Title: Solving Problems (5?)
Rating: We'll go for a nice safe R, M in 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?

Laura hugged Lita supportively and looked over at Steph worriedly. The redhead was breaking her heart over something and no one could calm her down enough to find out what was wrong. Laura motioned to Steph to clear the room, which she did quickly, offering a sympathetic smile before shutting the door behind them.

"It's OK now love, they've all gone," Laura murmured, stroking Lita's hair softly. "Just you and me here now."

"Laura, oh god I didn't think it could get any worse." Lita sniffed and wiped at her eyes. "I've caught something. Apparently I've got chlamydia."

"Oh Lita." Laura didn't know what to say, but she could guess many of the reasons why this would have traumatised her friend.

"How could I be so stupid Laura? I thought cos I was on the pill I'd be ok. I didn't realise…" Lita sighed, "the doctor said that I could have had it for years, or I could have picked it up recently. I could be infertile."

"Oh sweetie."

"How do I tell Matt? Haven't I hurt him enough?" Lita started sobbing again and buried his head in her friend's shoulder. "I can't take much more of this Laura."

"I know, I know, and you don't have to deal with this alone love, I'm here and I'll be here as long as you need me to be. I'll talk to Matt for you. I've been meaning to call him anyway." Laura wanted to take as much pressure off her friend as possible, as she knew that the redhead was close to breaking point. "You need to talk to Edge though."

"I know. That's the easy part. I'm just so wary of hurting Matt… and at the same time giving him more ammunition to hurt me with."

"I'll talk to him sweetie. I can't make any promises, but I can try to make him see things clearly."

"He loves you Laura. He might listen to you… he used to talk about you a lot after you left. I think he blamed himself for not dealing with Jeff better." Lita smiled softly, calmer now. "Could you just tell him I'm sorry?"

"I'll try sweetie."

Laura gritted her teeth. This wouldn't be easy. She picked up her cellphone and found Matt's number.

"Matt? It's Laura."

Amy listened with baited breath to Laura's side of the conversation.

"I'm good, yeah… you ok? I know, I heard… yeah… I guess news travels fast… she misses you sweetie… she knows… she doesn't expect you to… she's not doing good… she loves you, yeah… hurting herself… hating herself… I know… listen… I need to tell you something… yeah, she's right here… she just can't deal with hurting you again… she's hurting too Matt… OK… look, listen to me before you freak, OK? Promise? She's been to the doctor and she has chlamydia, before you freak she could have had this for years, so you can't necessarily blame her… you need to be tested… of course… you can't tell… you could have given it to her… I know but you weren't a monk before you two met, were you? I know you're angry, so I'm gonna hang up now, give you a chance to think this through. Do so research… yeah… I'll call back later… you too."

Lita looked at her hopefully.

"He's upset… but he'll live. He's gonna go do some research about it, so he'll find out that he could have given it to you… I'll call him back later, talk to him a little more."

"Thank you so much sweetie. I don't think I could handle this on my own."

"You don't have to love. You're never alone while I'm around."

Laura didn't know what time Randy would be round, so she figured she'd best call Matt before he arrived. She knew she was getting herself into a lot of stuff here, but she so hated seeing people hurt, all she wanted to do was help. Hopefully her help wouldn't be construed as interference.

"Matt, hi it's me again… no I'm on my own now… yes, she knows… you have? And? See, I told you… yeah she knows that… that's what's hurting her the most… she's always wanted kids one day, yeah…. What about you? It's been shit for you… I know… I'm here for you… yeah… probably not the best person for you to talk to… how is Jeff?" Laura's voice caught slightly, "he is? That's really good… I'm pleased… no, not at the moment… yeah, did Chris tell you? I'm not doing too bad now. Yeah… life goes on… only Helms… it's hard for him… I know you did… not at all… I miss you too… Don't hurt her too much… yeah I know but don't burn bridges if you can avoid it… experience, yeah? Miss you too. See ya soon babe…"

It was a horrible situation, Laura felt for both Matt and Lita. She knew it was difficult to keep a relationship going while on the road, and they were such a good couple for a while. She just hoped that both of them would get through this without being hurt any more. They'd both lost more than they bargained for.

Laura lay down on her bed for a few minutes. It had been an emotional day and she wanted to chill out for a bit. Before she knew it she was awoken by a persistent, if tentative, knocking on the door.

