind her. He looked at her as she sniffed and fought back tears. Moving towards her, she shook her head, "No!"
He wouldn't listen to her, "Babe." He gently pulled her into his arms, "I'm sorry."
As he held her, the tension in her body released, "Baby I'm sorry this happened to you, I promise I am." He rested his head on top of hers, as she buried her face in his shirt. Rubbing her back, he felt her shaking in his arms, soaking his shirt as tears escaped her eyes. He still blamed himself for it all, he hated that he left her alone for just that moment. Though she told him that she didn't blame him, he wouldn't listen, 'This shouldn't have happened.' was all he could think.
"Come here." He guided her over to the barstool, "Talk to me, please."
She sat in the chair, facing him as he held her hands, "I can't remember anything, I didn't even know him." He wiped a tear away with his finger as she continued, "I don't understand, why me?"
Jon wanted to tell her the truth…that his ex could be the one behind all of this, but he was afraid. He didn't want to scare her in any way, especially when he wasn't sure yet. "Just a crazed fan," He replied softly, "He won't hurt you again baby." It pained him to bite his tongue on what he really thought, but he didn't want to lose her behind his past.
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Tuesday Afternoon
Trinity walked through the hall of the arena, towards Stephanie's office, anticipating the meeting that was scheduled. "You'll be fine." Jon gave her hand a squeeze as they walked. She felt people staring as they continued down the hallway, "I'm just nervous." She whispered to him.
"I know," Jon replied, "But it'll be fine."
He kissed the back of her hand, making her blush as they stood outside of the office. After knocking on the door, they were greeted by Stephanie, "Trinity, Jonathan, please come in." She smiled, stepping to the side allowing them to enter the office. Sitting down next to Jonathan, she wiped her sweaty palms on her pants as she watched Stephanie move around the desk and sat down. "How have you been feeling?" Stephanie asked.
"I'm okay." Trinity replied nervously.
Stephanie nodded, "Well I just want to apologize again for what has happened, and I'm happy that he didn't cause more harm to you. Are you feeling up to getting back in the ring soon?"
"I would love to be back in the ring." Trinity replied as Jon looked at her, "As soon as possible."
"Jonathan, what do you suggest? Since you two will be continuing your storyline together, along with individual storylines." Stephanie asked concerned.
Jon felt her eyes on him, as he inhaled deeply, "If she's up to it then sure. I'll keep my eyes on her though."
She shifted in her seat and folded her arms as Stephanie agreed, "Okay. We just want you to be focused Trinity, I, just like Jon, care about you and want to make sure you're fine mentally."
"And I am." Trinity replied, quickly glaring at Jon, "Are we done here?"
Stephanie nodded and watched as Trinity dismissed herself, before turning her attention to Jon, "She may feel like you don't need to watch her, but I know as a woman, she's not okay. It just happened and it'll take time for her to get over, just be mindful of her space and please keep an eye on her. Let me know if you two need anything."
Jonathan nodded, "Will do, thanks."
He shook her hand before heading out of the door, in search of Trinity.
Walking through the hallway, Trinity was still fuming on the inside. She felt like they were too concerned, especially when she felt fine. She sighed as she headed for the locker rooms area, "Trin." Cesaro waved as he reached her, "How are you?" He pat her arm in a friendly manner, forgetting which arm she was stuck in.
She slightly jumped back, seeing the face of the guy from the club standing before her, 'COME ON!' His voice echoed throughout her mind, sending her back to that night. She stood there staring as Cesaro talked, but she couldn't hear a word he said.
"Trinity? Are you okay?" He asked concerned, "Trin?"
She slowly stepped back, "Y-yes, I'm fine."
"Are you sure?" He asked as people walked past the two. He watched as tears formed in her eyes as he moved closer to her, "Trin?"
"I have to go." He watched as she disappeared inside of the women's locker room, before starting down the hallway in search of Jonathan.
