The next day, Roman had a match with Finn for the title. They wanted to do it last Monday, but plans fell through.
Amaya kissed him.
"I love you, don't hurt yourself too bad", she said.
"You think that little shrimp can hurt me? Ha.", Roman replied.
She giggled.
"Your back. I'm serious", she said.
He smiled and nodded.
"I know babe", he replied.
His music hit and he walked out. She watched from the monitors in Gorilla. Taking a deep breath.
Finn came up beside her.
"You seem worried, love", he said.
She looked at him.
"What is it?", he asked.
"Its his back. He made an appointment to see the doctor, but…", she stopped.
He nodded.
"Don't touch his back, got it.", he replied with a wink.
"Thanks", she said, before his music played and he walked out.
Everything was going great and Finn stayed away from Roman's back like he said he would.
Once Roman was announced the winner, Braun came out with his briefcase. Roman sighed, Amaya knew that even though Finn didn't hit Roman's back, he was still in pain.
She watched as Braun beat Roman down. Then it happened, he stomped on Roman's back before roaring.
She gasped. Dean set a hand on her back.
"Fuck this", he said, before running out, followed by Seth.
"What are they doing? This wasn't part of the plan", Vince shouted.
Hunter set a hand on his father in law's shoulder.
"This is way better, build up this feud.", Hunter said.
Vince nodded before sitting back down. Amaya looked back at the monitor. Braun was in the middle of the ring, Seth and Dean hitting and kicking him.
Roman slowly got up.
"Come on baby", she mumbled.
He finally stood and limped over to Dean and Seth, who had Braun up and ready for a powerbomb.
The fans cheered like crazy, which gave him an adrenaline rush. He roared and helped lift Braun before letting him fall through the announce table.
Roman brushed his hair back. He asked Seth for a mic, and he gave him one. Roman lifted it.
"You said you would never attack me while I was down or while my back was turned. Yet here you are. Next time, face me like a man", Roman said, before dropping the mic and the Shield theme came on.
Each man putting a fist in before the show ended. Amaya smiled, they always worked so well with each other.
"You were right Hunter, this was better. Did you plan this? Great job", Vince said.
Amaya sent a look to Hunter. They both knew this wasn't planned, but Dean was a wild card and knew about his friend's back.
He also knew Braun was told about it and not to touch him.
As Roman and the guys came back, she noticed Dean helping him. He let him go once he saw her.
"I'm fine baby", was the first thing he said to her as soon as she wrapped her arms around him.
She couldn't help but squeeze him tighter, he did the same, knowing she needed it.
"I love you", he whispered.
She stood on her toes to reach his lips.
"Doctor's as soon as we get home", she said.
He nodded and kissed her forehead. She looked at Dean.
"Thank you", she said.
"I got you, Smalls. Braun wasn't suppose to do that anyway", Dean said, before his eyes found Braun.
Braun just huffed and walked away.
"Asshole. Ever since he found out Vince wanted to make him his new bitch", Dean mumbled.
Roman nodded. They walked down the hall hand in hand. Roman walked slower than usual.
"Maybe we should take some time off. Take the girls on a trip", Amaya said.
Roman smiled.
"That sounds wonderful, but neither of us can do that right now. I've got a title on my shoulder and you are close to finally getting yours back. Maybe after, before we start trying.", he said.
She nodded.
"I'm going to be okay.", he reassured her, or at least tried to.
"It didn't look okay out there. He was stomping on you pretty hard. I didn't like seeing that and neither did Dean", Amaya said.
"Dean didn't like seeing you worry about me", he corrected.
"He didn't like either one", Amaya said.
"Okay look, whatever the doctor says after my appointment, we can decide what to do next. Deal?", he said.
She nodded. He wasn't going to agree with her, so she would take this for now.
"I'm going to get showered and dressed. I'll meet you by the car", he said.
"Okay", she replied, before turning and walking away.
Roman's smile fell. He wanted to so badly fall to his knees right now and scream in pain. His back was killing him.
"Reigns?", Roman growled and rolled his eyes, just what he needed.
Finn appeared beside him and helped him stand up straight.
"Its your back, isn't it?", he asked, as he helped Roman to the locker room.
"How do you know about that?", Roman asked.
"Amaya. She asked me not to hit you to hard", he replied.
"Of course she would", Roman mumbled.
"She is just worried about you.", he replied.
"I will be fine", Roman said, pushing Finn away.
Finn sighed, but nodded. Roman was pissed. How could Amaya tell Finn? How could she still be talking to him after everything?
He showered as best he could before walking out to the parking lot.
"Hi Roman", Mickie said, waving.
He sent her a nod. He knew she didn't like Amaya, and anyone who didn't like his wife, was no friend of his.
"Wait, where are you going so fast", Mickie said, grabbing his arm.
He pulled out of her grip.
"Amaya is waiting by the car for me. I have to go", he said, before continuing down the hall.
"Oh she is fine, Finn is with her", Mickie said.
Roman looked back at her.
"Oh, you didn't know. Yeah, apparently they are still friends. I mean, I guess its cool that you are good with them still being friends and all", she said.
He knew she was only saying that to piss him off with Amaya.
"Yeah, because I trust my wife. Can your husband say the same about you", he replied.
He continued down the hall. Hearing Mickie call him an asshole under her breath.
Getting closer to the rental, he saw Amaya was talking to Finn. She nodded before Finn walked away. She turned to see him and smiled.
"I can drive so you can rest", she said, reaching for the keys.
He pulled them away and looked in the direction Finn went.
"Hey", she said.
He looked back at her and she cupped his face.
"I love you. I left him for you. Don't start doubting that now", she said.
"I don't doubt it. I just don't like him, and I don't trust him", he replied.
She smiled before standing on her toes and kissing him.
"Let me drive", she said.
He nodded and gave her the keys.
Valerie couldn't afford to stay at her new apartment. Not with what she was making.
She hated to ask, but she hoped he would agree, for Autumn.
Grabbing her phone, she called Roman.
"Hello", he answered.
"Roman, its Val. Listen, I know its a lot to ask, but, I don't know what else to do", she said.
He sighed.
"What is it? Did you lose your job?", he asked.
"No. More like, I can't afford my apartment anymore. They raised the rent and with what I get paid, its not enough.", she said.
"You want money?", he asked.
"No. More like, is there anyway I can move in? I will pay rent. Promise. It also keeps me close to Autumn.", she said.
When he didn't reply, she had thought he would say no or laugh.
"We do have a guest house. Its not big…", she cut him off.
"I can do small. I don't have much anyway", she said excited.
"We will be home tomorrow. We can discuss it in person", he said.
"Thank you, Rome", she said.
"Lets get one thing straight. I am doing this for Autumn. Not you", he replied before hanging up.
Amaya kissed his shoulder.
"Good morning", she smiled.
He returned it before turning over and wrapping an arm around her waist.
"Morning my love", he whispered.
"Who was on the phone?", she asked.
"Valerie, but it was nothing", he replied.
She nodded.
