Dangerously In Love (Pt. 13)

Friday

"That Halloween party was great" John said grinning at Tammy as Jeff jumped over the blazing volcano in his front yard.

"Yea, it was pretty cool. I enjoyed Torrie's performance of "Ain't that Funny" by J. Lo" Tammy said leaning back on the blanket.

"I thought it was cute when you three did "Love Don't Cost a Thing" by J. Lo. You were hot! You knew the moves better than Torrie or Nidia" Matt smiled.

"She definitely had the booty!" John said as Tammy pushed him as she blushed.

"No! Nidia doing "Slave for You" by Britney Spears was hilarious!" Matt laughed as Amy brought him a container of chocolate milk. "Ames, you know I only drink lowfat chocolate milk" he frowned.

"That's all they had Matt" she fussed sitting on the blanket between Matt and Tammy.

"So, you spoke to Dwayne yet?" Amy asked Tammy.

"No. I'm just relaxing for my birthday weekend. I don't want a relationship right now. I'm enjoying the single life," Tammy said as Matt burst out laughing.

"Quit lying! You're avoiding him!" Matt shouted.

"No I'm not! You have no idea what you're talking about" she huffed.

"I saw you didn't check your answering machine. Guess who was on it?" Matt asked.

"Stop listening to her private messages Matt! He does the same thing at my house, nosy ass!" Amy growled.

"Hey, I'll admit that I'm nosy" Matt said standing up and heading for the house.

"Ames, go talk to him. You hurt his feelings" Tammy told her.

"He'll get over it. He always do" she grinned.

"You want to head over to the mall in a little while?" Tammy asked.

"Sure, let's go now. I'm going to go hang with my Mom for a few days so I need to get back early" she said pulling her jacket closed.

"John we'll see you later" Tammy said hugging him and kissing him on the cheek.

"Alright, bring me something back" John teased.

"You must enjoy wearing thongs because that's what I'm getting" Amy said staring at him.

"Umm, I'll wear one for the right woman" John said waiting for her response.

"Freak" Amy muttered and turned to head to the car.

"She doesn't like me" John said looking at Tammy.

"She's like that with everyone lately" Tammy assured him as she followed Amy to the car.

"Where are they headed?" Matt asked as he headed back to the blanket with a glass of orange juice.

"Thong shopping at the mall" John said flashing a wide grin.

"Oh. Hope somebody gets to see them, I sure won't" Matt grumbled.

"She's being mean as hell dawg. Dump her ass and move on!" John suggested.

"Yea, I think I'm afraid of being alone man. She's comfortable to me. I guess I'm afraid to start over" Matt admitted drinking his orange juice.

"Kind of like Tammy was?" John asked.

"Yea, she was definitely my comfort zone. No more sex with Tammy has practically lowered my sex percentage to 40%" Matt said taking a drink from the glass.

"Damn Matt! You were actually just sleeping with Tammy and Amy? I thought you were doing a few other girls," John said in shock.

"Two other girls and they didn't last too long. Took too much effort to teach them the things I liked so I stuck with what I knew was sure to be pleasurable" Matt said leaning forward placing his elbows on his knees as Jeff rode over to them.

"Where are the girls?" Jeff asked pulling his helmet off.

"The mall" John answered.

"Oh, well I'm heading over to Elizabeth's house" Jeff said pushing his bike up to the house.

"Have fun bro!" Matt called over his shoulder. "Alright John, we're going out to a club tonight. No girls allowed to go because we're going to meet women" Matt grinned.

"Aww I'm with you dawg!" John said slapping his hand.

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"So she won't return your phone calls huh?" Rikishi said biting into his burger.

"Nope. She was cold towards me a few days ago at the Halloween Party" Dwayne said eating his steak and potatoes.

"Man, can you blame her? You dogged her out. You show interest and then you leave for a few months without so much as a phone call" Rikishi told him.

"I would have called her everyday if Jeff wouldn't have answered her cellphone at 1 in the morning saying she was busy and no longer accepting phone calls" Dwayne said scraping his fork across the plate.

"Damn! He told you that?" Rikishi asked.

"No, he didn't know who it was. He just said it and hung up" Dwayne said angrily.

"Think he knew it was you?" Rikishi asked.

"Naw I doubt it! Probably came up as an out of area call," Dwayne said motioning to the waitress for another beer.

"You ask her about it?" Rikishi asked.

"No! Can't get hold of her. Her birthday is day after tomorrow, I wanted to take her out or something" Dwayne said.

"Well, you need to get her away from Cameron for one. Then she won't be able to run" Rikishi told him.

"Maybe I can get Marie to get her to Houston" Dwayne said staring out the window at the ocean.

"Yea, maybe Marie could babysit. She'll need the practice" Rikishi laughed out loud.

"Yea, she'll be a single mother. It's sad the father won't be in the child's life" Dwayne said drinking his beer.

"Well what do you expect? She got artificially inseminated" Rikishi said biting a piece of his burger.

"No she didn't! She got pregnant from that stripper on her birthday!" Dwayne said cracking up. He looked over at Rikishi who was coughing hard. "Hey man, it's not that funny!" Dwayne said picking up his glass just as he noticed Rikishi was turning purple. "Man, you choking?" Dwayne jumped up and grabbed him around the waist as a few of the customers ran over to help just as the food flew out of Rikishi's mouth. Rikishi sat down and drank some water and leaned back in the chair placing his hand across his chest and clearing his throat.

"Thank you" Dwayne waved to the customers who tried to help. "Man! You scared the hell out of me cousin" Dwayne said looking at him while he drank his beer.

"I got Marie pregnant" Rikishi said looking at Dwayne.

"What?" Dwayne said dropping the glass of beer in his lap. "Shit!" he shouted as he grabbed a napkin and patted his pants. "What the hell you mean you got her pregnant?" Dwayne asked trying not to laugh.

"I paid the guy not to show up. She was wearing a blindfold and I handcuffed her. We had sex" he told Dwayne.

"Man, I hate to be mean but that guy was in shape and had a Jamaican accent" Dwayne said fanning himself with the napkin.

"Hence the blindfold and the handcuffs" he said drinking more water. "Plus I spoke like a Jamaican so she didn't have to worry about a ting" Rikishi said speaking with a Jamaican accent.

Dwayne fell across the table laughing until he got it all out. "Okay! Okay, so you're her baby Daddy! Fool! Are you crazy? When she finds out that kid isn't black but part Samoan don't you think she'll start to wonder?" Dwayne asked trying to be serious until laughter overtook him again. "I'm sorry man!" he laughed wiping the tears from his eyes. "Man, Marie is going to kill you!" he shouted across the table as he drank from his water glass. He drank his water only to spit it out as he thought about the situation.

"It's not that funny Dwayne!" Rikishi muttered as the other customers stared.

"Oh yes it is! I don't know if I can keep this a secret for long!" Dwayne cried as he leaned on the table cracking up laughing.

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"I appreciate the certificate to this day spa but why are you two insisting that I go to Houston?" Tammy asked suspiciously.

"Well, you need to check on the house. Between us, Marie has something planned for you there so we didn't plan anything here" Jeff admitted handing her the travel bag.

"Okay, but I want to say goodbye to the boys," she said heading up the stairs.

"No, because if you see them you won't go" Matt said blocking her way.

"Okay will you two kiss them and tell them I love them?" Tammy asked.

"Of course" Jeff answered.

"Tammy, the boys are in good hands. I just hate I'm going out of town today, I wish I could go with you" Amy said hugging her tight.

"So, you ready to head to the airport?" Jeff asked.

"I guess I don't have a choice," Tammy said walking to the door with her bag.

"See you next weekend!" Matt said kissing her on the cheek.

"Okay. Bye" Tammy said feeling as if they were trying to get rid of her.

"Let's get you to the airport" Jeff said tossing her bag into the backseat.

"Why do I feel as if I'm not wanted around here?" she asked Jeff as he got in the car.

"We just want you to be happy for your birthday. Trust me, you'll enjoy it" Jeff grinned pulling out of the driveway.

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Tammy got out of the cab and paid the driver as she adjusted her bag on her shoulder. She headed up the walkway and pulled her housekey out and unlocked the door. She walked into the foyer, closed the door and dropped the bag onto the floor. Home sweet home. She hadn't been home in a few weeks. She walked towards the living room and heard "House is Not a Home" by Luther Vandross playing. She realized someone had to be there as she walked into the living room and saw candles lit all around the room. She stopped and looked around and realized the light was on in the kitchen.

"It's about time you made it home," Dwayne said standing at the top of the stairs dressed in a black and cream colored sweater and a pair of black slacks.

"What are you doing here?" Tammy asked walking towards the stairs.

"Well, your birthday is in a couple of hours so I wanted to help you celebrate" he grinned.

"Is that right?" she asked walking over to the sofa.

"Yes that's correct. Thanks to Matt and Jeff I was able to get you here tonight. Would you like some shrimp cocktail?" he asked walking down the stairs.

"No, not really" she said pulling her black boots off and sitting on the sofa.

"Well I have something for you" he said heading into the kitchen. He came out a few minutes later with a chocolate cake with a 2 and a 9 on top.

"Oh my God! Chocolate cake!" she squealed as he sat it in front of her with a knife and two small plates.

"We can't forget the main thing you have to have" Dwayne said running to the kitchen. He came out holding a huge cup of ice cream from Marble Slab Creamery.

"Oh no! Marble Slab Creamery Cheesecake Ice Cream with M&M's" she laughed.

"You drove me crazy trying to find cheesecake ice cream until you told me where exactly to find it!" he laughed handing her the cup and a spoon

"That was a long night of pigging out" she laughed thinking back to him calling about 15 times trying to find a Marble Slab Creamery years ago.

They ate ice cream and cake until they were too full to move. Dwayne kicked off his shoes and lay back on the sofa. He grabbed the blanket that was lying over the back of the sofa and covered himself with it.

"Happy Birthday Tammy" he said looking at the clock as it hit 12:00.

"Thanks" she smiled.

"Want to lie down with me?" he asked as the CD player switched to another CD and "Fortunate" by Maxwell filled the room.

"Okay" she said crawling up next to him and closed her eyes as he threw the blanket over her and pulled her close.

"This feels so good," he moaned as he closed his eyes and listened to the music.

Never seen a sunshine like this

Never seen the moon glow like this

Never seen the waterfalls like this

Never seen the lights off like this

Never dug anyone like this

Never had tasty lips to kiss

Never had someone to miss

Never heard a song quite like this

"I'm glad that I did this" Dwayne said out of the blue.

"So am I" she said keeping her eyes closed.

"Are you falling asleep?" he asked.

"No, just enjoying the music" she smiled.

Fortunate to have you girl

I'm so glad you're in my world

Just as sure as the sky is blue

I bless the day that I found you

"I want to tell you something" he whispered so close that she could feel his breath on her lips.

"Okay, I'm listening" she said.

"Okay. Can you open your eyes when I say this?" he asked raising up on one elbow and staring at her as she opened her eyes.

"I'm listening," she said staring at his lips.

"Okay, here goes" he said taking a deep breath. "I'm ready," he said gently.

"For what?" she asked naively.

"To be with you and you only," he said softly.

"Oh" she said looking down at his chest.

