Chapter 85
Evelyn made her focus be on her family, friends, school, and marching band. Plus, applying to colleges. UCF in Orlando, Florida was her number one pick. But she still planned to apply to other colleges. The rest of the kids dedicated their time to family, friends, school, and their own extra-curricular activities as well.
Mercedes and Colby were proud of all their kids. They all worked hard at what they did. Derek just started kindergarten and Valerie was still in preschool.
It was crazy to have their teenage children while also having their two younger children.
But life was crazy all together.
In October, the whole family made a trip out to Orlando. There were a few reasons they made the trip. One was for Evelyn to see Andy. Another reason for a family weekend. But the important reason was Ashley Devitt's Sweet Sixteen. Ashley wasn't having a big party like Evelyn had for her Eighteenth. But she just wanted part of her second family out there for it. In all actuality she wanted Aaron there.
Evelyn was very excited to be seeing Andy. As well as Trevor. They had been doing great so far. They had their good and bad days, of course. But they were doing it.
Colby had made two trips out there since Andy and Trevor had been out there. He wanted to make sure Andy and Trevor were doing okay for himself. But he got reports from Fergal and those at the Performance Center how the two young men were doing.
The family flew out of Moline in the evening of Thursday, October 25th. Ashley's Sweet Sixteen party was that Saturday. But her actual birthday was that Sunday. The family would fly back to Moline on Monday morning.
Mercedes and Colby with Derek, Valerie, Evelyn were staying at the house where Andy and Trevor were while Aaron, Katianna, and Mariah were staying with Becky and Fergal. The first stop was Becky and Fergal's to drop Aaron, Katianna, and Mariah off. Then the rest of the Lopez family would head their own way. Mercedes and Colby didn't stay at Becky and Fergal's very long. Derek and Valerie were tired. And they knew Evelyn was anxious to see Andy and Trevor. Mostly, Andy.
Andy laid on the living room sofa, watching TV waiting for Evelyn and them. Evelyn had texted him as soon as they left Becky and Fergal's.
"Don't fall asleep," Trevor said, coming into the living room.
"I'm not going to," Andy said.
"Dude, I know you. Move over."
Andy sat up on the sofa. His best friend and roommate sat down next to him.
It was about 10:30 pm. They had to be at the Performance Center at 7:30 am the next morning. Trevor planned on going to bed after seeing Evelyn and all them. He was tired and he knew Andy was too. Andy had been anxious all day long as well while they were at the Performance Center.
Andy's phone went off. He looked at it. It was a text from Evelyn.
"They're here," Andy said.
"Well, get your ass up and go see your girl," Trevor said.
"Don't have to tell me twice," Andy replied, quickly getting up from the sofa.
Evelyn was very excited as she quickly got out of the car. She had just sent Andy a text letting him know she, her parents, Derek, and Valerie had arrived. She knew he would be outside very shortly.
"There she goes," Mercedes commented to her husband as Evelyn was out of the car.
Colby chuckled. He looked toward the front door. He saw Andy coming out. "Here he comes," He replied looking at his wife.
Mercedes grinned.
Evelyn grinned as she ran over to her boyfriend. Andy smiled brightly as his girlfriend came running at him.
Evelyn quickly jumped into his arms, hugging and kissing him. He held onto her tightly, returning the hug and kiss.
"Do you think Evie and Andy are happy to see each other?" Mercedes asked Derek as she picked him up and pointed to them.
"Gross!" Derek exclaimed, seeing his older sister smooching her boyfriend.
Mercedes laughed.
"All right, you two," Trevor said.
Evelyn and Andy pulled away slightly and looked at each other. They smiled. They pulled away all the way and looked to their friend.
"Hi Trevor," Evelyn smiled.
"Hey, Evie, Eve," Trevor said.
Evelyn moved toward him and gave him a big hug.
"It's great to see you, hun."
"You too."
"How about some help with the bags?" Colby shouted to them.
"Coming, Colby," Trevor shouted. He walked over to the car. He said hello to Mercedes as she walked with Valerie and Derek.
Evelyn and Andy gave each other one more hug and kiss. Andy greeted Derek and Valerie with big hugs. Evelyn went to help her dad and Trevor with the bags. Derek and Valerie were as happy to see Andy as Evelyn was. He greeted Mercedes next.
