Chapter Forty Eight

Mandy arrived at the arena the next morning bright and early to meet Jeff and Matt for their training session. She thought seeing as she's been late and distracted lately she'd arrive earlier to get a head start on the training and it also ensured she wouldn't be late. She headed straight to their locker room so that she could get changed and put her bag away. After changing she picked up the script for the show that night and she read it while she headed to the ring. By the time she got to the ring she'd read her involvement in the show. Mandy was quite surprised and excited because she had a women's match scheduled and she hadn't competed in a women's match since she started in the WWF. She couldn't wait to tell the guys about it when they arrived. In the meantime she went for a warm up jog around the perimeter of the ring a few times. After completing that she returned to the ring and did her stretchers. She had just finished doing her last sit up when she noticed Matt and Jeff sitting in the ring behind her.

"My god are you trying to scare me to death or something?"

"Well actually now you mention it" Jeff joked and Mandy just stared at him

"No but really, how long have you guys been sitting here?"

"Long enough ... we've both had enough time to read the script" Matt said

"Why didn't you say anything?"

"Well you seemed so focused ... for a change. And we know how you hate being interrupted while stretching and working out" Matt and Jeff both laughed, "oh and of course now we know what's happening on tonight's show"

"So you know about my match then?"

"Yeah how cool is that. You are so going to kick Stacy's ass tonight."

"Oh and don't you worry Matt and I will be ring side with you to ensure those darn Dudley's don't interfere" Jeff said reassuringly

"Thanks guys ... but hey enough with the chit chat ... we going to get down to business?"

"Well actually we were planning on sitting here talking all training session"

"Ok, ok I get it ... I haven't been giving it 100% lately but I'm willing to today and everyday onwards"

"Your never going to live this down you know" Matt laughed

"Yeah I know ... but if you mention it once more today I'm going to kick your ass and I mean it."

"Ooh I'm scared"

"Oh you should be Matty boy"

"Ok guys just chill. We really should start this session. I mean we want you to be able to kick some ass tonight"

"Oh come on that should be easy enough. You guys both saw how well I handled her last night"

"Yeah that's true but she's got a lethal right kick. I guess its because of her lovely log legs" Matt said with a silly smile on his face

"You like Stacy's legs huh?"

"I agree with Jeff, lets start this training session"

"Trying to change the subject are we?" Mandy laughed giving Matt a little punch on the shoulder

"Come on let's start ... we can continue this discussion afterwards" Jeff said

Lily was busy at work when her mobile started ringing. She was going to leave it for her message bank to take but decided against it at the last moment.

"Hello"

"Hey Lily it's me" the male voice on the other end of the line said

"Hey bro ... what you been up to lately?"

"I've been really busy touring lately ... that's kind of why I'm calling actually"

"Cool ... whys that?"

"I wanted to tell you some exciting news ... I'm performing at the Super Bowl ... how cool is that?"

"Oh my gosh that's terrific ... congrats"

"Thanks Lily"

"Hey you should try and organise to meet up with Allie because she's going with Mark"

"Cool I've give her a call ... but actually I was hoping that you and Jeff might be able to come and visit. If you can get time off work that is"

"That sounds like a great idea bro, but I'll have to talk to Jeff and then Vince ... so I'll let you know as soon as possible."

"Excellent I look forward to hearing from you soon ... hopefully with good news"

"Yeah fingers crossed ... why don't you give Allie a call now coz I really have to get back to work"

"Ok will do. Talk to you soon. Oh and wish Jeff and Mandy luck in their matches tonight ... if they're on the show."

"Will do. Bye"

"Bye"

Right after hanging up the phone Lily's brother gave Allie a call. He was getting excited at the thought of possibly seeing her. He dialled her number and waited patiently for her to pick up.

"Hello Allie D" she started before being cut off

"Hey Al how are you?"

"OMG ... hey ... I haven't spoken to you in ages ... what last time was Lily's wedding ... right?"

"Yep got it in one"

"So much for keeping in close contact" Allie joked

"Sorry touring has been really busy at the moment"

"Oh that's cool ... it's just so good to hear from you"

"Thanks. It's good to hear from you also"

"Oh really?"

"Yeah ... oh and a little birdie told me that you are heading to New York of the Super Bowl next week"

"Yeah I am ... did the birdie tell you I'll be working over at WWF New York for most of the week?"

"Ah no Lily didn't ... oh I mean the birdie didn't tell me. But that's really cool because I'm performing at the Super Bowl and was hoping we could get together and catch up"

Right at that moment Shane said,

"Allie can you come into my office please" over the intercom

"Sounds good to me but I've gotta go ... Shane wants to see me in his office ... I'll give you a call later to catch up further"

"Ok bye"

"Bye"

Once she hung up Allie got up from her desk and walked over to Shane's office. She knocked on the door before entering and said,

"You wanted to see me"

"Yes I wanted to remind you about one of our office policies"

"Oh and which ones that?"

"No personal calls"

"Oh come on Shane it was important"

"Sorry Allie its office policy"

"Like you haven't made personal calls before"

"That might be the case, but you see we aren't talking about me here are we?

"Gee sorry Shane"

"I think you mean Mr McMahon ... oh and have you finished the files on your desk yet?"