Reaching catering, Josh found a table and quickly sat down before unwrapping his sandwich. "Uce!" He looked up to see Xavier heading his way. "What's up man?" Josh greeted him as he sat down. "Nothing, ready to get this show started. How's Trin? I heard what happened." He asked lowly. Josh sighed and shrugged, "She's getting better, one day at a time."
Xavier nodded, "Is it true that he was a crazed fan?"
Josh shrugged his shoulders again, "Honestly, not really sure, but that's what we heard."
Shaking his head, Xavier sighed, "I hate how much y'all have been put through. Just don't let what people are saying online get under y'all skin."
Josh nodded, "Thanks man."
He watched as Xavier walked off, before noticing his brother entering the room and heading towards the table. "Bro, have you seen Trin?" Jon's face was full of concern. Shaking his head, "No." He replied, covering his mouth as he chewed his food. Jon sighed and sat down, "She's not talking to me."
"Why?" Josh looked over at him, as he placed his head in his hands.
"We had a meeting earlier, and Stephanie is on the same page as I am. We're just worried that she may not be focused enough in the ring yet." Jon replied.
After taking a swig of his water Josh cleared his throat, "You think she's ready?"
"Not at all. But it's what she wants." Jon sighed, "I don't want to take that away from her."
"You're not though," Josh replied, "She needs to realize that all we want is to make sure she's 100% focused. What she went through was scary, and I would hate for the smallest thing to trigger her emotions from that."
"Yeah," Jon stared at the table, "I have to talk to her."
"You do," Josh agreed, "Make her listen."
"Thanks bro." Jon stood up and headed for the exit.
Heading for the locker rooms, he noticed Cesaro starting in his direction. "Jon, we need to talk." Cesaro stated lowly. He nodded and placed his hands in his pockets, "What's up?"
"Not trying to get in your personal business, but I don't think Trinity is okay." Cesaro replied.
"What happened?" Jon asked.
"I saw her in the hall earlier and tried to speak," Cesaro started, "But she wasn't really herself, it's like she kind of blacked out a little bit."
Jon nodded, "Thanks for telling me, I'll talk to her."
Cesaro sighed, "Okay, tell her I'm sorry."
"Will do." Jon waved as he started down the hall again.
"I think Jon and Steph were right Trin." Tamina leaned against the wall of the locker room as Trinity laced up her shoes.
"That's y'all opinion." Trinity glared at her, "But I am fine."
"Are you sure?" Becky asked, as she stepped out of the restroom.
Trinity sighed and rolled her eyes, "Yes! I am fine!"
"I don't think you are." Tamina replied sternly, "You've been jumpy and so defensive."
She glared at the two women before her, quickly moving past the two and for the door, "I said I am fine, so drop it. I'm going to compete tonight, whether you two agree or not."
"We just want to help you Trin." Tamina pleaded as she opened the door.
"I don't need your help." She stared back at her, "I'm going out there whether you're okay with it or not."
"Not like this, you're not." Jon stood in the doorway, staring her down.
Trinity looked up at him, "Jon, move."
She pushed past him and started down the hallway as he followed her, "Trin."
"I don't want to hear it." She replied quickly.
Catching up with her, he grabbed her arm and pulled her towards him, "You need to. Please, let's just talk."
She sighed, completely frustrated as he led her further down the hall away from others. Leaning against the wall, she folded her arms as he started, "Cesaro told me what happened."
"I'm fine," Trinity replied, "It'll help take my mind off everything else."
"Anything could end up triggering what happened to you," Jon replied, "I don't want you losing focus during a match all because of what that asshole did."
She could see the worry all over his face as he stood in front of her, "Jonathan, I'll be careful."
He stared at her, realizing that he wasn't going to win this battle, and slowly nodded, "Fine. You want to go out there, then do so, but be careful. I don't want you to get hurt Trin."
"I will," She assured him, "Thanks babe."
She hugged him before heading back towards the locker rooms to finish changing. He wanted to kick himself for agreeing to letting her compete tonight, but he promised himself to watch the match from start to finish. As the show started, Jon stood by and watched her stretch and warm up, since her match was 2nd on the card.
