A/N: As you all know, cause I've been very vocal about it, ff.net sucks. I
made one MS..as some of you know..and not only did they delete that, but
they also stopped me from posting new chapters till the 8th. This chapter
was supposed to be up on the 4th, but because of their assholeness, I
couldn't post it then. But hey, it's longer now! Lol And to those of you
that were in that MS, I'm hoping to get that back up eventually, but I'm
unsure of when right now. Gone is my first priority and I said that before
I started the thing. I think that's it. There will probably be another
chapter posted right after this one, considering I've had so long to wait
before I could post again. So look out for that.
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"Are you sure we have to do this?" Shane asked as we sat in the car outside of my father's ranch style home.
I laughed. "Yeah, baby, we do. We have to tell them."
"But he's gonna kill me!"
I put my hand on his knee and smiled. "As long as K is in the house, you're safe. Although, you may want to sleep with one eye open."
"Oh thank you," Shane replied sarcastically. I laughed and we got out of the car.
"Come on, everything will be fine," I smiled as Shane carried our stuff up the driveway. I hobbled along behind him, my hands placed in my pockets nervously. I opened the door and we stepped into the large open hall. "We're here!" I announced. There were footsteps running towards us from the upstairs. Standing on the balcony was a 5 year old Kalista Love looking down on us. Her bright blue eyes lit up and she slid down the banister. My eyes grew wide as I rushed to the bottom of the banister, just in time for her to land on her feet. "Oh God," I breathed in relief. "You scared me!"
"You taught me that!" she laughed.
"Yeah, let's erase that one out of your memory," I laughed with her. "How are you doing? Being a pain?"
"Always," she nodded. She looked past me and jumped right for Shane's arms. He laughed as he swung her in a circle. She giggled as he stopped and held onto her.
"Hi kiddo," Shane smiled.
"Hi Shane," she blushed. I shook my head as I crossed my arms. "How come you're here and not Jeff?"
"Oh, um, well," Shane stuttered setting her down on the floor.
"Casey!" Sara exclaimed as her 9 month pregnant body waddled towards us. I wrapped my arms around her as best as possible.
"How are you feeling?" I questioned.
"Oh not bad. But I have to be honest with you, the sooner Benjamin Marcus leaves my body, the better," Sara smiled. "How are you?"
"I'm alright. A little bit of pain but nothing that I can't live through," I shrugged.
"I'm glad you guys are here. It's been awhile," she said.
"Yeah, ya know how it is with schedules and stuff," I said.
"Darlin!" He picked me up tightly in his large arms and kissed my cheek before setting me back on the floor. "I missed you sweetie."
"I missed you too Daddy," I smiled.
"Shane, what are you doing here?" Dad asked as he shook Shane's hand. Shane quickly drew back his hand and smiled up at the large older man.
"Yeah, um, Shane and I have some stuff to discuss with the two of you," I bit on my lip.
"Oh no, that's never good," Dad sighed. "What is it?"
"Can we do this later maybe? I'd rather talk about this when K isn't around," I whispered.
"Why?"
"Daddy, you're gonna have some strong words that you may not be able to keep from saying. And I'd rather her not hear them. Besides," I said finishing in a whisper. "I think she has a crush on Shane."
"And this has to do with you and Shane?" he whispered in response as he leaned down to my level. I nodded and he rubbed his face, letting out another sigh. "Alright, K, sweetie, the four of us need to discuss something. Can you go up to your room and play? We'll call you when it's time for Summerslam."
"Okay Daddy," Kalista smiled walking up the stairs towards her room.
"Let's go into the living room," Sara smiled as she led the way. Shane and I sat in the black leather love seat as Sara and Dad sat on the matching couch.
"Can I just ask a question before we start all this?" Dad asked. I shrugged and nodded. "Where's Jeff?"
"Yeah, I was kinda wondering that too. Is he busy with his music?" Sara questioned.
"No, I don't think so. But then again, I really wouldn't know," I replied.
"Oh?" Dad asked crossing his arms.
"That has to do with all this too. You see, Jeff and I broke up, like 6 months or so ago. He, um, he fell in love with his ex-girlfriend," I explained.
"He hurt you?!" Dad exclaimed angrily.
"No, Daddy, not really. No more than I've ever hurt him. They always did say pay back's a bitch. And it's the truth."
"What happened? I figured you two would be getting married," Sara said rubbing her large stomach.