"You've got to be kidding right? There is at least three days worth of work there"

"We'll I'd like them on my desk by the end of the day"

"I'll see what I can do," Allie said turning to leave

"Allie..." Shane started

"I think you mean Miss Donahough"

"Yeah whatever ... anyway the work has to be done even if it means staying back late tonight"

"I'm sure you'd like that wouldn't you ... but sorry to say I can't because I'm helping Vince with the show tonight"

"We'll just have to see about that"

"You trying to threaten me or something?"

"Would I do that?" Shane said with a little smirk

"I really wouldn't run it pass you ... Now if you'll excuse me I've got heaps of work to do" Allie said. She then turned and left Shane's office and returned to her desk.

At around 4:15 pm Allie's phone rang. It was Vince asking her where she was. Allie looked at her watch and realised that she was meant to meet Vince around 15 minutes ago. She said,

"I'm so sorry Vince, I've been flat out all day and lost track of time"

"Ah that's ok but can you come down now because I really need your input."

"I think you better talk to your Shane."

"Oh whys that?" Vince inquired

"He told me earlier I couldn't leave until I've finished all the work on my desk"

"The powers going to his head." Vince said angrily before pausing, "Leave him to me. Just get down here ASAP"

"OK sure thing. But I warn you now he's not going to be happy. I'll be right down" Allie said before hanging up. She gathered her thing together before getting up and heading for the lift.

Mandy was getting ready in her locker room with the guys when there was a knock at the door. Mandy walked over and was met by a smiling Adam who wrapped his arms around her.

"Oh you missed me huh?"

"Yeah I sure did. And I heard about your match tonight against Stacy. Good luck in the match. I'm sure you're going to kick her ass."

"Thanks Adam. Do you wanna come in for a bit?"

"As much as I'd love to I have to pass sorry. I need to go and get ready. I just had to stop by before hand and wish you luck ... oh and I wanted to give you this" Adam said reaching into his pocket and pulling out a small package. He handed it to her and said,

"I hope it brings you luck tonight" While he said that Mandy opened the package.

"Oh my gosh Adam it's so cool. Thank you so much I love it." Mandy said as Adam offered to help her put on the bracelet.

"I'm so glad you like it ... see you after the show ... hopefully for some well deserved celebrations"

"Yeah let's hope. Oh and good luck for your match tonight" Mandy said

"Thanks ... see you later gorgeous" Adam lent down and kissed Mandy before leaving her side and walking off down the corridor.

Mandy closed the door and went to finish getting ready. As she did so Matt asked,

"So what did lover boy want?"

"To wish me luck in the match," Mandy said as she stood in front of the mirror brushing her hair. As she finished her perfecting her hairstyle she saw her bracelet and admired it, "oh and he gave me this" she walked over to him and showed him her new good luck charm.

"Oh wasn't that sweet of him"

"You jealous Matty ... because no one brings you good luck charms, let alone any presents?" Mandy joked

"No why would I be?" Matt barked

"Wow Matt chill for a moment would you... it was just a joke"

"Yeah well it wasn't funny"

Matt and Mandy sat quietly for the next 20 minutes. The locker room was full of tension and bad energy. Finally Jeff had enough and told them both to get over it ... especially Matt because it was only a joke. He forced then to hug and make up because the last thing they needed was to be annoyed at each other. Especially since they were meant to be a married couple on the show who always showed their affections to one another.

The two where hugging when Allie poked her head around the door and said,

"Hey Mandy you ready for your match?"

"Yeah I guess so ... only time will tell"

"Excellent ... oh Vince wanted me to tell you that the stipulation's for that match have changed slightly"

"Oh how so?" Mandy asked nervously

"The winner of the match gets a women's title shot on Sunday night at the pay per view"

"Oh my gosh. Your not serious are you?"

"Very. So good luck. Oh and they're ready for you to head to the curtain now"

"Ok thanks for letting me know Allie." Mandy said smiling but inwardly she was scared and really nervous.

"Come on lets go" Matt said putting his hand gently on Mandy's back, "oh and don't be so stressed. You'll do great."

"Just remember everything we practiced" Jeff added

"If only it was that easy," Mandy said following the boys to the curtain

The match ended up being extremely close with both Mandy and Stacy working really well blocking and counteracting each others moves. At one stage both Devon and Mark interfered in the match attacking Mandy while Stacy distracted the ref. Thankfully Matt and Jeff came to Mandy's rescue and through both men out of the ring and continued attacking them there while the match continued. Mandy was then able to grab the upper hand because Stacy was on the back foot. It was no time in all until Mandy ended up covering Stacy 1 - 2 - 3 to win. Matt and Jeff slid back in the ring and congratulated Mandy with a group hug. The three of them then headed up the ramp and back to their locker room for further celebrations. On their way back they bumped into Adam who was on his way to the ring for his match but wanted to congratulate Mandy on her win. They talked for a bit before Adam had to go as he's music was being played. Mandy quickly wished him luck and said she'd see him after the match. They exchanged a quick kiss before Adam was pushed throw the curtains by one of the head produces. Mandy chuckled to herself before returning to the locker room with the guys.