A minute later, everyone was in the house. Colby took his, Mercedes's, Derek's, and Valerie's bags to the master bedroom. Evelyn took hers to Andy's room. Trevor bid everyone good night after that. Mercedes told Derek and Valerie it was time for them to go to bed too.
"No!" The two chorused.
"Yes," Colby said. "You two should have been in bed two and half hours ago."
"But we want to talk to Andy," Valerie said.
"Yeah!" Derek added.
"We have the whole weekend to have talk," Andy commented. "I know you two want to go to bed, actually, because you look tired."
"Appearances can be dis…What's that big word?"
"Deceiving," Evelyn said.
"Yes, what she said!"
The adults laughed.
"Come on, say good night," Mercedes said.
"Okay, fine," Derek said. "Good night, Andy."
"Good night, little man," Andy said. "Give me a hug."
Derek happily gave him a big hug. Valerie did the same. Mercedes then took them into the master bedroom to get them ready for bed.
"Well, I'm going to go to bed too. But first I'm going to help your mom with those two," Colby commented.
"Okay," Evelyn said.
"Good night, sweetheart."
"Night, Daddy," She replied, hugging him.
"Good night, Andy. I'll see you in the morning to go to the Performance Center. Don't stay up too late with this one."
"We won't," Andy said.
"Good."
Colby headed into the master bedroom to help Mercedes with their youngest son and daughter.
"Come on, you," Andy said, grabbing his girlfriend's hand and taking her to his bedroom. Evelyn happily moved with him.
"Good night, you two," Mercedes said coming out of the master bedroom as they passed.
"Night, Mommy," Evelyn said.
"Yes, good night," Andy said.
Mercedes smiled. She headed out into the kitchen to get something to drink.
"I'm so happy to have you here," Andy said hugging and kissing his Evelyn.
"I'm so happy to finally be here," Evelyn said.
"I missed you so much!"
"Me too!"
"Get ready for bed," Andy said. "I want to cuddle."
"I love it," Evelyn replied. "Cuddling sounds great."
Andy laughed.
Evelyn quickly changed into her night clothes. She and Andy then got into bed together, ready to go to sleep.
"I missed this very much," Andy said, kissing the top of his girlfriend's head.
"Me too," Evelyn replied. "I missed you."
"I missed you too."
"I haven't missed anyone so much as I did my dad when he was on the road when I was a kid."
"Same old, same old with the wrestling business, huh?"
"Yep."
"At least I have the weekend off"
"Again, yep. But sooner or later, you'll be traveling on the NXT houseshows around Florida doing the grunt work."
"I have a few months before that, actually. And I look forward to it. Especially with you being back home in Moline."
"Very true," Evelyn commented. "But at least we are together now."
"Yep," Andy replied. He kissed the top of her head again.
After grabbing a bottle of water and heading back into the bedroom, Mercedes saw Colby getting into bed with Valerie and Derek. She smiled.
"Time for bed, Mommy," Valerie said.
"Yep," Derek said.
Mercedes laughed. "I'm on my way, babies."
Colby chuckled.
The next morning, Colby went with Andy and Trevor to the Performance Center. Mercedes spent time with Becky. Becky let her kids stay home from school that day so they could enjoy time with Evelyn, Aaron, and the rest of the Lopez children. It was Lopez-Devitt wife and children fun. Of course, Ashley was more interesting in spending time with Aaron than she was Evelyn, Katianna, and Mariah. Jaime was happy to keep Derek and Valerie occupied while his sisters hung out the older Lopez children. He normally hung out with Aaron. But he would play his big brother role for a bit. He didn't mind it at all either.
"What are my son and your daughter doing?" Mercedes asked.
Becky laughed.
Aaron and Ashley were simply in the living room watching a movie.
"What is going on with those two?" Mercedes asked. "All I know is they talk a lot."
"They do," Becky said. "I think it is an unofficial long-distance relationship."
"I believe so as well. They have shared a couple kisses."
"Yes, they have. Aaron snuck one last night and one this morning."
"What did Fergal say to the night kiss?"
"He didn't say anything. He just chuckled and smiled. And it was his good smile."
Mercedes grinned. "There is no one better for your daughter then my son."
"Very true," Becky replied.
Mercedes laughed.
At the Performance Center, Colby talked with the trainers and everyone seeing how Andy and Trevor were doing.
"They're great," One trainer said. "They are completely focused. They have been at it a couple months and they're very dedicated."