"It just wasn't meant to be. He wanted someone and something different. So that nite I stayed at a hotel, found an apartment the next day in Raleigh, and moved in. I've been living there since."
"Sweetie, why didn't you come live with us?"
"Daddy, I'm 25, almost 26. I think it's about time I depended on myself, don't you think? That's why I moved away from the Hardys. I needed to be independent. And I was, for the first 4 months anyways." I took a deep breath and Shane took my hand in his. "My residence is about to change the next time I'm home for more than a day."
"Where are you moving?" Dad asked.
"I'm moving in with Shane," I replied.
"What about Shannon? Aren't you two getting married? I thought that's what Torrie told me," Sara said.
"We were. She broke up with me. In fact it was the same nite Case and Jeff split," Shane answered. "Things just went wrong. I didn't love her the way I should have anyways. My love for Shannon wasn't as deep as my love for someone else is." Shane smiled and slipped an arm around my shoulders.
"I think it's about time ya'll got to the point. Don't you think so Sara?" Dad questioned, a fierce look in his eyes. Shane's smile faded and his arm retracted back to his side.
"The point is, Shane and I found each other, again. We became close again. Best friends. But one nite, I just, I don't what was going through my mind. But I knew what I was doing, deep down, was the right thing. So I went to his hotel room and shocked him and even myself, by asking him to marry me. So, you're looking at Shane and Casey Helms. Two very in love people," I smiled.
Dad laughed, not bothering to look at mine or Shane's faces. Sara took a deep breath in shock and smiled at us. "Congratulations!" she exclaimed beckoning us to hug her.
"Thanks Sara," Shane said.
"Honey, you do know this is a prank, right? I mean you're talking to the queen of pranks!" Dad laughed.
"Daddy, this isn't a joke. Shane and I really are married. Have been for 2 months."
"You're fucking kidding!" he yelled standing up straight, his fists balled up tightly.
"Honey, calm down," Sara tried to sooth her husband.
"How can I calm down when my daughter has just told me this news!? She's been married for 2 months and hasn't had the audacity to tell me?! And I bet this was all your idea, wasn't it Shane?!" he yelled pulling Shane to his feet by the collar of his shirt.
"No, sir, I did no such thing!" Shane exclaimed.
"Daddy! Let him go!" I screamed pulling on his arms.
"I swear if you ever hurt her, I'll kill you!" he threatened Shane throwing him down on the couch.
"Mark! Calm down!" Sara yelled before leaning on the couch for support and holding her stomach. "Shit."
"Sara?!" Shane exclaimed as Dad and I raced to her side.
"I think it's time," she said breathing deeply.
"Oh God," Dad said worriedly.
"Shane, the number for the hospital is on the phone. Call them," I ordered. He stood quickly and raced off. "Daddy, you take Sara to the hospital now."
"But K," he said.
"Shane and I will follow with K in a bit. We'll bring Sara's stuff with us. Now go!" I persisted. Daddy smiled and nodded before helping Sara out of the house.
"Alright, now what?" Shane asked.
"You called the hospital?" I asked.
"Yes, it's done. What do we do now?"
"K," I sighed. "This will give us sometime to talk to her. I think she may have a crush on you."
"Well, unfortunately for her, I'm only in love with one Callaway girl," he smiled, kissing my cheek. I smiled and started for the stairs. I knocked on her door and walked in.
"Were you guys fighting?" K asked.
"A little bit. But it's over now. Mommy is on her way to the hospital. You're going to be a big sister in a little while," I told her. Her face lit up with joy and she ran into my arms. I picked her up and carried her down the stairs.
"Is Mommy going to be alright?" K asked.
"She's going to be great. Daddy is right there with her. And we'll be there shortly, okay?" She nodded and rested her head on my shoulder. Shane stood in the entrance way with Sara's hospital bag in his hands.
"Ready?" he asked.
"Yep, let's go," I smiled.
The only thing keeping the car from being completely silent was the radio on softly. I cautiously turned myself around in my seat and looked back at Kalista. She sat still, looking out the window as Shane drove us down the road.
"K, I have something to tell you," I stated.
"Are you and Shane getting married?" she asked, shocking me and Shane.
"Getting? No. Are? Yes," I laughed.
"What?" she asked sounding confused.
"Shane and I are already married. That's why Daddy was fighting with us. He was mad that we got married without him knowing," I explained.