"You sure about this?" Tamina asked him quietly as his eyes stayed on her.
He inhaled deeply, "It's what she wants."
As Alexa reached the ring, she grabbed the microphone and stood in the middle of the ring. "Naomi may have beat me once before, but that was a fluke!" She yelled over the crowd booing, "She will never take my title away from me!" Throwing the mic down, she glared towards the entrance ramp as Naomi's music hit, along with the crowd's cheers. She jumped over the top rope and smiled at the crowd as she danced to her music. Alexa stood across the ring in the corner still glaring at her. As the lights cut back on, the ref signaled for the bell for the start of the match. Jon inhaled deeply as he watched the pair lock up, exchange blows, and whipped each other across the ring. A small smile came over his face as Trinity delivered a flying cross body off the top rope. "Well she's doing good." Tamina sighed, "I'm still worried though." "I know, so am I." Jon replied, eyes still glued to the screen in front of him. He winced himself as Alexa delivered a DDT to Trinity, 'Dammit.' He thought to himself as she laid there slightly dazed, 'Get up.'
"Naomi…you okay?" The ref kneeled to her, "Can you continue?"
He stared at her as she looked up trying to shake off the oncoming headache, "Yes." She nodded.
Alexa grabbed her hair, pulling her up to her feet. Sending her across the ring, Trinity bounced off the ropes and delivered a hard clothesline, sending Alexa to the mat. Alexa stood to her feet slowly, holding her neck briefly, until Trinity whipped her across the ring and back into the rearview. She quickly covered her for the pin, but Alexa kicked out at two. Sighing to herself, she stood, grabbing Alexa by the arm. Jon watched as the two women continued to go back and forth until Alexa pushed Trinity into the turnbuckle hitting her arm. He clenched his teeth as she held her arm, before turning to face an awaiting Alexa. Quickly ducking as Alexa went for a clothesline, Trinity delivered a superkick and started for the ropes. "Is she about to do her finisher?" Josh asked. "Yeah, while holding her arm." Jon ran his hand over his face as she did her altered moonsault, sighing in relief as she landed on Alexa. As the ref raised her arm briefly, she forced a smile at the crowd and exited the ring.
"How is this?" The trainer asked as he applied pressure to her arm.
"Worse." She hissed through her clenched teeth, as Jon watched on.
The trainer nodded, "Slightly bruised, but just sore. Nothing's broken."
"So, what now?" Trinity sighed.
"Just use ice," He replied, "Take it easy and ice it down. You should feel better by Friday."
She nodded, "Thanks."
Jon watched as she hopped off the table and out of the door, quickly following her, "Trin." He called out, making her stop in her tracks, "Are you sure you're okay?" He stood in front of her.
She sighed and nodded slowly, "Yes Jon, I'm okay. I just want to shower and get in the bed. Okay?"
"Yeah, okay." He watched as she headed towards the women's locker room as his brother reached him. "How's Trin?" Josh asked as she disappeared around the corner. Jon shrugged his shoulders, "She claim she's okay, but obviously she's not and it's pissing me off."
"Well, just talk to her when y'all are alone." Josh replied, "Make her listen."
"I'll try." Jon sighed, staring in the same direction she left, "I'm tired of being shut out."
Throughout the rest of the week, Trinity exercised as much as she could without causing more harm to her arm. "Go home." Tamina stated as she stepped off the treadmill, "I know you're avoiding talking to Jon."
She sighed, "No I'm not."
Tamina stared at her as she sat down on the bench, "Then go home."
"I don't want to." Trinity mumbled under her breath.
Sitting down next to her, Tamina nodded, "I know you're not feeling like yourself, but Jon, just like the rest of us, just want to make sure you're okay after what happened. You know it's probably driving him crazy since you're avoiding him."
"I'm not avoiding him," Trinity replied, until Tamina raised an eyebrow, "Not on purpose, I just don't want to talk about it."
