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Mark was still deep in thought about Vince when they returned home. Lisa watched him as he paced around the house with the phone trying to get a hold of Vince. She couldn't bear seeing him like this. Suddenly an idea came to her that she hoped would definitely take his mind off of Vince.
"Hey big guy, do you mind helping me with something I need from you?" Lisa tapped his arm making him turn to face her. Mark sighed realizing he had been so wrapped up worrying about Vince's plan, he had been ignoring her at a time they should be rejoicing at the good news their baby was healthy and fine.
"Sure darling, what do you need from me?"
"Come with me and I'll show you," she playfully pulled him by his shirt towards the bedroom.
"You want me to take a nap with you?" Mark smiled at her as they entered the bedroom.
"No, I wasn't planning to take a nap," she softly said running her fingers under his dark grey t-shirt slowly sliding it up over his head throwing it to the floor.
"You needed my shirt, are you cold?" Mark laughed as she let out a long sigh running her fingers down his chest.
"No, but now that you brought it up. I need your jeans too. They have to go right now," she undid the button of his jeans letting them fall to the floor leaving Mark in his black boxers.
"What are you up to beautiful? You took most of my clothes what do you still need from me? " Mark gently cupped her chin looking into her blue eyes.
"I need you to make love to me. I've missed being that close to you," Lisa said searching his eyes seeing the same desires.
"I've missed it too sweetheart, more than you'll ever know," Mark sat down on the bed pulling her in front of him.
"I love you Mark," Lisa caressed his face.
"I love you darling," Mark smiled at her slowly unzipping her dress letting it fall to the floor starting their afternoon and evening of passionate lovemaking.
Lisa was unable to fall asleep after their lovemaking. She quietly snuck out of bed kissing Mark's forehead as he slept. She went to the kitchen to make some tea that she hoped would make her fall asleep. Lisa was in the middle of pouring the tea when Mark's cell phone started to ring startling her. She quickly tracked it down not wanting Mark to be woken up. She answered it stepping out on the porch.
"Hey angel, I'm glad you answered instead of your delightful husband" Paul's sarcastic voice startled her as she almost dropped the phone.
"What do you want?" she sat down on the swing as her legs started to wobble.
"Just wanted to see how you were doing," Paul paused letting out a sigh. "I'm sorry for hitting you like I did. It was wrong and I will regret it forever. I'm sure you and Mark will be able to have another kid down the line."
"Another kid?" Lisa said out loud realizing Paul thought she had lost the baby.
"Yeah, didn't you lose the kid? Isn't that why you're out recovering from your miscarriage? That is the rumor going around the locker room. Vince hasn't said anything to contradict that rumor," Paul sounded very confused.
"I don't want to talk about this. Good bye Paul," Lisa hung up not wanting to answer his questions. She didn't want him to know the baby was fine. She was afraid he might try to hurt her and the baby again.
"Sweetheart, what are you doing out here?" Mark stepped out on the porch wiping sleep from his eyes.
"I was going to make tea then come right back to bed but Paul called on your cell," Lisa looked up at him seeing the anger creep across his face.
"Are you ok? What did he want?" Mark sat down next to her.
"He just startled me a little wasn't expecting him to be calling. He thinks we lost the baby," Lisa ran her hands to her stomach. "He will go berserk when he hears or sees I'm still pregnant. God knows what he will try to do."
"He will do nothing if he's smart," Mark put his arm around her. "If he's an idiot, which lately he has proven he is, his life will come to an abrupt end if he tries to hurt you or our baby again."
"Mark, don't let him make you sink to his level," Lisa stared into his eyes.
"Sweetheart, I'm just protecting my family," Mark kissed her forehead. "Come on let's go back to bed and forget about Paul."
"Ok sweetie," Lisa stood up taking his hand letting him lead her back to bed. She cuddled close to him not able to stop worrying about Paul and what would happen when he found out she was still pregnant.
Mark wasn't able to reach Vince before they had to leave for the shows. He was distracted and frustrated by the time they left for Washington on Sunday afternoon. Lisa tried to talk to him but he kept telling her he was fine. By the time they landed in Washington and checked into the hotel Lisa couldn't bear his misery.
"Mark, please talk to me. I don't like this," Lisa grabbed his arm as he put their bags down.
