Hey everyone! Final 3 chapters! So so so so so sorry for not updating, believe me…C got on my case, so thank her for this, because I'd probably still be on this chapter instead of being finished. So please review!

Laura

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Shane steps out of the limo and holds out his hand for Liz. She takes it and smiles at him as the driver hands them their bags.

"Ready?" Shane asks as they being to walk into the arena.

"I guess. Question is, are you ready?" Liz replies, forcing a smile.

"Baby, listen, I'm going to end this once and for all. He won't touch our family," Shane states, holding open the door for her, "I promise."

They walk down the hall in silence and they reach their locker room. They enter it and Liz sits down on the couch, watching Shane. He sets his bag down and turns to her.

"Don't even start. Randy's babysitting me, right?" Liz says, rolling her eyes, "or maybe Dave?"

"Actually, tonight, you get all three," Shane replies.

"Lucky me," Liz states sarcastically.

"Please baby, tonight you need the protection."

"Shane…" Liz starts to whine, but he cuts her off.

"Please Liz. For once, don't argue," Shane sits down next to her, pulling her close.

There's a knock at the door and in walks Vince. Shane turns to look at him, rolling his eyes. Vince struts up to Shane and Liz grips Shane's arm, holding him back.

"What the hell do you want?" Shane demands, glaring at his father.

"I just wanted to wish you good luck tonight," Vince replies, shrugging, smiling at Liz.

"I don't need your damn luck," Shane growls as Vince turns and leaves, chuckling, "who the hell does he think he is?"

"Baby, maybe, for once, he's trying to be the father you always wanted," Liz states softly, placing her hand on his cheek.

"That'll happen when hell freezes over."

Shane shakes his head and turns to head into the bathroom, grabbing his bag on the way. Liz sinks down onto the sofa and sighs softly. There's a knock on the door and Paul, Randy, and Dave enter the room. Liz smiles up at them and Dave and Randy sit down next to her, and Paul sits next to Randy.

"Hey boys, ready for a par-tay?" Liz giggles, leaning back against the sofa.

"Hell yeah, stripper should be here anytime," Randy jokes, glancing at his watch, "almost time for his match, huh?"

"Yeah, he's getting ready now," Liz replies as Paul stands up, ready to head into the bathroom, "hey, Paul, I think it'd be best if you just let him be for now."

Paul nods and sits down again. Shane exits the bathroom and nods at the guys before starting his stretches. There's another knock at the door and a tech pops his head in.

"You're up, Mr. McMahon," he states before rushing away.

Liz rushes over to Shane and throws her arms around his neck.

"Promise me you won't get hurt," she mumbles into his neck.

"You know I can't promise you that," he replies, pushing her back, "but I'll try."

Shane leaves and Liz watches the door close before turning back to the guys.

"Hey Grace, he'll be ok," Paul comforts, sliding his arm around her shoulders.

Liz watches in horror as Shane is thrown into the waiting ambulance.

"Let me see my husband!" She screams at Paul who is holding her back.

He immediately releases her as she sprints to the backstage area. Security holds her back until the crowd disperses and she runs down to ringside as Shane is being unloaded from the ambulance at ringside to be loaded into the one waiting backstage.

"Oh my god! Shane!" Liz panics as she sees her husband's battered body. She kisses his cheek softly, but he doesn't respond.

At the hospital

Liz silently cries as she sits next to Shane, one hand grasping his, the other resting on her stomach. Shane starts to stir and Liz lets out a little sigh. She closes her eyes and rubs her stomach gently. She opens her eyes when she feels another hand touch hers that's resting on her stomach.

"How's the baby?" Shane asks softly.

"Better now that its daddy is ok," Liz replies.

Shane motions for Liz to come closer and he kisses her softly.

"I'm done with this now," Shane whispers.

"What are you talking about?" Liz asks, eyeing him questioningly.

"I'm taking time off. I want to be able to be home with you and our baby."

"I think that's a great idea, honey," Liz smiles softly before kissing him deeply.

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These chapters are going to be short and I'm sorry, but that's the way it's gotta be. Please review.

Laura