"You have to eventually Trin. You'd want him to talk to you if something was bothering him," Tamina stopped her as she opened her mouth to speak, "And do not say that it's not bothering you!"
Running a hand over her face, she sighed, "I hate when you're right."
"Love you too." Tamina smiled, "Now go home, and talk to him."
Grabbing her gym bag, she started out of the gym and to her car. Parking her car in the garage, she inhaled deeply as she got out and made her way inside. Hearing the TV on in the living room, she left her bag in the laundry room and headed towards the living room. As she entered the room, she noticed Jon laying on the couch watching TV, "Hey." He greeted her dryly as she walked towards him, "Good workout?"
She nodded, "Can we talk?"
He sighed and sat up, giving her room to sit down next to him, "About?"
She cleared her throat as he turned the volume to the TV down, "I just want to apologize on how I've been acting lately, I know that you've wanted me to talk about what happened, but how can I talk about something I barely remember?"
Jon looked over at her and could see the pain on her face as she stared at the floor, "Trin, I can't say I know how you feel, by trying to remember everything, but I just don't want you shutting me out. You're not alone, and I want you to remember that, so let me help you regardless of what it is babe." Placing an arm around her, she instantly leaned into him as he kissed her forehead.
"I hate that I can't remember anything." She replied as her voice broke, "I didn't even know him."
He nodded, "I know, but maybe you will eventually." He watched she sat up and wiped away a tear, "…It was Tanya…She was the one who got the guy to drug you. The guy decided to confess, and he described her perfectly to the detective, not sure if she's still there or…if she's heading back to Florida."
Standing, Trinity headed out of the living room and upstairs without another word, "Trin." Jon sighed and quickly followed her, "Trin!"
Reaching the bedroom, he heard the bathroom door close and the shower cut on. Opening the door, he watched as she began to undress and pinned her hair up as she opened the shower door, "Trinity, will you stop and talk to me." He grabbed her arm, before she could step inside. "Trin." He noticed the tears in her eyes as she looked at him, "Babe."
"No." She pushed his hands away as he tried to hold her, "I don't want to talk."
"Why?" He stood between her and the shower.
"This is all ridiculous! Why the hell is she coming this hard at me?!" She yelled as he watched her pace the floor, "It's obvious that she's still crazy about you, but getting someone to drug me?! If it means leaving me the hell alone, go make her happy!"
Jon clenched his teeth as she stopped pacing, "I didn't…I didn't mean that." She stated softly, "I'm sorry."
"Stop apologizing." Jon muttered as she stood in front of him, steadily apologizing between tears, "Trin, stop…I know you didn't mean it," He gently grabbed her face, wiping her tears away with his thumbs, "You have every right to be angry, and I'm sorry that she's coming at you like this. But what I can assure you is, she'll have hell on her hands trying to get to you again…Trin, I love you and I be damned if she or anyone else comes in between us, okay?" She nodded before he kissed her, "Okay." She whispered against his lips as he held her.
Breaking the kiss briefly, he removed his shirt before wrapping his arms around her. Feeling her bra unsnap, a moan escaped her lips as his lips traveled down to her breast. She ran her hands through his hair as he tended to both, nipping and sucking each. "Jon…" She threw her head back and leaned against the counter. He lips traveled down to her stomach then thighs, slowly parting them as he placed a finger inside of her warmth. She gasped as he kissed her neck, before moving back down exchanging his finger for his tongue as she squirmed on the counter. He could feel her shaking as his tongue massaged her clit, enjoying every moment of her moans. Slipping out of his basketball shorts, he quickly picked her up, wrapping her legs around his waist and entered the shower. Placing her against the shower wall, he kissed her passionately as she wrapped her arms around his neck, running her hand through his hair. She moaned against his lips as he entered her, slowly thrusting his hips as she held onto him. His pace picked up as she dug her nails into his back, "Jon." Her moans echoed in the shower as he thrusted deeper into her, moaning in return as her hips whined in rhythm to his thrusts. He wrapped an arm around her as she shook against him, "Shit." He groaned in pleasure as he spilled inside of her, still holding her against the wall trying to catch his breath. She kissed his cheek and neck as he held her with his back against the water, "I love you."
