Chapter 82

One month later, Colby and Mercedes with Evelyn, Andy, Trevor, and Aaron flew out to Orlando for Andy and Trevor's tryout to join the WWE family. Colby, Andy, and Trevor would have gone out with Evelyn and Aaron. But Evelyn really wanted to go in support of her boyfriend and friend, even if she couldn't be at the actual tryout. But with a trip to Orlando that meant a chance to also see Becky, Fergal, and their kids.

Mariah and Katianna would have happily joined their parents and older siblings for the trip. But they insisted on staying home with Derek and Valerie. They were not staying home by themselves, of course. Colby's parents would be taking care of them. The youngest Lopez children had really wanted to go with their parents and everyone else, but Colby and Mercedes told them the trip was really a business trip for Colby with Andy and Trevor. But the two promised they'd take Derek and Valerie back to Orlando to go to the Disney attractions.

Aaron had a main purpose for going with everyone. He really wanted to see Ashley. Ashley had a special place in his heart. And even at the age of fifteen he was determined to make her his in the near future. And Ashley didn't mind it.

But that was a story for another day.

Colby and Mercedes with their group took a morning flight from Moline to Orlando. They spent the afternoon at their hotel relaxing. Then later that evening they went over to Becky and Fergal's for dinner. Everyone was very excited to each other. Ashley and Lexi were especially excited to see Evelyn as Jaime was to see Aaron. Ashley and Lexi wished Katianna and Mariah had come with them too. But they were going to enjoy the time alone with Evelyn. She was their big sister too.

"Well, I'm all yours while Andy and Trevor are at the tryouts the next few days," Evelyn said.

"How come Christi didn't come?" Lexi asked.

"I asked if she wanted to, but she said no," Trevor explained. "She said the time apart was good, because she would get time with her little sisters. We've been spending a lot of time together. She is leaving for college in August. Plus, we're hoping I'll moving out here soon."

"We hope so too."

"Yes, we really want you and Andy to get to NXT," Ashley said.

"Us too," Andy replied. "Even if we have to wait a million years to get up to the main roster."

"You two will do just fine at tryouts," Fergal commented. "You've been training for two years already. But NXT is definitely the big leagues for you."

"They'll do great," Colby said.

Early the very next morning, Colby, Andy, and Trevor went to the Performance Center for the tryouts. Andy and Trevor were not the only ones for their tryout. There were a few others. It was a small group. The tryouts were for all day for a few days doing different things. Colby got it so Andy and Trevor would each have two matches. One tagging together and a second one in a singles match. The two actually wanted to be a tag team. They worked great as a tag team. But also, as singles wrestlers.

Colby was proud of them. And he really hoped the two would be granted contracts. He knew they would need to be at the Performance Center for a little while before making his main roster debut. They weren't as experienced as some people were. But he knew they'd be in great hands at the Performance Center.

Fergal went to the Performance Center himself. He was giving support to Colby, Andy, and Trevor. Plus, he was always at the Performance Center training the next generation.

Mercedes, Evelyn, and Aaron spent the time at Becky and Fergal's with Becky, the girls, and Jaime.

"As much as I love my babies," Mercedes said to Becky as they sat in the living room. "Its kind of nice not having Derek and Valerie here."

"I get it. I am a mother. But you're lucky for all your children," Becky replied.

Mercedes nodded her head.

Becky started to cry.

"Oh, Becks!"

"I'm sorry, Mer," Becky sobbed. "I think about it sometimes. What could have been."

"I know, sweetie," Mercedes replied. She wrapped her arms around her friend, hugging her tightly.

Becky had been pregnant a fourth time. She had made it to full term. But there ended up being some complications during the birth. Becky not only lost the baby, but also couldn't have any more children. It was very difficult for her and Fergal when they lost the baby.

"I know that was very hard and is very hard. But you have three other wonderful children," Mercedes said.

"I do," Becky replied.

"But let's you and I do something fun right now."

"Let's go bug our daughters."

"Perfect."

Andy and Trevor did great the few days for the tryouts. Colby saw determination and passionate in them. That was the determination and passion he had seen for the last few years. He saw it in a lot of trainees over the years. And that was what you needed in the wrestling business.

Colby hated it when people only got into the business for fame. He had had determination and passion for it. He had not wanted fame. Fame came with it, yes. But despite that wrestling had led him to meeting his wife and having children with her. Mercedes and their kids changed his life.

On the final day of tryouts, Andy and Trevor each had their singles match. The day before they had had their tag match. They had done great. And they did the same in their singles matches.

"Tell me, tell me, how did it go?!" Evelyn said as soon as she saw Andy and Trevor after the very last day.

"You're looking at two future WWE Superstars, babe!" Andy exclaimed.

Evelyn squealed with delight. She quickly hugged and kissed him. "Congratulations!"

"Thanks."

"Congratulations, Trev," Evelyn said, hugging him too.

"Thanks, Evie," Trevor replied.

"Have you talked to your parents, guys? And Christi?"

"Yes. They're all thrilled."

"Mine as well," Andy said.

"Yay!"

Everyone was happy for Andy and Trevor. Colby was more than a proud trainer/teacher. He was a proud father figure. He had known those two were going to nail it. The two had contracts with the WWE working at the Performance Center and in NXT to learn, train, and everything else. Colby knew they were going to be great there.

"So how do Andy's and Trevor's parents really feel about them moving all the way to Orlando now?" Mercedes asked her husband.

It was a few days later now. Colby and Mercedes were back home in Moline.

"Well, everyone is really happy for them," Colby said. "They are just a little worried for them moving all the way to Orlando. They'll be all the way away from home for the first time. But I said they'd be looked after by friends out there."

"Definitely."

"And I have made an executive decision."

"An executive decision?" Mercedes questioned. "Do I even ask?"

"I'm going to buy a place in Orlando," Colby said.

"We can't move out there ourselves!"

"No, no! I'm going to buy a place for Andy and Trevor to stay."

"You are?"

"Yes," Colby said. "I want to make sure they're officially out there okay, Mer. Suddenly I am afraid."

"Understandable."

"But I am going to tell them there is no partying. They need to stay on track if they want to make it to the big time. If they slip, they're out!"

"Spoken like a true father!"

"That's another reason why I'm doing it. They are like my sons. But mostly because they are my daughter's boyfriend and one of her best friends."

"You are great, Colby," Mercedes commented. She leaned over and kissed him. "You are going to make Evie very happy when she hears that."

"Fergal says he'll keep an eye on them for me," Colby said.

"Becky will too. As well as everyone else at the Performance Center. Andy and Trevor will give it their all to be WWE Superstars. We'll see them on the main roster in a few years."

"Banks on it!"

Mercedes giggled as Colby laughed.

"I love you," She said, lightly kissing him.

"Love you too," Colby said.