Never had room service all night

Never took a trip first class flight

Never had a love affair so tight

Never felt a feeling so right

"Oh? That's all you're going to say?" he asked.

"Well, what do you want me to say Dwayne?" she asked looking over his shoulder staring at the wall.

Never seen a winter so white

Never had words to recite

Never had a flame to ignite

And I never sang a song with all my might

"How about, "Dwayne, I love you" he said placing his hand under her chin and forcing her to look at him. "I've fucked up so many times with you and I refuse to do that again" he said as tears rolled down his face.

"I don't know how to respond to this Dwayne," she said as tears welled up in her eyes.

"Respond the way your heart tells you to" he suggested.

"My heart tells me that I love you," she said looking into his eyes.

"My heart tells me that I love you too," he said kissing her lightly on the lips.

Fortunate to have you girl

I'm so glad to have you in my world

Just as sure as the sky is blue

I bless the day that I found you

Fortunate to have you girl

I'm so glad you're in my world

Just as sure the sky is blue

I bless the day that I found you

They kissed each other until they were lightheaded. Tammy caressed his face trying to touch him to be sure that this moment was really happening. He grabbed her hands from his face and kissed the palm of her hands before kissing her with more urgency.

"Let's slow down a little" Tammy said trying to catch her breath.

"Honey, we've waited long enough," he said pulling his sweater over his head and throwing it on the floor. "Let me help you with that skirt and sweater" he grinned as she pulled her sweater over her head.

"Wait" she said as she got off the sofa and pulled her skirt off and unhooked her thigh hi stockings from her garter and pulled them off.

Can you hear the silent shouts

I hope you hear

I'm calling out to your body

Baby you know just what to do

Close the door

No interviews

"Come here" Dwayne said after removing his pants and boxers. She pulled her garter and bra off and walked over to him. "Come sit on my lap" he said taking her hand.

"You know, I almost didn't come tonight," she said sitting in his lap. They closed their eyes and listened to the soothing music playing.

Fortunate to have you girl

I'm so glad you're in my world

Just as sure as the sky is blue

I bless the day that I found you

"I knew you'd be here. I've been here since yesterday trying to figure out what to say to you," he said staring into her brown eyes. "You look pretty with your hair up," he said pulling it loose and letting it cascade onto her shoulders.

"Why did you pull it down?" she asked trying to put it back up.

"We'll mess it up anyway. We have to make up for lost time. Everytime I got close to being with you somehow we were interrupted" he said running his fingers through her hair.

"I was just thinking that I have the entire week off. Maybe we could spend it together" Tammy smiled as she rubbed his baldhead.

"I have to go back and shoot a few scenes on Monday" he said hesitantly.

"Oh well, I had planned on relaxing at home anyway," she said trying to hide the disappointment in her voice.

"I have an idea. If your nanny will watch the boys up until Saturday then you could come with me," he said kissing her delicately.

"Actually, Amy will have the boys later this week. Jeff will be back on Wednesday to get Caleb so I'm available," she said fiddling with his bracelet. "Let's go to bed" she suggested getting up and pulling his arm.

"No, I want to start down here and work my way up" he said licking along her hip. He grabbed the edge of her panties and pulled them down her thighs. "So beautiful" he murmured against her stomach causing her to jerk from his touch. She stepped out of her panties and sat back in his lap.

"So, shall we put this food up?" she asked eyeing the shrimp cocktail on the table.

"No, we'll need it in an hour for energy" he laughed laying her back on the sofa and pulling the blanket over them.

"Be gentle with me," she said pulling him down on her for a long sensuous kiss.

"I will be baby, at first" he grinned as he slid down under the covers and placed her legs over his shoulders.

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Survivor Series November 2002

"Hey" Jeff said limping into the locker room.

"Hey Rainbow" Tammy grinned glancing up from her laptop.

"What are you doing?" he asked.

"Reading my website. The fans actually like me" she said cheerfully.

"I heard. You ready to manage me on Raw and keep up with your writing?" he teased as he pulled a change of clothes out of his bag.

"As ready as ever" she smiled.

"Where's your man at?" Jeff asked re-screwing the top onto one his bodypaint jars.

"Dwayne is in Florida. He'll meet up with me on Thursday" she answered as she answered e-mails from her website.

"Can I check out my message board and see what everyone is saying?" Jeff asked sitting next to her.

"Yea, no problem. Knock yourself out" she said handing him her laptop.

"Hey you guys, you seen Ames?" Matt asked sticking his head through the door.

"No, not since you two left out together" Tammy replied.

"Damnit! I swear if she's with Shane." Matt swore under his breath.

"Relax, maybe she's hanging out with friends" Jeff told him.

"Maybe. I'm going to go hang out with Adam and Jay," he said closing the door.

"They are so out there" Jeff laughed.

"Yea, they'll be married and still acting like this" Tammy laughed.

"I wouldn't be surprised. You and Dwayne want to have dinner with Liz and I Friday night?" Jeff asked typing away on the laptop.

"Sure, that sounds nice" she answered.

"It's amazing what you learn from people when you use an alias on your own website" he laughed.

"I know. I log on as a fan sometimes to get a feel for my fan base," she said checking her cellphone for messages. "They know my last name and where my house is in Houston. My cousin got my mail and says I actually have fan mail! I'm so psyched but yet a little scared" she giggled as she listened to her messages.

"How many are from him?" Jeff asked sarcastically without taking his eyes off the computer screen.

"Just two" she answered grinning.

"Wow, just two in the past hour? Atleast he waited until after your match with Ivory before calling" he teased. "You two put on an awesome match by the way. I see some of Rey Mysterio coming out of you" he smiled.

"Yea, I enjoy working with Rey in the ring. It's so invigorating to do my aerial moves with someone who knows how to react and counter. Trish is going to learn a few moves from him too. I'm feeling good tonight, want to go out dancing?" she asked.

"After the bump I took off the top of that exit sign my lower back is sore as hell, I just want to sleep! You can give me a massage if you really want to help" he sighed.

"Okay! I won't go out, I'll give you a back massage later. You deserve it after the bump you took tonight, see you in awhile" she said heading out the door.

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"Marie!" Rikishi called out as she pushed the door open to her office.

"Yea, what's up?" she asked sitting her briefcase on the desk.

"I wanted to talk to you about what you plan on doing about your pregnancy" he said sitting in the chair across from the desk.

"Why? It's none of your business," she said sipping on a cup of chicken broth.

"Well, I wanted to tell you that I'd like to help you out with the baby. I mean, I think we both know we have feelings for each other. So, I'd like to take you out more with no co-workers around" he said as she stared at him with a dumbfounded look on her face.

"You still want to date me even though I'm pregnant?" she asked.

"Yes. I also believe that a child needs a father in the home to guarantee an appropriate living environment" he spoke earnestly.

"I believe that as well. So we are in agreement with that" she said sipping her soup.

"Well, there's something else. I know how you say your hiding this pregnancy from your Mom. By the looks of you, you won't be able to hide it too much longer" he grinned pointing at her stomach.

"I know, I'm buying clothes two times too big. She thinks I'm getting fat. She's trying to put me on a diet" Marie laughed. "I can no longer have greasy food" she laughed.

"Would you be willing to marry me?" he asked bluntly.

"What? Marry? You? Are you pulling my leg?" she asked laughing.

"No. I'd like to help you raise this kid. If you let me help you," he said searching her face for some type of emotion.

"Rikishi, it will take a strong man to keep me happy and grounded" she said honestly.

"Have you not noticed my size? You get out of line and I'll sit on you" he laughed.

"Okay, your not helping yourself by threatening violence here" she warned.

"I figure I'll tell your Mom I'm the father and we'll get married in a few weeks. Is that okay with you?" he asked.

"You'd do that for me? Wow, I'm speechless. You do realize marrying me you get my mother right?" she asked.

"Yes, she's cool with me. I actually like her" he laughed.

"You do?" she asked walking around the desk in shock.

"I do" he nodded.

"That sounds funny. You are saying I do and just asking me to marry you. This isn't a joke is it?" she asked sternly.

"No joke. Start looking for a dress. Make a list about where you want the wedding. I want this done before Christmas," he said standing up and walking to the door.

"My mom will want to have the wedding at our church in Houston" she said following him to the door.

"Fine, set the date and I'll be there. Wear something sexy" he laughed.

"We actually have to sleep together?" she asked in shock.

"Girl, you look scared. Sex comes with marriage baby. Relax, it's all good, you'll enjoy it" he said closing the door as he left.

"You just don't know, sex with me is never disappointing as well" she uttered to herself.

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"Shane I'm really ready to come back. Tammy, Matt, Trish, Shane Helms and I have been training. I'd like to go to SmackDown to be with Matt but I think Raw has more competition for me. I'll be cleared in a few months. Have something ready for me" Amy asked Shane McMahon.

"I'll see what I can do. Why didn't you get Tammy to write something for you?" he asked.

"She doesn't know I prefer Raw over SmackDown, so I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't tell her" she begged.

"Well Amy, Tammy wrestles on Raw now so she'll be your competition now" Shane reminded her.

"I know. I just want to be back in the squared circle. I'm ready Shane. Really ready" she said balling up her fists.

"Okay but Tammy will know once we get together for a meeting. I can't hide that you specifically want to go to Raw" Shane told her as Tammy walked by and spoke.

"Tammy, walk with me a moment, would you?" Shane asked.

"Okay" she said stopping as he said goodbye to Amy.

"I have an idea of bringing Amy back on Raw in a few months" Shane lied.

"I was going to write her onto Smackdown with Matt when she was ready to return" Tammy told him.

"Do you really want to send her over there with no competition?" Shane asked.

"I was going to bring this up at the next meeting. We should send Jacqueline, Ivory, and Linda Miles over to SmackDown as soon as possible. Even Jackie from Tough Enough has improved her in ring skills. By the time Amy returns, she'll be a breath of fresh air" Tammy told him.

"Well, that's interesting since we don't have time to put them on Raw or Heat right now. I'll let you bring it up at the next meeting" Shane said in deep thought.

"Shane, while it's on my mind I was hoping we could possibly push for the women to have tag team belts again. That way the women can have more of a role on television because in my opinion there are more than just one of the women who deserves the Women's Title. With tag belts for the women we can eventually set a show just around the women like there was with GLOW a few years back. Maybe get them on TV on a Friday or Saturday night" Tammy suggested.

"Man! Your wheels have really been turning haven't they?" he asked pulling her down the hall with him.

"Yes, I have so many other ideas that I'd like to get out there. I plan on writing up a small book of my ideas and let your father look it over" she said as Vince walked up behind her.

"Dad, Tammy was just running her idea of starting a Women's Tag Division again and later expand it to a show on the weekends for just the women" Shane said rambling. "Dad, I like the idea" Shane said.

"Well, my interest has definitely been caught. Bring it up at the next meeting and I'll have had time to research the pros and cons of the idea. Tammy, once again you have stunned me with your level of bringing things up a notch" he grinned patting her on the back. "By the way, on Wednesday you'll be flying to Cancun with the Divas to do a photo shoot. You'll definitely be on one of the four covers so find a few sexy bikinis to wear. Make me proud Tammy" Vince grinned eyeing her body. "Shane, I'll see you for dinner this week right?" Vince asked walking off.

