Unforgiven was one of the many Raw only PPV's of the year. A lot of people preferred Raw's PPV's to Smackdown's! but liked the joint one's best. In November, Survivor Series, would be the next joint PPV, an annual event that Roxy hated to remember.
After tonight's PPV had ended, Roxy would be travelling back to England for Lily's kidney transplant. They had spoken to each other over the phone a few times in recent weeks and while Lily seemed to feel at ease, Roxy was far from it. If it wasn't enough that Randy was being so clingy, she felt very afraid of the next few days.
The pay per view was well under way when Triple H walked into her and Eric's office...
"Foxy Roxy, well you think that I can't recapture my World Heavyweight Champion, don't ya?"
"Perhaps, and please, it's Miss Richards."
"Not married then yet?"
"Nope. Why, you asking?" she smirked mischievously.
"Not even I take Orton's seconds, no. I know that you happen to be quite popular backstage on Raw...the guys like a sexy General Manager."
"I thought that's what Bishoff was here for."
"You're witty, aren't ya? Let me tell you something, tonight, I know that you never wanted me to loose my pride and joy..."
"I think you lost it a long time ago!" Roxy laughed, looking at Triple H's crotch.
"I will retain and you will interview the winner of the match straight after this pay per view, right?" Triple H shouted.
"Nope, sorry, have a plane to catch. I'll go and congratulate Randy and then leave back to the UK."
"Living the jet set lifestyle, huh? Don't bank on Randall, he never delivers." Triple H murmured, getting real close to Roxy's face before leaving again.
Once Randy had heard about Triple H's little speech, he went straight to the GM's office to check on his girlfriend...
"He didn't touch you did he?" Randy demanded.
"Nope, it was all the usual bs that he usually says. So, what's up?"
"I just wanted to check on you that's all, baby." Randy said sincerely.
"I need to go and get something, I was wondering, could ya look after my phone for a minute? I'm expecting a call from Lily."
"Sure."
"I won't be long." Roxy attempted to smile, kissing Randy warmly on the cheek.
Randy was getting slightly impatient at Roxy's departure and was in a daze when her phone started to ring...
"Lily?" he murmured, knowing that that was who Roxy was waiting for. "Hello?"
"Is that Randy?" Lily asked timidly.
"Yep. I'm sorry, Rox's a bit busy at the minute. She will..."
"Actually, I'm glad I could talk to you." Lily faintly said.
"Oh?"
"Yeah. I dunno, I can't speak to Rox. She'll only get all panicky and stuff."
"Is it about tomorrow?"
"I...I don't know if I can go through with it..."
"What! You have to stay alive!" Randy exclaimed.
"I know...it's major. I could die anyway. What's the point in going through with it if I don't think it'll work?"
"You have to stay positive. You're young, fit and relatively healthy. You have your whole life to lead. Please don't sacrifice it all." Randy begged for the sake of Roxanna.
"I know but I've been thinking over the past few weeks. Am I actually gonna get anywhere in life anyway? Just coz my bands signed, doesn't mean we're gonna get an ounce of success. Also, I'm gonna have to delay everything for over a year to check that my new kidney is working. I don't wanna be stuck here forever." she whispered, a solitary tear tumbling down her face.
"Don't even think like that, what would Roxy say?"
"She'd say snap out of it and tell me to get the hell on with it."
"Exactly...She wouldn't say it like that, would she?" Randy asked.
"Nah, but you get what I'm saying."
"Take one day at a time and don't be afraid. You can't be afraid. You mustn't be afraid." Randy urged.
"I needed to hear that from someone other than doctor's, nurses and parents! Thanks Randy."
"Anytime. Bye, and don't say anything to Rox about this conversation, if ya don't wanna."
"It can be our little secret." Lily smiled, closing down her phone.
Roxy walked back into her office and smiled at Randy. He handed her phone back over to her.
"Anyone call?" she asked sweetly.
