"How's Paige's physio going?" asked Dean as both he and Seth walked around the mansion both men now called home. Renee having convinced Dean it would be safer there for them and their daughter despite their being no direct danger from Evolution, unless the person they were targetting happened to be with them when they attacked. Since Paige had been released from hospital Seth and Dean had returned to being her security detail, where as AJ, Punk, Zarah and Jordan had moved into Lunatics Dream Mansion with the permission of the two previous owners in Renee and Dean. Dean knew Seth still planned on asking Paige something, he had seen the engagement ring once but never asked as he knew the younger man would have told him if he wanted someone else to know.
"She's doing good, although pretty down when Doc Galloway told her the odds of having kids naturally. He also told her someone had come to the hospital to make plans for when she is ready to have a family" responded Seth, remembering when she told him of that, both of them assumed it was Finn but got their answer when they asked him about it, his only response was a confused expression clearly having no idea what either of them were on about. "She's still trying to find out who that person or people are, since her original thought of Finn turned out wrong. His generally confusion gave it away" added Seth a small smile coming to his lips on seeing her sitting besides the outdoor pool, Renee in the water with her young daughter and Jordan since Zarah had come to visit them, as she now seen them as close friends. As Punk and AJ had also come to visit.
"Have you asked her yet?" asked Dean seeing the way Seth stopped and looked at him with slight confusion on what he was referring to. "Paige, have you asked her to marry you yet? I know you're thinking about it, you carry around the ring everywhere with you" continued Dean seeing the way Seth reached into the pocket of his combats and pulled out the little box which contained the ring. He showed Dean the ring he had designed, although simple in design it was also something Paige would like or at least he thought it was. "She a keeper, and she loves you as much as you love her. I know she will say yes. If Renee could love and have a family with a complete nut case like me, then Paige would happily marry a smart ass like you" added Dean giving his best friend and the man he seen as a brother encouragement to ask the woman who obviously held his heart the big life changing question.
"I know when I'm going to ask her" replied Seth, revealing he already had the day planned out, a small smirk appearing on his features as he tried to suppress a chuckle especially when Dean near enough crashed into a wall. "Summer's been helping me, it's coming up to the third anniversary since Paige took over the business and its also the annual ball in Orlando which all of us have an invite to. That ball is where I first met her, I think that should also be the place where I ask her to marry me" added Seth explaining he had help from Paige's cousin, and he was going to propose at the event and place where they had first met. Dean could only smile at hearing that, he was willing to return to the place where they had all uprooted to and where his previous relationship ended just to take the next step in his relationship with Paige and begin a new part of his life.
"Well at least I can take Renee this time. Although finding a babysitter we trust might be a bit difficult" responded Dean, not noticing Punk had appeared by the duo and had heard the entire conversation, it brought a smile to him especially to hear his little brother was finally ready to ask someone to marry him. Punk soon tapped both men on the shoulder watching as both men jumped and turned around quick enough to give themselves whiplash. Dean held a hand over his chest when looking over to Punk where as Seth held his neck looking at Dean and then to Punk, wondering if there was a reason his older brother had given both of them a scare. "Just what I wanted, to be scared half to death by someone" spoke Dean seeing the cheeky grin to come across Punk's lips, it was obvious he had enjoyed watching how they reacted to his sneaking upon and scaring the hell from the pair of them.
"Sorry" responded Punk, watching as both turned around to carry on while being cautious of what else he may have planned for them. "You do have a babysitter by the way. The same person who offered to look after Jordan" added Punk, seeing the curiosity come to Dean's features upon hearing there was someone willing to look after his daughter. "Nikki Bella, she volunteered as a way of saying thank you for helping her disappear. Plus she's in the area with her siblings and their kids" continued the older man revealing the woman he had helped to keep hidden had offered to look after the 16 month old boy and the near six month old girl. "I'm going to inform Renee and Zarah about it, since she is planning an entire days worth of fun for them. Including Disney films, a trip or two to their favourite park and a small shopping trip" finished Punk seeing the way Dean smiled upon hearing what the woman in question had in mind.
"If Renee is okay with it, then its good by me. Momma Bear gets the final call when it comes to babysitters" replied Dean revealing the decision was up to Renee, to which Punk nodded and went on his way. "Oh and Paige's dresses is black like the last time she went to one of the events, she AJ and Summer dragged her to the mall the other day" added Dean. Seth only look on, knowing someone would have forced his beloved Paige to go dress shopping sooner or later, no doubt with her protesting through it. "That's funny, Renee has a red dress and I think Finn said he was going with Becky. Maybe we should find a date for Summer?" added Dean seeing how Seth looked over to him and chuckled, he knew Paige's cousin could be as stubborn as she was especially when it come to going on dates with people.
