John stood at the sink in the bathroom brushing his teeth. He had just taken a shower and was trying to hurry because they had to get to the arena for the show. He hadn't dressed yet though, a towel still wrapped around his waist. Trish came in then, fully dressed "honey we need to leave in like 20 minutes at least" she told John as she checked out her appearance in the mirror "and remember you need to help Alexis get the carseats and all in the car too...hey what's that" John spit in the sink and wiped his mouth before looking at Trish, she was pointing to his side. He knew what it was. Sighing he put his toothbrush up and looked at her.
"It's a bruise" he said simply hoping she would drop it. John then turned around and busied himself by putting on his clothes. He turned back around when he was finished and mentally groaned when he found Trish looking at him with a worried expression.
"That's a hell of a bruise" Trish said looking John in the eye "I mean I've never seen anyone with a bruise like that from having just a normal match". John knew he couldn't keep Trish in the dark any longer and walked up to her, wrapping his arms around her waist hoping it would keep her calm.
"Ok you remember me, Mark, Maven and Shawn had that match against Evolution" at Trish's nod John continued "well I was in the ring with Paul and he kind of shoved me into the ring a bit overly aggressive and..." before John could continue he was cut off by Trish tensing up in his arms.
"That son of a bitch" she exclaimed loudly "I knew he'd try to take liberties when you were in the ring with him. I mean he wouldn't do that with Mark or Maven and he sure as hell wouldn't do it with Shawn seeing as they're buddy buddy although I will never see what a nice guy like Shawn will ever see in a fucking asshole like Paul".
John was shocked, he had never seen Trish so mad nor had he ever cuss so much especially by saying the F word. He was almost inclined to laugh. "Honey" he said squeezing Trish lightly "don't let yourself worry over it ok? We have Dean working with us on planning our matches and feud and all and he's pushing for HBK and HHH, Me and Randy, Ric and Maven, and Batista and Mark to kind of pair off and you know Randy won't be like Paul and take advantage of the situation. Ok? So just put it out of your mind and worry about your feud with Nora". Trish nodded reluctantly and John pulled her in for a kiss.
Alexis searched the halls of the arena looking for Randy. She wanted to see how he was doing and wanted to give him a chance to maybe spend a little time with Syd and Matty. She saw him sitting with the rest of Evolution in the catering area laughing about something. She walked up to the table and all 4 guys looked at her "hey Randy" she said "I haven't saw you in what seems like forever. I thought you might like to spend a few minutes talking and with the babies and all".
"Alexis" Randy said sending Alexis a condescending look. Alexis' stomach dropped, Randy never called her Alexis it was always Lexi or some pet name "I don't have the time right now. I'm really busy at the moment. Plus look at me I'm in a suit I can't risk the kids puking all over me or peeing on me. Hun" when Randy said hun it didn't sound the same to Alexis' ears. It was almost mocking "don't worry so much. I'll still be around, you'll still get to see my gorgeous face and get a dose of my winning personality" Alexis was shocked at his words. It would have been different had he been joking but she could tell that he wasn't "and you can come to me if you need money for diapers or something too". Alexis' blood boiled. He was basically saying the only time she'd see him was afar and if she was asking for cash.
"Randy we gotta go" Paul said standing up. He shot Alexis an unreadable look but she didn't pay him any mind. She just watched as everyone took Paul's lead and began to stand too. Ric followed Paul as he left and so did Randy. Batista hesitated as he was leaving. He put a hand on Alexis' shoulder and squeezed it comfortingly. He sent her a sympathetic look and then followed the other three. Before they could leave the area Alexis called Randy's name. He stopped and turned back toward her, raising his eyebrow as if he was silently asking what she wanted. She marched, carseats in hand, up to where the four were standing. She handed the carseats to Dave and rared back her arm. She smacked Randy's face as hard as she could. She watched in satisfaction as his head turned sharply to the side and he stumbled a bit before regaining his footing. She smiled in satisfaction before taking her babies from Dave and pushing past him to leave the catering area. She walked down to the locker room of the one person she knew she could always count on, Mark.
