She sat in her office, contemplating going out to meet him at her car. Though they kept in contact, from a distance, face to face was more nervous for both him and her.

Adelyn Bernstein was a different woman then most. She majored in theater and began her graduate studies for the area soon after she completed her first degree. For her, it wasn't about the fame, but the bare bones of the art. She truly devoted to each part of the process of making a production. Even with that said, being a single mom, paying the bills, and taking care of three kids was always number one.

Working at a costume shop part time, and bartending on the weekends paid the bills in her California townhome, and kept her busy. It was a normal busy Saturday, and she pumped out drink after drink. Approaching 11pm, it was break time. She walked out towards her car to the warm summer air, to make her normal routine break hobby: sleep. Before she got comfy, she checked her cell.

'Mom. All checked in, going to bed. See you in the PM. Love you'.

Madeline, AKA Maddie was her middle child. Her three kids. She never thought of that being in her plans of world domination, but she wouldn't change it for the world. Two practically grown, and one beginning puberty. Maddie was the most responsible out of the three. She looked out for her older brother, Derek, who was disabled in different ways. Her younger sister, Bianca, was just 12. She had a crisis daily.

'Did you eat?

'Yeah'

'Ok, I left some money for you and D on the jewelry box for gas tomorrow'

'Mom…'

'Just take it'

'Ok'

'Love you'

'Love you too, nite'

Grinning, she curled up in her blanket, and begin to doze off. It wasn't easy for the four of them, by any means, but they made it. She made sure 'twins' graduated high school, and began college, while attending college herself. Graduating so close together was a proud moment in the family. Divorce and custody was pretty. Over time, is calmed down, and showed each one of them they were stronger than they thought. Everyone got used to their roles, and moved on as best as they could. As she fell into a deeper sleep, she was wiped, but proud.

He sat at a booth, alone. He was on leave for an injury, yet again and bored. He decided to venture out into the LA scene to see some sights, and heard about a dive bar he should check out. He decided to fly into town to see some of the guys on the roster and discuss a timeline of coming back. It was better than sitting at home. Looking at his cell, he grinned at the picture of his daughter. She was with her mom and her new family in St Louis. He didn't have any ill-will towards her after it was all said and done. He still missed his little girl.

"Two more weeks".

Finishing his meal and beer, he summoned his waitress over to get his check and leave. Something caught his eye. A bottle. It flew very high up and a female caught it with ease as she created the cocktail that was requested. This cherry auburn beauty was an ease behind the bar, and caught his eye. It was like a second nature for her, but it fascinated him. He grew curious to knowing who she was and more about her. Her tattooed arms gave him the sense she was carefree and fun. One of the customers said something to her, and she laughed loudly, and that made him want her even more.

"Excuse me, who is the bartender back in the corner over there?"

"Oh, that's Adelyn or Addy as we call her. The regulars call her 'A Game' because of her Friday specials", the waitress bragged.

"Hmm. She's pretty good".

The waitress caught the vibe he gave of wanting to know her more. It's not uncommon for her, but this time of caution, she figured what the heck, Addy would get a kick of the complement.

"If you want, I can move you….."

"Oh no no. I'll watch from here, in the dark lit area"

"Oh ok. I'll get your check for you and start a tab then", she grinned.

"Sounds good".

On the inside he was like a 13 year old who discovered a dirty magazine. He was excited and wanted to know more. He played it cool and sat watching her tend to customers. It was obvious she was more than the bar. The essence she gave was something he wanted to know more about. An added bonus was her beauty. Of course the tattoos was a turn on but it was more than that for him. As she cleaned, he watched her finish and disappear outside. He stopped the waitress again.

"Where did she go?"

"Break time. She closes. Sure you don't wanna move?"

"No no….I mean not yet. Maybe when it gets empty. You know, fans".

"Un huh", she chuckled walking away.

Using social media for once, he looked up the dive, Shining Sin, and began his detective work. Finding her profile, there she was, Adelyn Bernstein, in a four picture collage on her facebook photo. Interesting picks on the major, he discovered she was a history buff and potential actress.

Clicking on some of the information on her page, he learned she was a mom.

'Wow, she looks young for being a mom'.

He clicked on the picture of her and her three kids, seeing her in a cap a gown. It read: 'Finally a grad from Cal State Northridge. Don't tell us nothing!'.

The last post read "Latest installment – Costuming on a budget".

'Writer too. Hands full. Hmmm'.

He thought she may be a challenge. That the whole situation may be too much for him. Then again, he was Randy Fucking Orton. What he wanted he got. Damn the struggle.

Little did either of them know, they were going to go for a ride neither one of them would forget.