Author's Note: Well, I said I was gonna put my own kids in here more, and this is what I'm doing. It's a fairly short chapter, but oh well ... hope you enjoy it ...

Chapter 42: Little Man

Rae and John were backstage before the taping of SmackDown watching their sons play with their toys, occasionally getting into arguments over what toy belonged to who. James picked up a wrestling figure of the Undertaker and Joseph, almost immediately snatched it away, "Taker mine," he said, rather rudely. John smirked and watched as Rae got up from her place on the couch and walked over to their sons. She kneeled down and took the Undertaker figurine from Joseph, "You can share with your brother," she said in a stern voice. James smiled as Raechel handed the figurine of the wrestling legend back to him. Joseph looked up at John, "Daddy," he whined. John smiled and shook his head, "Your mom is right little man." Joseph stuck out his bottom lip and pouted. John smiled at his son, "Come here." Joseph got up and walked over to his father. John picked him up and sat him on his lap, "Don't pout. You've got to share with your brother. Believe me, they'll always be there for you." Joseph looked up at John, not understanding what he was saying, but Rae sighed as she stood up, she knew exactly what John was saying.

Don't you know I love you more than life itself

Don't you know that you're my pride

And I would not have you walking through this world

Without me by your side

Go to sleep my little man

Don't you weep my little man

Rae sighed and looked down at James and John who were still playing with their toys. She smiled and then sat down with them. John handed Rae a Lita figurine and smiled, "'Ere mommy, you tan be 'ita." Rae smirked and nodded, "Why Lita? Why I can't I be," she sat Lita down on the floor and picked up a figurine of John, "Daddy?" John shrugged, "Otay mommy. I still beat you." Rae laughed and looked at her son, who in the last month or so, started to act a little more like his brothers, but remained the quiet one out of the trio. She then looked over at James, he was quite content with his Undertaker toy. She smiled and tussled James' hair before kissing his cheek.

I'd like to keep you with me all your life

But I know I can't do that

So I must try teaching you the wrong from right

To keep the vultures from your back

Go to sleep my little man

Don't you weep my little man

John looked down at his watch and then stood up, keeping Joseph in his arms, "I need to get ready for the show." Raechel nodded as John set Joseph back on the floor to play with his brothers. John kneeled down and kissed Rae gently on her lips, "I love you." She smiled, "I love you too." He then kissed Joseph on the top of his head, "I love you," he then kissed John on his forehead, "and you," and then he kissed James on his cheek, "and you." "Love you too daddy," the boys said in unison. John smiled and then walked out of the locker room. He chuckled as he walked down the hall.

And When You're Dreaming

You Can Talk To Angels

So Wipe The Tears From Your Eyes

And If There's Demons

That Try To Steal Your Breath Away

You Can't Believe That, Know,

My Spirit Will Be Standing By

Your Side

Rae and John smiled down at their three sons who were sleeping, snuggled together, in one of the two beds in their hotel room. John smiled and put his arm around Raechel's shoulders, "They're a blessing." Rae smiled and nodded in agreement, she wiped a rogue tear from her cheek, "Yeah, they are."

You Saved Me, You Gave Me

The Greatest Gift Of All

Believe Me, Believe

There Ain't No Mountain That's Too Tall

I Will Gladly Carry Your Cross

For You

To Take Your Pain Away

But What I Can't Carry Is My Love

For You,

Beyond My Dying Day

John then pulled his fiancé to him and hugged her tightly. Rae smiled and returned the strong hug. John kissed her forehead, "Come on, let's get to bed." Rae nodded in agreement and pulled from John. She pulled the covers back on the bed and climbed in, sliding over so John could sleep by the light. He sat down on the edge of the bed and smiled at the boys. Rae propped herself up and looked pass John at the sleeping triplets. She smiled warmly as Joseph rolled and draped his arm over the youngest of the triplets. James grunted and rolled to face away from his brothers. John smiled, "James acts more and more like you everyday." Rae grinned and nodded, "I just hope they don't grow apart." John shook his head, "I don't see that happening."

So Be Strong My Little Man

When I'm Gone My Little Man

You Got To Be My Little Man

So Don't You Weep My Little Man

Go To Sleep My Little Man

Don't You Weep My Little Man

You Got To Be My Little Man

So Don't You Weep My Little Man

Rae nodded in agreement with John, hoping he was right. When the time came that John and Rae would no longer be there for their sons, they would need each other to stay strong, and both parents knew this. John clicked off the light and laid down next to Rae. He pulled her to him and hugged her tightly, "I love you." Rae smiled and nuzzled against his chest, "I love you too."

Author's Note: Well, what'd ya think? I personally like this one. Anyway, the song "Little Man" is by Ozzy Osbourne and is on his "Ozzmosis" album. Hope y'all liked it ... REVIEW ... later ...