Seven months later and things were looking bright not only for the Orton but the Michaels' family as well. Daniel was still the World Heavyweight Champion, holding the belt in the longest title run in over two decades! Kaydence's music career was going from strength to strength as the band had just completed the recording of their first ever studio album, 'Motormouth'. They were set to be touring South America after Christmas which was a few short months away
Randy and Roxanna were currently on their way to New York to meet someone who was to be very important in their lives; their first Grandchild who they hoped would be the first of many. Lainey had given birth to the 8 pounds, 4 ounce baby boy in the middle of the night with Shawn Michaels' loving son, Cameron, by her side. Randy and Roxy were delighted with the news of a potential 5th generation wrestler in the family!
"I wonder what he looks like? I bet he's cute!" Roxy beamed, desperate to hold her first ever Grandson.
"Won't have long to wait, sweetie, since you made me get up at four o'clock in the freakin' morning to drive here!" Randy scowled lightly.
"It was to beat the early morning traffic! Besides, don't you want to meet him to?" Roxy pouted.
"You know I do!" Randy winked, secretly bursting with joy of the news of his Grandson.
Less than half an hour later, Randy and Roxy were at the hospital where Lainey had given birth to her son naturally.
"Wow, it's a long time since I've been in one of these." Roxy gasped, taking Randy's hand in hers.
"What a Maternity Ward or a Hospital?"
"Both!"
Since giving birth to their children, Roxanna had rarely suffered from any illnesses or injuries something that was a big relief to Randy! In fact, at nearly the age fifty, this was the healthiest she had ever been in her entire life.
Searching for Lainey's side room, they were greeted by an exhausted - yet proud - Cameron.
"Mom and Dad are in there with Lainey and him right now. I just need to take a breather. See you all in a few minutes." Cameron stated, leaving the Maternity Ward, heading to the outside area of the hospital.
Stepping into the room, Roxy and Randy were warmed in by the pleasant smiles and chatter of their daughter and fellow Grandparents; Shawn and Rebecca Michaels.
When the news of Cameron and Lainey going out originally hit both families, they were a little sceptical about the whole idea. Yet, their wedding ceremony was too beautiful for words.
Flashback; Cameron and Lainey's wedding day.
Lainey stood in her hotel room fully ready for her wedding ceremony, due to take place in less than an hours time. Caressing her bump, she turned sideways in the mirror to spy her currently large figure. Smiling to herself, she smoothed out the final creases on her ivory and lilac gown before placing her tiara on her head, picking up the bouquet of flowers gently in her hands.
A knock came at the door. "Come in." she called.
"Lainey!" Roxy squealed, bounding over to her baby girl. "You look gorgeous!"
"Thanks. I'm nervous."
"That's fine, don't worry. You look amazing." Roxy encouraged, embracing her daughter. "I hope he makes you as happy as your Father has made me over the years."
"He'd better, or I'll kick his ass!" Randy joked, kissing his daughters cheek before walking her up the aisle.
End of Flashback.
Cameron was never one for words. A private and some would say shy man, he usually kept his feelings to himself. However, on that day in July, he made his feelings known to the whole world.
Flashback: Cameron's wedding speech.
"Thank you for all being here today and coming to support myself and Lainey on this fantastic day. Lainey, darling, I've known you all your life, before you could even talk and before I even guess I loved you in more than just a friend way. My Father and yours were the best of friends and still are to this very day. I bet you'd never thought you'd be family, huh?" Cameron wise cracked, looking at the two men in question.
"When I first realised I had feelings for you, I didn't think you'd ever want anything to do with me. Meatheads like me and intelligent, beautiful women like yourself don't mix. But you are one of a kind, totally incomparable with anyone I have ever met in my whole life. Everything about you is so...perfect. So articulate and true. Now, I am so glad you are my wife and even prouder that we are gonna spend the rest of our lives together. Thank you for making me the happiest guy alive!" Cameron concluded, as he was welcomed with a passionate kiss from Lainey.
End of Flashback.
Cameron was not stupid, far from it. Yet, compared to Lainey, he felt that way and nothing she could say or do would convince him other wise. Now, she knew their son would change his perceptions of himself; for the better.
"Mom, Dad!" Lainey cried, sitting up in bed so that she could receive a hug from her parents.
"How are you feeling?" Roxy questioned, pecking her daughter on the forehead.
"Great."
"He's a little cutie. What's his name?" Rebecca asked, passing the sleeping baby to his other Grandma, Roxy.
"Apollo Keith Michaels." Lainey declared as Roxy turned to face Randy with the little bundle of joy.
"Lainey, he's so handsome!" Roxy giggled, pushing the blanket away from his face to get a clearer shot.
Apollo was the spitting image of his Father with his blonde hair and deep blue eyes. He had Lainey's shape face as well as her nose and lips. He was the precise ideal of a new born baby.
"Why Apollo?" Randy questioned, slightly confused.
"Coz he's the God of light and truth, just like he will be...hopefully!" Lainey laughed, remembering how much of a brat her younger brother, Daniel, had been in the past.
"When are you taking him home?" Shawn spoke.
"In a couple of days. Coz he was a week later than expected, they just want to keep us both in check just to make sure there are no complications or anything."
"At least he wasn't a week early!" Roxy cautioned her daughter.