"They're young ones," Another commented. "But more determined than some of our older superstars."
"I think they'll make it," Colby said. "I know Andy misses Evelyn and his family, but every superstar and trainee does."
"Evie and his little brother are the main people far away that are a motivation for him," Fergal said.
Colby nodded his head with a smile. He knew this weekend was going to be great and perfect for both Evelyn and Andy. They would get to spend time together when they hadn't been able to in two months. Then next month Andy would be home in Moline for Thanksgiving. The following month would be for Christmas. It was just a matter of getting through about a month each.
Colby really wanted Evelyn to get into UCF. However, she had an idea to apply for a community college in Orlando if she didn't get into UCF. Then after getting her basic Associate's Degree transfer to UCF. Fergal and Becky said Evelyn could stay with them while she went to school. Colby didn't care wherever his daughter went to college. He just wanted her to be happy. He'd pay whatever for college tuition as well.
Later that afternoon, Evelyn and Mercedes were both back at the house. They had left Valerie and Derek at Becky and Fergal's. A few hours later, in the very early evening, Colby with Andy and Trevor were back from the Performance Center.
Evelyn and Andy were both very happy, because they would have the rest of the weekend to spend very waking moment together. It was what they needed to.
"We're taking everyone out to dinner," Mercedes telling the plans for the evening.
"Sounds good," Colby said. "All the kids, you and me with Becky and Fergal?"
"Yep."
"Sounds good."
"Trevor, that always includes you," Mercedes said. "You are one of the kids."
"Thanks," Trevor replied.
"He's been for the last few years," Colby commented. "And he always will be. The same with Andy."
"Thanks," Trevor said again.
"Yes, thanks," Andy said.
"However," Mercedes said. "I think Evie and Andy are going to stay here. But we are to bring them back food for themselves."
"Is that the plan?" Andy asked, looking at Evelyn.
"Yes!" Evelyn exclaimed. "I want you all to myself tonight! Then tomorrow I will share you with everyone else!"
"Perfect!"
"All right, I'll change clothes," Trevor said.
"Me too," Colby said.
After both Colby and Trevor changed clothes, the two left Mercedes. They headed back to Fergal and Becky's. They would all decide on where to go for dinner and then head to the restaurant.
"Now that they're gone," Evelyn said. She quickly wrapped her arms around her boyfriend's neck, kissing him passionately.
Andy smiled to himself, happily returning the kiss, and wrapping his own arms tightly around her. Evelyn pulled away from him a few moments later. She grabbed his hand and slowly pulled him out of the living room.
Andy chuckled. He knew exactly what she had on her mind.
"I'm sorry to hear about you and Christi," Mercedes commented to Trevor as he sat in the backseat of the car.
"It's no big deal," Trevor said. "Honestly, Christi and I just want to do our own things for a little bit. At least she understands I want to."
"You want your main focus to be NXT right now. I get it."
"Yeah, and I honestly think there might be another guy. She has been weird with me as of late."
Mercedes bit her lip. She looked over at her husband. Colby gave her a look. Mercedes knew for a fact there was another guy. Christina had told Evelyn about him. Evelyn had then told her mom about it. Christina was one of Evelyn's best friends. Trevor was also a best friend to Evelyn. He was a brother to her actually. Evelyn would eventually be in the middle of something.
"I honestly think there's another guy," Trevor commented.
"Don't worry about it right now, Trevor," Colby said. "Try not to let it get to you."
"Like I said, I want to do my own thing."
"Damn, baby," Andy said as Evelyn rolled off of him. "I love it when you take control."
Evelyn giggled. "I do too."
Andy chuckled. He wrapped his arms around her, kissing her.
"This was one of the reasons I just wanted it to be you and me tonight," Evelyn commented.
"On, a little overdue sex, right?"
"Yep!"
Andy laughed. "I missed you so much." He kissed her again.
"Who says we're done?" Evelyn asked. "We have a few hours."
"That we do. That we do!"
The happy young couple enjoyed their few hours alone together. They would enjoy the whole weekend together. And when it came time to say good-bye they would be happy. Yes, Evelyn would be going home with her family. But she would have been happy to have spend a weekend with her boyfriend. She would see him again in another for Thanksgiving. It was another month, yes. But it was still seeing him soon. And not in two months, not knowing would she would see him like it had been when he left for Orlando in August.