"Baby, have you seen my wrestling gear?"

"I packed it in our luggage, honey."

"Okay, cool."

I checked my purse to see if I had everything and double checked to make sure I packed my underwear.

"Babe, guess what?"

"Chicken butt?"

"Close: guess who is going to be managing me now?"

"Who?"

"Remember Uncle Don? Well, the one who I always viewed as my uncle? The one that would take me places as a kid and you thought he was kidnapping me?"

"I used to think he was taking you away from me, indeed. Now the memories are flowing back."

"He's going to be working with me now and I know I'm not supposed to say anything in regards to Dynamite but I know I could tell you and I'm so excited!"

"I'm glad you are but Don better not take you away from me again."

"He won't. Come on, let's make up the bed and get rolling."


I stared out the window on the airplane as it prepared for take off. I didn't notice how tense I was until Tyson said something to me to break me out of my trance I was in.

"Huh?"

"You alright?"

"No, I'm not." I think sitting next to a window was a big damn mistake so I played myself indeed.

"Just hold my hand."

I squeezed Tyson's hand as hard as I could as the plane ascended into the air, closed my eyes, and felt my head become a little lightheaded but laid my head on Tyson's shoulder. I don't know why but I was beginning to become anxious: how was Jules and Jackie doing? How were the kids? Were they okay? I opened my eyes to look behind me to see that they were indeed fine.

"Tia, everything alright?"

"No...I don't know, Tyson." I hated that I sometimes cried out of the blue about something but right now I was feeling overwhelmed. I don't fly too often but whenever I did, I never felt the way I did now and it felt like I was going insane.

"Do you want to switch seats?"

"No, just hold onto me."

Tyson did just that as I leaned into him and closed my eyes until I fell asleep.


I was in no mood to go out so Tyson decided to stay with me as Jules and Jackie went out about the town. They took the children again so I could have some quiet time with Tyson to relax, gather my thoughts, and actually eat something. I asked Tyson if he could order room service for me while I went to shower and he did. I came out of the bathroom to see a nice bowl of salad waiting for me which I devoured then lied down in bed again. Tyson spooned me from behind and gave me a big hug as I took a deep sigh and looked up at him.

"You know you can go and exercise? I know that's what you like to do whenever you travel."

"It's fine. I don't always have to exercise and I rather stay here with you, Tia."

"I felt like an idiot panicking on the airplane when I've flown on airplanes but...I guess I'm not used to it like you are. I'm usually still nervous whenever I even book a plane ticket."

"I know flying is nerve wrecking for people but you were very brave getting on the plane to fly here."

"Hardly brave."

"But you are brave and strong. I'll be right here by your side while you get some sleep." Tyson kissed my cheek and laid down to nap alongside me.


I told Tyson that I would watch him wrestle in the main event on Dynamite but I preferred to stay backstage. I didn't want to be near a crowd so I told Tyson that I would be cheering him on while eating some food all alone, just the way I like it. I walked with him to the guerilla position and gave him a kiss before he walked out for his match.

Once he was out of sight, I retreated back to catering and sat down at a table to eat and watch Tyson's match on a t.v. that I'm glad was in the same room as me. I was invested in the match, cussing at the t.v. whenever Tyson's opponent did something they weren't supposed to, and cheering whenever Tyson fought back. Jules and Jackie had the kids in their lap while they cheered on Tyson and I honestly thought they were going to hop in the ring themselves to help Tyson.

Tyson won the match and then went to where everyone was and picked the kids up so they could celebrate with their dad in the ring. He had both kids in both arms as he faced towards the camera to mouth "I love you, Tia."

My heart grew ten times within ten seconds when I saw what my husband said to me. I sure do love my curly haired and no eyebrow love of my life so much.

I blow dried my hair in front of the mirror as Tyson was showering, causing the mirror to accumulate steam rather quickly. Thank goodness he didn't take too long in the shower because once he got out, the steam finally began to go away. I scooted over to let him brush his teeth as I continued to blow dry my hair.

Tyson finished brushing teeth and went to get ready for bed. What I didn't know was that we would play wrestle each other before finally settling down to go to bed.

"I win," I joked.

"Yeah, yeah. Did you have fun tonight?"

"I did. I loved the shoutout!"

"I knew you would."

"Hey, do you think the kids are okay?"

"Yes, they're fine. They're being looked after by your cousins so don't you worry. The kids are safe, sound, and are asleep. Now you get some rest too."

"Okay. Goodnight."

"Night."

Tyson kissed my lips and then turned off the light and pulled me right next to him so we could finally get some rest after a long day.


The red mountains complimented the vibrant city of Phoenix, Arizona. I couldn't stop touching the palm trees as I haven't seen one in a very long time and asked Tyson to take a photo of me standing next to one. I wasn't going to leave the hotel parking lot until I got my photo taken by the palm tree and my wish was granted. Tyson asked me what I would like to do for the day but I almost objected to even leaving to go out anywhere, even if it was for five whole minutes.

"How are you feeling today, Tia?"

"I'm okay but what about the kids?"

"Do you want to stay here with the kids?"

"I know that my cousins don't mind looking after the children but I don't want them to think we're dumping our children on them."

"Your cousins love looking after Tyra and T.J. They really enjoy taking care of the kids and they told me to make sure that me and you have a wonderful day today. Now, if you want to stay here, we can also do that."

"Let's go out and if I want to come back, I'll let you know."

"Perfect. Would you like some frozen yogurt?"

"That would be great. Now, let's get out of this parking lot and have some fun."

I was surprised when Tyson swept me off my feet to carry me to the car but I enjoyed every minute of it because I enjoyed being pampered.


Happy New Year everyone! Thank you guys for reading my story and I'm glad that you guys are enjoying it! I hope everyone had a nice Christmas and New Year! If you don't celebrate either, I still hope everyone had a lovely holiday.