"Yes Dad, Steph and I will be there" Shane hissed looking over his shoulder.

"Wow! I'm really a Diva now? I need to go do some stomach crunches to maintain the six pack" she laughed rubbing her stomach. "Well, I'll leave you to whatever you were doing" Tammy said turning to walk away.

"Tammy, we make a great team together. I told you before, you should have married me and became a McMahon. You definitely have the mind of a McMahon," he said walking alongside her.

"Shane I love this business but I'm with Dwayne now so you have to stop making passes at me" she told him.

"I understand. I'll back off but just so you know, you and Dwayne will never make it" he said abruptly causing her to scowl at him.

"Why would you say that?" she asked defensively.

"Dwayne is a playboy. He'll never be with just one woman! You're beautiful but it's been proven over time that some men are never satisfied with what they have" Shane said walking off.

"Are you speaking from experience?" she shouted after him.

"Actually yes! I lost a great girl from being too greedy! Now I have to move on and remember what I did to her. Trust me, I won't make that mistake again!" he said heading out of the building.

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Raw

"Great match" Trish said shaking hands with Tammy.

"Thanks. I thought we gave a great performance. Everyone was into the match," Tammy said heading to the shower.

"I can't wait to hear Jerry's take on my boob almost falling out from that headscissors" Trish laughed.

"Ohh puppies JR! Let me pet the puppies!" Tammy screeched like Jerry from the shower causing Trish to laugh as Stacy Keibler walked in.

"Hey Trish. Andrew and I are going out later. If you and Jay want to come you can," she said pulling off her heels.

"We might, it depends on how he feels. I'm just ready to get out of here. It can be anywhere" Trish exhaled loudly.

"Yea, I'm restless myself. You doing the shoot for the Raw Magazine Christmas issue?" Stacy asked as Molly walked in.

"Hey you guys. What's going on?" Molly asked

"Asking Trish had she been invited to the shoot this week" Stacy informed her as she pulled a towel around her and headed to the showers.

"Oh, I was told I was going to be on one of the covers" Trish grinned pulling her boots on.

"Dang! That leaves three covers. I have to get on one of them" Stacy whined.

"Hey, I think I'm pretty sexy but the guys look at Trish, Torrie, and Stacy! All blondes!" Molly fussed.

"Hey, that's not true! Tammy has really gotten over with the fans! She's a brunette. She does all those lucha libre moves and then she flips around and gets all technical. She even goes Stone Cold on you guys sometimes" Stacy laughed.

"Stone Cold?" Trish asked pulling on her jacket.

"Where she basically stomps a mudhole in your ass" Stacy chuckled.

"Oh, yea. She does know how to get hardcore on you. I like the way she stays respectful backstage to us even though she's on the creative team" Molly added as she grabbed her travel bag.

"You know, I'd think you'd have a problem with her considering she had a kid with Jeff who you happened to date" Stacy threw out quickly.

"Stace, if your trying to start a beef between us that isn't there I suggest you stop it. We're cool with each other. I know she and Jeff were probably still messing around when we were together. He never completely committed to me. I don't blame her for his feelings. That may sound like a load of crap but it's how I feel," Molly said as Tammy walked out with a towel wrapped around her.

"So, you were still sleeping with Jeff when he was with Molly?" Stacy asked.

"No" Tammy said slowly looking around at Trish and Molly. "Did I miss something?" Tammy asked grabbing a bra and a pair of panties from her bag.

"Just wondered if it was true," Stacy said shrugging.

"She's being messy" Trish jumped in warning Tammy.

"I just said I suspected you two were together when we dated. I never said you actually were" Molly said cutting her eyes at Stacy.

"No, Jeff and I weren't together then. We got together a few times but. you know let's just drop it" Tammy said putting her bra and panties on. She grabbed a shirt and pulled it over her head.

"Tammy, let's roll! I'm dying for that massage right about now!" Jeff said walking into the locker room only to be stared at by 4 sets of eyes.

"Did I come at a bad time?" he asked looking at Tammy.

"We were just talking about you" Stacy grinned.

"Oh yea, good or bad?" he frowned.

"Depends, on whether or not you cheated on Molly with Tammy" Stacy said.

"Oh man! I did come at a bad time" he murmured under his breath as he pushed his blue hair out of his face.

"This is all in the past. Jeff, I never said you cheated on me with her. I said that I suspected that you were" Molly said pointing at Tammy.

"You know what? It wasn't even like that. I really liked you but as time went on we both started to drift apart. We argued a lot, and I'm sorry if I hurt you in any way. If I did, it wasn't intentional," he said staring at Molly. "It was nothing personal" he stressed to Stacy.

"Hey, don't shoot the messenger" Stacy shouted throwing her hands up in defeat letting her towel hit the floor. "Oh my God!" she squeaked as she slowly bent down to pick up the towel.

"That was the fakest dropping of a towel I've ever seen, but the fact that you tried to do it innocently gives it a few points" Jeff laughed. "I'll be in the car," he said eyeing Tammy and leaving.

"Damn Stace, that was skanky!" Trish sneered.

"Yea, no class" Tammy added as she pulled her jeans on.

"Stacy, I think you should stay out of my business from now on. You no longer have being on SmackDown to keep you safe from me" Molly warned as she rolled her bag out the door.

"Why is everyone so uptight tonight?" Stacy fussed heading to the shower as Tammy pulled her brown boots on.

"Does she have to ask?" Trish laughed shaking her head.

"Dingy sometimes" Tammy said throwing her bag over her shoulder.

"All the time" Trish said fixing her top. "Jay and I have to hang with her tonight" Trish said twisting her face.

"Bless you my child" Tammy laughed heading out the door with her bag.

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Raw - November 25, 2002 Charleston, NC

"Scott Steiner brags about his freaks and his peeps. How he's the big bad rooty tooty daddy but he's nothing!" Jericho fussed to Jay.

"Yea, you proved that your way more eloquent than Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner! He's so lame!" Jay shouted as Tammy walked around the corner and noticed them taping a skit for Raw. She stepped back and watched them come to life as Y2J and Christian.

"I also proved to the world that I'm not a Sucka!" Jericho yelled.

"Yea! I ain't not no sucka neither!" Jay shouted.

"Let's get dressed up and give the women of Charleston a little dose of Vitamin C" Jericho laughed rubbing his chest.

"Yeah! My name starts with C too!" Jay said following him into the locker room.

"Oh boy! They are something! Tammy grinned as Brian Hebner walked by.

"Yea, they are always funny to watch. They play off of one another well" he grinned walking into the locker room.

"Hey Tammy!" Shane McMahon said running up to her.

"What's up Shane?" she asked fiddling with her hoop earrings.

"Your cover picture for Raw Magazine came in today," he said handing her a frame with a picture of her in a revealing Christmas bikini.

"Oh my God! I look great!" she cried covering her mouth.

"I said the same thing. Thought you'd want to see the one that was going on the cover" Shane McMahon smiled walking down the hallway to his office.

"Thanks Shane" Tammy said as Shane Helms walked up behind her. "You're looking very hot on that cover. I will definitely have to get a copy of that issue" he laughed throwing his arm around her.

"You've seen me in a bikini before" she laughed.

"I'd like to see more of you but you keep skipping over me! What's up wit dat?" he squeaked in his Hurricane voice.

"What's up with you and Amy?" Tammy asked trying to shut him up.

"No longer together" he said as they walked to his dressing room and went in. "Hope everyone's dressed. There's a lady coming in!" Shane shouted as D- Lo Brown walked from the showers with a towel around him.

"Hey Tammy, nice cover" D-Lo smiled pulling the frame from her hands.

"Thanks" she said sitting next to Jeff and helping him put his facepaint on.

"Grab the dark blue one" Jeff pointed to the shower area where there was a row of sinks where his face paint sat on one.

"Okay" she said grabbing the paint and walking back in just as Shane Helms was putting his cup on. "Whoa! Sorry Shane" she laughed.

"Don't be, I'm known for flashing pretty women" he laughed.

"Man, stop wagging that little thing by me" Jeff laughed.

"Mine's bigger than yours Citizen Hardy!" Shane fussed.

"In your dreams" Jeff laughed.

"I'm hung like a horse," Shane said stepping into his Hurricane outfit.

"Man! We've showered with your ass. Quit lying!" Buh Buh Ray Dudley said walking in laughing.

"Yea, we thought you hadn't hit puberty yet" D-Von laughed.

"Oh man that's cold!" Shane giggled. "I've never had a woman complain so I'm not hearing you knuckleheads" Shane said turning his nose up as he slid into his wrestling boots.

"Shane you do your thing" Tammy said trying to soothe his obvious bad mood as she painted Jeff's forehead.

"I'm riding with you guys tonight if that's okay. I don't want Jeff to leave me," Shane said eyeing Jeff as he scooped white paint out of a jar and painted his arm.

"Yea because I was going to leave your ass" Jeff said with an attitude.

"Okay boys! Stop it!" Tammy said as Shane kicked Jeff's foot and then Jeff kicked Shane's cape across the floor from his bag.

"He started it!" Shane shouted pointing at Jeff.

"You both stop it or you'll have to ride in the backseat together" Tammy warned.

"My car but yet I have to ride in the backseat" Jeff uttered.

"You can drive. I'll just let Shane ride up front with you" Tammy teased.

"Oh hell no!" Jeff swore.

"Watch your mouth Assclown! You guy's seen D-Von? He's taking this storyline of hiding our clothes too far" Jericho fussed standing in his towel.

"Yea, it's cold outside" Jay said shivering in his towel.

"Maybe you could wear a pair of Trish's spandex pants" D-Lo laughed.

"I'll see you guys later," Tammy said picking up here framed picture and walking out of the locker room. She walked around the corner and looked into a door that was open and saw Rob with his leg over his head.

"Damn!" she said under her breath.

"Hey Tammy, long time no see" Rob nodded pulling his leg down.

"Why is your face so red?" Tammy asked rubbing his cheek causing him to jerk away.

"It's sore. HBK and I shot a scene earlier where we slapped the taste out of each other's mouth" he said sliding down into a split.

"I see. How have you been?" she asked sitting her picture down and sliding down into a split in front of him.

"Very good. You're keeping up with what I taught you" he grinned glancing over at her picture. "Cool, your one present I'd like to get on Christmas morning" he smiled flashing those sexy dimples that Tammy was always a sucker for.

"You happy the way your career is going?" she asked grabbing his hands and pulling back stretching him.

"Yea, I'm satisfied right now," Rob said leaning towards her.

"I'm going to get you a World Title reign if it's the last thing I do" Tammy promised him as she let him pull her towards him.

"I know you're trying. There are too many guys. Atleast I have a title shot against HBK tonight," he said as Steph walked by the door and backed up.

"Tammy, I've been looking for you. I wanted to let you know that you'll be on a taping of the Howard Stern Show promoting the special Christmas edition of Raw Magazine. You need to be there for 6:45 a.m. on next Monday," she said giving a fake grin.

"I'm sure you'll have a great time on that show" Rob said.

"None of the other girls wanted to go?" Tammy asked.