He looked at her and smiled, "I love you too."
Placing a kiss on her lips, he put her down and grabbed their washcloths, "Before I initiate anything else, we need to shower before we turn to prunes." She blushed slightly and giggled as he kissed her again, "Okay."
Brooklyn, NY - Tuesday
"Hope you enjoy the show." Trinity smiled as she finished signing a few posters and moved over to Jon as they continued walking towards the arena.
He held onto her hand as they entered the building, "Uce!" Randy called out as the two reached him.
"What's up man?" Jon greeted.
"Nothing," Randy replied, "How's it going Trin?"
She smiled and shrugged, "Everything's good, I'm going to go ahead and get settled, see you in a bit?"
Jon nodded, "Okay."
Randy smiled as she kissed him goodbye before heading down the hallway and around the corner. Directing his attention back to Randy, he sighed, "So?"
"He's been going around gossiping like a little bitch." Randy replied sternly, "Hiding his hand once he throws the stone, I'm as sick of him as you are uce. What do you want to do? It's your call."
Jon sighed, "Not sure yet."
Randy had overheard Cedric telling others in the locker room about Jonathan's past false arrest. As soon as it got back to him, he knew he had to inform Jonathan right away. "Well when you decide on what you want to do, just know I'm in." Randy stated.
"Thanks man." Jon replied, "It doesn't really bother me that he's been talking about me, but as long as he stays far away from Trin, I'm good."
Randy nodded, "Damn right."
Reaching the locker room, Trinity placed her bags in the corner and sat down. Feeling a pair of eyes on her, she looked up to see Summer standing on the other side of the locker room. "Can I help you?" Trinity asked, growing annoyed as she kept staring at her. "Nope." She smiled and started for the door, "But Jonathan can."
Trinity slammed the door shut before Summer could leave, "You want to repeat that?!"
She backed up in the corner, "Get away from me!"
Glaring at her, Trinity shook her head, "You're not even worth it."
Summer eased her way towards the door as it opened, quickly leaving and darting down the hallway. "What was that about?" Tamina watched as Summer kept looking over her shoulder as she left. "She almost came close to taking a trip to the nearest hospital." Trinity sat back down, kicking her bag out the way.
"What? What happened?" Tamina asked placing her bags down next to her.
"She kept staring at me, so I asked, 'can I help you', she said no, but Jon can." Trinity replied as her nostrils flared.
Tamina watched as she stood and headed for the door, "Trin! No!" She moved in front of her, "She's not worth it. You know that."
"I'm so sick of this!" Trinity yelled, "I should've slapped the shit out of her!"
"And you would've been fined," Tamina replied, "I'm telling you, that's what she would've wanted, remember, she did the same with Brie."
Trinity sighed as she sat down, knowing Tamina was right, "Yeah."
"So, get in her in the ring, beat her ass out there, not back here." Tamina stated, "She's not worth getting in trouble for, trust me."
Jonathan exited the locker room and headed for catering in search of Trinity, "Jonathan!" He turned around to see Mark walking towards him, "Got a minute?"
"Uh, yeah." Jon shrugged, "What's up?"
"So, creative has decided to change up your storyline," Mark started quietly as others walked past, "You and Joshua won't have a match tonight, instead you'll have a mixed tagged match with Naomi against Aiden and a partner of his choosing."
"Most likely Fox." Jon sighed, "Seriously? We're still doing this storyline?"
Mark nodded, "Yeah, until they've decided that it's finished, plus fans are taking interest to you and Naomi a lot more now. Which is great."
"Yeah, it is." He sighed, "Thanks, I'll tell her."
"Alright, have a great show." Mark stated before walking off.
Reaching catering, Jonathan scanned the room until he noticed Josh, Tamina, Trinity, and Becky sitting at a table together. "What's up bro?" Josh greeted him first.