"So you're my brother, right?" she asked.
"That's right, kid," Shane smiled.
"Hmm," she thought aloud. "I guess that could work."
I chuckled. "I'm glad to hear you approve."
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I watched from a seat in the living room, as Shane and K played with toys on the floor. Dad was in the surgery room with Sara, as she was having a C-section. He decided to brave it this time. They'd been in there for a while. I yawned and drummed my fingers on the arm of the chair. I glanced at my watch and realized we had missed SummerSlam.
"Should it be taking this long?" Shane asked.
"I don't know. I hope so," I replied.
"Shane, come play with me!" K ordered. Shane laughed and quickly ran to K, sliding on the floor, causing her to laugh. I laughed at them as they seemed to be having the most fun anyone could have in a hospital waiting room.
"Well, it's a boy!" Dad announced running towards us in his scrubs.
"Well DUH!" I laughed. "How are they?"
"Benjamin is a healthy baby boy weighing in at 7 lbs, 9 oz. Sara's holding him right now. She's fine too," he smiled proudly.
"Daddy!!" K exclaimed running to her father.
"Hi sweetie. Having fun playing with Shane?" he asked.
"Uh-huh. Don't be mad at them, okay? They love each other. And I like Shane," K pouted.
"Don't give me that pout Kalista," Dad scolded.
"I invented that pout," I replied proudly to Shane.
"I know," Shane and Dad replied together with a similar roll of the eyes.
"Whoa, scary," K and I said as we glanced at each other.
"Do you wanna see Sara and the baby or not?" Dad asked holding K in his arms. We all nodded at him and he led the way to her room.
"Hi everyone," Sara smiled tiredly as Ben slept in her arms.
"Hi Benny, I'm your big sister, Casey," I smiled as she handed him over to me.
"Don't be callin my son Benny," Dad said.
"But he's so cute!" I cried out in a baby voice.
"Casey," he growled.
"Fine. Ben, I'm your big sister," I smiled down at him and whispered, "I'll be callin you Benny when Daddy's not around."
I tried to hand him to Shane, but he was reluctant. "I don't know," he said.
"Shane, you're his brother in law. Take him," I said. Shane said and took the baby carefully in his arms. Ben relaxed happily. "See, he likes you."
"Yeah, he does," Shane smiled.
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"Why couldn't I stay with Mommy and Daddy?" K yawned as I tucked her into bed.
"Because it's WAY past your bed time. And mommy needs to sleep. She needs rest."
"But I could help with Ben!"
"Yes, I'm sure you'd be great help, but the hospital will take great care of Ben. And you'll have plenty of time to take care of him when he and mommy comes home on Tuesday."
"Casey," K said as I started walking towards the door.
"Yeah?"
"I really like Shane. And I'm glad you two are married. But I don't want you to forget about me," she said softly.
"Oh K, I would never forget about my baby sister. I love you too much," I smiled kissing her cheek. "Goodnite sweetie. See you in the morning."
"Nite Case," she yawned as I closed the door behind me. I walked down the hall into the spare room, where Shane was already in bed and watching tv.
"Well, it's been one fun filled day, huh?" Shane smiled as I rested my head on his chest.
"Oh yes, so fun," I replied sarcastically.
"Casey, I want kids," Shane said. "I know we've already discussed this, but I want to discuss it more. I'm 35. I'm not getting any younger. I just want some kids that I can play with. When can we start trying?"
"Shane, I'm so scared of losing another baby. I couldn't handle that. I know it," I replied.
"I know, but you wouldn't lose it. I wouldn't let you," he smiled.
"Shane, I want to have kids too. I just don't know when. I have a few years left to wrestling still. I don't know if I want a kid yet."
"But what about me? Do you not care that I want one?"
"Shane, I know you do. And like I said, I want one eventually, but what about my career?"
"So we have a baby, wait a year or so, and then you go back to work for a few years. And then we have another one."
"2?" I questioned.
"1, 2, 3, 40, I really couldn't care about the number of children."
"How many would you like?"
"2, at least."
"Alright," I gave in.
"Alright?" he repeated.
"Yeah, alright. We'll start trying. As soon as possible," I smiled.
"I love you Casey."
"I love you too Shane," I sighed unsurely.
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"I really hated to leave them," I sighed as we drove on the highway towards Albuquerque for a Smackdown taping, my return.
"I know, but they're fine," Shane smiled.