"No, Trish has already been on already. Stacy nor Torrie doesn't have the time because of the house shows they have to do over the weekend," Steph said

"Okay, fine. I'll go" Tammy finally gave in realizing Steph wouldn't take no for an answer.

"Have a great Thanksgiving" Steph said cheerfully.

"I will" Tammy answered turning back to Rob.

"Spending it with Dwayne?" Steph asked.

"Yes" Tammy answered hoping she'd just leave.

"Cool. See you later Rob" she said eyeing his body.

"See ya Steph" Rob waved.

"Why do I feel like she's setting me up?" Tammy asked Rob.

"Probably because she is. That's so not cool" he frowned.

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Howard Stern Show

"So, you date The Rock, is that correct?" Howard asked Tammy as she sat on the couch trying to stay calm.

"Yes, we are dating" Tammy answered quickly.

"You two banging yet?" he asked Tammy.

"Yes we are" she giggled.

"Does his tongue really roll that fast during sex?" Robyn asked.

"Umm, yes. He can make it roll fairly fast," Tammy said turning red.

"So, sex is great between you two?" Howard asked.

"Yes, very fulfilling" Tammy laughed.

"Did you really date John Cena?" Bababooey asked.

"Yes we just dated. We're still good friends" Tammy answered honestly.

"Was there any sex during the time you two dated?" Howard asked as a picture of John rapping with B2 flashed onto the monitor.

"You guys have done your homework!" Tammy laughed. "Yes we had relations" Tammy laughed.

"Was it satisfying? I mean this guy looks young," Howard said glancing at the monitor.

"She didn't see his age Howard, look at his body!" Robyn laughed.

"He definitely kicked it to me Thuganomics style" Tammy grinned.

"Thuganomics is a saying he uses for his style of acting or rapping" Bababooey informed Howard.

"So, you like thuggish white guys?" Howard asked.

"I don't look at color. I've dated ten guys in my entire life. I've only been intimate with six. All of them were very different from one another" she pinpointed.

"I'd love to see the guys you've dated lined up here against the wall to pick them apart from seeing him and The Rock" KC scoffed from by the door.

"Every guy I dated was very good looking" Tammy said to KC who was starting to annoy her.

"Yea, they both look better than most of us in here except for maybe KC over there" Howard said to Tammy.

"You date any other guys in the business?" Robyn asked.

"Umm, I dated Chris Jericho shortly even if it could be considered dating" she shrugged.

"So he banged you?" Howard asked.

"Yes, we hooked up a few times" Tammy acknowledged.

"Lucky girl!" Robyn groaned as a picture of Chris popped up on the monitor as he poured champagne down his chest calling himself a sexy beast.

"Oh my God!" Tammy cried covering her face.

"Well KC, he's definitely better looking than you" Howard teased.

"Yea, he's a pretty boy alright. He's the lead singer for Fozzy too Howard" Stuttering John informed the room.

"So, you've banged a rock star too. You're just the rainbow coalition over there aren't you?" Howard asked laughing.

"I don't discriminate. I see a person for who they are on the inside" Tammy answered.

"So, you'd date me?" Howard asked.

"Yes I would" she smiled.

"Liar! Are you mixed?" Howard asked staring at her.

"Umm, my family from Louisiana is all mixed up. I got this caramel color from them so yes. I'm a mix of Black, Caucasian, and Indian. My mom was black and Indian that we know of. My real father was a white guy but I never got to know him. Interracial relationships weren't really accepted back then" Tammy clarified.

"You're basically a mutt!" Howard said.

"I guess if you want to call me that. I just see myself as a black woman who happen to be a little lighter than some" Tammy said trying to change the subject.

"So, I read here that your Godfather got you in the door to be a writer for the show?" Robyn asked.

"Yes, actually I grew up around wrestling as a kid. I always wanted to be in the business in some shape or form" Tammy told them as she crossed her legs.

"Wow! You have a nice body!" Howard said eyeing her legs. " You're not really tiny like all of the other girls. How much do you weigh?" Howard asked.

"A girl never reveals that in the business" Robyn laughed.

"I'm thicker than a lot of the girls in the business. I'll say I wear a size 7/8" she laughed.

"That's her butt Howard!" KC shouted.

"Hey! I can't help I have a butt!" Tammy laughed.

"You're a hot black chick!" Howard grinned. "Would you be willing to pose for Playboy?" Howard asked.

"No! I'm a mother!" Tammy laughed. "I'm flattered that you'd think I was Playboy material" Tammy smiled.

"Geez, you have a kid?" Howard asked.

"Yes, twin boys. They're 14 months old" Tammy answered.

"She has fraternal twins with two brothers. They also work in the company with her" Bababooey blabbed.

"What? Can that happen?' Robyn asked.

"Yes. I dated one brother and when we broke up I unexpectedly hooked up with his brother which caused me to get pregnant twice in a few days" Tammy answered nervously.

"Ever hear of protection?" Howard asked.

"Yes, but my new form of birth control hadn't kicked in yet. Besides, I had no idea that I'd be with his brother that night" Tammy explained.

"Did you guys get drunk and just go at it?" KC asked.

"No. My boyfriend at the time slept with a female I thought was my friend and I broke it off with him. When I got home his brother was there and he was consoling me about the situation and one thing led to another" Tammy blushed. "Do I have to talk about this?" Tammy asked.

"Well, we can drop it if you get naked right now" Howard laughed.

"I can't do that because of my contract" Tammy informed them.

"I want to see her ass" KC shouted from by the door.

"Guys leave her alone! She's blushing" Robyn fussed.

"Okay, do you shave down below?" Howard asked.

"You guys are relentless!" Tammy groaned. "Yes I shave" she answered.

"Completely bald?" Stuttering John asked.

"Sometimes, but right now I have a little cute patch" Tammy laughed covering her face.

"I bet the boys in the locker room will love to hear this!" KC laughed.

"So, is it true that you dated Rob Van Dam?" Bababooey asked.

"For a few months" Tammy answered.

"You two smoke together?" Stuttering John asked.

"Smoke what?" Tammy asked pretending to not understand the question.

"Marijuana" Stuttering John said.

"No! I don't know anything about that. He never did anything like that when we were together" Tammy lied.

"Hey Howard, ask her who the wrestler is that came with her to the show this morning" Bababooey told Howard.

"Who came with you this morning? A boyfriend?" Howard asked.

"My best friend and co-worker" Tammy answered.

"Hey Howard, he says he's willing to come in and answer a few questions," KC said coming back into the room.

"Bring him in!" Howard shouted waving his hand as Jeff walked in pulling up his white pants and sitting next to Tammy on the couch.

"What's going on?" Jeff asked noticing the stunned look on Tammy's face as he threw his arm along the back of the couch.

"So, you're Jeff Hardy. Nice hair" Howard laughed nodding at Jeff's blue hair.

"Thanks, I think" Jeff laughed touching his short hair.

"You're the guy who does all of those high flying moves!" Howard shouted pointing at him.

"Howard, this guy is a wonderful performer. Just a few weeks ago he jumped off an exit sign two stories up onto a guy on top of a table," KC said as he pointed to the monitor showing a clip of Jeff at Survivor Series.

"Wow! You're actually walking straight after that?" Howard asked.

"Yea man, that was a few weeks ago and I just started walking without being stooped over a few days ago" Jeff admitted.

"So, you're here with Tammy while she promotes the WWE Raw Magazine Christmas Edition cover that she's on? Does the Rock know about you traveling with his woman?" Howard asked.

"Yes, he called this morning to talk to her. He knows we're close" Jeff said leaning back on the couch.

"Now when you say close, we have to ask how close" Robyn chuckled.

"Brother and sister close?" Stuttering John asked.

"Well, now yea" Jeff laughed.

"Hey Howard, I heard that he's one of the brother's that she has a kid with. She left one brother for the other one in a matter of hours," Bababooey shouted over to Howard.

"No way! You two dated? If there was ever a mismatched couple you two are!" KC teased.

"Yea I mean she's hot but, you'd think she'd date a guy like Brad Pitt, P. Diddy or a Colin Farrell type. You're like a rock star type guy. I thought she got the rock star craving out of her system with Chris Jericho" Howard pointed out.

"Yea man, people were shocked to find out we were attracted to one another but it took awhile to get used to us being together in the company. It didn't seem as strange after people got to know us as a couple" Jeff explained leaning on the arm of the couch.

"So, which one of you cheated on her and got dumped all in the same night?" Stuttering John asked bluntly as Tammy and Jeff sat there speechless.

"Well, I screwed up. I regretted it but it was too late" Jeff answered.

"Was the chick atleast hot?" KC asked.

"She wasn't hard on the eyes" Jeff laughed.

"That means she wasn't as hot as her" Robyn laughed pointing at Tammy.

"So, she dated you? I can't get over you two going out as a couple. Imagine the stares," Howard said shaking his head.

"Howard we have a clip of Jeff and his brother" stuttered Stuttering John.

"Okay, now I can see you with him! He's a pretty boy!" Howard threw his hands up as he watched Matt give a Twist of Fate to Edge on the monitor. "So, he's the other part to this odd ass story!" Howard stared.

"Yea, that's my bro" Jeff laughed.

"Aren't you still angry at him for moving in on your girl right after you screwed up?" Bababooey asked.

"We've gotten past that," Jeff said quickly.

"Yes, we're all with other people now and we're happy" Tammy added.

"So, you're not hooking up or anything? Robyn asked.

"Not anymore" Jeff said looking at Tammy.

"Jeff!" she blushed pushing him playfully.

"So you guys did hook up after the breakup! You got your brother back didn't you? As a man, I know you banged her while she was with your brother" Howard laughed. "I'd do the same thing!" he bragged.

"I refuse to answer that" Jeff laughed.

"Oh! He did it!" KC shouted.

"So, is she good in bed?" Howard asked.

"I had no complaints" Jeff grinned staring at Tammy.

"How was he in bed compared to his brother?" Howard asked.

"Like she'd answer that!" Robyn yelled.

"They both were very skilled in the bedroom" Tammy answered hoping the interview would end soon.

"Does Tammy do anal Jeff?" Howard asked.

"Whoa! That's personal!" Tammy said glancing at Jeff.

"Man! You're putting me on the spot here" Jeff laughed scratching his head. "Umm she does what it takes to please her man. I'll leave it like that" Jeff answered looking at Howard.

"She does anal" Stuttering John screamed.

"Man! A girl after my own heart!" Howard whispered huskily into the microphone staring at Tammy seductively. "Will you wear a bikini since you can't get naked?" Howard asked.

"You can see me in the magazine there" she pointed to the WWE Raw magazine next to Howard.

"My pages are stuck together from earlier this morning. I'm just kidding, but am I really?" Howard teased. "I'd like to see you in the flesh baby! I bet you're a firecracker in bed. You need to let me bang you right! Rocky isn't banging you right, I know it!" Howard fussed. "You wearing underwear?" he asked.

"A thong" Jeff said.

"How do you know?" Bababooey shouted pointing at Jeff as he looked at Howard and Stuttering John.

"This guy is still banging her!" Howard said waving at Jeff.

"No! I just know how she wears thongs with certain outfits so there's no pantyline visible" Jeff shouted over the guys trying to clear things up.

"Can you show us your thong?" KC asked.

