Title: Solving Problems (11?)
Rating: We'll go for a nice safe R, M in this site's 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: This is all cute and fluffy. For now!

Randy insisted on carrying Laura from the car to their hotel room. She was too tired to argue much. Chris had driven them back, still furious at Randy and reluctant to leave Laura alone with him. He accompanied them up to their room, helping Randy with the bags. Tenderly, Randy lay his girlfriend on the bed, dropping a kiss on her forehead, before leaving and going to talk to Chris.

"Look man, I know you're angry at me, but I swear to god I won't leave her."

"It's too late for that Randy. She was breaking her heart when I went in to her. I haven't seen her that upset since that day with Jeff. She's a strong person, it takes a hell of a lot of hurt to reduce her to that. You told me you wouldn't hurt her. You fucking lied to me, and worse, you fucking hurt her. The only reason I'm not kicking your ass right now is because I know that she needs you. She believes she needs you, at least. I think she'd be better off without you, but I'll go with her wishes for now. You're on your final warning though." Chris' protective streak was to the fore here. There was also a fair amount of guilt in his words, feeling like he'd let her down again.

"I understand." Finding out how upset Laura had been had really shaken Randy to his core, "I know I fucked up. I know I hurt her and believe me, I will never forgive myself for that. Thank you for being there for her."

"She's special Randy. Do not fuck this up. No matter what you two decide to do, do not hurt her."

Randy nodded and walked back into the room, locking the door behind him. He made his way over to the bed, hoping that Laura would forgive him. He didn't deserve it, but he hoped that she would.

"Babe?" Her voice was still sore from crying so much, "come and hold me please?"

He nodded and quickly stripped off. While he'd been talking to Chris she'd got undressed and into bed, and he slipped in beside her, wrapping his arms around her and holding her close.

"I'm sorry angel. I never meant to hurt you."

"I know." She looked up and caressed his cheek softly. "I can understand why you ran off. I would have too if I hadn't been hooked up to monitors and stuff."

"I just didn't know how to handle it."

"I was scared that you didn't want me any more. That you hated me, thought I was trapping you or something."

"Baby, none of those things crossed my mind. I was just… shocked."

"So what will we do?" Laura knew what she wanted, but she wasn't sure what Randy would want. They'd hardly been seeing each other for very long.

"What do you want?" Randy didn't believe in abortion, but if that was what she wanted he would accept it. He was scared shitless about the fact that he could become a father, but he didn't like any of the other options.

"I… I can't have an abortion Randy. I'd never forgive myself. I'll understand if you don't want to bring up a kid, I'll manage on my own, I wouldn't expect anything from you…"

He stemmed her words with a kiss, "Laura, whatever you decide I'll support you. I don't want you to have an abortion. I'm scared shitless, but I'll be there for you, and our baby."

Her face dissolved into tears again, she could hardly believe it, "honestly? I was so scared Randy, I fucked up so badly…"

"It took two of us honey. Both of us are to blame for this," Randy stroked her hair reassuringly, "it's happened now, we just need to talk things through in the morning, work out what we'll do now. I promise you though, I'm going nowhere, and you don't have to go through any of this on your own. We'll work things out babe, I promise. I love you."

She smiled, "you know, today is the first day you told me you love me."

"I was so scared of losing you, when you collapsed, I was terrified… if I didn't realise before, I did then."

"Love you too babe," Laura closed her eyes and snuggled closer.

She slept a little less scared about what the future might bring.

Laura awoke to the smell of coffee. Her head hurt a little from crying so much last night, and her arms were sore from all the tests she had done, but apart from that she didn't feel too bad.

"Morning sweetheart," Randy walked over with a cup of coffee, setting it on the bedside table. She sat up and stared at him. He sat down on the edge of the bed and kissed her, grinning at the bemusement on her face.

"Why are you up so early?" Randy usually had to be dragged out of bed.

He shrugged, "dunno. Just woke up and thought I'd make some coffee. I guessed you'd wake up soon so I thought I'd make you some."

"You're sweet."

"I try," he bit his lip, "how're you feeling?"

"I'm ok, sore but ok," instinctively she touched her stomach, "how's your head and your knee?"

Randy had almost forgotten about the injuries he'd sustained last night, so evidently they weren't bothering him too much, "I'm good."

"We need to talk."

He nodded. Fact was, he hadn't slept most of the night, thinking about what was going on, what they would do, practical stuff like where they would live. The more he thought about it, the more he was surprised that the thought of a baby and being with Laura all the time didn't freak him out at all. He'd always valued his freedom: his spell in military jail had taught him to do that. The surprising thing about life with Laura was that because he knew she valued it too, she'd understand how he felt, and maybe his freedom wouldn't be compromised as much as he first feared.

"You're sure you're ok with this, you can still back out…" Laura didn't want him staying with her out of pity. "I'll understand."

"I'm going nowhere babe." In one way he was hurt by her doubting him, but in another touched that she'd give him freedom, even though that would leave her struggling. "I love you. And the baby. I'm starting to get my head around it now. I'm still a little bit scared though." His voice fell low with that last statement. It wasn't easy for him to express weakness.

"I'm terrified," she admitted. "I'd always thought that I'd have kids one day, but… I thought it would be planned, you know? That I'd have chance to get my head around it."

"Well, we've got eight months I suppose," Randy smiled, and she met his amused eyes and smiled also. "I know it's sudden and everything, but we've got to think about practical stuff. Like where we'll live and everything."

She nodded, surprised at Randy, he'd never seemed particularly organised or practical before.

He continued, "what I'm trying to say is, I'd really like it if you'd consider moving in with me. I know that you need to be in New York with your work sometimes, but I'd be so happy if you'd move down to St. Louis."

She was touched, and a few tears glittered in her eyes, "I guess I could keep my apartment in New York, just use it when I need to be there for work… I've never been to St. Louis, but if it's where you are… I'd love to move in with you." Laura knew she was taking a big risk here, agreeing to move to a place she'd never been to, in with a man she'd known for barely three months. In fact, she thought that everyone else would think she was crazy. She probably was, but she also figured that on a practical level, it made sense. If they were going to try to make it work, it would have to come sooner or later. Sooner just meant that they both had more time to adjust. Things would be crazy enough when the baby came, so getting this part out of the way seemed a sensible move. "Are you sure it's what you want?" Laura was still unsure about Randy though, was he just suggesting this because he thought it was what he should do, or because it was what he wanted to do?

"I've been up most of the night thinking about it," Randy admitted. "I just want things to be right… I guess we're rushing stuff a bit, but I know I'd have asked you to move in sooner or later. The more I think about it the more I want to live with you and the baby. I'd move to New York with you if you prefer. "

She shook her head, "I always said that if I were ever to have kids, I'd move away from there. My apartment is hardly in the nicest area of the city."

"Shall we go this weekend? You can see my house, meet my folks…" Randy didn't want for this to seem too full on, but he figured that it was hardly a normal situation.

"Yeah… when are you gonna tell them?" Laura was a little apprehensive, after all she'd not even met these people yet, and here she was, pregnant with their son's child. She knew Randy had a close relationship with both of them, and their reaction was another thing to be worried about.

"I think we'll wait till we get there."

"OK. I'd best call my agent, let him know what's going on."

They both lay back in bed, overwhelmed by everything that had suddenly changed in their lives.