Title: Solving Problems (3?)
Rating: We'll go for a nice safe R, M in ffn parlance
Content: mentions of domestic violence, drug use, swearing, sex
Disclaimer: Don't own any of the characters mentioned herein, except for Laura, no offence meant.
Summary: Laura hasn't been around the wrestlers of the WWE for a while. When she returns, things have changed, schisms have formed, and all is not well. Can she sort things out?
A/N: Still enjoying this, up to about 15000 words now, it's great fun.

"Laura, Steph told me you were back." Hunter greeted her with a warm smile. "It's really good to see you."

"You too." She sat down next to him. Jericho had gone to find some of the other wrestlers that Laura hadn't yet met. "Can we talk?"

He sighed, knowing that Steph would probably have already talked about their problems, "I know what you're gonna say. I should go get myself tested, see if it's my fault Steph can't get pregnant."

"Actually, mister mind reader, I was going to say that perhaps you should talk to her about why you're so reluctant to go."

"What do you mean?"

"I figure there must be a reason why you don't want to go, and it must be something big cos I know you've always wanted kids. So perhaps if you talk to her about it, tell her how you feel, then she might understand, help you through what's going on, and then you might not be arguing so much."

He smiled at her, knowing that he should never have underestimated how perceptive she was. "You know me so well. How can I tell her I'm scared?"

"She knows you're not invincible, she'll understand."

"I don't want to let her down."

"Which do you think hurts her more?"

He nodded, "you're right, as always. I'll talk to her."

"Without getting defensive and arguing?"

"Without getting defensive and arguing," he stood up and stretched, "want to come and watch the end of the show?"

"Sure. I'm meeting Steph and the girls after anyway."

"Are you all going out?"

"Yep."

"Oh my god. You lot together… that has to be classed as dangerous."

Laura giggled, "too right. Come on then. You can introduce me to anyone I haven't already met."

On the way, they met up with Jericho, Shawn and a couple of others.

"Laura, this is Randy Orton and Dave Batista," Jericho motioned to the two men who walked with them. "Guys, this is Laura, a very good friend of ours."

"Hey," Batista looked a little distracted and uninterested, but Randy smiled and held out his hand.

"Nice to meet you."

She took his hand and grinned, "you too."

They reached the monitor area and all gathered round the largest, watching the main event. Edge was fighting Chris Benoit, and they put on a great match. Laura spent more time watching the people around her. Steph came over to talk with her husband quietly, and a look that crossed Batista's face did not go unnoticed. The group was gradually joined by a few others, including the girls with whom Laura and Steph were going out. Laura watched with interest as Randy moved to allow one of the girls a better view of the screen. Maria looked up at him with something akin to fear, shook her head, and moved to the other side of the group. Things were certainly becoming clearer to Laura.

Their attention was diverted from the screen when a loud southern voice was heard. "What the fuck is that psycho bitch doing here?"

Laura looked over and groaned. It was Shane Helms. He'd never forgiven her for what happened with Jeff. She felt Chris' arms wrap around her waist and his anger was evident in his voice.

"Fuck off Helms. How long are you gonna keep this shit up for? It's not Laura's fault Jeff got fired, he failed the fucking drugs test."

"She drove him to it."

"He was the psycho, not her, now if you have nothing else to say, get the hell out of here before I beat the crap out of you."

"Bitch," he spat before walking off.

Chris turned her to face him and hugged her protectively. "Don't listen to him sweetheart, he's just an idiot."

"Maybe I should go… I don't want to contribute to any trouble; there was enough last time I was here."

"No way, you weren't the cause then, and you won't be now. Don't let him get to you. He's an asshole."

She looked up and forced a smile. "Thanks Chris. You always look after me."

"Someone has to. Sometimes I think you're just too nice for the idiots round here." They turned back to the monitor to see that the show was over. Edge had used his briefcase to get the win, and was on his victorious way backstage.

Composing herself, Laura looked at the girls. "Ready to go?"

Steph looked at Hunter and he nodded, "you have fun, I'll see you back at the hotel. Call me if you need a ride home."

"Awww," the other girls giggled, and linked arms as they walked off.

The guys watched them go, glad to see them all smiling, even Lita. Morale had been so low recently; it would do everyone good to have a little fun.

One by one the guys dispersed. Randy waited until everyone else had gone before approaching Chris.

"I hope you don't mind me asking, but what was that stuff with Helms and Laura?"

Chris suddenly realised that Randy hadn't been around when the situation with Jeff had happened. He didn't want to gossip about Laura, but he preferred that Randy heard the truth from him rather than listen to other people gossip, as they most definitely would. He knew full well that the man couldn't keep a secret if his life depended on it, so if he was going to spread any stories, hopefully Chris could ensure that they wouldn't be ones that would hurt Laura. The truth would be a good start.

"She used to date Jeff Hardy. She travelled with us for a while, that's how she knows us all. He started abusing drugs and fucking her up, so she left. No one was happy about the way he treated her, and Vince had him drug tested. He failed the test and was fired. Helms for some reason thought that was unfair and has held a grudge against her ever since."

"Asshole. She seems nice."

Chris was wary of Randy, a man with a reputation like that was the last thing Laura needed, "yeah, she is. Don't fuck with her man, or you'll have to answer to me, and Hunter. She's like a little sister to us and we don't want to see her hurt again."

"Hey, I was just asking. Don't bite my fucking head off."

Chris shook his head as Randy walked off, the young man was one of the problems he hoped that Laura would solve. He'd noticed that Randy had been making an effort to change his attitude in recent weeks, but he also saw that it would take a long time for anyone, especially any of the girls, to trust him again.