"Nope. You aren't nervous about tomorrow, are ya?" Randy asked, watching Roxy who looked slightly uncomfortable.
"Of course, I mean, it's one of those days that everyone dreads to think or even consider." Roxy sighed, plonking herself next to Randy on the bench.
"I still think I ought to come with you." Randy said, looking at his girlfriend.
"Listen, I'll be back in a few days. You have to be at the house shows. Besides, I can always call you if I need to talk or anything."
"I know but I'll miss you." Randy pouted.
"I'll miss you too." Roxy copied, caressing his cheek.
"Three days is like forever, ya know?"
"No it's not...really. I need to go back over there though. I can't not do. I know she'd do the same for me."
"Rox, I'm not trying to pick a fight with you or piss you off but where was Lily when you got stabbed, huh? Where were all of your friends and family? No where. They weren't over here with you every step of the way."
"Randy I know you don't want me to go but please, leave that out. That was completely different."
"How?" Randy demanded.
"Lily could die."
"You could've died."
"She needs me."
"So you didn't need her?"
"No...yes...I dunno!" Roxy scowled, standing up, not facing Randy.
"Baby, I don't want you to be mad at me. I just want you to face facts, that's all." Randy reasoned, cuddling Roxanna from behind.
"I know but...it is different. I know she wasn't there for me but when I got back to England she was."
"You drank non stop because of her." Randy reminded Roxy.
"I was pretending to be the recently sighed Rock Star, I know. It just felt so good to forget about everything, to be able to be free for a while." Roxy stated, turning to face Randy. "Let's not talk about this anymore, ok? You have a great match tonight, I'll see ya whenever." Roxy said.
"Are you going now?"
"Yeah, might as well."
"Your plane doesn't leave for another 4 hours!" Randy exclaimed.
"Well we all know how traffic can get - awkward." Roxy sneered, slamming the locker room door shut on her way out.
"Fuck!" Randy sighed, holding his head in his hands and sitting back down "What a lousy way to say goodbye." he whispered sorrowfully.
Half an hour later, it was time for the main event. Randy was peeved at the way in which Roxy had stormed off like she had done. He realised that she hated talking about the past but felt that what needed to be said needed to be stated. It was true; where was Lily and her Mum? No where in sight. He hadn't contacted them but he was pissed off that she was the one wanting to disappear back to England rather than them wanting her to go back.
Through out the match, all four men took a great deal of bumps both in and outside the ring. Randy and Triple H started on each other first while Shawn and Kurt pummelled each other. All men were hungry for the title and craved it so badly. Kurt was desperate not to fall from the main event spot. He didn't have to be pinned or even submit for his title to change hands.
Eventually, when all was said and done, Kurt did retain his title. He pinned Shawn as Triple H was still throwing thunderous blows to Randy on the outside.
Walking to the backstage area, Randy grimaced to himself. He had failed to deliver. Groaning, he opened his eyes to find his favourite brunette stood right in front of him...
"Hey, what are you still doing here?" he asked warily.
"I couldn't leave on such a bad note. You're right. I'm sorry." Roxy smiled apologetically, embracing Randy. "I guess I don't like hearing the truth."
"Which sane human being does?" Randy questioned.
"Ummm...well, I really had better be going now."
"You stayed long enough to see me get my ass kicked!" Randy chuckled.
"Pretty much! See you on Thursday." Roxy grinned nervously.
"Call me and don't worry - everything will be just fine." Randy promised, kissing Roxy on the top of her head before she left.
Thanks to all of you guys who are still reading and reviewing, it's very much appreciated.
I think it goes without saying that the death of Eddie Guerrero was as unsuspected as it was tragic and I feel I should say a few words at this point. Thank you Eddie for sharing your talents and abilities to us, Smackdown! certainly would not have been as interesting if you hadn't been there to show some real talent and charisma. My deepest sympathies go to Eddie's wife Vickie and children as well as his other family and friends. May you be at peace, Eddie.
RIP EDDIE GUERRERO 1967 - 2005.