Love, Lust and Lunacy

Disclaimer: Nope, not mine…never will be.

Spoilers: la la la la, I can't hear you… it's Alternate Universe

Rating: T for language.. Will go up in later chapters.

Characters: Trish, Dawn, Victoria, Lillian, Lita, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Tyson Tomko, Batista, Christian, Jeff Hardy and John Cena…appearances by many others.

Summary: Bad plumbing, a need for room-mates and a mutual friends wedding brings them all together.

Notes: See previous chapters for any applicable notes…and yes, I know, there's not much romance in this yet, but just give me a little bit of time…I'll have it in here soon enough. And to clarify.. Chris Masters is the one who works with Tyson, Dave and Hunter (both as security.. And at the club). Chris Jericho is the room-mate. And yes, the chapter is shorter than others but I ran out of what else to write, lol. Sorry..

xoxox

Tuesday afternoon found Lita, Victoria and Trish meeting up with Lillian for a late lunch. Afterwards, the four planned on catching a movie or perhaps doing some shopping before Lita's overnight shift at the shelter.. Of course, that would all depend on how much time they had, which depended on how long it would take them to eat. And in order for that to happen, they had to find a place to eat…which given their eclectic tastes…that task could take awhile. It had been by sheer luck -- or maybe fate was just being cruel to the redhead -- that the four women ran into Tyson, Dave, Hunter and Chris. Tyson informed his sister, that they had passed by Dawn, Christian, Adam, Randy and John at one of the outdoor café's up the street.. The redhead deciding that they wouldn't go there… because that would just make for one very awkward lunch. It wasn't until she saw the sly smile on Trish's face that she realized this situation could also make for an interesting lunch.. But that all depended on if Trish asked and if Tyson, Dave, Hunter and Chris said yes. Before Lita could do a thing about it, Victoria and Trish asked if the guys would like to join them for lunch… sure enough, that question was answered with a round of 'yes' from the guys.. The newly expanded lunch group soon finding themselves waiting in line at Pompeii's Grotto in Fisherman's Wharf. Lita, as calmly as she could, informed both Trish and Victoria that they were going to die…a nice, slow, tortured painful death.

"It's a good thing we ran into you four," Hunter began as they waited. "Steph wanted to invite you all along for the next company trip."

Trish raised an eyebrow in question, "But we don't even work at the nightclub.. Or at the restaurant for that matter."

Hunter shrugged, "No.. but she's a family member of one of the employees," he nodded to Lita, "and the rest of you are like family.. We're taking a weekend trip to Santa Cruz."

Lillian offered a tired smile, "It all depends on how my dad's doing.. But, I'll think about it."

"As long as I don't have any homework or papers to write," Trish grinned, "then you can definitely count me in."

Victoria nodded, "I should be able to make it.. So if you can just let me know about any details?"

"No problem," the blonde man agreed easily, his attention falling shortly on Lita. "Well? Whadya say? In or out?"

Lita shrugged, "It'll depend on my schedule. Works been pretty busy as of late and I'm not sure when I'll have a free weekend. But, once I know more.. I'll have Ty pass on the news."

Hunter nodded his agreement, hazel gaze turning back to Lillian. "Steph wanted to ask, by the way, how is your dad doing? She figured the band hasn't been booked for awhile because well.."

"He's doing better," Lillian stated honestly, "still bedridden, but he's doing better then he was last month."

Victoria sent her a concerned look, "And how are you and your mom holding up?"

Lillian grimaced, "I think it's safe to say that I'm holding up better then mom."

Trish squeezed her friend's hand, "When you have the chance…you'll have to stop by the house again. We need to have a pool party or something there anyway.."

Chris sent the blonde woman a questioning look. "You got the house in Menlo Park, right?"

Trish blinked, "Yes that's right.. But how did you--"

Chris thumbed to the redhead, "It came up a couple weeks ago."

This time, Lita blinked. "More like two months ago.. I haven't been back to the club since then."

"And where was I?" Tyson raised an eyebrow at his sister, the group finally being shown to a table. "You never visit the club unless you're looking for me."

Lita rolled her eyes, "You were there.. I was talking to Chris outside because I had to wait for you."

Victoria grinned, "Then you'll have to come to our pool party.. This place has an amazing pool in the backyard. Plus an outdoor barbeque." Quickly she added: "And that's extended to you and Stephanie.."

Hunter nodded, "I'll bring it up with Steph.. I'm sure she'd love to see the house."