"Nothing man," Jon replied, "Hey babe."
"Aww!" Becky teased as he kissed her on the cheek, "So cute!"
Everyone laughed as he stood next to her, "Ugh, I don't like the look on your face." Tamina pointed out.
"I need to talk to you for a second." Jon started lowly, "Come on."
She nodded and stood up, "I'll be back."
He took her hand into his and guided her out of the room and down the hall. "Sit down, please." Jon stated lowly. As she sat down on a trunk, he stood in front of her, "Jon, what's wrong?" He inhaled deeply, "Creative wants us to have a mixed tag match tonight…against Aiden and whoever he chooses."
She sighed, "Okay."
"I have a feeling it may be Fox." He replied but watched as she shook her head.
"Not if Summer doesn't reach him first," She watched his face change, "She tried it with me earlier after we got here, so I have a strong feeling that she might be his partner."
"She can't even wrestler," Jon scoffed, "He'd be setting himself up for failure."
She giggled at his response, "That's true…but seriously though babe, don't worry about tonight." She assured him, "We got it."
He stared at her, "I just don't want him coming near you."
"I know," She replied, "But if he does, he'll have hell to pay, if not from you or me, then Josh."
"True." Jon smiled as she hopped off the trunk and wrapped her arms around him, "I love you."
"I love you too." She returned the smile, "Now come on, let's go eat."
"I'm already looking at what I want to eat." He stared at her body as she walked in front of him.
"Nasty." She blushed as he placed an arm around her.
As the show started, Aiden's music played throughout the arena as he made his way towards the ring. He rolled his eyes at the crowd as they booed, before entering the ring and yelling for a mic. "Something has been on my mind lately," He started, as Jonathan watched backstage with Josh and Trinity, "I can't get past the fact that Naomi is still with a stupid Samoan." She held onto their arms as they stepped back from the monitor, "No. Handle him later."
"Jimmy let me make this clear," Aiden stared at the entrance, hoping he'd come out, "I will end you and she will come running to me! I want a fight tonight! You AND your precious girlfriend, I want her out here so she can see you get your ass beat!" The crowd watched as the monitor overhead showed Jonathan and Josh backstage, "You want a match tonight? Damn right you got it!" Jon growled into the camera, "Be ready to put your money where your mouth is!"
Aiden smirked and nodded as he glared at the two men on the screen, refusing to let his fear deep down show in front of the arena. Throughout the remainder of the night, Jonathan couldn't wait to get his hands on Aiden. Once he was told by a stage producer that their match was second to the last of the night, he grew even more anxious. "I want to kill him." Jon growled as Josh watched him warm up. Josh nodded as he continued to warm up, "How is Trin feeling?"
"She's ready," Jon replied, "Not as ready as me."
Josh nodded, "Keep cool bro, just stay focused when you're out there."
Aiden stood in the middle of the ring as her music hit. A small smile came over his face as her entrance started, he stalked every dance move, every hi-five she gave, and the slide she did down the isle before standing up. He went over to the ropes and sat on the second rope, "Come on in, I don't bite!" She glared at him as she stood there awaiting Jonathan's entrance. She pointed behind her as his music hit, smiling widely as he frowned. He and Josh made their way down to the ring, Aiden yelled at the ref, "Why is his brother out here?!"
"Nothing was said about him being banned ringside!" The ref stated as Jon and Trinity entered the ring.
Aiden quickly exited the ring as Jon started for him, "Where's yo partner?!" Jon yelled, "Get yo ass back in here!"