"But still. I feel like they could use my help."
"It's nothing Sara and Mark haven't been through before. Besides, now they have an extra pair of hands around the house."
"My knee should be fine right? Like I shouldn't have anymore problems, right?"
"I wouldn't think you'd have anymore problems. You should be fine. Why?"
"Because I'm scared something will rip or pop or something tonite."
"Nah, I'm sure it'll be fine. Just wear that great brace they gave you."
"Oh God, that horrific contraption!" I laughed. "Have you looked at it!? It's got like 50 million hooks and straps!"
"That's how you know it's a good one," Shane laughed with me. "You haven't heard anything about them firing me, have you?"
"Oh God no! Why? They're not, right?"
"I don't know. I haven't been really used in so long. I'm afraid that they've given up on trying to find good storylines for me."
"Shane, you're such an awesome talent. There's no way that they could get rid of you now. I'm sure you'll be around a long time. You're still considered an upper mid-carder. Don't worry about it."
"Yeah, so says the girl who's got a match every week," Shane smiled sarcastically.
"I can't help it if everyone loves me," I replied with a large smiled.
It was early in the afternoon when we arrived at the arena. We had a bit of time to spare, so Shane and I went and found a gym to work out. When we returned to the arena, we stopped off in catering to grab a sandwich and some water. The second we walked in, a large group of our friends scattered to different tables. I glanced at Shane with a questioning look and he just shrugged.
"Welcome back," Trish smiled as she walked up to greet us. "How's the knee?"
"Not bad. I'm doin alright. Just need to wear a brace now," I replied pointing to the contraption on my knee. "Isn't it beautiful?!"
"Just gorgeous!" she laughed. "At least it's easy to hide under those big jeans."
"Very true," I smiled. "So what's goin on around here?"
"Well, there's a rumor that we're getting a new wrestler in a couple months or so. But he's not new, new. He's been here before, I guess he was here for awhile. But no one knows who it is. All we know is that it's a guy," Trish answered crossing her arms.
"Oh really? That's odd, isn't it?" Shane asked raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, I guess it's pretty hush, hush, cause Vince doesn't want the fans to know. So he figures if one of us knows, it'll get leaked to the public. So we won't know who it is until the day he arrives," she said. "But I hear that you're going to be involved in a storyline with him."
"Me?!" I exclaimed.
"Yeah. Well, you, Amy, Matt Cappotelli, Shannon, and probably Sean," she answered.
"So what are we all going to be like another Team Extreme, or Evolution, or DX or something?" I questioned.
"Yeah, that's what I hear," Trish said.
"And no one knows who it is?" I asked. She shook her head no in response. "Hmm, that's quite interesting, isn't it?"
"Yeah, Matt and I kinda think it may be Marc, or Scott," Trish said.
"Raven?" Shane asked.
"Yeah, either him or Bubba. But we're not taking bets," Trish sighed. "I guess there's going to be like a feud between your group and another group. And Evolution like group. I'm hearing it'd be me, Victoria, Chris, Jay, Paul, and Randy. Plus the McMahon siblings will be feuding. So we'll have Steph and you'll have Shane-O. But that's just a rumor."
"I miss Bubba," I pouted.
"Yeah, he was great, wasn't he?" Trish laughed. "So, Torrie told us that Sara had a baby boy Sunday nite."
"Yep, Benjamin Marcus Callaway," I smiled. "He's so cute!"
"Awe, a little Benny Callaway," Trish laughed.
"Don't let Mark catch you saying that," Shane laughed.
"So, um, does he know about the marriage?"
"Yeah, we told him. He tried killing me," Shane rubbed his neck.
"Oh no, it went badly?"
"Just slightly," I nodded.
"But as you can see, all turned out fine. Cause he's still here," I nodded at Shane.
"Damn," Trish snapped her fingers.
"Nice, real nice," Shane growled playfully at us before walking away to join Matt and Shannon at a table.
"Trish, the baby subject came up again on Sunday nite," I said as I followed her to a table where Chris and Nora sat.
"Oh?"
"Yeah, I gave in. I guess we're gonna start trying to have a kid."
"You don't sound too impressed though."
"I'm scared. I'm too young to be thinking bout kids, aren't I?"
"No, I don't think so. Not really anyways," Trish said. "Maybe it's better to have kids when you're younger anyways. You can relate to them better."
