Hey everyone! Sorry it took me so long to get this chapter up, but my internet stopped working and I couldn't use my computer because it was getting fixed, but I wrote this chapter out so when it did work again, I could get this right up. Hope you enjoy this chapter, its got a lot of angst and sadness mixed in. Please review!!

Laura

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Liz slowly opens her eyes and looks around the room that she's in. She notices that she's in the trainer's office with Shane by her side.

"Shane?" Liz croaks.

"Lizzie, oh thank god you're awake. Baby, don't talk, it will only hurt you more," Shane states, kissing her softly, "nod if you're ok."

Liz shakes her head and points to her throat. Shane nods and places his hand over hers.

"Glen choked you unconscious during the match, baby," Shane says softly, "Joe said that it might hurt to talk for a while."

"Can we go back to the hotel?" She whispers, wincing at the pain.

"Yeah, I was just waiting for you to wake up," Shane replies, grabbing her arm and helping her up.

They slowly walk out of the office and down the hall, grabbing their things from their room. Shane wraps an arm around Liz's shoulders and directs her to the car. After making sure she's all set, he climbs into the driver's seat and heads back to their hotel. Shane helps Liz into the room and leads her into the bedroom to rest. Liz closes her eyes as soon as her head hits the pillows and she sighs.

"Just get some sleep honey. I'll be out in the living room, ok?" Shane states, brushing his lips against hers.

She nods and Shane leaves the room. He sits down on the couch and dials Paul's number. When no one answers, he places the phone down and sighs. He flips on the TV, but not for long. Shane heads towards the room Liz is sleeping in and opens the door. He smiles as he watches Liz sleep soundly. Shane silently undresses and climbs in next to her, inhaling her scent of perfume. Shane soon falls asleep, with his arm draped over her hips and his face in the crook of her neck.

Somewhere else in the hotel

"Sweet, sweet Elizabeth. Soon you'll be mine, just as soon as I get these pictures to Shane. After he sees them, he'll leave you alone and then I can get you," Glen smirks, looking at the pictures one last time, before putting them into the envelope, and chuckling.

"Let's see how Shane reacts when he sees his precious Liz with another man."

2 days later

Shane and Liz walk into the arena, hand in hand. Shane glances over at Liz who is still walking stiffly. She notices him staring at her and she turns to meet his gaze.

"Something wrong?" She asks softly.

"Nope, I was just thinking," Shane replies with a smirk.

"About what?"

"You naked," he states wiggling his eyebrows.

"Shane! You perv!" Liz exclaims, hitting him on the shoulder.

"But you still love me anyways," Shane smiles, grasping her waist and pulling her into him.

Shane's lips crash down onto hers and Liz feels her knees go weak and she presses herself against him. They hear someone clear their throat and Shane breaks away.

"Some people don't want to see that," Paul jokes, leaning against the wall.

"Shove it Paul," Shane says with a chuckle.

"How you feeling Grace?" Paul asks, stepping forward towards them.

"Better, but I'm still not totally healed," Liz replies with a smile, "Shane helped me feel better."

"I bet," Paul smirks.

"Paul! You have a sick mind!" Liz exclaims, hitting him lightly on the shoulder.

"Whoa! Easy there killer," Paul chuckles.

"Have you seen Glen yet?" Shane asks, causing both Liz and Paul to stare at him, "what?"

"Shane, please, just let it go," Liz states, grabbing his hand.

"Yeah Shane-O, listen to her, she's right," Paul agrees.

"Liz, please, just stay out of this, ok?" Shane says, shaking his head.

"Shane, please, just for today?"

"Fine, but just for today," Shane sighs, wrapping an arm around Liz's waist, "lets go. See you around Paul."

"Bye you two!" Paul calls after them.

Shane and Liz arrive at their locker room and he immediately sits down at his desk and starts working.

"Shane, I'm going to the Diva locker room," Liz states, leaning against the doorframe.

"Be careful," Shane warns, not looking up from his work.

Liz nods and heads down the hall to the diva's locker room.

"Hello?" Liz calls out into an empty room.

"Liz!" Trish calls out, running out from the bathroom, "I didn't know who it was. I thought it might have been one of the guys. So what's up?"

"Not much, I'm still sore, but I'm getting better," Liz replies, sitting down on the couch.

"I can't believe Glen did that," Trish says, pulling out some clothes and heading back into the bathroom, "how's Shane taking it?"

"How do you think he's taking it?" Liz giggles.

"Sorry, stupid question," Trish says, coming out of the bathroom, "so rumor is in the back that Randy is quite smitten with you."

"Trish, please, don't start. Randy's a great guy, but..." Liz starts.

"But he's not Shane, right?" Trish finishes with a smile.

"Right, I love Randy, but in that way," she explains with a sigh.

