Jitters weren't even the accurate words for Emylee at this point, and it was driving everyone crazy. It was the day before the rehearsal party, and she just had a feeling something was going to go wrong. A WWE wedding never goes off without some type of drama, ask Stephanie.
As she packed, Dave came up behind her, just rubbing her shoulders.
"Hey, you're so tense. Second thoughts?", he joked.
"No, I'll be fine. I just…I'll be fine"
"Em, don't do that. Even if I think differently, just talk to me. Don't shut me out".
"We've, talked, talked, and talked. I even called Tim. He's saying it's just a trigger and it will pass. I'm just trying to focus on that and prep for the best day of our lives. Problem is my trigger is dampening the event".
"You say the word. We can elope tonight. I'll get us tickets, and we'll go".
"No. Our parents are here, and I want the kids to see us come together. I'll be ok", she wryly grinned.
It was then, Dave started to become concerned. She was falling back to that dark Emylee he saw in the doctor's office.
"Listen. Even if I'm in potato sacks in the middle of a field, we are getting married. Nothing, and I mean nothing is stopping me from marrying you", he said to her.
One tear fell, and he wiped it away. They just stood and hugged. It seemed like forever, but five minutes passed before Mary came and found the two.
"Hey, I was coming to see where you were. Anna was asking for…Oh I'm sorry".
"No mom, it's ok. Come on in", Dave turned and held on to Emylee's hand. The gesture meant the world to her. She grinned at Dave and Mary. She truly hoped she could be the wife and mother they held her to.
"Em, can we talk for a minute?", Mary asked.
"Yeah, yeah. Come on in. I was finishing packing", she said walking back to the bed.
Dave kissed her temple and went downstairs. Mary sat down on the bed and tried to read Emylee's behavior. Honestly, she was rooting for these two. She knew from the day she met Emylee this was it for these two. The bonus was the twins she gave to this family. Even if they didn't get married next week, Emylee would be like a daughter to her. Whatever she could do to make sure her and her son got married that's what was going to happen.
"How are we doing? Seriously".
"Seriously? Trying not to lose my shit and drive everyone crazy in the process", she grinned, and a tear fell again.
'Sweetie, no matter what you have to focus on the love you two have. I want you to know that I'll always be here to talk no matter what. No judgement at all. I know what it's like to start over in something that you aren't sure what will happen, but it feels right".
She sat next to Mary and just let the words sink in. It hit her like a ton of bricks. Despite it all, it was starting over. The two of them had been though it all but marriage was truly starting over permanently. Before she could answer, Dave came running in the room.
"We gotta go, the police are at Randy and Steph's house", he breathed.
Lillian knew this was a mistake, but she didn't care. She needed Randy to know he needed to leave his marriage and be with her. These McMahons have been trouble since the dawn of time, and Shane was no different from his sister. He may not have cheated on Lillian, but he thought about it….with Emylee.
"Lil! What's up? Where's Shane and Jack", Steph said opening the door.
Lillian pushed her way through the door, and marched in. Stephanie's worry turned into anger really quick as Randy came down the stairs with some paperwork.
"Hey, Lil! Where's Shane…"
"Did you tell her?!"
Steph was angry and confused, and Randy was just shocked. He knew what she was talking about, but he didn't love her that way. He thought she was over it since marrying Shane.
"Tell me what? What the hell is going on?", Steph said.
"Your husband is in love with me. Always has been. You were a substitute".
"I don't know if I should be pissed at you for disturbing my house, disrespecting my brother, or lying about my husband. I tell you what", she took off her earrings and wedding ring.
"He's lying to you. Ask him. Ask him about the text I sent. Ask him about the meeting we had 2 weeks ago", she said putting space between her and Steph.
Shane burst through the door, frantic hoping to stop Lillian. He still loved his wife, but if she didn't want him, he was ready to accept that. What he was hoping to do is stop her from going to his sister's house.
"Randy you got two seconds to explain what she's talking about".
Shane came in between the two females. He knew his sister. On tv, she was this helpless princess. Real life, she could have her own MMA title.
"We are leaving! Now! Steph I'm sorry", Shane said between the two.
"She text me the night we got back together after we found out we were pregnant. I ignored her until two weeks ago. I had to meet with her and Emylee to finalize her retirement papers. Emylee left and she kissed me. I love you Steph. You know that".
"So….you hid this from me?"
The force that came from her fist broke two of his teeth. Lillian made the mistake of calling 911, and the four heard the sirens.
"Bitch! You called the police? The fuck is wrong with you. I should have beat your ass on the spot".
Steph lunged after her with Shane in the middle. Right at that moment the police bust through the door pulling the two apart. Randy got up, dazed, but held on to Steph.
"You two are going to the car, you, start talking", the officer said to Randy.
He explained everything while Steph was quiet. The officer looked over at Steph.
"You want to add anything or you aint talking".
"I want my lawyer".
Randy texted Dave, telling him and Emylee to get to the police station.
By the time Emylee and Dave arrived at their house, Steph was in the back of a cop car, Randy was getting checked out, Lillian was in a different car, and Shane was pacing. Emylee approached the car with Steph first.
"What the fuck?"
"She came to my house disrespecting me".
"Say nothing else. I'll meet you at the station".
They drove off. She pinched her nose in frustration walking to the bus where Randy was with Dave.
"If I'm going to save your wife's ass, and this company, start talking".
"Lillian came here in her delusion thinking I was leaving my family for her".
"Now, why would she think that?"
"Because two weeks ago she kissed me. I tried telling her to leave me alone, and I didn't love her that way".
"Is that it?"
"She tried this before when Steph was pregnant with Nick".
"You never thought to tell me? Randall, gahdammit".
Dave shook his head and added his thoughts.
"Listen, by the look on Shane's face, Vince knows. That means you got twelve hours, maybe, before all the dirt sheets report this. Get him and go to the station. I'll ride with Randy, and call Mom on our way back".
"I told you… I told you".
"No, we are getting married, even if we got a jailbird, and toothless bum for wedding parties. Go".
He kissed her, and she walked off. Even he was getting worried. The rehearsal dinner was tomorrow, and the wedding was in a couple days. All this crazy couldn't be good. Maybe, just maybe, Emylee was onto something.