"Mmm, maybe, but it's still just, I don't know."
"You enjoy being around everyone else's kid, right?"
"Yeah."
"Well, just think of this as someone else's baby, only in your body," Trish laughed. "Although that doesn't make much sense."
"Not at all. This proves why you're blonde," I joked.
"Oh thanks!"
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"Are you sure we have to do this?" Shane asked as we sat in the car outside of my father's ranch style home.
I laughed. "Yeah, baby, we do. We have to tell them."
"But he's gonna kill me!"
I put my hand on his knee and smiled. "As long as K is in the house, you're safe. Although, you may want to sleep with one eye open."
"Oh thank you," Shane replied sarcastically. I laughed and we got out of the car.
"Come on, everything will be fine," I smiled as Shane carried our stuff up the driveway. I hobbled along behind him, my hands placed in my pockets nervously. I opened the door and we stepped into the large open hall. "We're here!" I announced. There were footsteps running towards us from the upstairs. Standing on the balcony was a 5 year old Kalista Love looking down on us. Her bright blue eyes lit up and she slid down the banister. My eyes grew wide as I rushed to the bottom of the banister, just in time for her to land on her feet. "Oh God," I breathed in relief. "You scared me!"
"You taught me that!" she laughed.
"Yeah, let's erase that one out of your memory," I laughed with her. "How are you doing? Being a pain?"
"Always," she nodded. She looked past me and jumped right for Shane's arms. He laughed as he swung her in a circle. She giggled as he stopped and held onto her.
"Hi kiddo," Shane smiled.
"Hi Shane," she blushed. I shook my head as I crossed my arms. "How come you're here and not Jeff?"
"Oh, um, well," Shane stuttered setting her down on the floor.
"Casey!" Sara exclaimed as her 9 month pregnant body waddled towards us. I wrapped my arms around her as best as possible.
"How are you feeling?" I questioned.
"Oh not bad. But I have to be honest with you, the sooner Benjamin Marcus leaves my body, the better," Sara smiled. "How are you?"
"I'm alright. A little bit of pain but nothing that I can't live through," I shrugged.
"I'm glad you guys are here. It's been awhile," she said.
"Yeah, ya know how it is with schedules and stuff," I said.
"Darlin!" He picked me up tightly in his large arms and kissed my cheek before setting me back on the floor. "I missed you sweetie."
"I missed you too Daddy," I smiled.
"Shane, what are you doing here?" Dad asked as he shook Shane's hand. Shane quickly drew back his hand and smiled up at the large older man.
"Yeah, um, Shane and I have some stuff to discuss with the two of you," I bit on my lip.
"Oh no, that's never good," Dad sighed. "What is it?"
"Can we do this later maybe? I'd rather talk about this when K isn't around," I whispered.
"Why?"
"Daddy, you're gonna have some strong words that you may not be able to keep from saying. And I'd rather her not hear them. Besides," I said finishing in a whisper. "I think she has a crush on Shane."
"And this has to do with you and Shane?" he whispered in response as he leaned down to my level. I nodded and he rubbed his face, letting out another sigh. "Alright, K, sweetie, the four of us need to discuss something. Can you go up to your room and play? We'll call you when it's time for Summerslam."
"Okay Daddy," Kalista smiled walking up the stairs towards her room.
"Let's go into the living room," Sara smiled as she led the way. Shane and I sat in the black leather love seat as Sara and Dad sat on the matching couch.
"Can I just ask a question before we start all this?" Dad asked. I shrugged and nodded. "Where's Jeff?"
"Yeah, I was kinda wondering that too. Is he busy with his music?" Sara questioned.
"No, I don't think so. But then again, I really wouldn't know," I replied.
"Oh?" Dad asked crossing his arms.
"That has to do with all this too. You see, Jeff and I broke up, like 6 months or so ago. He, um, he fell in love with his ex-girlfriend," I explained.
"He hurt you?!" Dad exclaimed angrily.
"No, Daddy, not really. No more than I've ever hurt him. They always did say pay back's a bitch. And it's the truth."
"What happened? I figured you two would be getting married," Sara said rubbing her large stomach.
"It just wasn't meant to be. He wanted someone and something different. So that nite I stayed at a hotel, found an apartment the next day in Raleigh, and moved in. I've been living there since."
"Sweetie, why didn't you come live with us?"
