Shelby had been going down the long checklist for 2 hours now. Making sure all equipment was working and ready to get Raw on the air tomorrow. It was tedious work but had to be done. The arena was deserted except for techs like her and the set up crew. She went down the hallway and found a trunk to lie back on. She needed a break for a few minutes. She was tired from the long flight and shopping all day. She closed her eyes and relaxed. She felt a shadow fall over her. Shelby opened her eyes and found her self staring up into deep green eyes. Oh god it was Taker. She sat up quickly ready to run off. "Don't run off darlin. I wanted to apologize for yelling at you the other day. I was having a rotten day and I took it out on you. I'm sorry." Taker said in that deep sexy voice. Shelby was mesmerized by his voice and eyes and for a moment couldn't say anything. "You can talk cant you?" Taker teased her smiling. "Uhh yea, that's okay about the other day I should have been watching where I was going." She said quietly. Taker sat down beside her and she about jumped off the trunk. She heard laughter rumbling from his chest. "You can run into me anytime you want Darlin." He said. Shelby blushed blood red feeling the heat in her face. Taker watched her. Damn if she wasn't a sweet little thing. "You look mighty cute with purple hair." He said picking up a piece between his fingers. Shelby blushed again looking down at her feet. Taker lifted her chin with his finger to look at her. "I guess I've made you blush enough for one day. I'll see you around sweet thing." Taker said chucking her on the chin. He stood up and walked off. Shelby felt like she couldn't breathe. He had actually talked to her. Wait till she told Trish. She got up and went back to work eager to get through.
Shelby finally got through and called Trish. "I'll be their in a few minutes." She said. "Okay me and Brock will be in the room waiting for you." Trish said. "Okay, bye." She said. She went out of the arena door and headed to her car. "Going home darlin?" Taker said from behind her. Shelby about jumped out of her skin. "You scared me." She said. "I'm sorry darlin. I just wanted to make sure you got to your car safe. It's late ya know. Not safe to be out by your self." Taker said. "Thanks." She said smiling at him as he fell in step beside her. They reached her car and he waited while she unlocked the door. "Thanks for walking me to my car." She said. "Your welcome." He said reaching to tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "Go on now, get yourself back to your room." He said. "Goodnight." Shelby said. "Goodnight." Taker said and shut the door behind her. Taker watched her drive off. He was going to have that girl he thought.
Brock and Trish were sitting at the table playing cards waiting for Shelby. "Maybe I should have met her. It's awfully late to be walking around that arena by herself." Brock said. Trish looked up worried. "I didn't even think about that." She said. Just then Shelby came through the door. "Let me get a shower guys and I'll be ready." Shelby said. "We were kind of worried about you being out late at the arena." Brock said. "I'm fine." She said and went into the bathroom to shower. She quickly showered and dried off. She cracked the door and yelled for Trish to bring her some jeans and a t-shirt. Trish got her some clothes and took them in to her. "Guess what Trish?" Shelby said as she got dressed. "What?" Trish asked. "Taker apologized to me and he walked me to my car tonight." Shelby said full of excitement. "That's great Shelby, but remember what I said. Be careful." Trish said. "I will. Don't worry about me Trish." She said. Shelby looked at Trish. She could tell Trish had something on her mind. "What's wrong Trish?" she asked. "Brocks waiting, Let's go. But we need to talk when we get back tonight." Trish said. "Okay." Shelby said. They stepped out of the bathroom and Brock stood up. "Come on ladies. What movie do you want to see?" Brock asked. "8 Mile." Shelby said. "Sounds good to me." Trish said. "Alright let's hit the rode then." Brock said holding the door open for the girls.
Shelby sat on one side of Brock and Trish on the other. Trish and Shelby were in a silly mood throwing popcorn at each other across Brock. "I can't take you two anywhere." He said laughing. Trish hopped on his lap and started begging his forgiveness. Shelby started cracking up. "Hey I want to set on his lap too." Shelby said laughing. She pushed Trish over and sat on his other leg. "Okay kids I've had enough." Brock said trying to sound mean. He put Trish back in her seat and sat Shelby back in hers. "Now stay there or I'm going to put you both over my knee." Brock said trying not to laugh. "Yes sir." They said at the same time giggling. Brock just shook his head. The movie started and they settled down. After a few minutes Shelby noticed that Trish had her head on Brocks shoulder and that his arm was around her. She grinned. She knew Trish really liked him.
They came out of the movie theater. "So you ready to go back to the hotel?" Brock asked. "Yea. I'm really tired." Shelby said yawning. "Okay we'll take you home and tuck you in." Brock said smiling. Brock bent down. "Hop on my back little girl I'll give you a ride to the car." Brock said. Shelby put her arms around his neck and he stood up catching her legs though his arms. Shelby laughed as he spun her around. She really liked Brock he was so sweet. Trish was laughing at them. "And people think I'm silly." Trish said. They continued to the car laughing and cutting up. Unknown to them Taker had just come out of the bar across the street and he didn't like what he saw one bit. Shelby was hanging all over Brock Lesner. What the hell was that all about? He wanted Shelby and be damned if Brock Lesner was going to have her.