Chapter 5

AJ looked nervously at the large house in front of him. He had only been here once before. He sighed as he got out of the car and walked up the driveway. He knocked on the front door. No answer. He kept knocking until a small unkempt figure answered.

"Oh Sam look at you" he said as he looked her up and down.

Samaire's usually perfectly kept black hair was a mass of stringy straw-like waves which were messily pulled back into a pony tail. She was wearing track pants and a singlet. Her eyes were bloodshot and her complexion was bloated and red.

Samaire turned and walked back into the lounge room. AJ followed her. He couldn't understand why he had come here, or what it was about Samaire that made him care about her so much. He had only known her for close to two weeks but all he knew was that every time he saw her he felt a strong need to protect her.

"I have some good news for you" AJ said as he sat down.

Samaire looked at him. He had been calling her all week and she had tried to ignore him but he just wouldn't give up.

"Ring of Honor wants to book you for their show on Friday night – in a wrestling role too. You will be having a match against Traci Brooks, she's really good too so it should be a great match" AJ said, noticing the smile that came across Samaire's face at the mention of Traci.

Samaire smiled at the thought of wrestling Traci – Traci Brooks had been a close friend of Samaire's years ago before she had joined the WWE. They had tried to keep in regular contact since then.

"Why are you doing this, why do you care so much when you barely know me?" Samaire asked, gazing over at AJ.

"Because I know a good person when I see one – you are not at fault for what happened to Trish and you need to stop blaming yourself for it" AJ replied, moving over next to Samaire.

"So will I see you at the show Friday?" he asked, giving her a huge grin.

Samaire smiled back "Wouldn't miss it for the world".

Friday night – Ring of Honor show

Samaire's face lit up as she saw the grinning face of one of her oldest friends coming towards her.

"Samaire Davis, long time no see babe – good to have you back" beamed Traci Brooks as she gave Samaire a big hug.

"It's good to be back Traci – how is everything?"

"Well…"

"Yo Traci, get over here girl" yelled CM Punk from the hallway.

"Stupid obnoxious smelly pig" muttered Traci under her breath "Be there is a sec sweetie" she yelled back.

"Sorry Sammie, hey we should catch up later after the show, ok" Traci smiled as she gave Samaire another quick hug before heading off in the direction of Punk's voice.

Samaire turned around to see AJ waving her over. He was talking to a guy Samaire didn't recognize, but just the sight of him made her heart beat a little faster. 'Who on earth is that' she thought as she made her way over to AJ.

"Hey, I was just looking for you, thanks for getting me this booking" she said, avoiding the eyes of the handsome stranger.

"No problem, by the way this is you manager for the night – Austin Aries. He will be in your corner when you face Traci, and Punk will be in hers" AJ said, noticing Samaire avoiding making eye contact with Austin.

Samaire forced herself to look up as Austin extended his hand to her.

"Nice to meet you Samaire" he said "Welcome to Generation Next"

"Nice to meet you too and thank you" she replied in a slightly shaky voice. "Well I'd better go get ready then" Samaire said quickly as she hurried off towards the ladies dressing room, leaving a bemused AJ behind.

"I think she likes you dude" AJ said as he turned his attention back to Austin.

"I just hope you know what your doing mate, or you are going to have one seriously pissed off diva if she finds out about your plan" Austin said walking off towards the ladies dressing room.

AJ watched as Austin walked around the corner before he pulled his cell out of his pocket.

"Hey Jerry, yeah she is here, just make sure you watch her match against Traci ok" he said watching that no one was listening.

"She had better be good AJ, TNA is not for just any pretty face, with our future plans this girl better be able to fight" Jerry replied before hanging up.

Women's locker room

Samaire shook her head as she closed the door and leaned back against it.

'What the hell is wrong with met?' she thought.

Samaire quickly got changed into her attire for the night – short black shorts, hot pink belt and black halter top.

A knock came from the door.

"Hey Samaire, you ready to go?" asked Austin

Samaire looked in the mirror. 'Pull yourself together girl'

"Yeah I'm ready" she said as she fluffed her hair up "let's do this".