"We'll give you $1000 to show us your thong" Bababooey said.

"I don't need the money but I'll show you" she said standing and hiking up her black mini skirt revealing a black thong.

"Whoa baby! Look at that butt! Apple bottom!" Howard said.

"That's an ass and I never really like girls with a big butt" KC said shaking his head.

"How tall are you baby?" Howard asked.

"I'm about 5'6" Tammy answered pulling her skirt down as Jeff stood up.

"It's only fair to show my ass to Robyn" Jeff laughed running over to her booth and pulling his white jeans down to show his ass.

"He has a nice ass!" Robyn said seriously as he pulled his pants up. "It has a nice tan" she laughed.

"I bought a tanning bed recently," Jeff laughed walking across the studio as he buckled his belt back up and sat back down.

"Well, you guys have been very entertaining this morning I must admit. Tammy your on one of four covers of the WWE Raw Magazine Christmas issue along with 3 other Divas, Trish Stratus, Torrie Wilson, and Stacy Keibler. I suggest you guys go buy this magazine because all of these chicks are hot! You can see them in Christmas bikinis and there is nipples showing through some of the shirts they're wearing. You're actually the only brunette too" Howard pointed out to Tammy.

"Yes, I'm surrounded by beautiful blondes so it'll be great when my friend Lita returns to add color to the brunette clique" Tammy laughed.

"Now Lita is the chick that's with his brother now right?" Bababooey asked.

"Yes she's back with Matt now" Jeff replied.

"She's out due to an injury but she's healed up and the fiery redhead will be back very soon" Tammy laughed.

"Well, I thank you for coming and hope to see you again. You seem to be a really nice person with the exception of screwing two brothers but with a body and good personality like you have I can overlook that" Howard teased. "Jeff, I take my hat off to you because you are the man! I know you're still banging her and your playing it cool" Howard mocked.

"No, I'm not! I swear man! Our relationship is strictly platonic," Jeff swore.

"He's probably scared The Rock will kick his ass" KC taunted.

"It wouldn't be the first time we fought" Jeff laughed. "But seriously, we're cool man. He knows we have a son together and he's cool with us hanging out. He knows she's safe with me" Jeff boasted as Tammy's cellphone started vibrating in her shirt pocket.

"Is that a vibrator in your pocket? They have those little butterfly things women can wear now" Howard said as Tammy noticed it was Dwayne calling on the caller ID.

"It's Dwayne calling" she grinned.

"Answer it. I bet he's pissed your showing the goods on TV" KC shouted.

"Or he's re-evaluating your travel buddy over there" Stuttering John pointed at Jeff laughing. "He realizes your still hooking up" he declared.

"Answer it" Howard demanded as Tammy answered the phone and talked to Dwayne.

"Dwayne says hi and he's enjoying the show" Tammy laughed as Dwayne cracked up on the other end of the phone. "He says if he was here he'd have shown Robyn his ass as well" Tammy laughed hanging up the phone with him as Robyn began fanning herself.

"Tell him he's welcome anytime! Dwayne is a very lucky man!" Howard whistled as Tammy stood up to leave.

"I'm lucky as well," Tammy said following Jeff to the door.

"Well, honey you can come back anytime you want, especially if you do Playboy. Do it before you have a couple more kids and that body won't be as tight" Howard added as Tammy and Jeff walked out of the studio.

"That became uncomfortable" Tammy whispered to Jeff.

"I know! Now I'm glad Matt stayed at the hotel" Jeff whispered as they grabbed their jackets from the dressing room.

"Come back again you guys. The show was great. We'll keep in touch with you guys and tell Vince thanks" KC said standing in the doorway.

"We will" Tammy grinned rushing out of the building with Jeff close behind her.

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"So you're shaved down there huh?" Shane Helms teased whispering over Tammy's shoulder.

"Shut up!" Tammy said for the hundredth time that night. Many of the wrestlers had been heckling both her and Jeff since they pulled up to the arena.

"Hey, you slept with RVD and you guys didn't smoke together?" Shane laughed obviously not believing her.

"No Shane, we didn't" Tammy sighed walking into the office as Shane followed her in.

"Yoo-hoo! Tammy! I heard the show this morning. It was very surprising. You are some piece of work" Test smiled leaning against the door. "I bet you're a screamer in bed too," he said looking at her like a piece of meat.

"Andrew the show was all in fun. Half of it wasn't true. It was just to hype up the Christmas Magazine and the WWE" she lied hoping he'd believe her.

"Yea I guess. If you and Dwayne don't make it, give me a call" Andrew smiled.

"Andrew, what about Stacy?" Tammy asked folding her arms.

"She won't care about me letting you have a little Test drive," he said causing Shane Helms to burst out laughing.

"Diz-amn! Man that's a horrible line! Don't ever use that one again" Shane laughed walking over to close the door in his face. "Can you say that guy sucks?" Shane laughed.

"He means well, he just doesn't think before he speaks sometimes" Tammy shrugged.

"So, you messed around with Jeff while you were with Matt?" Shane asked. "Matt suspected you guys were but when he thought you two got married behind his back was a crazy day!" Shane laughed straddling the chair across from Tammy.

"First of all, Matt knows about it. Matter of fact, it happened the exact same weekend you guys went out of town along with Shannon. You know the weekend Matt cheated on me? So, we were even and forgave each other for our mistakes. You do remember that weekend don't you Shane?" Tammy asked raising her eyebrow.

"Umm, vaguely. I was so drunk that weekend I can't even tell you what happened" he laughed. "Hey, I like you and I actually like you with both Matt and Jeff. Weird huh? I know. I may come on to you but that's only because your pretty and you are a woman. My two weaknesses when it comes to flirting. Honestly, if you threw me across this desk right now and tried to have your way with me I'd probably not be able to get it up from being too nervous" he said sadly.

Tammy looked at him realizing he was just a bunch of talk. "Shane you're a good looking guy" she said before she noticed the grin spreading across his face. "Shane! Get out!" she pointed towards the door.

"What? What did I say?" he said smiling innocently.

"Your such a faker! I was actually feeling sorry for you" she laughed plugging in her laptop.

"Hey, that's how I get in. Who can resist this babyface?" he asked rubbing his chin.

"Yea, you're cute and have a good personality and all. Now that I've praised you, can you let me get to work?" she grinned.

"I guess so. So, are you wearing a thong now?" Shane asked backing up to the door.

"Shane! Out!" she yelled shaking her finger.

"I'm wearing one," he said as he mooned her and ran into the hallway before closing the door.

"Shane has a nice ass," Tammy said out loud before sitting behind the desk and burying herself in work.

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"Hello?" Tammy said into her cellphone.

"Girl, I heard the show this morning! You held your own against Howard" Joanie laughed.

"Well I'm glad you thought so" Tammy sighed leaning back in the chair.

"He was way harder on me than he was on you. Atleast he thought you were hot. Guys on that show break women down into body parts" Joanie fussed.

"So, what have you been up to?" Tammy asked.

"Oh nothing much except for the fact that Paul called me on my cell a few weeks ago! Know anything about that Tammy?" Joanie said in an accusing tone.

"Umm, I have no idea what your talking about" Tammy lied as she grabbed her bottle of water and took a drink.

"He wants to see me Tammy! I'm not ready to see him yet!" she hollered.

"I'm sorry Joanie. I just like to see everyone happy. I'm sorry if I overstepped my bounds" Tammy said apologetically. "It won't happen again" Tammy promised.

"Okay, now that we have that out of the way I have two words for you" Joanie said.

"Suck it?" Tammy asked seriously.

"No!" Joanie laughed. "Rod McMahon" she snickered.

"He's called you?" Tammy asked in shock.

"Yes. Matter of fact he talked to me about returning to the WWE" she said nervously.

"Oh my! Okay, am I supposed to be involved in some way, shape or form?" Tammy asked knowing what the answer would most likely be.

"Just work on Shane. He's easy to get to. Once he gets something in his mind he doesn't give up" Joanie reminded her.

"Okay. I'll see what I can do" Tammy replied hesitantly.

"Well, talk to you in a few days then?" Joanie asked.

"A few days? Try a few weeks! Talk to you soon but it won't be work related" Tammy answered as she hung up the phone and sank down onto the floor. She knew this request was next to impossible to pull off.

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SmackDown!

"I'm not ready to marry you in a few weeks" Marie blurted out as she walked into Rikishi's locker room.

"Umm, damn! Couldn't you have knocked?" he asked pointing to Adam, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, Matt, and Brock Lesnar.

"Damn, when she turns you down she really turns you down" John laughed walking past Marie.

"Can we talk about this later?" Rikishi said pushing Marie out into the hallway and closing the locker room door.

"It's so unromantic the way you proposed to me" she complained. "I'm not a charity case" she told him.

"I didn't view you as a charity case. If you want to hold off then I understand" he nodded.

"I want to hold off for awhile. I'd like to get to know you better first" she said staring into his eyes.

"That's understandable. Dinner tonight?" he asked.

"You're on! By the way, why don't you spend Christmas with my family and I. My family can get to know you better and we'll get to spend time alone. That is if you don't already have plans?" she asked.

"I was planning on going to Miami to spend Christmas with Dwayne and his parents but I can cancel and hang with your crazy family" he laughed.

"Okay cool. I'll call you about your living arrangements" she said walking off.

"Wait! I can't stay with you?" he asked looking astonished.

"Just kidding!" she pointed as he broke into a wide smile.

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"Come on baby. You now I need it!" Adam whined as he grabbed Kathy from behind.

"Adam no! We've done it twice today!" she giggled turning around to face him.

"Baby your being unreasonable" he said in a baby voice.

"Adam not the voice!" she cried.

"The Edgemeister wants to play" he grinned wickedly.

"We already have a 2 month old. Do you want a 3 month old at this time next year?" she teased running her hands up and down his back.

"You're right," he said backing away and throwing up his hands in defeat.

"Hey, don't look so sad my sweet Blonde Bomber" she smiled sweetly.

"Oh no! Don't call me that!" he groaned covering his face.

"I think I've changed my mind. I think I want to have a little quickie with my husband" she whispered as she pulled him in for a soft kiss. "Go lock the door. We have about 15 minutes" she told him as he locked the door and rushed over to her.

"I can do it in 10" he promised as he picked her up and sat her in the styling chair.

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"Good match man" John said shaking hands with Eddie Guerrero.

"Yea, it was a good one. Stop talking about me so bad in those raps ese!" Eddie warned.

"Aww dawg! I do it with love! Don't he look like Opie a little?" John asked Eddie as he glanced at the monitor as Matt and Shannon attacked Brock with chairs.

"Damn man! Brock does look like Opie!" Eddie laughed as Chavo walked in with a smile on his face. "Hey homes, what are smiling about?" Eddie asked.

"Just got me a date with Nidia. She wants me bad" Chavo grinned walking into the showers.

"Damn! He gets all the chicks! Hate you pretty boys man" Eddie fussed pulling his socks on.

"Hey, we can't help the ladies like us" John said patting him on the back before heading out into the hallway. "Yo, what are you doing here?" John asked as he saw Tammy sitting on a trunk reading at the end of the hall.