As Alicia's music hit, Trinity sighed and watched as she and Summer made their way down to the ring, 'I knew it' She thought to herself as Summer waved and blew a kiss to Jon. He held onto her arm as she started for the ropes, not allowing the women to get under her skin. As the ref signaled for the bell, Jon started for Aiden, but he quickly tagged Alicia. Jon glared at him and nodded, as Trinity entered the ring. "Get away!" Alicia yelled at him. Trinity stood back as she kept yelling at Jonathan, her blood slowly boiled. As Alicia mushed him in the face he turned away, but she pulled him back to her, delivering a slap to the face. He glared at her, knowing Trinity was standing behind him. He quickly turned around, hoisting Trinity in the air, smiling to himself as she landed on Alicia, punching away. Josh chuckled to himself and cheered ringside as he watched Trinity gain the advantage of her opponent. Alicia tried to roll her off, but Trinity held her down. Aiden quickly entered the ring, pushing her off Alicia as Jon stepped in the ring. "STAY AWAY FROM HER!" He barked at him as the ref held him back. Trinity quickly stood up and assured him, and Josh who was now on the ring apron, that she was okay. Alicia waited for her to turn around, delivering a clothesline, rolling her eyes at Jon as she grabbed Trinity by the hair. She doubled over as Trinity punched her in the midsection, then an uppercut, sending her to the mat. She kept an eye on Summer who stood against the ring, glaring at her as she pulled Alicia up by the hair. Sending her across the ring, Trinity ducked as Alicia attempted a second clothesline, she countered with a Samoan drop, putting smiles on both Jon and Josh's faces. Alicia quickly stood, holding her back, only to be sent back down by a superkick. "GET UP!" Aiden's face turned red as he yelled, "GET UP FOX!" He paced the corner as Jon stuck his hand out Trinity. She smiled and tagged him as Aiden glared at her, "No!" "Tag!" The ref stated, "Get in!" Aiden hopped off the apron and started for the entranceway, but Josh stopped him. Backing away, towards the ring, his eyes widen as Jon grabbed him by the throat and threw him into the ring. Summer yelled from ringside as Jon laid into Aiden, backing him into the corner with punches. Trinity watched on nervously as Jon ignored the ref and continued to beat Aiden down to the mat. The ref started counting until Jon finally stopped, revealing a bloodied Aiden. Looking over at Josh, Trinity inhaled deeply as Jon prepared to end the match. Aiden slowly stood to his feet as Jon sized him up before delivering a super kick. Alicia screamed as he climbed the second rope, quickly delivering his finisher. Trinity delivered a spear to her as she entered the ring at an attempt to stop the count. The ref signaled for the bell, as Jon picked her up, "Calm down, we won." She glared at Summer from outside of the ring, "Get in here!"
"Trin, come on." Jon whispered to her, guiding her to the opposite side of the ring, as Summer pulled Alicia out of the ring.
Sliding a chair to Aiden, Summer watched as he quickly stood and charged over to Jon and Trinity. Quickly turning around, Jon pushed Trinity through the ropes as Josh caught her. "No!" Trinity winced as the chair connected to Jonathan's skull. Josh quickly slid into the ring, ducking as Aiden threw the chair at him, tackling him in return. Trinity stepped back into the ring to tend to Jon as Josh stomped on Aiden's torso. "Jon…Jonathan, baby, can you hear me?" She ran her hand over his forehead, brushing his hair out of his face. He slowly nodded as she sat up on her knees, "Come on." She whispered. Hearing a steel chair sound out throughout the ring, she quickly looked over to see Cedric standing over Josh. Glaring at him, she watched as he started for Jon, but she moved in front of him. "Oh, you want to save your drunkie?" He scoffed. In response, she hit him square in the jaw as the crowd cheered. Staggering backwards, he held his jaw and glared at her, "Bit-" She punched him again, "Stay away from me!"
He fell on the mat, checking his mouth for blood as he stood, "You're going to regret that."