"Daddy, I'm 25, almost 26. I think it's about time I depended on myself, don't you think? That's why I moved away from the Hardys. I needed to be independent. And I was, for the first 4 months anyways." I took a deep breath and Shane took my hand in his. "My residence is about to change the next time I'm home for more than a day."
"Where are you moving?" Dad asked.
"I'm moving in with Shane," I replied.
"What about Shannon? Aren't you two getting married? I thought that's what Torrie told me," Sara said.
"We were. She broke up with me. In fact it was the same nite Case and Jeff split," Shane answered. "Things just went wrong. I didn't love her the way I should have anyways. My love for Shannon wasn't as deep as my love for someone else is." Shane smiled and slipped an arm around my shoulders.
"I think it's about time ya'll got to the point. Don't you think so Sara?" Dad questioned, a fierce look in his eyes. Shane's smile faded and his arm retracted back to his side.
"The point is, Shane and I found each other, again. We became close again. Best friends. But one nite, I just, I don't what was going through my mind. But I knew what I was doing, deep down, was the right thing. So I went to his hotel room and shocked him and even myself, by asking him to marry me. So, you're looking at Shane and Casey Helms. Two very in love people," I smiled.
Dad laughed, not bothering to look at mine or Shane's faces. Sara took a deep breath in shock and smiled at us. "Congratulations!" she exclaimed beckoning us to hug her.
"Thanks Sara," Shane said.
"Honey, you do know this is a prank, right? I mean you're talking to the queen of pranks!" Dad laughed.
"Daddy, this isn't a joke. Shane and I really are married. Have been for 2 months."
"You're fucking kidding!" he yelled standing up straight, his fists balled up tightly.
"Honey, calm down," Sara tried to sooth her husband.
"How can I calm down when my daughter has just told me this news!? She's been married for 2 months and hasn't had the audacity to tell me?! And I bet this was all your idea, wasn't it Shane?!" he yelled pulling Shane to his feet by the collar of his shirt.
"No, sir, I did no such thing!" Shane exclaimed.
"Daddy! Let him go!" I screamed pulling on his arms.
"I swear if you ever hurt her, I'll kill you!" he threatened Shane throwing him down on the couch.
"Mark! Calm down!" Sara yelled before leaning on the couch for support and holding her stomach. "Shit."
"Sara?!" Shane exclaimed as Dad and I raced to her side.
"I think it's time," she said breathing deeply.
"Oh God," Dad said worriedly.
"Shane, the number for the hospital is on the phone. Call them," I ordered. He stood quickly and raced off. "Daddy, you take Sara to the hospital now."
"But K," he said.
"Shane and I will follow with K in a bit. We'll bring Sara's stuff with us. Now go!" I persisted. Daddy smiled and nodded before helping Sara out of the house.
"Alright, now what?" Shane asked.
"You called the hospital?" I asked.
"Yes, it's done. What do we do now?"
"K," I sighed. "This will give us sometime to talk to her. I think she may have a crush on you."
"Well, unfortunately for her, I'm only in love with one Callaway girl," he smiled, kissing my cheek. I smiled and started for the stairs. I knocked on her door and walked in.
"Were you guys fighting?" K asked.
"A little bit. But it's over now. Mommy is on her way to the hospital. You're going to be a big sister in a little while," I told her. Her face lit up with joy and she ran into my arms. I picked her up and carried her down the stairs.
"Is Mommy going to be alright?" K asked.
"She's going to be great. Daddy is right there with her. And we'll be there shortly, okay?" She nodded and rested her head on my shoulder. Shane stood in the entrance way with Sara's hospital bag in his hands.
"Ready?" he asked.
"Yep, let's go," I smiled.
The only thing keeping the car from being completely silent was the radio on softly. I cautiously turned myself around in my seat and looked back at Kalista. She sat still, looking out the window as Shane drove us down the road.
"K, I have something to tell you," I stated.
"Are you and Shane getting married?" she asked, shocking me and Shane.
"Getting? No. Are? Yes," I laughed.
"What?" she asked sounding confused.
"Shane and I are already married. That's why Daddy was fighting with us. He was mad that we got married without him knowing," I explained.
"So you're my brother, right?" she asked.
"That's right, kid," Shane smiled.
"Hmm," she thought aloud. "I guess that could work."
I chuckled. "I'm glad to hear you approve."