"I'm heading out with Matt and Shannon tonight. I had to do a few re- writes," she said finally looking up at him. "Damn! You looking good" she smiled.

"You know I try" he grinned sitting next to her.

"How's your girlfriend?" Tammy teased.

"Aww man! I'm so happy I could burst!" he blushed.

"Oh I'm so happy for you!" Tammy laughed. "You're glowing. You're in love!" she sang happily.

"Shh, girl I have to maintain my thugness" he said covering her mouth.

"Hey!" she said removing his hand from her mouth. "Your secret is safe with me" she laughed.

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"What the hell is going on up in here?" Dena asked as her and Bill Goldberg walked in finding Adam and Kathy kissing on top of the counter.

"Yo what's up Bill?" Adam said sticking his hand out.

Bill stared at his hand then back at him. "Where has your hands been?" Bill grinned.

"Oh sorry dude. My mistake man. So, you signed yet?" Adam asked adjusting his pants.

"Not yet, I'm here to see Vince" Bill said.

"I guess you two haven't seen him," Dena said sarcastically.

"No, can't say we have. Dena I'll be in the locker room with Adam if anybody needs me" Kathy said pulling Adam out of the room.

"Well, I guess we know what they were doing" Dena laughed as she started packing up her hair products.

"I think they had the right idea," Bill said grabbing a towel and spreading it out onto the other end of the counter. "In case they were down at this end too" Bill explained.

"You are just so freaky!" Dena said staring at him.

"Are you just going to stand over there?" he asked pulling his jeans down to his ankles.

"Baby! Are you crazy?" she shouted as she ran to the door and closed it and turned the lock. "Now, you can get naked" she grinned pulling her shirt off and throwing it to him.

"You're moving too slow" he told her as she pulled her warm up pants and panties off.

She ran over to the counter and jumped on top of it. She grabbed him and pulled him between her legs and guided him into her. "Was that fast enough?" she asked before covering his mouth with hers.

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WWE Armageddon: 12-15-02 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

"Yo! I heard the Howard Stern show a few weeks back. I thought it was off the chain dawg!" Booker T said excitedly.

"I didn't expect for the questions to get so raunchy" Tammy laughed as she and Booker walked into the catering hall.

"What are you two talking about?" Buh Buh Ray Dudley asked as he walked to a table with his plate.

"Her on Stern" Booker told him.

"Oh yea, I saw it on TV. Nice ass by the way" Buh Buh teased.

"Oh my God! It was on TV?" Tammy asked.

"Yea, all of his shows come on at night on cable" D-Von told her.

"I didn't know that" she said getting two squares of lasagna and a piece of garlic bread.

"Oh you're all over the internet too," Shawn Michaels said over her shoulder as he grabbed a piece of garlic bread. "Trust me, I downloaded it" he said throwing his arm around her.

"You would Shawn!" she laughed.

"It's on my desktop as wallpaper" Batista piped in from the corner table.

"Thanks a lot guys!" she said sarcastically sitting at a corner table.

"Anytime!" Bubba shouted.

"You're welcome!" Shawn waved his hand.

"Hey, don't let those guys haggle you" Batista said grabbing his plate and drink and siting next to her.

"I'm used to it" she told him as she ate her lasagna.

"You and Rocky are together right?" he asked.

"Yea, finally" she laughed.

"I hope it works out for you" Batista said placing his hand on her arm.

"Thanks Dave. That's sweet of you" Tammy smiled.

"So you two getting married?" he asked.

"I have no idea. We're just going day by day" she told him.

"So, what's next for me storyline wise?" he asked.

"Where do you want Batista to go?" she asked realizing how handsome he was.

"Well, you could manage me instead of Jeff. Your extreme but can be feminine as well. I like that in a woman" he chuckled.

"Well, I don't know if I want to go all the way hard like you but I'll consider it eventually. "Aren't you happy with Evolution?" she asked.

"It's cool but I feel that I'm being pushed to the back burner to show Flair and HHH" he said honestly. "I asked you to write me onto Raw because I wanted more competition, more matches" he said.

"Okay. Dave I'll definitely look into it. I promise," she said trying to reassure him.

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"Dwayne, Caleb pushed me off the sofa!" Callum tattled.

"Caleb! Come here!" Dwayne called out to the curly sandy haired child.

"Yes" Caleb said walking over to Dwayne with his head down.

"Did you push your brother?" Dwayne asked staring him in the eye.

"Yes" he answered shaking his head as he wrung his little hands together.

"Why would you do that Caleb?" Dwayne asked him as he sat on a chair and pulled him onto his lap.

"I was twying to clothesline him" Caleb smiled.

"Boy! Where did you get that idea from?" Dwayne couldn't help but laugh.

"My Daddy and Uncle Matt" Caleb answered honestly.

"Hey, you can't clothesline your brother. That could hurt him okay?" Dwayne explained.

"Okay" he said sliding off his lap and walking back over to the sofa and sitting down.

"You can go back and look at your cartoons Callum" Dwayne told him as he stood up and stretched.

"Dwayne, can I put the Twist of Fate on Caleb since he pushed me?" Callum asked looking up at him seriously.

"No! No wrestling you two hear me? Where do you two get these ideas from?" Dwayne asked becoming more amused with the conversation he was having with two 1 year olds.

"Daddy look at twapes of westling" Callum answered as if Dwayne had asked a stupid question.

"So, you two want to be wrestlers like your Dad's?" Dwayne asked.

"Yes" Caleb said still staring at the TV.

"Win the bwelts like Daddy and Uncle Jeff" Callum said as Tammy came through the door with Christmas gifts she'd fought to get in the mall for the past four hours.

"Hey baby" she said dropping the bags in a chair and kissing Dwayne on the lips.

"You think you have everyone's gifts?" he asked.

"The people I like, yes. The rest will get their gifts after Christmas from the sales" she laughed only to notice Callum staring up at her. "Mommy missed you baby. You and your brother had a good time with Dwayne while Mommy was gone?" she asked kissing him on the forehead.

"Yes Mommy. We westled too" Callum told her.

"Did he say wrestle?" she asked a grinning Dwayne.

"Yep. It appears that Caleb clotheslined Callum off the sofa so he wanted to retaliate with, get this, "The Twist of Fate" Dwayne laughed.

"What? Caleb! You are never to clothesline your brother understand me?" she told him in a calm voice even though she was fuming on the inside. "You two could really get hurt. Daddy and Uncle Matt are big boys so they know what they are doing. You two come with me to the car" she said picking them both up. "I have some McDonald's sundaes for you" she said heading to the car. Dwayne stood there smiling when his phone started ringing. He ran around the room looking for the cordless phone and finally found it under the sofa.

"Hello? Oh, hey Jeff. No, she's out at the car with the boys" he said as Tammy walked by him going into the kitchen with Caleb and Callum with their sundaes. "Your son clotheslined Callum earlier" Dwayne told a stunned Jeff. "Yea, well Callum wanted to hit him with "The Twist of Fate" Dwayne chuckled as Jeff kept calling him a liar. "No shit man! They want to be westlers like you and Matt" Dwayne said sounding like a kid.

"That won't happen" Tammy said grabbing the phone from Dwayne. "What's up?" she said into the phone. "Oh hey Rainbow" she laughed as he fussed at her about the boys having a right to want to be in the same business as them. "Jeff! They're not even two yet!" she laughed as he finally gave in and asked when they would be leaving Miami and arriving in Cameron for Christmas. "We'll be leaving day after tomorrow" Tammy answered as Dwayne turned around looking at her suspiciously. "Okay, you guys just have the turkey thawed out and Amy, Elizabeth and I will take care of the rest. Tell Daddy Gilbert to make a few blueberry pies" she grinned. "Okay Jeffy, talk to you soon" she said hanging up.

"You're actually going to Cameron for Christmas?" Dwayne asked sadly.

"I want the boys to be with their family," she said walking over and hugging him tightly.

"What about our family? My parents will be here. I hoped you'd help me cook," he said sounding disappointed.

"I'll tell you what, I'll pack tonight for the boys and I and since our flight is for 4:25 p.m. Christmas Eve. I'll help you cook all day. We'll get up at 5 and get all the fixings together. You'll just have to warm it up. Sounds good?" she asked searching his sullen face.

"Do I have a choice?" he asked pulling away from her and heading up the stairs.

"Dwayne? Baby, don't be mad at me" she shouted up the stairs. "Dwayne! Please!" she shouted as he came back downstairs.

"Take the boys to Cameron and come back" he asked grabbing her hands.

"I want to be with them on Christmas. What if I get a late flight out on Christmas evening and I'll be back in time to have dessert with you" she smiled.

"I don't know. I'd made plans for us for Christmas Eve Tammy! When we become a family you can't just pick up and run back and forth to Cameron!" Dwayne said dropping her hands.

"Cameron is my home Dwayne" Tammy said quietly.

"No, Houston is your home!" Dwayne said abruptly.

"You're right, I have three homes including here with you. I'm trying to maintain and balance them out" she sighed.

"You need to get your priorities straight Tammy. You're no longer a part of the Hardy family, you're a part of the Johnson family now. The sooner you accept it the better off we'll all be" he said flopping down on the sofa.

"Dwayne, my son's are Hardy's. As long as they are alive I'll always be tied to Matt and Jeff. I accept you and Dany having Simone. You go over there all the time and I never complain. Please baby, be a little more lenient about this" she asked rubbing his shoulder.

"I love you and I just want to be with you on Christmas. Is that so bad?" he asked.

"No! I want to be with you too," Tammy said hugging him.

"So, come back on Christmas Eve" he asked.

"I can't. I wish I could but I want to be with my sons on Christmas morning" she told him.

"You're right, I want to be with Simone on Christmas morning too. I'll tell you what," he said running upstairs. "Don't move!" he shouted over the stairs.

"Okay!" she said jumping up and running to the kitchen and peeping in on Caleb and Callum. "You boys doing okay?" she asked as they nodded while eating their ice cream sundaes. "Mommy wants to give you two a bath and put your jammies on when you're finished okay?" she told them as she turned and bumped into Dwayne.

"I thought I asked you not to move" he grinned.

"I had to check on my babies," she said heading back to the sofa and sitting down.

"You are a handful" Dwayne laughed getting on the floor on his knees in front of her and sitting down. "You know I love you right?" he asked as he leaned his back against her legs and looked up at her.

"Yes, I know" she said rubbing his head.

"That feels good" he groaned. A few minutes passed with nothing but silence between them. He breathed in and out slowly as she massaged his temples. He all of a sudden turned and got up on his knees. "Let's take a trip for New Years" he suggested out of the blue.

"I don't know Dwayne. Where are you talking about going?" she asked.

"Anywhere. The Poconos, Switzerland, just somewhere cold where we can snuggle for a few days" he smiled.

"I'll have to check my schedule," she said thinking about her WWE schedule. She glanced at Dwayne briefly as he got up on one knee and then she noticed a black velvet box in his hand. No! It couldn't be," she thought to herself.

"Tammy, we've known each other for years. We've supported one another through the ups and downs in our lives. We've denied our feelings for one another and dated other people even though we wanted each other in the worst way" he said trying to catch his breath. "Well, I'm tired of playing games. I want to be with you for the rest of my life, so what I'm asking you is will you marry me?" he asked nervously.

