Title: Solving Problems (14?)
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's last day of travelling with the wrestlers soon came around. The publication of her book was now imminent, so she had to do lots of publicity interviews. The media were very interested in hearing from her because of the success of her first novel, so she had quite a busy schedule over the next few weeks. After that, she wasn't sure what she would do.

The media didn't know she was pregnant and they didn't know about Randy, and she intended for it to stay that way. Fortunately her pregnancy wasn't showing yet, so it was unlikely that she'd face any awkward questions.

It was hard to leave. It wasn't just that she wasn't going to see Randy every day, she wouldn't see Lita, or Christy, or Chris, or Hunter. Steph had stopped travelling with the wrestlers as she thought all the flights couldn't be good for the baby, and she didn't want to take any risks. She still called Laura every day, to see what was going on. She didn't worry too much about trouble while Laura was there to sort it out. Steph's daily phone calls were a delight to Laura, and she'd miss those too.

Randy. She'd miss him so much. They hadn't spent a whole day apart since they'd started dating, and although they'd fixed it so that their home time would coincide, they'd be apart for much of the month. Randy was worried about her. Even though the doctors she'd seen had said that she was fine, he was still concerned about her travelling alone. He'd offered to try and take some time off to travel with her, but she refused.

"Be sensible about it Randy, you're gonna need time off when the baby's born, I'll be fine, I'm a big girl, honestly. The only thing wrong with me is the morning sickness, and I'll get through that." She caressed his neck, trying to relax him, "trust me baby, if I feel ill in any way, I'll tell someone. I don't want anything to happen to the baby."

"How is the little orange this morning?" He put his hand on her stomach and smiled. They'd brought a book which explained a lot about pregnancy, including the size of the baby as it was growing; it started off tiny, like a grape, growing to an orange, a grapefruit and so on. It was their standing joke.

"Orange's good."

"You'll call me every morning, yeah? And I'll call you every night." Randy bit his lip, he didn't want this moment to come. "Ah fuck Laura, I don't want you to go."

"I don't want to go either babe, but we have to get used to this. I'm not gonna be able to travel with you for ever, am I?"

"I know."

"So please don't make this harder for me."

"Sorry."

Chris and Hunter came over. She hugged both in turn, getting emotional. She'd already been crying, when she'd said goodbye to the girls, and now she was saying goodbye to two of her best friends too. She knew she'd be an emotional wreck by the time she had to say goodbye to Randy.

"Take care sweetheart, we'll miss you."

"I'll miss you guys too. Look after my boy for me, yeah?"

Chris was still a little cold with Randy after what had happened, but he nodded. Hunter always watched over Randy anyway, so he just agreed without a thought.

"You'll need to set off for the airport soon babe, the traffic can be bad at this time."

"I know." Laura hugged them both again, "thank you guys, I'll see you soon, yeah?"

"Yeah, of course babe. Don't leave it too long, and you take care of Randy Junior in there, yeah?"

Laura laughed at Hunter, "just so long as you take care of Randy senior."

They waved her off as Randy drove away, and she wiped her eyes, grabbing another tissue from her pocket. "Aw, fuck."

"What's up angel?" Randy glanced at her in concern.

"I smudged my mascara."

He shook his head, only Laura would wear mascara on a day when she knew she'd be crying. "You still look beautiful to me."

"Thank you."

They drove along in silence. Laura could have filled the air with mindless chatter, but she just wanted to savour these moments of peace, of being alone with Randy.

The airport came into view all too quickly. This was it. She knew it was only a month and she didn't know if it was because she was pregnant that she was so emotional but she started crying again. Randy parked up and pulled her into his arms, wanting to comfort her and wanting to remember the feel of her.

"Don't cry babe, it's just a month, and we'll still see each other… ten days till we both get two nights together. I know it's hard and I'm gonna hate it but I don't wanna see you upset babe."

"I know, I'm being irrational. I'll just miss you is all. Pregnancy does stupid things to your hormones I guess," she wiped at her eyes. "Aw fuck, look at the state of me now."

Randy touched her chin, and forced her to keep her head still. Gently he wiped the black smears from under her eyes. She checked herself in the mirror and smiled.

"I'd best go in."

He nodded reluctantly. "I'll bring your bags."

Once Laura had checked in, she sat down with Randy. This was the hardest part, waiting. She rested her head on Randy's shoulder, feeling more secure as he wrapped an arm around her. Her flight was called for the final time and she stood up, willing the tears not to come. They did anyway.

"Don't cry angel. Ten days is all we have till we're together again."

"I know, I'll call you tonight, yeah?" she checked she'd got everything and gave him one last hug. He forced a smile, and quickly put his sunglasses on. "Drive safely honey."

"Don't I always?"

He waited until her flight had boarded, then walked off. Ten days would never go so slowly.

Hunter was a little worried. Randy was moping. He would be either sat, stating into space, or checking his phone for a new message from Laura.

"Hey man, lighten up, only a week and you can see her again." Hunter sat down next to the younger man. "Kid, I'm worried about you. It isn't right, you moping about like this. It's not like you're never gonna see her again."

"I know, I'm just… what if she changes her mind?" Hunter gave him an 'are you on crack?' look, so he continued, "I just get the feeling that I'm not smart enough for her, you know? She's at book conventions and doing press interviews with all these well read, intelligent guys. What if she decides she doesn't want me anymore?"

Hunter laughed, "god, you two are a pair. You know, a while ago Laura had the same conversation with Steph? She was worried that she wasn't pretty enough, said you should be with one of the divas or a model or an actress."

"That's crazy." To Randy, she was the most beautiful girl in the world.

"I know that." Hunter knew Randy wasn't the smartest, so he explained the logic of his story, "you know it's crazy that you'd ever want someone else, well it's crazy that she'd want anyone else. She loves you man. She's crazy about you."

"I'm just being stupid ain't I?"

"Yeah. Come on man, we're all going for a drink. Join us, it'll do you good." Randy hesitated, "ah go on man, you can bring your cellphone, you won't miss her call. Give us all a chance to say hello."

"You're right, as always."

Hunter put his hand on Randy's shoulder, he felt sorry for the kid, "look, I know it's hard at first, especially when you had all that time of seeing each other every day. Don't get yourself down, channel it all into your training. It'll take your mind off her, and you'll benefit from the extra practice."

"Thanks Hunt, I appreciate it."

Come on then, it's so long since you've come out for a drink with us, I think the first round is on you."