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It was a long, tiring flight, but Matt and I managed to get there in one piece. Well… two… pieces... anyway, the fear that I'd bump into Jason did not escape me. I tried to hide it, but Matt saw right through me. He continuously reassured me that I'd be okay. It was tough not to show it – but for Matt's sake, I didn't bring him up.

Matt and I rolled our luggage into the arena. We were headed to see Vince when –

"OH MY GOD, YOU'RE BACK!"

Shane jumped on Matt's back and the two of them began slapping each other around.

"It's good to see ya, man! Where the hell you been, Mexico?"

Matt laughed. "Uh, yeah."

"Huh?"

"Nothing, never mind it. It's good to see you too! How've you been?"

Shane grinned. It was obvious that he was glad to see Matt. "I been good. Everything's… good. I won Cruiserweight!"

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah, but then I lost it to Shannon." He quickly diverted his attention towards me. "Lita…" He said more in awe than in excitement.

"Hey, Shane."

He grabbed me and hugged me. It was the most heartfelt hug I'd ever received from Shane. "How've you been?" He asked gently.

"Things couldn't be more perfect." I smiled at him. I had to hold back tears. I didn't realize how much I'd missed him.

Shane returned the smile. We stared at each other, silently expressing how much we missed each other. His eyes were warm and gentle. I'd never seen this side of him

He raised his hand and patted my stomach.

"Packin' on a few pounds, eh, fatty?"

Yep, Shane was still his old self.

"I hate you."

"You love me."

Matt shook his head and grabbed my suitcase from my hand. "C'mon, fagbag, help me get her stuff into the locker room."

Shane took the bag and winked at me. "I missed you, Ames."

"Missed you too, Shane."

I watched as the two guys rolled the luggage down the hallway, excitedly talking amongst themselves.

"LI!"

I turned around to see Jeff and Trish.

"Hey guys…" I held out my arms. Trish grabbed me and held me in a long embrace.

"God, I missed you." She whispered. She leaned back and held my face in her hands. "You're beautiful. You look… tan. Where were you? Why didn't you call?"

"I'm sorry. We were in Mexico. I don't know if Jeff told you about –"

Trish held her hand up and shut her eyes tight. "I don't even want to hear it. I'm just glad you're safe. I didn't think you were going to come back. I thought …" Trish's eyes welled up with tears. She was so emotional.

"Li…" Jeff was lost for words. He just pulled me close to him and kissed my cheek. "Have you seen him?"

"No, and I hope I don't. We just got here today – just now."

Jeff's eyes widened. "We as in… you and Matt?"

"Yeah."

"He's here?" Jeff grinned.

"Yeah, he went to go put our stuff away. He's with Shane."

"Awesome." He hugged me one last time and jogged down the hallway. "I'm glad you're back!" He shouted.

Trish stood there staring at me. "So… you and Matt?"

I blushed. "Look, Trish, I don't wanna make a big deal about it..."

"Are you together?"

"Trish…"

Trish squealed with delight and grabbed my hand. "I knew it! I knew it you guys would get together. Torrie and I were talking about it not too long ago..."

Chills ran down my spine. It felt so good to be around such familiar company. It was definitely home. I just prayed that everything would stay this way.

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A/N: I'm so glad y'all are enjoying so far! Thanks for all the reviews. They're greatly appreciated! Continue to send em!

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