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I watched from a seat in the living room, as Shane and K played with toys on the floor. Dad was in the surgery room with Sara, as she was having a C-section. He decided to brave it this time. They'd been in there for a while. I yawned and drummed my fingers on the arm of the chair. I glanced at my watch and realized we had missed SummerSlam.
"Should it be taking this long?" Shane asked.
"I don't know. I hope so," I replied.
"Shane, come play with me!" K ordered. Shane laughed and quickly ran to K, sliding on the floor, causing her to laugh. I laughed at them as they seemed to be having the most fun anyone could have in a hospital waiting room.
"Well, it's a boy!" Dad announced running towards us in his scrubs.
"Well DUH!" I laughed. "How are they?"
"Benjamin is a healthy baby boy weighing in at 7 lbs, 9 oz. Sara's holding him right now. She's fine too," he smiled proudly.
"Daddy!!" K exclaimed running to her father.
"Hi sweetie. Having fun playing with Shane?" he asked.
"Uh-huh. Don't be mad at them, okay? They love each other. And I like Shane," K pouted.
"Don't give me that pout Kalista," Dad scolded.
"I invented that pout," I replied proudly to Shane.
"I know," Shane and Dad replied together with a similar roll of the eyes.
"Whoa, scary," K and I said as we glanced at each other.
"Do you wanna see Sara and the baby or not?" Dad asked holding K in his arms. We all nodded at him and he led the way to her room.
"Hi everyone," Sara smiled tiredly as Ben slept in her arms.
"Hi Benny, I'm your big sister, Casey," I smiled as she handed him over to me.
"Don't be callin my son Benny," Dad said.
"But he's so cute!" I cried out in a baby voice.
"Casey," he growled.
"Fine. Ben, I'm your big sister," I smiled down at him and whispered, "I'll be callin you Benny when Daddy's not around."
I tried to hand him to Shane, but he was reluctant. "I don't know," he said.
"Shane, you're his brother in law. Take him," I said. Shane said and took the baby carefully in his arms. Ben relaxed happily. "See, he likes you."
"Yeah, he does," Shane smiled.
**********
"Why couldn't I stay with Mommy and Daddy?" K yawned as I tucked her into bed.
"Because it's WAY past your bed time. And mommy needs to sleep. She needs rest."
"But I could help with Ben!"
"Yes, I'm sure you'd be great help, but the hospital will take great care of Ben. And you'll have plenty of time to take care of him when he and mommy comes home on Tuesday."
"Casey," K said as I started walking towards the door.
"Yeah?"
"I really like Shane. And I'm glad you two are married. But I don't want you to forget about me," she said softly.
"Oh K, I would never forget about my baby sister. I love you too much," I smiled kissing her cheek. "Goodnite sweetie. See you in the morning."
"Nite Case," she yawned as I closed the door behind me. I walked down the hall into the spare room, where Shane was already in bed and watching tv.
"Well, it's been one fun filled day, huh?" Shane smiled as I rested my head on his chest.
"Oh yes, so fun," I replied sarcastically.
"Casey, I want kids," Shane said. "I know we've already discussed this, but I want to discuss it more. I'm 35. I'm not getting any younger. I just want some kids that I can play with. When can we start trying?"
"Shane, I'm so scared of losing another baby. I couldn't handle that. I know it," I replied.
"I know, but you wouldn't lose it. I wouldn't let you," he smiled.
"Shane, I want to have kids too. I just don't know when. I have a few years left to wrestling still. I don't know if I want a kid yet."
"But what about me? Do you not care that I want one?"
"Shane, I know you do. And like I said, I want one eventually, but what about my career?"
"So we have a baby, wait a year or so, and then you go back to work for a few years. And then we have another one."
"2?" I questioned.
"1, 2, 3, 40, I really couldn't care about the number of children."
"How many would you like?"
"2, at least."
"Alright," I gave in.
"Alright?" he repeated.
"Yeah, alright. We'll start trying. As soon as possible," I smiled.
"I love you Casey."
"I love you too Shane," I sighed unsurely.
***********
"I really hated to leave them," I sighed as we drove on the highway towards Albuquerque for a Smackdown taping, my return.
"I know, but they're fine," Shane smiled.
"But still. I feel like they could use my help."
"It's nothing Sara and Mark haven't been through before. Besides, now they have an extra pair of hands around the house."
"My knee should be fine right? Like I shouldn't have anymore problems, right?"
"I wouldn't think you'd have anymore problems. You should be fine. Why?"