"Darling, I'm sorry I have a lot on my mind. I don't mean to shut you out," Mark sat down on the bed pulling her next to him.
"Tell me please," Lisa caressed his arm.
"I should have left you back in Jersey. It isn't safe for you here. I still have nightmares about what Paul did to you in that ring. Then on top of that tomorrow we get Kelly back and I have to worry about her safety too," Mark let out a frustrated sigh.
"Mark, we will be fine," Lisa tried to reassure him. "I'm not going anywhere near the ring. If you want me to I will wait here with Kelly for you tomorrow while you work."
"Sweetheart, as much I would love to have my two favorite girls at the arena I think you're right the two of you should stay here," Mark rubbed his chin deep in thought. "Glen is here but he isn't wrestling tomorrow so if you don't mind I'm going to have him keep you company and help you out with Kelly till I get back."
"Mark, I will be fine by myself and I can handle Kelly," Lisa felt bad troubling Glen.
"I know you will but I would feel a lot more at ease if he was here," Mark lightly grabbed her chin. "Lisa, please don't fight me on this. I will be gone for most of the day and I will be out of mind with worry if you're here alone."
"Ok," Lisa didn't want to go against his wishes.
"Thanks sweetheart," he kissed her holding her close. "I'll call Glen now."
"I'm going to get ready for bed," Lisa went to change into her nightgown as Mark made his call. She changed quickly climbing into bed. She was deep in thought about their baby on the way and their meeting in a few weeks with the lawyers to officially adopt Kelly from Christina. Lisa couldn't wait till tomorrow when John brought Kelly back to them. She would finally be able to take care of her niece again. She was lost in her thoughts when she felt Mark sit on the bed.
"Glen will meet us for breakfast in the morning at the same time John will show up will Kelly then I'll leave you with Glen while I go to the arena," Mark laid next to her caressing her face. "You look exhausted. Do you feel ok?"
"Yes," Lisa turned on her side to face him. "Mark, are we going to be able to handle two babies?"
"Of course," Mark smiled at her. "Only thing that will be hard is for a few months I will have to travel alone and you'll have to take care of the little ones on your own."
"I'm sure I'll have plenty of help from my mom when you're away."
"She'll probably be living at our place driving you crazy," Mark laughed thinking of how Lisa's mom had insisted on taking care of Kelly for the last few weeks. Every time Mark went over to check on her Lisa's mom would quickly escort him out the door and back to his wife. He was surprised when she agreed to let John and Trish take Kelly for a few days.
"Don't remind me," Lisa grinned rolling back on to her back feeling one of her cravings coming on.
"What is our little one making you crave this time?" Mark ran his hand under her shirt caressing her stomach.
"How do you know I'm craving something?"
"Every night around 10 you get a craving."
"Its not 10," Lisa looked at the clock.
"Its almost 10 back in Jersey. Our little one is still on east coast time, so what weird food does my wife and little one craves tonight?"
"Nothing weird I have an awful craving for a hot fudge sundae with lots of whipped cream," Lisa rested her hand on top of his.
"That sounds good I think I'll order myself one too," Mark kissed her lightly reaching for the phone.
"Mark, I'm going to be huge by the time I deliver with cravings like this," Lisa whispered to him making him smile even more.
"You will be beautiful no matter what," Mark wrapped his arm around her as he placed the order. "They will send them up in about 20 minutes." Mark hung up the phone turning on the TV hoping to find a movie to watch. Lisa was content lying in his arms feeling the warmth and comfort of his body close to hers. Mark forgot all about his worries enjoying the quiet moment with his wife.
They both jumped when ten minutes later, a knock came on the door.
"They have some fast room service here," Mark got out of bed going to answer the door as Lisa stayed behind. Mark opened the door expecting to find room service instead he found Vince grinning at him.
"Good evening Mark, I hope I'm not disturbing you and your lovely wife," Vince nervously smiled waiting for Mark to let him in.
"McMahon, did you ever hear of calling before showing up?" Mark raised his voice making Lisa grab her robe and come out to see what was going on.
"I want to keep this meeting secret between all of us. May I come in and explain," Vince asked as Mark looked at Lisa. She nodded it was okay as Mark stepped back letting Vince in. Vince was surprised when he saw Lisa. She looked well rested and radiant since the last time he saw her. "I'm glad to see you are well and you are looking as beautiful as ever. I'm sincerely sorry for everything that happened to you."