"Oh Dwayne" she cried as she covered her chest with both hands.

"Well, my knee is hurting here" he joked as she wiped tears from her eyes.

"Yes. I'll marry you," she said pulling him in for a long kiss before he placed the 5-carat pink diamond ring on her finger.

"This ring cost me a lot of money, so you'd better never cheat on me or leave me!" he laughed.

"You don't have to worry about that. I'll be faithful to you and only you," she said kissing him.

"This was supposed to happen on Christmas Eve during a romantic dinner I had planned" he admitted.

"That's okay. It was a perfect proposal" she grinned. "I need to go get the boys ready for bed. Can you go get us some dinner to celebrate?" she asked.

"Yea, I'm in the mood for a big juicy 16 oz. steak with some steamed broccoli, no butter" he said rubbing his belly.

"Well, get me something too" she said staring at her ring as he bent down to kiss her.

"I'll get some ice cream to go with the pie" he grinned.

"We don't have any pie," she said looking up at him.

"I have some poontang pie" he said kissing her on the neck.

"Hurry back. I want to celebrate all night long," she said pulling her cream colored boots off.

"Have the boys in bed within the hour. We may have to have dessert first tonight," he said eyeing her as if he wanted to devour her right then and there. "On second thought, I'll see you in 45 minutes" he laughed closing the front door and locking it behind him as she rushed to the kitchen to grab Caleb and Callum to give them their baths.

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"Wow! You guys are really going to make it official huh?" Amy said as she pulled the turkey out of the oven.

"Yes. I wasn't expecting a proposal at all!" Tammy said as she pulled the thermometer out of the turkey.

"Well, just be happy you're going to marry your soulmate" Elizabeth said.

"I never thought of it like that," Tammy said.

"Mommy, can I have a Popsicle?" Caleb asked.

"Caleb it's cold outside and you want a Popsicle?" Tammy asked.

"It's a snack," he said challenging her as Jeff walked into the kitchen and got two Popsicles out of the freezer.

"Jeff, it's 9 at night" Tammy told him.

"It's cool. We're having fun before Santa comes, right CJ?" he winked at Tammy as he sat Caleb at the table to eat his Popsicle.

"I need to be heading home. I'm helping my Mom cook tonight," Elizabeth said grabbing her coat off the back of the chair.

"I guess that leaves us. I'm spending Christmas with my Mom too, I need to get out of here soon" Amy sighed looking helplessly at Tammy.

"Thanks for helping Liz" Tammy smiled.

"Anytime girl, see you guys late tomorrow" she said as she kissed Jeff goodbye and bit half of his Popsicle before heading out the door.

"Where's the food!" Matt shouted as he walked into the kitchen with Callum on his shoulders.

"Out the kitchen greedy!" Amy shouted as she popped Matt with a towel.

"Oh! She hit Daddy!" Matt told Callum. "Let's get her!" Matt said putting Callum down as they both chased Amy into the living room where they tackled her to the floor and tickled her until she couldn't breath. "Teach you to mess with us!" Matt shouted as Amy threw a pillow and hit him smack in the face.

"They are definitely in the Christmas spirit!" Jeff grinned looking at them on the floor laughing and playing with Callum.

"What are you doing?" Tammy asked as he moved the pan of dressing to the counter and got four packs of Pillsbury cookie dough out of the refrigerator.

"Us guys are baking cookies for Santa" Jeff said before calling Matt into the kitchen.

"Matt reporting for duty" Matt grinned sitting Callum at the table. "We're about to bake so clear the area," Matt said grabbing Tammy around the waist and pushing her into the living room and pushing her down on the couch next to Amy.

"We've been put on gift wrapping duty" Amy frowned pulling bags from under the table.

"And here I thought I was already done" Tammy said grabbing a roll of wrapping paper.

"Does this seem like déjà vu or what?" Amy asked seriously.

"What do you mean?" Tammy asked.

"Your first Christmas with us. We were tearing up everything and trying to wrap gifts" Amy laughed.

"Yea, and Matt and Jeff baked cookies for us" Tammy laughed.

"Damn! That was the good old days. Things still haven't really changed" Amy said looking towards the kitchen just as Jeff looked their way and smiled.

"Except for one thing, Jeff and I are no longer together," Tammy said looking at Jeff as he showed CJ how to press the cookie cutter onto the dough.

"Yea, but I think you both still love each other. Matt thinks so too," she said eyeing Tammy.

"Matt thinks he knows everything" Tammy laughed.

"I think you two were too young to really settle down years ago. Twenty years from now when you two are either divorced or widowed, you'll get back together. He's your soulmate" Amy said handing her a pair of scissors.

"I don't believe in soulmates anymore," Tammy said handing her a bag of bows and some ribbon.

"If Dwayne didn't exist, who would you be with?" Amy asked handing her some tape.

"Honestly, Matt. Hey, you asked! He was my last serious love" Tammy told her.

"Stay away from my man!" Amy laughed.

"I wouldn't go there unless I knew for certain you two were through and I was single again" Tammy grinned. "Then again, he is a great lay. I can't promise I won't hit it on occasion" Tammy teased. "I'm tired of the short term relationships. I want one man to settle down with and have kids five years later to be sure I actually like him" Tammy joked.

"Matt and I talked about having kids one day a long time ago. I even considered having one with Shane" Amy whispered.

"Stay away from Shane! You promised" Tammy told her.

"I tried! It's too hard! We agreed to meet tonight to talk. Matt would flip if he knew we still trained together" Amy sighed.

"He shouldn't long as it's training, right?" Tammy paused from taping the gift.

"Well." Amy said glancing towards the kitchen.

"Okay, I'm through talking about this with you" Tammy groaned.

"He's spending Christmas with me and my family. I'm trying to wean myself away from him. I really am!" she promised.

"I understand. I had that problem with Matt and Jeff" Tammy told her.

"I feel like sometimes Matt and I have grown apart, especially since we aren't together as much. I see how he looks at other women too. He used to never do that. I even catch him checking you out," Amy said staring at Tammy.

"Wow! So, you two aren't in love anymore?" Tammy asked.

"I don't think we are in love, but I think we have love for one another," she said glancing over her shoulder to see if Matt was listening.

"Well, I hope you two make a decision on what you want to do" Tammy said cutting wrapping paper to fit the giftbox in front of her.

"I know. Shane told me the same thing because he's growing tired of waiting on me" she sighed sadly. "I have to get it together if I ever want to be a mother" she huffed.

"You'll be a great Mom. You see how he is as a father," Tammy said looking at Matt feed cookie dough to Callum.

"Yea, the Hardy Boyz are good men and father's" Amy said watching Matt.

"What are you two smiling about?" Matt shouted at them as Jeff walked around him to see what was going on.

"Nothing Matty! We're just getting a little nostalgic," Amy said turning around and winking at Tammy.

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"Dwayne?" Tammy said into the cellphone.

"No, it's Dany" Dany said annoyingly.

"Oh, is Dwayne at your house?" Tammy asked.

"Yes, hold on" she said talking low in the background.

"Hey honey" Dwayne said calmly.

"Hey. You didn't tell me you were going to be over there overnight," Tammy said trying to control her temper.

"I'm not. I'll be home in a little while. Why are you up at 12:30?" he asked.

"I was thinking about you and decided that I wanted to hear your voice" she said.

"That's so sweet. I miss you," he said in a low tone.

"Why are you whispering?" Tammy asked.

"I'm not. Simone is asleep right next to me" he answered.

"Hmm, just Simone?" Tammy asked.

"Are we about to argue?" he asked.

"No. I'd just think my fiancé of two days would be calling to wish me Merry Christmas or atleast called to make sure I arrived safely," she said in a weary tone.

"I was but you beat me to it" he swore.

"I don't want to argue with you but you seem to be acting funny," Tammy said.

"I've no idea what your talking about" he said getting angry.

"Dwayne, I never have a problem with you and Dany, but why did she just answer your cellphone?" Tammy asked suspiciously.

"Look, it was in my jacket in the other room. She heard it and answered it" he said.

"Hmm, she's not your wife anymore. She should no longer have those privileges," Tammy said in a cool tone.

"Honey, you're tripping. I'll be home in about 30 minutes. Call me then" he said.

"Okay, fine. I love you," she said.

"I love you too," he said hanging up.

Tammy lay there staring at the clock. She finally called him at home at 1:15 and got no answer. She started to get angry but realized she was possibly overreacting. She waited until 2:00 and tried calling him at home again and got no answer. He didn't answer his cellphone either. She couldn't take it anymore so she grabbed the blanket and walked into the living room and went out onto the deck to think over the decisions she'd made in the past few months.

"What are you doing up?" Matt asked 20 minutes later as he slid the glass door open and walked out onto the deck into the freezing cold.

"Couldn't sleep" Tammy said pulling her blanket tighter over her pajamas. "Why are you up?" Tammy smiled.

"Same. I heard you in the living room. I was asleep on the couch but I guess you didn't see me. Guess I'm a little excited too. We got the boys some little motorcycles that I know they'll love. You have to recharge the battery when it stops running. They always beg Jeff to take them riding, so now they'll have their own," he said looking down over the banister.

"They'll love it" she laughed.

"So, what's on your mind?" Matt asked elbowing her and pulling her closer so that he could share the blanket with her.

"Just grateful" she said looking out into the darkness.

"I see. Missing Dwayne?" Matt asked.

"No. Just taking time out for myself. I'm always thinking and doing things for others. Now this is my time to think for myself, atleast for tonight and tomorrow," she said looking at Matt.

"I know what you mean. I really understand. We don't talk as much lately. You seem to call and talk to Jeff more. Why is that?" he asked.

"We do talk. I've just been busy," she said honestly.

"Make note: Matt hates cold weather" Matt said through chattering teeth. "A new Matt Fact" he grinned.

Tammy laughed as he pulled the blanket over his head and stood behind her and wrapped the blanket around them both. "Better?" she asked.

"Better. So, are you really going to marry Dwayne on New Year's?" Matt asked somberly.

"Yes, that's when he wants to do it" she said.

"I'm a little hurt," Matt said looking down at her.

"Why?" she asked turning to look at him.

"I thought you loved me a year ago. I asked you to marry me on New Year's and you said we weren't ready. Now your marrying him on the day that you said you'd marry me anywhere I wanted. Granted we aren't together anymore but it still hurts a little," he said staring into her eyes.

"Oh my God! Matt you're right! I did promise that, didn't I? I'm so sorry. I won't marry him on New Years. I'll change the date. I really didn't realize." she said as tears rolled down her face.

"I thought we'd be planning a wedding around this time," he said looking down at her. "How could you be marrying someone so soon? I'm not even considering marrying Amy or anyone else for that matter right now. I thought we were so in love but when I saw that ring earlier I just realized that it was all one sided" Matt said wiping a tear from his eye.

"No! Don't you ever say that! I did love you Matt" she whispered.

"Then why are you marrying him next week?" Matt asked as clouds of smoke came from his mouth and nostrils from the cold air as he breathed heavily.

"Matt, I loved you but you were starting to hate me" she said caressing his left cheek. "If I'd have stayed with you, it would have ended badly. You know this" she told him.