The redhead shot her friend a withering glare, a much nicer look sent to Lillian. "We've missed you.." She smiled gently, "a lot… and I know this is probably asking for too much right now, but can you try and check in with one of us once a week?"

"I'll try my best Li," Lillian offered her best smile, the two women taking seats beside the other. "I'm sorry for worrying all of you, it's just.. we don't want Dad going into a nursing home and--"

"There's no need to explain," Trish interrupted with a grin. "We understand, okay? We're just worried…like usual."

"Have you scheduled another band practice?"

Lita shook her head, "We were waiting to hear from you actually.."

"A lot of people have been asking about when you all are playing again." Chris glanced between the two across from him. "I must've heard it from at least twenty people the other night."

Lillian pushed back a few strands of loose hair, "Well if it all comes down to it.. I'm sure Li here could take over as lead vocalist."

The redhead snorted, "I don't think so.. I can't do that because then we'd have to find a new bassist."

Trish sent her a questioning look, "Did you find out about the activity schedule for Fall and Winter?"

"No," Lita glanced over the menu as she replied. "The only thing I know right now, is that.. I don't have to be in on Thursday or Friday at all. Orientations have been put on hold until we've hired a few more people."

Tyson flicked a glance in her direction, "Mom called me last night…wanted to know if either one of us wants the piano. Or more specifically, if you want the piano."

His sister took her time to place her order, an apologetic glint in her eyes as she finally replied to Tyson. "It really wouldn't matter either way, right? Whether you take or if I take it, it'll be going to the same place."

Her brother nodded, "That's what I told mom.. But you know how she is…" he shrugged it off, watching her carefully before he continued. "She also wanted to let you know that dad wants us to visit."

Lita clenched her jaw, some of the color draining from her face. "That's nice…I'll have to check my schedule though because I'm really busy." She offered Tyson a short lived smile, "but moving on…are you free later this week?"

"No, I'm not.. But if you want to stop by work or something, that'll be fine." He sent a cautious glance to Hunter. "Right?"

The blonde man nodded easily, "Sure, that's fine by me.. So long as you don't start any trouble, Li.."

"It wasn't entirely my fault," she protested weakly. "And besides, Chris intervened before it could get ugly so.. No big deal."

xoxox

Throughout the remainder of lunch, Lillian caught up with Trish, Victoria and Lita while Tyson, Dave, Hunter and Chris discussed work. The impending move was also brought up, Chris offering his help if anyone needed it. Both Trish and Victoria jumped on the offer, the two receiving a withering glare from Lita for their efforts. And while Lita was trying to enjoy herself, the brief mention of her father was disturbing her. Granted, she wouldn't admit that aloud, but her brother could plainly see it was bothering her. Their father hadn't made much of an effort to contact them until two years ago. He had missed their high school graduation and Lita's graduation from U.C Berkeley, along with all of the sports games and concerts in between. In all honesty, Tyson wasn't sure how much Lita remembered about the times their father was around.. Or if she had forced herself to forget. He did know that she hated him and wanted absolutely nothing to do with him…his twin sister readily calling their step-father her real father over her birth father. He also knew that now was not a good time to discuss their visiting their birth father or to even mention the prospect. So instead, he gave her an update on Billy and informed his sister that their mom had some more furniture in storage. All in all, things were going relatively well until lunch ended.. The four women getting ready to part ways with Hunter, Dave, Tyson and Chris.

"Hey Lillian.." Dave spoke softly to the blonde woman in question, "I'm guessing you really don't have much free time and all…but I was wondering if you'd like to see a movie or something sometime.."

She smiled beautifully, "I'd like that.. It just might be awhile until I'm free again though.."

Dave grinned, "I understand.." he took a moment to scribble his cell phone number on the back of the receipt. "If you want to talk or something, give me a call."

"I'll do that," she smiled again, tucking the slip of paper carefully in her purse. "I'd give you my cell phone number, but.. I just ran out of minutes on it."

Lita swept her hair from her face, "So, I'll stop by tomorrow night probably to bug ya.." she informed her brother as they exited the restaurant. "Has Dawn's cousin started yet?"

Tyson frowned thoughtfully, "I think he starts orientation tomorrow night.. I'll have to double check that though." His eyes glinted suspiciously, "why do you need to know?"

She rolled her eyes, "It's nothing bad, you worry wart.. I just need to find out what he's bringing with him as far as furniture and stuff like that goes."

Tyson visibly relaxed, opening his mouth to say more before he was interrupted.

"Uhh.." Chris cleared his throat, glancing uneasily between the two siblings. "Lita… can I talk to you?"

