Ch 44

Mark let Lisa sleep for an hour before waking her to go to the lawyer. The lawyer arranged a meeting with Christina to sign papers for the following week. Lisa was still nervous about the whole thing not understanding why Christina was giving Kelly up so easily. Mark's thoughts were all on Lisa even though she felt better Mark was still very worried watching her like a hawk as they got ready for the Smackdown taping. He didn't want to let her go when Vince sent for her. Mark was pacing his locker room waiting for her to come back when he heard someone tap his door.

"Come in," Mark yelled out stopping in his tracks when he saw Paul grinning at him.

"Sorry to bother you old man but I think we need to talk," Paul knew better then to enter the room completely staying in the doorway.

"Talk about what?" Mark growled.

"How foolish you are thinking Lisa is going to stay with you," Paul smirked. "I saw what happened today between her and Glen. It made me realize she might not ever come back to me but she sure in the hell won't be staying with you. It won't be long before she wants a younger man like Glen or even Adam. I hate to see you get all torn up by her so why don't you save yourself the agony and end the relationship tonight."

"This is a joke right? I guess you haven't heard the news she agreed to marry me last night," Mark stared at Paul. "I can't believe you have come in here to talk this nonsense. You're this close to getting that stupid grin knocked off your face. I suggest you leave now."

"I'm just trying to warn you. She agreed to marry me too and now look I'm out in the cold. I hate to see the same thing happen to you," Paul threw his hands up innocently. "You seemed upset at how protective Glen got of Lisa. It won't be long till Adam sees Lisa is sick and gets all mushy around her too. Will you be able to handle that big man?"

"Get out!" Mark refused to play Paul's games. When Paul didn't move he went towards him.

"I think Adam just found out Lisa is sick," Paul grinned pointing down the hall as Adam was coming down the hall with his bag over his shoulder stopping suddenly looking upset. The thud of his bag hitting the floor echoed down the long corridor.

"Lisa, are you ok?" Adam's concerned voice filled the hall as Mark watched on as Lisa came out of Vince's office.

"Yes why?" Lisa asked looking up into Adam's eyes.

"You don't look good," Adam instinctively reached out caressing her cheek surprised at how warm she felt.

"I'm fine don't worry," Lisa shook her head.

"No, you're not I've seen you looking like this before. You need to go see a doctor," Adam rested his hands on her upper arms searching her eyes knowing exactly what was wrong with her. "Promise me you'll go see a doctor as soon as possible."

"Adam, you're being ridiculous I just have a virus or something," Lisa was already starting to feel better after the short nap she took.

"Just humor me ok?"

"Fine, I already promised Mark I would go so stop worrying," Lisa wasn't in the mood to argue with him.

"Thanks sugar," Adam smiled at her as Mark and Paul looked on.

"Old feelings never die they just hide waiting for the perfect moment to reblossom. I want you to think about something really hard old man I orchestrated their break up," Paul nodded towards Adam and Lisa still talking quietly up the hall. "I forced them apart and relationships that end like that are so easily rekindled. Don't they look good together and he is at least close to her age. He can give her many good years while you can offer her a few." Paul wickedly laughed as Mark couldn't stop his eyes from taking in how close Adam and Lisa were.

"She loves me and I'm not going to fall for your shit," Mark stared Paul down.

"Lucky you but look how good those two look together," Paul pointed to Adam and Lisa as they laughed and talked. "I would watch your girlfriend I mean fiancée very closely I don't think it will be long before she gets the itch for Adam again or maybe she'll want a new man like your best buddy Glen. Enjoy her now old man." Paul sneered brushing past Mark in the direction of Adam and Lisa. Paul quickened his paced going behind Lisa bumping her into Adam's arms.

"Why don't you watch where in the hell you're going Paul?" Adam erupted keeping his one arm around Lisa pushing Paul back with the other.

"Sorry it was an accident," Paul gave them an innocent look. "I'm really distracted after losing you angel I'm sorry." Paul glanced back at Mark with an evil smile.

"You ok?" Adam asked Lisa as she nodded yes.

Mark didn't want to feel jealous. He promised her he wouldn't get jealous anymore that he would trust in their love but seeing her in Adam's arms triggered something in him.

"Hey angel you ready for our match?" Paul caught her attention as she was about to look in Mark's direction.

"Stop calling me angel. Yes, I'm ready," Lisa wanted her segment with him over and done with fast.

"Come on let's go," Paul motioned for her as she hesitated staying in Adam's arms. "Are you coming or not?" Paul raised his voice making her tremble.

"She is coming and I'm coming too," Adam stared at Paul.

"Whatever let's go," Paul threw his hands up enjoying the way his little plan was turning out better than he hoped.

"I should go tell Mark I'm on," Lisa was about to turn in Mark's direction when Paul reached out grabbing her wrist.

"There is no time he'll see you're on," Paul gently pulled her as Adam intervened.

