Chapter 19

A few days later, both Mercedes and Evelyn were released from the hospital and went home. Mercedes and Colby were both happy for them to be home. Mercedes was happy to be able to completely relax in her own home. Plus, she was ready to take on her next opponent: motherhood.

Colby's whole family were all overjoyed about the newest edition to their family. And they were so happy and very proud of Colby for stepping in and wanting to help Mercedes with everything. When Colby made his return from his knee injury over a year ago, he had started talking with Mercedes a lot and they hung out a lot while on the road.

But when he found out she had been attacked he told her was there for her and would do anything for her. The few weeks they didn't really talk after her attack, Colby hated. Mercedes hated that too, but she knew it was for the best. However, when she found out she was pregnant, she thought of Colby and what he said. She had missed talking with him and rough housing in a playful manner. But everything turned out great.

Mercedes had been very hesitating about her pregnancy. But when she first heard the heartbeat of her baby and saw her on the ultrasound, everything changed. She wanted her baby for herself. She didn't want someone else to take care of the baby and raise that baby. She was also very happy to finally start a relationship with Colby.

Mercedes enjoyed every moment of her pregnancy with Colby. As did he. She really wasn't sure if paying off her attacker had been a wise choice. She also hoped she would never, ever see him again after that. Not a whole lot scared Mercedes/Sasha Banks, but her attacker's attack had scared her a lot. She would never get over her attack, but she would learn to live with it. She learned to live with it already. But she did work with survivors and others who wanted to help survivors. Those women and young girls were happy to receive her support and encouragement and inspiration moving forward with their lives.

However, Mercedes was truly very happy with her life now. Engaged to Colby and having a baby. She still didn't care how her daughter had been conceived. She was in love with her and was going to raise to be a very strong, independent woman one day just like her mother was.

A few days after Mercedes and Colby were settled in with Evelyn at home, Mercedes got a big surprise. She was lying on the living room sofa. Evelyn was sound asleep not too far away in a basinet.

"Hey babe," Colby quietly said, coming into the living room.

"Hmm?" Mercedes asked, looking over at him. She saw he had his laptop. "What's up?"

"I have some people on here who want to say hi," Colby said, walking over to the sofa. He sat down and placed the computer down on the coffee table. Mercedes looked at the open screen and saw Pam.

"Hey gorgeous," Pam said.

"Hi," Mercedes grinned. "What's going on?"

"Well, all your friends and family of the WWE locker room thought it was a good time to video chat you since you and Evelyn had been at home for a few days."

"Oh, yes. Who else is there?"

"Your buddies of new day, of course," Austin Creed said as he, Ettore (Big E), and Kofi came into view.

"Hi guys!" Mercedes squealed with delight.

"How are you doing, Mer?" Austin asked.

"I'm doing great."

"You look great, hun," Ettore said.

"Thank you."

"How's motherhood treating you so far?" Kofi asked.

"I love it so far!" Mercedes exclaimed.

"Let us see that beautiful little girl," Kofi said.

"Oh, yes," Mercedes said. She looked over toward Evelyn's basinet.

"She's right here," Colby said.

Mercedes looked over at her fiancé as he had their daughter in his arms. She smiled. Colby smiled himself. He moved over toward Mercedes. Mercedes continued to smile as she took Evelyn into her arms. Evelyn's eyes were open.

"Here she is," Mercedes said, looking at the computer screen. "My beautiful, Evelyn Sadie Lopez."

"Oh, yes, look at that beauty," Pam said.

"Mini Boss," Austin said.

"Yes, Mini Boss," Mercedes laughed.

"Let us in!" Mercedes heard Ashley Fliehr say. She laughed as Pam and the members of New Day moved out of the way.

Ashley came into view with that of Rami and Kevin.

"Hi sweetness," Ashley said.

"Hi," Mercedes replied. "Hi Rami and Kevin."

"Hey," Rami said.

"Hey Mer," Kevin said. "Evelyn is absolutely beautiful."

"Thank you so much!" Mercedes said. She was very proud to show her newborn daughter to her friends and family of the WWE.

Mercedes ended up talking to quite a few people for just a few minutes or even seconds. However, she did get to talk to Stephanie, Mick, and Paul, which she was very happy to do. The three were very happy for Mercedes. And they could see that Mercedes was truly happy about her decision for keeping her baby.

After everyone had gotten their time with Mercedes, Pam was back on her end.

"Thank you so much for that, Pammy," Mercedes smiled.

"You're very welcome," Pam replied. "Becky and them are going to video chat you tomorrow."

"Yay. I can't wait for that."

"I can't wait to meet my goddaughter in person and hold her."

"Yes. Just two more days. I can't wait for a big hug from my favorite hugger."

"Evelyn will be your favorite hugger in no time too," Pam said.

"She sure will," Mercedes said. "I am so happy! I have no regrets!"

"I am so glad to hear that! And I can see the look on your face too!"

Mercedes smiled.

"Okay, I'll see you soon," Pam said.

"Can't wait. Bye, hun," Mercedes replied.

"Bye. Bye, Colby."

"Bye, Pam. Have a great show tonight," Colby replied.

"Thanks."

Colby ended the video chat. He closed the lid of his laptop. He then looked over at his fiancé. Mercedes smiled at him. Evelyn had fallen asleep in her arms again. Colby smiled. He moved toward Mercedes. He gave her a quick kiss.

"I love you, Mercedes," He said.

"I love you too, Colby," She replied. "Thank you for everything in the last eight months."

"You've meant the world to me since the very beginning of everything. Even the last ten months."

Mercedes smiled. "Same here."

Colby smiled. He leaned in and kissed her passionately.

The next day, Mercedes video chatted with those of the SmackDown roster as she had the day before with the Raw roster.

"She's truly beautiful," Becky said after everyone had spoken with Mercedes.

"Thank you, Becky," Mercedes said.

"I'm so excited to see you and everyone else tomorrow."

"I know. I'm super excited too."

Tomorrow a few friends from Raw and SmackDown were coming out to see Mercedes and meet Evelyn. She was super excited. It was Pam, Becky with Fergal, and Ashley F. with Rami.

"It'll be lots of fun," Becky said.

"I know. But this time I will have a baby," Mercedes grinned.

"I can't wait to hold her. Fergal can't wait either."

"Will there be some little lasses and demons running around?"

"Maybe," Becky grinned.

Mercedes laughed.

"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow. I have to go get ready for SmackDown."

"All right. I'll see you tomorrow. Have a great show tonight," Mercedes said.

"Thanks. Bye, hun," Becky replied.

"Bye."

Mercedes ended the video chat and closed the lid of the laptop computer.