She rubbed her eyes, and quickly walked over to the door.

"Randy, hi!" She smiled, still a little sleepy.

"Did I wake you? I can come see you tomorrow if you were sleeping…" Randy licked his bottom lip nervously.

"No, I've just had a busy day, come in."

"So… I wrote something… maybe I should leave it with you… I don't want to be any trouble."

"It's OK, I'll live. I just fell asleep for a few minutes. Nothing a coffee won't fix. Want one?"

He shook his head, "I'm fine. I'll tell you what, I'll make the coffee, you relax for a bit."

She smiled sweetly, "thanks. Black, no sugar. Where's this letter then?"

He pulled a crumpled sheet of paper out of his pocket, "I'm not sure, but tell me what you think."

She nodded and went to sit on the bed, perusing the words with interest. She only looked up when Randy blocked out her light and handed her a mug.

"So?"

"It's really good." She sipped at the coffee and smiled. Nice and strong, just as she liked it. "You mean all this, don't you?" He nodded. "That's why it's good. I took the liberty of getting Amy's address off Christy."

"Thank you." Randy was touched at the simple gesture. "I know it's not much, but it's a start. I know I'm going to have an awful lot to do to get through this… I couldn't expect the girls to trust me, not yet, but it's a start."

"I think I know something that could help kill two birds with one stone. Would you do me a favour?" he nodded eagerly. "Christy's making a real effort to fit in… she's fighting Trish again next week. Would you offer to help her?"

"She'll probably say no."

"True, but at least she'll know that you have some faith in her abilities. And then… would you just tell her that she did something good after the match?"

"Sure… I don't see how that'll help though."

"I'll talk to her… if the others see her accepting your compliments, they may start to think better of you."

"I guess."

"You don't have to." Laura didn't want to seem like she was dictating the situation. It was down to both Randy and Christy to make their situations different.

"No, I will. I can see that it makes sense. She's a nice girl, anyway." Randy took a deep breath, "I really want to thank you for helping me, can I take you out to dinner one night?"

Laura blushed, "that would be nice, thank you Randy."

"You really are sweet Laura. We're lucky to have you here."

"Thank you sweetie. I'm not entirely sure you're right, but it's nice to hear that." Not wanting to be rude, she tried to stifle a yawn.

"You're tired… I'm gonna go, let you get some sleep. See you tomorrow, yeah?"

"Yeah. Goodnight Randy."

"'Night angel," he gently leant down and kissed her cheek, smiling as he walked away.

Laura met up with Lita for breakfast, to let her know how her chat with Matt had gone. Lita was relieved to know that Matt didn't blame her, it was one less thing on her mind.

"I don't know how to thank you enough babe." Lita sipped at her coffee and sighed, "without you being here… I don't know how I'd have coped."

"You'd have coped Lita, you're strong. You know I'd do anything for you though. I missed you loads while I was away… one of my characters was based on you… she was strong, with a vulnerable side. Everything I wanted to be." Laura looked down. There were very few people to whom she would willingly show her weaknesses, "you wouldn't have put up with Jeff."

"You loved him. We all did. You're still beating yourself up over that?"

Laura nodded, "I just feel… even now… I feel stupid."

"Did you ask Matt about him?" Lita was pretty perceptive herself, she guessed what had brought this on.

"Yeah. Matt said he was doing well… which makes me think that maybe it was my fault, you know?"

"I think he had to hit rock bottom before he would look for help… and he did, with what he did to you."

"You think?"

"Yeah. We all grow from what's happened to us, you taught me that."

"I need to start believing the stuff I say, right?"

"Right."

Laura laughed, "sometimes, I think I'm full of shit."

"Sometimes, so do I." The old Lita was in there somewhere.

"So any plans for today girl?"

"Gym, sleep."

"Interesting."

"You should come."

The brunette rolled her eyes, "in case you haven't noticed, the gym is not for me. Fat girls don't do the gym."

"You ain't fat."

"I ain't slim either. You and the other girls, you're all incredibly hot. I'm just… normal, ya know?"

"Ah, shut up girl. You're special, and we all know it."

"Yeah, whatever." Laura changed the subject quickly, "I have a load of stuff to do today anyway… my agent wants me to check over some stuff before we go to print."

"I'm so proud of you, you know that?" Lita hugged her friend. "I always knew you'd do it."