As Evolution made their way to their locker room Randy was practically seething with anger. He couldn't believe Alexis had slapped him. He rubbed his sore cheek and wiped his lip. He looked at his fingers and noticed blood on them. He cursed and wiped them on his dark pants. Out of the corner of his eye Randy saw Dave trying to conceal a smile from his face. "What the hell are you smiling about?" Randy asked with a dose of attitude to his voice.
"Nuttin" Dave said shrugging his shoulders a bit.
"Do you find it funny that my wife hit me for no reason?" Randy asked Dave, getting up in his face.
Dave pushed Randy back a bit before answering "yes Randy quite frankly I do. No reason though? It was hardly no reason. Randy if you hadn't noticed Alexis is your wife, and those kids she had with her those were your kids. You should put them before everything else, I do. My wife and kids will always be my first priority no matter what". Paul stepped up to Dave then.
"Dave" he said in a controlled voice "Evolution should be your first priority. You need to get your head straight, ok". Dave took off his sunglasses, looking at Paul with a carefully controlled look of anger.
"Paul" he said in a deathly low voice "this is a job to me. This whole storyline is just that, a storyline. It isn't real. We're acting. That's all there is to it, if you think you can manipulate me and control me like before then you have another thought coming bud. If you even think about trying to manipulate or control or even blackmail me you will be six feet under faster than you can pray for that empty vessel you call a soul". With those words Dave stalked down the hall to change for the match that he had against Mark Jindrak that night.
Randy was walking down the hall still angry about his confrontations with Alexis and Dave he couldn't believe how they were acting. He was stopped in his thoughts by someone calling his name. He turned and saw Jessie walking toward him. "Hey" she said smiling brightly "are we still going to see Fever Pitch tonight?" Randy almost laughed out loud at her silly question.
"Jessica" he said as if he was talking to a little kid "I don't have time to waste going to see some stupid movie with some little girl. Quite frankly the only way I'd step foot in a movie theatre was if I needed somewhere dark I could make out with a ringrat. So no I'm not going to take you to a movie tonight, I have better things to do with my time". With that he walked off leaving Jessie holding Muffin, she was frozen in the middle of the hallway almost in tears. She didn't understand why Randy was being so mean to her.
Tears started rolling down her face as she remembered what Randy had said 'I don't have time to waste going to see some stupid movie with some little girl'. She sat down in the middle of the hallway and buried her face in the hand that wasn't holding Muffin, crying her eyes out. She had always trusted Randy, always thought that besides her dad that he was the one she would always be able to count on no matter what. She had always thought Randy would never hurt her, but he did. Even if he hadn't realized it what he said to her hurt her more than anything that Josh or her mom had ever put her through because she had given Randy one thing she had never given them, her trust. Her thoughts were stopped when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up and through her tear blurred vision she saw Shelton looking at her in concern. He sat down beside her and put his arm around her shoulder. "Hey Shelton" she tried to smile "what's up?"
"Dollface" Shelton said gently "you don't have to act with me. I saw the whole thing, I know what happened. Randy is a jerk. He had no right to act like he did". Jessie collapsed in tears again. Shelton pulled her gently to him and hugged her, being careful not to hurt Muffin who Jessie was still clutching. "Hey" Shelton said when Jessie had calmed down a bit "I'd love to take you to see that movie tonight. That is if you still wanna go". Jessie wiped her eyes and thought about it for a minute. She decided that she wasn't gonna let what Randy said get to her, if he wanted to be a prick then that was his decision.
"I'd love to go" Jessie replied to Shelton. He nodded and stood up, helping her up as well.
"Good tell your dad and I'll pick you up in his locker room after the show" she nodded and they went their separate ways.
"Daddy" Jessie said as she sat in John's locker room. He was picking up his stuff and putting it back in his bag "Shelton's gonna be taking me to the movies tonight to see Fever Pitch".
"I thought it was Randy taking you" John asked as he stopped packing to look at her.
"He...was busy" Jessie said deliberately not looking at John, she wouldn't be able to lie otherwise.
"Oh, ok then" John said shrugging his shoulders. After a little while longer Shelton knocked on the door, Jessie made sure John was ok taking Muffin back with him before she and Shelton left for the theatre. She was determined to have a good night and put Randy Orton out of her mind.