"Like who Jason Jordan. She would ended up murdering him by the end of the night" sarcastically replied Seth, he could still remember Jason joining them brought in by Corey to help with the illegal side of things, the younger man had quickly taken a shine to both Dean and himself, as well as seemed to hold a little crush for Summer. "I would say Bo but she punched him the other day, she didn't realise he was her protector so she thought he was some guy stalking her" added Seth recalling the incident rather well since he was in the security hub at the time, having spotted it on the cameras. He felt for Bo on that one considering Summer had punched him and he ended up whacking his head of the wall, falling over shortly after. "The only people who comes to mind that maybe able to handle Summer are Marek, Jimmy J or Cesaro" finished Seth listing three people he could think would be able to handle Summer, Marek being his childhood friend whom he had stayed in contact with and Jimmy Jacobs being the leader of the first illegal business he was part of with Age Of The Fall, both men had met Cesaro during their Shield days, he was one of them to leave shortly after Roman had merged with Evolution.
"Could test the three of them. Whichever one Summer gets along with best is the one we set her up with" responded Dean, both men quickly changing the subject when they seen the blond in question walking with her younger sister Emma. She stopped before both of them and introduced Emma to them, the other blond smiled awkwardly and waved at them clearly not too comfortable being around them while wearing a bikini, where as Summer was the opposite and enjoyed their company. "So Emma do you have a date to the annual ball in Orlando?" asked Dean watching as she shook her head and Summer sent them a suspicious look. "We're trying to find Summer a date, we figured since Paige has one in Seth here we could help her cousins with finding one too" added Dean regretting it almost instantly when he seen the look Summer sent his way, to which he put his hands up in surrender and Seth burst into laughter.
"Its a good job all the guys around here are trustworthy" spoke Summer, seeing Emma gain a little more comfort around the two men, she knew if her older sister and cousin trusted the people to come in and out of the mansion then they wouldn't be much of a threat to her. "By the way who put officer Bo as my protector?" asked Summer curious to know who assigned a police officer as her protection, although she knew there was a possibility it was her father who had done it. Since Bo worked at the same station her father and uncle did. Summer seen the confusion on both of their features giving her the indication it wasn't either of them. "You thought it was my dad right?" asked Summer watching as both of them nodded to her question, although she did see something else as well, almost as if they knew something she didn't.
"It could have been Bray, Bo is his younger brother. Plus he knows if Paige sent someone to protect you guys it would have to be someone trusted. If it was Bray then expect a new guy, you took Bo out with a single punch so you can imagine what someone who meant harm could do" added Seth revealing if it was Bray who sent Bo to protect her then expect someone else to take his place as he had easily been taken out of the equation by Summer herself. "If it was your dad then he's sticking around. Plus if Paige gave the order for protection she would have told both of you before she did it" finished Seth knowing Paige would have told both of them what she was doing before. Much like Finn did before setting Seth himself the task of keeping watch over her although the Irishman never told her when he sent Gallows and Anderson to keep watch. It wasn't long before the four went to the pool area, Dean sitting on one of the chairs besides Renee happily taking their little girl to give her a little time to herself where as Seth took of his boots and rolled up his combats before sitting next to Paige and dipping his feet in the warm waters of the pool.
Back in Orlando, The Brothers of Destruction had returned to their jobs at the police department. They had returned to Orlando just a few weeks after Paige was released from the hospital although they were aware Summer and Emma would keep them updated with her condition they still worried in case anything else happened. Both men had been invited the annual formal event at the city hall as they normally were, mainly because the work they had put into bringing the illegal business and drug lords down, thrust making the city a safer place. At this moment in time they were working on finding the missing members of Evolution and trying to work out why Jarrett's crew had arrived in town. They knew from security footage recovered those working for TNA would do whatever it took to get their jobs done including putting innocent people in unnecessary danger.
"Mark come look at this" called Kane, he had been assigned to the case of where a near war had broken out in the streets of Orlando, Alberto Del Rio and Austin Aries from TNA with who they had identified as Randy Orton and Batista from Evolution. "Look Orton and Batista, they stopped to make sure the people caught in the crossfire were okay and called for help when they realised at least three of them had been hit" added Kane noticing the sudden change in the Evolution members. It made him wonder what had sparked such a change and why a war had suddenly broke out in Orlando between the two factions. Especially when he remembered Evolution had once been at war with Paige and those at Knight's Raven.
"Wait go back, stop right there" spoke Mark, looking at the footage he had spotted in the background. On the side of both groups was one of the leading ladies. Stephanie McMahon and Karen Jarrett, he could just about make out from the footage the two seemed to be in a verbal argument about something, just as he spotted when Karen gave the order for her two men to fire at innocent people in the street, almost as if she was trying to prove something. "The two women in the background arguing are Stephanie McMahon one of the three in control of Evolution and Karen Jarrett, Jeff's wife. Looks like Karen is the one who gave the order to fire. Lets bring her in" finished Mark, watching as Kane nodded before the two of them collected their gear and headed towards the parking lot.