"She is coming let her go," Adam stared Paul down as he let Lisa go. Lisa hesitantly went with them to the ring area. Mark quickly went back into his locker room slamming the door hoping to calm down before she came back seeing the jealousness in his eyes. She will think I'm a fool for letting Paul get to me like this. Mark sank down to the bench running his hands through his hair. He sat in silence for a few moments before turning on the monitor to watch Triple H's match against Chris Benoit.

Mark was calming down watching the match. He was immensely enjoying Paul taking a beating at the hands of Benoit. He couldn't help smiling every time the camera closed in on Lisa showing the displeasure in her face when Paul smiled at her. Mark was a little uncomfortable with Adam being out there with Lisa at first but as the match went on he realized there was no harm in it. I made a grave mistake letting Paul get to make like that earlier, Mark thought thankfully that Lisa didn't see him upset earlier. He didn't want her to think he doubted her love for him. He deeply sighed not understanding why he got jealous earlier. Every time she looks at me there is nothing but love in her eyes, Mark thought watching the monitor closely as Paul's match ended. Lisa quickly made her way to the back with Adam close behind her while Paul celebrated. It wasn't long till she pushed Mark's locker room door open.

"Hey beautiful," Mark smiled at her. "You ready to get out of here?"

"Definitely," Lisa wanted to get far away from Paul.

"Mark, can I talk to you for a minute about the upcoming shows," Adam popped his head in.

"Sure, will you be ok for a few minutes?" Mark asked Lisa as she packed her bag.

"Yes," she smiled kissing him softly. "Take your time."

Mark kissed her one more time before following Adam in the hall. He noticed immediately how tense and worried Adam looked.

"This isn't about the show is it?" Mark asked.

"No it isn't. It's about Lisa," Adam lowered his voice. "Mark, it's important you get her to see a doctor as soon as possible. Her paleness and dizzy spells have happened before and I can not stress to you enough how crucial it is she sees a doctor. I might be overreacting but its better to be safe than sorry later."

"What do you think is wrong with her?" Mark needed to know why Adam was so worked out.

"Mark, look let the doc tell you it's not my place. Just please take her and call me right away to let me know she is alright," Adam felt terrible for interfering with Lisa but he knew she could be stubborn and Mark was probably the only one that could get her to see the doctor immediately.

"Damn it you can't just say shit like this and not tell me what has got you on edge," Mark stared Adam down.

"I think she…."

"You think I might be what?" Lisa pulled the door open getting Adam an annoyed look.

"You might be…." Adam got nervous and started to stutter, "I bet you're tired you should go get some rest. I'll see you two later." Adam hurried down the hall leaving Mark with a million questions.

"What was that all about?" Lisa touched Mark's arm.

"He wants me to take you to a doctor as soon as possible," Mark looked her over noticing she was still pale and she looked exhausted. "We are going tomorrow to see a doctor whether you like it or not."

"I'm not going to put up a fight," Lisa wrapped her arms around his waist. "I know it's the right thing to do and I don't like making you worry so I'll go."

"Good girl," Mark leaned down covering her lips with his in a slow passionate kiss.

"I love you Mark," Lisa whispered against his lips.

"I love you too," Mark kissed her again. "Let's get out of here."


They arrived at that hotel surprised to see Shane lounging in the lobby looking very upset. He rushed towards them when he saw them.

"It's about time you two got here," Shane stared at them as Mark rolled his eyes wondering what Shane wanted. "How dare you two try to take my daughter? If Christina can't handle her I will take her and I have the legal right because I'm her father."

"Shane, calm down," Mark felt Lisa tremble slightly. "We only want to do what is best for Kelly. Christina has been neglecting her lately."

"I find that hard to believe but I'm not here to argue. I'm here to let you two know if you try to take custody of Kelly I will fight you both to the bitter end," Shane angrily glared at Lisa. "What kind of sister are you? You should be helping Christina not causing her more pain."

"Enough Shane," Mark put his hand up in warning. "Just cut your shit we are going through with the adoption and we will see you in court. Good night Shane."

"You'll see me in court alright and my army of lawyers. I'm going to make you both very miserable in every way possible till you give up this stupid idea. You both better be watching your backs but you'll never know when I'll pounce," Shane was still yelling as the elevator doors shut drowning him out. Lisa couldn't speak she had never thought about Shane opposing the adoption.

"Lisa, it will be alright," Mark kissed her forehead feeling her sadness. "Don't worry about it." Lisa tried to forget about it as they entered the suite seeing Kelly was sound asleep in her crib while John protectively watched over her.

"Did Shane track you two down?" John perked up watching as Lisa bent over Kelly's crib caressing her head.

"Yes," Lisa softly said looking up into John's concerned eyes. "He will be a challenge but we will still try to do everything possible to get custody. I'm going to get a shower and go to bed. Good night John." She kissed his cheek before leaving the two men in silence staring after her.

"Is she ok?" John asked Mark.

"I hope so. She thinks she has a virus or something," Mark sank into a chair feeling emotional exhausted from the day. "As soon as we get back home tomorrow I'm taking her to a doctor."

"Good idea," John silently prayed his sister was ok. Mark leaned back in the chair closing his eyes praying for the same thing and hoping Lisa would be strong enough for the court battle with Shane to get custody of Kelly.