Confused, she nodded.. Ignoring the smug looks from Victoria and Trish…and the suspicious look from her brother. Lita waited until they were out of hearing distance, an eyebrow raising slightly at the man before her. "So.. What's up?"

"Well, it's just.. If you're free tomorrow before you visit your brother I was just wondering if you wanted to go to dinner?"

She bit her lower lip to contain her laughter, not used to seeing someone so confident reduced to near stuttering. The redhead debated for a moment, before a thought came to mind.. And with a glance back to her brother, she nodded to Chris. "I'm free tomorrow night, just let me know what time and where to meet you."

"I get off work at 4:30 tomorrow, so how about 6:00? And I was thinking we could just head over to Pier 39."

"Sure that works for me.. I'll meet you by the carousel at 6:00." Lita offered a smile, turning then to catch up with Trish and Victoria.

Trish raised an eyebrow, "Well?"

Lita shrugged, "Well nothing.. We're meeting tomorrow at Pier 39 for dinner."

"Bullshit, nothing.." Trish sent her a sly look, "that sounds like a date to me."

"Call it what you will," the redhead replied breezily. "But if this is a date, I guess that means Victoria's coming with me." She smirked at the raven haired woman, "remember? We have a deal." Shrugging she added: "And besides, I'm sure Ty would jump at the opportunity to chaperone."

"I'm sure," Victoria muttered dryly. "But it appears that you aren't the only one with date on the horizon.."

Lillian nearly blushed, "All he did was ask me if I wanted to see a movie."

"Uh huh," Trish nodded slowly, the four taking their time to walk back to the parking garage. "It's a date, face it Lil.. And I'm happy for you, because you need to get out more. I know you really can't, but you should take every opportunity to do so."

"Which is why she's with us today," Lita pointed out before Trish could go on. "Sure, we don't hang out as much as we used to.. But honestly, Trish? We'll never hang out with each other as much as we did in high school. With a few exceptions, since a few of us will be house-mates but--"

Trish held up a hand in defense, "I get the point.." Glancing curiously to Lillian she continued: "Do you need to go back right away or what?"

Lillian nodded, "I probably should.. I just told mom I was meeting some friends for lunch.. She's got another nurse in there caring for dad while I'm out, but…I'd prefer if it was me."

Victoria nodded easily, "Don't forget to call us once in awhile, okay? We miss you."

Lillian smiled, hugging each woman in turn before she got into her car. Lita, Trish and Victoria soon found themselves re-situated in Lita's car, the redhead informing them she had to do some shopping.

"So where are we going and why?"

The redheaded woman shrugged, "I have to pick up some stuff for the shelter…we're running low on snacks and art supplies. It really doesn't matter where we go, so long as I get this stuff. And drop it off before 3:00."

Trish blinked, "Then you might as well go shopping in Palo Alto.. It's already 1:45 and considering how long it takes you to pick out stuff for the shelter.."

"And you two wouldn't mind?" Lita glanced between the blonde in the passengers seat and Victoria in the back seat. "I can always drop you two off at the apartment first and then head over there."

Victoria shrugged, "Either or, Li.. It doesn't really matter. I don't have anywhere that I need to be."

Trish opened her mouth to reply when, Lita's cell phone started to ring; the pretty blonde grabbed the object checking the display before she informed the redhead. "It's Ivory Moretti."

Lita held the object to her ear, "'Ello.." Her forehead furrowed as Ivory launched into the reason why she was calling, the redhead nodding before she spoke again. "I got it.. I'll be there for the 3 to 11.." Handing the phone back to Trish, the redhead sighed. "I'm doubling on shifts tonight, so I'll drop you two off and grab my stuff."

As planned, the three soon found themselves back at the apartment. Lita grabbing her stuff for work, while Trish and Victoria were settling in for the rest of the day…or trying to figure out what they would do for the rest of the day. The raven haired woman wanted to go out and do something since her internship was starting tomorrow and coincidentally, that was the same day that Trish had her all day orientation. It didn't take long before Victoria was on the phone with Jeff; the two women making plans to meet up with Jeff and Chris. The dark haired woman had just hung up to inform Trish about said plans when Lita was rushing out the front door.. The redhead offering a wave over her shoulder before the door slammed shut. In turn, Victoria and Trish muttered about room-mates who worked too much. Of course they could understand why Lita did have that type of demanding schedule.. But that left the redhead with little free time. Whatever the case, the two women soon found themselves debating over who was going to use the shower first.