"So HBK, Grand-daddy's at last, huh?" Randy pulled up a seat next to his long time best friend.
"Oh yeah. It's great that we can literally go through this together, huh? Just like so many things in the past."
Randy joked. "Don't get all sentimental on me my man!"
"Sorry, I'm just so extremely grateful for everything God has now given our families." Shawn spoke from the heart.
A few minutes later, Cameron returned with a few unexpected guests.
"Mum! Ian!" Roxy yelped, strolling over to the aging couple before handing Apollo back to the new Mother.
"Hello baby." Charlotte replied, glad to see her daughter for the first time in a few months. "How's my Great-Grandson doing?"
"He's as perfect as ever. Do you want to hold him?" Lainey quizzed, presenting him to her Grandmother.
"What if I drop him?"
"You won't Mum!" Roxy chuckled.
After a few moments of convincing, Charlotte was securely holding the newborn protectively in her arms.
"Roxy, honey, before I forget, in my bag there is an envelope with your name on it for you."
"For me? From who?" Roxy cautiously wondered.
"You'll see when you read it." Charlotte implored, handing Ian, her husband of twenty-four years, Apollo for the very first time.
Taking the envelope, Roxy undid it carefully. Just by seeing the handwriting on the outside, she knew exactly who it was from.
Yo Rox,
Hope you and your hubby are keeping well. Bet you're wondering just why the hell I couldn't have picked up the phone, dialled your number and spoke to you for half an hour, huh? Or emailed ya? Well, I wanted to take us back to our school days before talking 'bout the future.
Remember when we would sit in lessons and doodle in our books, passing messages and getting ourselves in trouble? Yep, the school days definitely are the best days of your lives. No worries, cares or anything. Just pure naivety.
Anyway, remember back in April when I was over in the States for Wrestlemania? When I said love was for losers? Well guess what? I'm about to join a very elite club of losers...
I've met what everyone would say as 'soul mate' or 'the one'. Like you've got with Randy, I now have with Damien. He's at least a 15 outta 10! He's gorge! He's got so many 'tats, I could trace the outline of them with my fingers for hours, not giving a care about anything, except for him. He's faultless in every sense of the word.
What's freaky is he had the same kidney transplant as me, for exactly the same reason, on the same side! We have matching scars which something not a lot of couples can say about each other!
What about marriage I hear you cry? I didn't want a fancy do like you had. Sure, yours was perfect for you and Randy but I just wanted it to be me and him at a concert with a marriage licenser. No, really, that's how we tied the knot...in style!
I guess it's a little late for children but he's not bothered. We might be adopting some children in the near future but hey, anything can happen and I hate to say it but my biological clock is ticking!
Just before I sign off I'd like to thank you for always being there for me all of these years. I know at times I haven't been that good a mate but you always have. You and I have so many fond memories together and you are such a unique and spectacular person. Thank you for your never ending support.
Hopefully, we'll see each other soon, huh?
Love always and all ways, Lil xxx
Folding the envelope and placing it in her coat pocket, Roxy smirked to herself; she couldn't be happier right now and was beyond glad that her best friend had actually found peace in her life. After all of these years, she'd finally got to the stage Roxy was; very much in love with a great guy.
"Hey, let's leave the young family alone in peace." Shawn suggested, getting up to leave with his wife.
"Mum, Ian, do you need a lift to a hotel or anything?" Roxy questioned.
"No, we've booked a taxi for quarter of an hours time so we'll be fine, thanks."
"Bye honey, we'll see you tomorrow at some point, yeah?" Randy said, kissing his daughters cheek as everyone departed from the hospital room leaving Lainey, Cameron and Apollo to get their rest.
"When are you going back to England, Mum?" Roxy inquired.
"In three days."
"If you would like to come and stay with us for a few days longer, that would be fine." Randy added, placing a loving arm around Roxy's shoulders.
"We wouldn't want to be a burden." Ian said.
"No, we'd be glad of the company. The place has been so quiet since Kay moved out." Roxy frowned slightly. "What do you say?"
"Only if you are sure, dear." Charlotte agreed.
"Ok, well, we're leaving New York in a few days so you can come back with us, ok?"
"Sure."
"What about you Shawn and Rebecca, when are you going back to Texas?"
"Tonight by the sounds of things. We don't want to intrude on Cameron and Lainey that's all."
"Perhaps you could come and stay one week or something with us?" Roxy suggested.
"That would be good. Speak to you soon!" Rebecca responded, the three couples going their separate ways for the time being.
"So, what do you want to do know?" Roxy questioned, bringing Randy in for a cuddle.
"I don't mind, sweetie, what ever it is you so desire."
"It's been so long since we were in New York. " Roxy gasped.
"I know. Funny to think we used to live here, huh?" How about we go and relive a few memories?" Randy suggested.
"Sounds good to me!" Roxy smiled, taking a hold of her husbands hand to relive some of their olden day memories.
Check back soon for more!
Ok I'llapologise in advance...I haven't written the next, and final chapter, of this story. My excuse is slave driving teachers and exams! The last chapter may come out next Saturday but don't be too surprised if it doesn't.
Thank you for reading and reviewing, hope you enjoyed this second to last episode of Lust & Lunacy: Back Into Your System!