Both Aiden and Cedric stood their feet, glaring at her as she glanced down at Jon, who slowly stirred. Cedric turned her around, "LOOK AT ME!" He grabbed her by the neck, surprising Aiden and Summer, "What the hell are you doing?" Aiden started, "Ced-"
Trinity braced herself for the impact as he held onto her and delivered a belly to belly supplex, tossing her across the ring. Aiden quickly pushed Cedric as he stood staring at her, "TOO FAR, DAMMIT! TOO FAR!" Cedric winked at him before exiting the ring, as more ref's and security ran down to the ring, heading through the crowd and backstage. As Jonathan pulled himself up with the ropes, instantly noticing Trinity laying on the mat face down. He pushed the ref away, "WHAT HAPPENED?!" "Cedric, he gave her a supplex." The ref replied lowly as Josh crawled over to them, "We didn't know he'd do this. Hunter's in my ear, Jimmy we have to get her to the back, we've been off air for at least ten minutes now." Jon exited the ring, carefully grabbing her and holding her in his arms as Josh held the ropes open. "MOVE!" Josh yelled as the refs stood around them. The arena grew quiet as he carried her backstage and out of sight.
"I'll kill him," Jon stated loudly as they walked through the gorilla and backstage, "AND THAT'S A PROMISE! I'LL KILL CEDRIC!"
Tamina met them halfway down the hall, following them towards the medic's room…
"Oh my God, JOSEPH!" Galina yelled from the bedroom, "JOSEPH!"
He ran out of the kitchen and into the bedroom, "What's wrong?!"
"Look." She handed him her phone, showing what people posted from Smackdown as the show went to commercial.
Joe's nostrils flared as he watched Cedric hit Josh with a chair, then Cedric toss Trinity across the ring, "What the hell."
"Jon is going to kill him." Galina stated softly.
Joe nodded, "And I don't blame him, if he does."
He handed Galina her phone, quickly grabbing his off the nightstand and dialing Tamina's number.
"How are they? What's going on?" He asked as Tamina answered.
She inhaled deeply, "Trin is a little out of it, but she'll be fine. Josh and Jon are okay, pissed, but okay."
He nodded, "Okay. Tell Jon, I have the bail money, so whatever he wants to do, do it."
Galina sighed and nodded as he hung up, "Let's hope that he doesn't have to go to jail."
"Hopefully, but if it were you," Joe shrugged, "It's worth it."
Hunter stalked the hallways in search of Cedric and Aiden, "Where are they? Fox, Summer, Cedric, and Aiden?! Bring their asses to me!" he ordered as security headed down the hallway.
He didn't want to go to the medic's room until he found them, he knew Jonathan and Joshua weren't even close to calm yet, and he knew they'd want answers to their opponent's whereabouts. "In the locker room." Hunter was given Cedric's location after 30 minutes had passed, quickly heading for the locker room, "Move!" He ordered as people walked through the hallways. Pushing open the door, his eyes locked to the corner where Cedric was packing his bags, "HAVE YOU LOST YOUR DAMN MIND?!" His voice echoed throughout the room, "GIVE ME ONE REASON WHY I SHOULDN'T LET HIM KILL YOU RIGHT NOW!" He towered over the wrestler as he sat in the corner, avoiding eye contact, "LOOK AT ME, YOU SON OF A BITCH!"
Glaring up at him, Cedric scoffed, "We got the crowd on their feet."
Hunter pushed him out of the chair and held him up against the wall, "HUNTER!" Braun exited the restroom.
"BACK OFF!" Hunter ordered, making Braun stop in his tracks.
Randy stood next to him, "You don't want to do this man, you have a lot more to lose than any of us."
Hunter side-eyed him, not letting go of Cedric's shirt, "I don't care." He growled lowly.
"I know, but this could get ugly for you. Trust me, I hate this guy more than you right now, but this isn't going to go well for you." Randy stated.
Hunter sighed and loosened his grip, "Get your ass to Stamford tomorrow, mandatory. Don't make me come find you." He pushed Cedric one last time before exiting the locker room.
Randy glared at him, "Better leave before Jon comes, or before I lose my patience."
Cedric looked around the room at his visibly pissed off co-workers, grabbing his bags quickly before heading out of the door. "I just want one minute with the guy, outside away from cameras." Ceasaro growled, watching him leave.
"Same." Randy sighed, "But I'm confident that Trin will be okay. She's taken harder bumps."
He said a silent prayer as the rest of the locker room went about their way, 'I'll kill him'.