"Nice compliments and apologizes isn't going to make up for what happened. Get to talking so you can get the hell out of here," Mark sat down pulling Lisa on to his lap motioning for Vince to sit.
"I know nothing can make up for what happened. I tried everything to get charges pressed against Paul but it's no use that damn script is stopping the charges," Vince was turning red with anger. "I have been keeping your condition hush hush letting the wrestlers spread whatever rumors they wanted. Mark, I know you're against her returning to work while she is pregnant but I just need her for two nights of Raw in a few weeks after Unforgiven then she is off till after the baby arrives."
"No way, I'm not putting her at risk again. She will be five months pregnant and in no condition to be in that ring," Mark sharply said making Vince swallow hard.
"Mark, please be reasonable she will not be wrestling and she will not be in harm's way. The first night Paul won't even know she is there. I just want to give that bastard a taste of his own medicine. For her second appearance you will be with her and I can always make the storyline include Glen and John for extra protection," Vince leaned forward resting his elbows on his knees staring at Lisa. "We have been getting tons of letters from the fans wanting to know if you're alright and when you will be back. Its just two nights and I swear to you nothing will happen."
"Its so risky Paul is always one step ahead and now he has Shane helping him," Lisa sighed.
"I understand but I'm begging you please give me just two nights," Vince pleaded with them as Mark looked at his wife. "At least hear out my plan than decide if you will give me those two nights."
"Fine," Lisa said wanting to hear what he had in mind. Mark sat quietly holding Lisa tight listening to Vince go over every detail of his plan for those two nights. Lisa listened intently realizing Vince had been planning this for awhile and he had everything worked out even if Paul pulled any surprise. When Vince finished his plan, Mark whispered something to Lisa Vince couldn't hear.
"What exactly do you hope to accomplish by using my wife for your scheme?" Mark stared Vince down.
"I hope to finally drive that bastard from my company and out of everyone's life then I will deal with my son in my own way," Vince said with an evil stare giving Lisa chills.
"Fine Vince, two nights that's all you get but I want you to make damn sure Mark, Glen, John, and Adam are written into the storyline. I don't want to be alone with Paul for a moment do you understand?" Lisa said as Mark nodded in agreement.
"Yes, whatever you two want you got," Vince looked relieved.
"Vince, there is one more thing. If for some reason, your brilliant idea backfires and my wife is harmed I will choke the life out of Paul and no one not even you will be able to stop me," Mark firmly said as Vince looked very nervous again.
"Nothing will happen," Vince said as Mark glared at him. "So we have a deal after Unforgiven you will give me two nights to drive Paul out of my company."
"Yes," Lisa softly said hoping she was making the right decision.
"Excellent, I will see you in a few weeks. Mark, I will see you tomorrow and we will continue to keep Lisa's condition quiet which means she will have to stay away from the shows till the night I need her," Vince said waiting for Mark to flip out on him for it.
"No problem, I don't want my wife at the shows. She will stay at the hotels waiting for me it will be up to you to work the schedules so either John, Glen, or Adam can stay with her while I do the show," Mark didn't trust anyone else to take care of his wife.
"I can arrange that. Lisa, you take care and I will see you soon," Vince got up hugging her good bye. Lisa watched Mark escort Vince to the door. When Mark shut the door, he turned feeling his wife's stare.
"Did I just make the right decision?" Lisa asked him as he came towards her.
"Sweetheart, we are just going to be giving Paul a taste of his own medicine but I think Vince is wrong it won't drive Paul out of the WWE. It will make him even more pissed which is exactly what I want because I'll be waiting to make him feel every ounce pain you felt plus a thousand times more," Mark looked down into her eyes seeing her fear.
"Mark, don't do anything you'll regret later."
"All I'm going to do is protect my family and end the game that bastard started once and for all," Mark tried to keep his temper under control not wanting to scare her. It was already too late she was scared of what would happen in a few weeks when she returned to Raw. She saw the demons in his eyes every time he talked about Paul and she feared what he would do when he finally got his hands on Paul. She feared Vince's plan could bring about more bad than good for her family.
