Title: The Unexpected Path

Author: Mel

Disclaimer: I own nothing other than the kiddies and the idea.

Distribution: Here, some yahoo groups, everyone else ask.

Summary: Amy deals with loss and life with a little chat.

Rating: PG-13

Pairings: Lita/Shane, Lita/Randy

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Amy McMahon looked at her three children and smiled a sad smile. She'd been having a hard time for the past two years, but now things were looking up.

Amy McMahon had married Shane McMahon several years ago. She'd been in pain then. Pain over the betrayal by her boyfriend, Randy Orton, pain over the brutal violation of her body and pain over the loss of her son.

Amy had lost so much, but had gained so much when she'd woken up in the hospital with Shane McMahon clasping her hand. When he'd helped her get over the betrayal by Randy, her boyfriend of two years and her best friend, Trish, and then dealing with the emotional distress after the rape and loss of her and Randy's baby, Amy had known that Shane was the one. The one she'd been waiting for. The one she was going to married.

They'd quickly married and had Randall Vincent right away, then his sister, Jesse Christine, and finally Kennedy Shane. While Amy had been pregnant with Kennedy, Randy Orton had reentered her life. She'd been enjoying a day in the park with her children and he was just there. Amy had always known she was going to see him again.

They'd made their peace that day before Shane had joined them. Amy had been able to look at Randy and not feel regret or loss or wonder about what if. She'd had Shane and she had been secure in that love.

But that couldn't' last. No loss seemed to be a thread written into the fabric of Amy's life.

She'd lost her baby and now god had decided to take her beloved Shane.

They'd been in Mexico celebrating their seventh anniversary as well as the recent birth of their third child, when tragedy struck.

Shane had had a headache. So he had lain down. But when he woke up he couldn't see. It was the strangest thing. Shane had always been healthy, then suddenly not. Amy had been terrified as when they had contacted medical authorities and then flown home quickly to see specialist.

It had been the worst news. Shane had an inoperable brain tumor. He only had a few weeks to live. Amy was devastated. They'd tried to be strong for each other and for the children, but it had been so hard. Amy had wanted to die with him. But she couldn't because she had to think about her children.

Her children who were now seven, four and two. She had been mother and father to them. Of course the McMahons had been there. They loved Amy and the children. Hunter had particularly begun to pay loads of attention to the boys, who would grow up with out a father, but Hunter had his own two children with Stephanie to worry about. Vince had been strong and there, but he was always so busy.

That was when Randy once more appeared in her life. He'd been there to hold her hand when she'd shared the news with everyone that Shane had died. He had held her hand when she was told Shane was to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, for his spread and use of media in the WWE and wrestling.

Randy had been there whenever she needed him. And they'd redeveloped a strong friendship. That friendship had grown over time though and now Amy found herself sitting in front of Shane's head stone talking to him.

"Hi honey. I miss you. The kids are so big. I know you know that though, since you see us everyday. I just it's been hard without you. God Shane I miss you so much."

Amy said as she leaned forward and touched the words…Shane Brandon McMahon, Beloved by Many, Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Friend…Where Have you Gone?

She took a few moments to just breathe. She'd promised herself she wouldn't cry, but that was easier sad then done.

"Rand, as he likes to be called now, still wants to be a wrestler. He says that he will be World Champion by the age of eighteen, then president of the company by thirty. I'm sure he'll do it. He's just like Vince. I don't know if that's good or bad."

She let out a little chuckle.

"Jess is so beautiful. She is going to break some hearts. Then Kenny, Shane, whatever he wants to be called when he grows up…he's just like you. So sweet and loving. He looks just like you too. You may be gone, but you're still here aren't you?"

She grew quiet.

"So…the reason I am here…Randy."

Amy grew silent for a moment.

"I know…he was an ass and broke my heart, but he has changed so much. The loss of Ashley and his baby, his second baby, made his change. He's more responsible. More of a Man. I guess he finally grew up. He has been such a help since you left. He has been there when I need him and well I am sure you saw us getting closer. I don't know what to think Shane. I want to love him again. I already love him again. I know if you were here…there'd be no question. You and I would have already had baby four by now, add to our brood. You always said we'd make our own wrestling stable. But you're not. I'm alone. I know I have the family and my friends and your friends, our friends, but I don't want to be alone anymore. You've been gone for two years now. The kids need someone stable in their lives; I need someone…so I guess I'm here to tell you that I'm marrying him. He will never be you, just as you were never him. I love you both so much. I never knew I could love so much. So Shane…I am saying goodbye. I miss you so much, and love you as more than you'll ever know. But I have to move on. We planned on forever, but didn't get it so. I'm here and you're there. So I'm going to marry Randy and be happy. I just wanted to talk to you about it. You see Randy asked me and I ran. I ended up here and well I know…I'm going to marry him."

Amy let out a sigh. She'd been out to dinner with Randy. They'd been dating a little over six months. He'd been a surrogate father to the kids, the McMahons had accepted him. She'd been accepted by the Orton's. It was wonderful. Then he'd said he wanted to marry her and she'd freaked.

Amy had driven for hours and ended up here.

Amy stood, brushing off some dirt and grass. She leaned forward and kissed the headstone, then stood and turned walking away from her old life and going head on towards her new one.