"Lizzie, you chose who you truly love. You did what was right," Trish comforts.

"I know and then this whole thing with Glen is just making my life harder."

"Liz don't let Glen get to you. You have to be strong."

"Thanks Trish. I better get back to Shane, I'll see you later," Liz stands up and waves goodbye.

Shane's office

Shane looks up when a man walks into the room with a large envelope in his hands.

"Mr. McMahon, I was asked to deliver this to you," the man states, holding out the envelope.

"Who's this from?" Shane questions, taking it.

"I don't know sir. Someone with a mask on, gave it to me," he replies, heading out of the room.

Shane looks at the unmarked folder and opens it cautiously. Inside are some pictures and when he picks them up, a note falls out. He picks it up and reads it.

'Shane,

I thought you might want to see these. Do you know how faithful Liz really is?'

Shane sets the note down and picks up the pictures. Shane sees Liz in the arms of Randy. He flips through them and all the pictures are of Liz and Randy. Liz with Randy, Liz coming out of his locker room, him kissing her on the cheek and what appears to be the lips. Randy with Liz over his shoulder and a hand on her ass. Shane slams the photos down and runs his hands through his hair.

"No, no, no, no, NO!" Shane yells, standing up and punching the wall.

Backstage

Liz walks down the hall to the locker room, but she hears her name being called and she stops and turns around.

"Where to Lizzie?" Randy calls out, running up to her with Dave by his side.

"I'm going back to my locker room. You two strong men want to come with me and protect me from any evil?" Liz asks, smiling at the two.

"Well, hell lil' lady, why not?" Dave jokes as the three head down the hall together, "how are you feeling?"

"Better, but I'm still a little sore," Liz replies.

"That's good. Well, here we are. We'll see you later, Liz," Randy says, leaning down and kissing her on the cheek, "are you going to watch my match?"

"I wouldn't miss it for the world, legend killer," Liz smiles as she opens the door.

Liz heads into the room and smiles at Shane. He stands up and stalks over to her, grabbing her arms roughly.

"Where were you?" Shane demands angrily.

"I told you where I was going. I went to talk to Trish," Liz replies, confused.

"You were with Randy, weren't you?!" Shane asks, his anger rising and his grip getting harder on her arms.

"Ow! No Shane! What's wrong with you?" Liz replies softly.

"You fucking bitch!" Shane yells, causing Liz to gasp.

"What?! What's your problem?!"

"You were with Randy! I heard him with you out there! You lying bitch!"

"Shane! Him and Dave just walked me back to the locker room, honestly!

"Then what are these about?"

Shane throws the pictures at her and Liz flips through them, shocked.

"You were fucking him weren't you?"

"Shane! NO! I love you, not him! I'd never do that to you!"

"Get out! I never want to see your lying ass again! GET OUT OF MY LIFE!" Shane screams at Liz.

Liz lets tears flow freely as she rushes out the door. Shane sighs and sits down on his desk, gripping his head in his hands. Liz dashes down the hall, passing Shane Helms who calls out after her.

"Hey, Liz! What's wrong?" Shane calls, watching her run away from him.

Liz doesn't answer him and she keeps running, past a group of diva's and out of the building. Liz passes a group of fans as she runs out to the parking lot. Thunder rumbles in the distance and soon rain starts to fall softly, then it starts to pour. She pulls her keys from her pants and opens the door to her rental. She throws the car in reverse and flies out of the parking lot, and onto the roads. She speeds down the road until the city is far behind her. Liz finally pulls out her cell phone and dials Paul's number.

"Paul here."

"Oh god Paul, it's horrible."

"Liz? What's wrong? You sound upset."

"Paul, Shane received pictures of me with Randy. He freaked out and told me to get out of his life forever. Oh god Paul! I didn't do anything with Randy, I love Shane so much!"

"Liz, whoa, calm down, what were the pictures of?"

"Randy and I hugging, him kissing me on the cheek, me over his shoulder, things like that. Paul I don't love Randy!!"

"I know honey, just let me talk to him."

Liz notices that there's a car speeding up behind her and suddenly it's right on her tail.

"Paul..."

"Yeah, Liz?"

"Someone's tailgating me."

"Is he right on your tail?"

"Yeah.."

The car flashes the brights and Liz starts to swerve. The car speeds up and pulls around her. Liz looks over to the car next to her and suddenly she loses control. The last thing Paul hears is Liz screaming.

Shane's office

Shane looks up as Paul barges into the room.

"What do you want Paul?"

"Shane, it's Liz."

"I don't give a shit about her anymore."

"Shane, she's been in an accident."

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There ya go, I have the next chapter started, so hopefully it'll be up soon. I hope you guys are still reading this, so please review to let me know!

Laura