"Because I'm scared something will rip or pop or something tonite."
"Nah, I'm sure it'll be fine. Just wear that great brace they gave you."
"Oh God, that horrific contraption!" I laughed. "Have you looked at it!? It's got like 50 million hooks and straps!"
"That's how you know it's a good one," Shane laughed with me. "You haven't heard anything about them firing me, have you?"
"Oh God no! Why? They're not, right?"
"I don't know. I haven't been really used in so long. I'm afraid that they've given up on trying to find good storylines for me."
"Shane, you're such an awesome talent. There's no way that they could get rid of you now. I'm sure you'll be around a long time. You're still considered an upper mid-carder. Don't worry about it."
"Yeah, so says the girl who's got a match every week," Shane smiled sarcastically.
"I can't help it if everyone loves me," I replied with a large smiled.
It was early in the afternoon when we arrived at the arena. We had a bit of time to spare, so Shane and I went and found a gym to work out. When we returned to the arena, we stopped off in catering to grab a sandwich and some water. The second we walked in, a large group of our friends scattered to different tables. I glanced at Shane with a questioning look and he just shrugged.
"Welcome back," Trish smiled as she walked up to greet us. "How's the knee?"
"Not bad. I'm doin alright. Just need to wear a brace now," I replied pointing to the contraption on my knee. "Isn't it beautiful?!"
"Just gorgeous!" she laughed. "At least it's easy to hide under those big jeans."
"Very true," I smiled. "So what's goin on around here?"
"Well, there's a rumor that we're getting a new wrestler in a couple months or so. But he's not new, new. He's been here before, I guess he was here for awhile. But no one knows who it is. All we know is that it's a guy," Trish answered crossing her arms.
"Oh really? That's odd, isn't it?" Shane asked raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, I guess it's pretty hush, hush, cause Vince doesn't want the fans to know. So he figures if one of us knows, it'll get leaked to the public. So we won't know who it is until the day he arrives," she said. "But I hear that you're going to be involved in a storyline with him."
"Me?!" I exclaimed.
"Yeah. Well, you, Amy, Matt Cappotelli, Shannon, and probably Sean," she answered.
"So what are we all going to be like another Team Extreme, or Evolution, or DX or something?" I questioned.
"Yeah, that's what I hear," Trish said.
"And no one knows who it is?" I asked. She shook her head no in response. "Hmm, that's quite interesting, isn't it?"
"Yeah, Matt and I kinda think it may be Marc, or Scott," Trish said.
"Raven?" Shane asked.
"Yeah, either him or Bubba. But we're not taking bets," Trish sighed. "I guess there's going to be like a feud between your group and another group. And Evolution like group. I'm hearing it'd be me, Victoria, Chris, Jay, Paul, and Randy. Plus the McMahon siblings will be feuding. So we'll have Steph and you'll have Shane-O. But that's just a rumor."
"I miss Bubba," I pouted.
"Yeah, he was great, wasn't he?" Trish laughed. "So, Torrie told us that Sara had a baby boy Sunday nite."
"Yep, Benjamin Marcus Callaway," I smiled. "He's so cute!"
"Awe, a little Benny Callaway," Trish laughed.
"Don't let Mark catch you saying that," Shane laughed.
"So, um, does he know about the marriage?"
"Yeah, we told him. He tried killing me," Shane rubbed his neck.
"Oh no, it went badly?"
"Just slightly," I nodded.
"But as you can see, all turned out fine. Cause he's still here," I nodded at Shane.
"Damn," Trish snapped her fingers.
"Nice, real nice," Shane growled playfully at us before walking away to join Matt and Shannon at a table.
"Trish, the baby subject came up again on Sunday nite," I said as I followed her to a table where Chris and Nora sat.
"Oh?"
"Yeah, I gave in. I guess we're gonna start trying to have a kid."
"You don't sound too impressed though."
"I'm scared. I'm too young to be thinking bout kids, aren't I?"
"No, I don't think so. Not really anyways," Trish said. "Maybe it's better to have kids when you're younger anyways. You can relate to them better."
"Mmm, maybe, but it's still just, I don't know."
"You enjoy being around everyone else's kid, right?"
"Yeah."
"Well, just think of this as someone else's baby, only in your body," Trish laughed. "Although that doesn't make much sense."
"Not at all. This proves why you're blonde," I joked.
"Oh thanks!"