"All I know is that it hasn't even been a year since we broke up and your planning a wedding on the date that was supposed to be our date!" he said trying to keep his voice down.

"Matt, we don't even have romantic feelings towards one another anymore" she said quietly.

"You have no love for me anymore?" he asked.

She looked at him and realized she'd always love him but in order for them both to move on she had to hurt him. "No, I only have love for Dwayne" she said looking away from him.

"Just like that? You're completely over me? I don't believe that for one minute! We had an intense love that was hot and never boring and yet you don't even think about it?" he asked in a confused tone.

"Not for months. Not even once" she said hating to see the hurt look in his brown eyes.

"Well, I guess there's nothing else left to say. You never really loved me. I was just something that was off limits to you! You liked the thrill of me betraying my brother for you!" he said through tears. "Now there's two little boys that we brought into the world who are brothers and first cousins!" he said as spit flew into her face as he let loose with his feelings like water bursting through a dam. "They'll be confused and probably teased! Why did I love you? Why did I put my all into being with you?" he asked in a tired voice.

"Matt, I did love you, I swear I loved you!" she said grabbing his face with her hands only to have him slap them away.

"Don't touch me! I made sacrifices for you that I'd never do for anyone else!" he whispered as tears rolled down her face. "Yea, cry those fake ass tears but I won't feel sorry for you ever again! Cry Tammy! Cry me a river!" he laughed.

"What do you want me to say? To do?' she asked through tears.

"Nothing anymore" he said as he grabbed her by the back of the neck and kissed her hard. He pulled away and stared into her eyes and kissed her again. She tried to back away but the banister was behind her. She pushed the palm of her hands against his chest but he pulled her into a tight hug forcing her against him. She struggled against him as he explored her mouth with his warm tongue. She resisted him for as long as she could before giving in and letting him feel the love she was hiding that she still felt for him. He sat her on top of the banister and caressed her back as she responded to him passionately. They caressed each other and kissed until they were both out of breath. Clouds of smoke surrounded them as they tried to catch their breath. "You say you no longer have feelings for me?" Matt laughed against her throat. "I'm Matt Hardy, and I know you better than you know yourself. I push those buttons and once again, you're mine" he said pulling back to look in her face.

"You purposely upset me," she said looking at the smug look on his face.

"Yes, and I could make love to you right now if I wanted to" he said tugging on her pajama bottoms.

"No, I wouldn't have let it go that far" she said as he pressed his hardness against her.

"See what you've done?" he asked taking her hand and placing it on his hard cock. She felt it throb underneath her hand through his flannel pants. She closed her eyes trying to get him out of her mind. She pulled her hand away only to have Matt hold her hand there. "Make me feel better Angelface" he whispered.

"Matt, no!" she cried as he nipped at her neck.

"Touch me baby" he sighed as he put her hand in his pants and gripped her hand around his swollen cock and moved it up and down. He closed his eyes and moved against her hand as he kissed her neck and lips. His mouth fell open as he felt himself on the verge of an orgasm. He groaned loudly as he came in waves. He pulled her hand out of his pants and caressed her face. "Don't look at me like that! You're not married yet!" Matt said pulling away from her. "Damn it's cold!" he said as he pulled the blanket tighter around them. He looked at Tammy staring at him looking so beautiful. "Let's go to bed," he said pulling her into the house. He walked her to her bedroom and opened the door. "I'm so cold. I'm going to sleep with you tonight but don't worry, I'll just snuggle with you" he laughed as he got onto the bed and covered up. "Nothing more will happen. I promise," he said as she finally crawled into her bed next to him. He covered her with the comforter and blanket and pulled her close to him. She hugged him to her trying to get warm.

"This feels so good" he groaned staring at her.

"Yes it does," she said trembling as he pulled her closer and grabbed her hands and rubbed them between his hands to warm them up.

"Merry Christmas Angelface" he said leaning over to kiss her softly.

"Merry Christmas Matt" she replied as they both closed their eyes and fell asleep.

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"Dwayne?" Tammy asked as she walked into the house on Christmas night. She heard nothing but silence. She walked upstairs to the bedroom and noticed the bed hadn't been slept in. She undressed and got comfortable. She sat down on the side of the bed and dialed Marie's number on the cordless phone. She explained everything that had happened the night before to Marie.

"Girl, cut his dick off!" Marie fussed.

"I'm not sure if he did anything," Tammy said heading downstairs to get something to eat. She noticed one of the pecan pies and a sweet potato pie was still on the table. She went to the refrigerator and noticed the turkey was gone and so was half of the dressing she'd made. Tammy grabbed the macaroni and cheese casserole and fixed her a plate without any turkey.

"You don't think he took the food you cooked to Dany's do you?" Marie asked.

"I don't know. I'm wondering if marrying Dwayne is the right thing to do" Tammy said as she cut a piece of pecan pie. "Messing with Dwayne and I'll gain 10 pounds over the holidays" Tammy fussed.

"I've gained 5 in the past week!" Marie said.

"You're pregnant. You have a reason to be getting fat," Tammy said with a mouth full of food.

"Today, Rikishi and I announced to my Mom that we're getting married and I'm pregnant," Marie said quietly.

"Oh wow! How did she take it?" Tammy asked.

"She stopped us after the pregnant part and left the room" Marie laughed.

"That doesn't sound good" Tammy said with a mouth full of dressing.

"She came back to the table with her gun. Then told him to continue. The look on his face was hysterical!" Marie cackled. "She finally put the safety on after he said we were getting married" Marie laughed.

"You had an adventurous day" Tammy laughed.

"Yes I did. How was yours?" she asked.

"Well, I slept with Matt last night and."

"What! Back up" Marie demanded.

"Oh, we actually just slept. We woke up early and made eggnog and I made a cake before Jeff and the kids got up" Tammy told her.

"Oh, don't you sound like the perfect little wife?" Marie teased.

"Shut up! You need to start cooking if you plan on keeping that big man your marrying satisfied" Tammy joked.

"Hey, I've got that covered in the bedroom" she bragged.

"Whatever! It takes more than sex to keep a man. There's trust, respect, sacrifice and many other things you have to have" Tammy said.

"Well, it seems like your marrying the wrong man then. You were doing wifely things with Matt in the past 24 hours" Marie told her.

"Just cooking and snuggling" Tammy said purposely leaving out the kissing and touching that went on between her and Matt the night before out on the deck.

"Hmm, well I suggest you call Dwayne on his cellphone" Marie suggested.

"No, he hasn't called me at all today. I should have stayed in Cameron" Tammy sighed.

"Yea, you could be having sex with Matt right now" Marie laughed.

"Shut up! This isn't funny" Tammy whined as she heard the front door closing.

"Hey honey!" Dwayne said sitting his bags on the table and grabbing Tammy and kissing her like he hadn't seen her in weeks.

"Hello?" Marie shouted from the phone. Dwayne grabbed the phone from Tammy and spoke to Marie.

"Merry Christmas grinch!" Dwayne laughed. "Tell Rikishi my daddy said he punked out on us today" he grinned. "Alright, I'll call him later," Dwayne said hanging up the phone. "Welcome home baby!" Dwayne said hugging her tightly.

"Thanks" she said pulling away from him.

"My mom sent all kinds of food back with me! We'll be eating for days!" he said putting the bags in the refrigerator.

"Great" she said walking out of the kitchen and going upstairs to the bedroom to lie down.

"You okay?" he asked walking into the room putting the phone onto the base.

"Not really. Where the hell were you last night?" she asked sitting up in the bed.

"Here! I came home, ate some food in the kitchen and then took most of the food we cooked to my Mom's about 7 this morning! She decided to have Christmas at her house!" he shouted.

"Well, you definitely didn't answer the phone when I called" she fussed.

"That's because I was pissed! I didn't appreciate you questioning me the way you were, especially in front of Dany! That's all she could talk about, how I was still a dog. She'd love to hear that we're having problems already" he hollered as he headed to the bathroom pulling his clothes off.

"So, you decided to treat me like that on Christmas?" Tammy asked getting angry.

"You're the one who ran off to Cameron! God knows what you, Jeff, and Matt did when the lights went out!" he said climbing into the bed and pushing her over with his elbow.

"You are such a hypocrite! You stay at Dany's all the time! No one plays with a kid that long!" Tammy said grabbing the cover and turning her back to him.

"What the fuck does that mean?" he asked turning her over to face him.

"Just what I said! Now let me go," she said pulling away from him.

"You are tripping! I've never seen you be so jealous!" he laughed.

"You've been jealous of every guy I've ever been with!" she accused.

"No I haven't! Look at me and look at them! I have nothing to be jealous of! So what, Rob stretches all over the damn place and fucks you while doing the split. Gumby can't hold a light to me in bed! Jericho is lacking in the dick department. Cena is a child in a grown man's body! Matt and Jeff, I won't even compare myself to those two country boys!" he shouted lying back on the pillow.

"You know Dwayne, you're so damn conceited! God could take those pretty boy looks from you at anytime. What would you do then?" she asked.

"Give you a divorce because I know you have to be with a man you can be seen in public with" he said closing his eyes.

She pinched him on the arm causing him to jerk up. "I wouldn't leave you because your looks were altered! That's an insult to me! I love you for what's on the inside, although the way you're talking right now I can only focus on the outside right now because your looking pretty unattractive on the inside at this moment" she told him.

"Baby! Why are we arguing? It's Christmas! I want us to have a pleasant night! It's 9 and I'm not quite ready to sleep yet" he said pulling her in for a kiss.

"Dwayne, admit that you're jealous of Matt and Jeff!" Tammy demanded.

"What? Why should I be?" he commented.

"I don't know. You tell me," she said unenthusiastically.

"I'm not!" he assured her. "Let's stop arguing and start planning our wedding next week" he continued with excitement in his voice.

"About New Years, I'd like to do it a few days later. I'd like for Marie, Dena, Kathy, Joanie and Trish to be there. New Years is on a Monday and I was thinking we could do it on Thursday" Tammy told him.

"Why are you just mentioning this?" he asked.

"I thought about it and I feel like these girls are my friends and I want them there. I plan on marrying once. I'm flying my stepdad and brother in too. This is what I want if that's okay with you?" she asked.

"There's no other reason that you're putting off the wedding for a few days?" he questioned.

"Like what?" she asked.

"Second thoughts?" he asked.

"No. I just didn't want to get married on New Years because no one will be able to be there from Raw and SmackDown" she said thinking about the promise she'd made to Matt.

"Okay. I'll agree to that because I love you and want you to be happy" he smiled grabbing her hand. "I'm sorry I've been an asshole," he said lying on her chest.

"I'm sorry that I've been bitching," she said caressing his arm.

"Let's see what's on TV. Better yet, let's open the gifts from my parents," he said jumping up and pulling her out of the bed.

"Okay! Then we plan the wedding. I want my piece of sweet potato pie" she smiled remembering she'd left her plate on the table.

"Ooh, I ate it" Dwayne said guiltily.

"Greedy!" she frowned as he guided her down the stairs.

"My mom sent us some pies damn!" he laughed. "You know I've got a weakness for pie," he said turning and kissing her neck.

"I know," she said pushing him over the sofa and climbing on top of him. "I have some pie that I just know you'll love," she said kissing his neck.

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