"Do you think the girls will be attending the annual event this year?" asked Kane noticing Paige's name was on the guest list as was both Summer's and Emma's. Just as he had picked upon Finn's once again being on there as he had been every year. He knew the event was fast approaching and brought back the memories of what happened at the last one in which Paige, Emma and Summer attended. It was from that particular night Paige began to learn the truth and uncover secrets both men had hidden from her. He could guess if she did attend this one then it would be a lot different. Despite her injury he knew from his own girls she was so much more confident in herself now, she was finally happy and accepted her role as the head and owner of Knight's Raven. Just as he knew Summer had been able to open her own little jewellery store with the help of her cousin. "She's doing better Mark, Emma mentioned she was looking for a holiday destination the other day, where as one of the guys there recommend going to her own little island" added Kane remembering when Emma had said that, he knew from that point on Paige was a lot better off than either of them could have imagined.
"Isle Noir" whispered Mark remembering when Saraya mentioned her family owned a little Island off the coast of Cuba. He had never been there but knew its name and knew Saraya once had hopes of taking their daughter there, especially when they were going to go on family vacations. The vast forests around the island and many beaches offering some entertainment for her as would the waterfalls and natural water pools. Kane turned to look at his older brother with confusion having just heard the whispered words of his brother. "Isle Noir, other wise known as Isle Black, it was a small island off the coast of Cuba, there was several villa's scattered around the island. Its the island Emma mentioned" explained Mark revealing he knew a little about the island like the area it was located in and about some of the islands contents but that was it. Kane merely nodded as the two of them continued to walk on towards their destination.
"Okay she is much better off than the rest of us. Her own island, a business and a bunch of high tech secure mansions" responded Kane, knowing in a way Saraya had made sure her daughter would have everything she would need, from people she could trust to safe places to call home and even a huge business to run and do with as she wished. "Remind me again why we tried to keep it from her and why we disbanded our own?" asked Kane, knowing the answers. Back when they had ran they're own one not many were interested in the illegal side of things, wanting to keep on the right side of the law, but now that type of business was bigger than ever and more in demand than the previous years. With Jarrett's bunch at Impact formally TNA, Evolution, The Undisputed Era and Knight's Raven, he knew just in their country alone there was a lot of business, new and old.
"Because it was what's best for your girls and wife and what's was best for Paige at the time. Plus if we didn't get out then we would have been behind bars by now rather than putting others behind them. Summer and Emma would have grown up visiting their dad in a prison, god knows what would have happened to Paige" replied Mark, knowing Crystal would have no doubt divorced Kane if he ended up behind bars, although she would probably let her girls visit him when they were old enough to decide for themselves. As for his own daughter, he knew she would have likely been raised by a friend of Saraya's, growing up knowing the truth on who she was and what was rightfully hers. He knew all three young women would have grown up to be very different than they were now.
"True. I'm willing to bet Paige would have still met Finn, Corey, Dean and Seth though. There's no way they wouldn't have come across each other, even if it was just by chance" added Kane, having a feeling his niece would've still met the four who have helped her no end. "It was practically fate she met Seth and Dean. As for Finn she's alive right now because of him, he save her life when she was a teen. You know as well as I do with Corey, she would have ran into him sooner or later, no doubt kicking his ass like she did when they were in school together" continued Kane explaining some of the things, he thought would have happened and how he thought it was fate Seth and Dean had met Paige almost three years prior as well as kept her out of harms way during the attack and following car chase.
Back in Tampa, Zarah had not gotten out of the pool, sitting on one of the deck chairs while she tried to dry off Jordan ready for him to take his afternoon nap, Dean had taken Freya to the little playroom so she could have her sleep before her afternoon feed. Like always he had taken the baby monitor with him so both he and Renee could keep an eye on their little girl while she slept. AJ and Punk were also out in the garden as was Summer and Emma, all enjoying each other's company as they either messed about in the pool or relaxed on the deck chairs while catching some rays.
"So are you guys all set for the annual event in Orlando?" asked Zarah sitting on one of the black mental and fabric deck chairs once she had returned from putting her son in the playroom to sleep for a little while. She looked around at the three couples and two other women scattered around the pool area, a small smile coming to her lips at seeing how they were around each other. Seth was happily swimming in front of Paige who was sat on the pool side with her feet in the water, Dean was putting sun cream on Renee's back where as Punk appeared to be sneaking upon AJ who was happily fanning herself with something. She knew whatever he had planned would likely end in laughter or pandemonium.
"Yup, Me and AJ dragged Paige out dress shopping the other day. Much to her protest. Although she did get to see what some of her investments in the others have created" responded Renee remembering going around one of the many shopping malls in an attempt to find an evening gown, AJ had found hers near enough instantly, where as it took Paige a while to find hers along with visiting several different stores. It wasn't long before there was a loud ear piecing scream, all of them in and around the pool looked over to see AJ practically throw a full clothed Punk into the pool just missing Seth who had quickly swum back over to Paige, although both got hit with the tidal wave created when Punk hit the water.
"Next time I'm scaring Summer or Emma. Especially if that's AJ's first reaction" spoke Punk when he surfaced from the pool, seeing Summer stood at the pool side, AJ standing next to her. He could see Emma on one of the deck chairs staring at him as if to try and persuade him other wise on targetting her next time. Even when she found Aj's reaction amusing. Like the others in the area she also had a smile on her lips although some were laughing such as both Paige and Seth along with Dean. "Or maybe one of you guys since Emma's staring smile is rather creepy" added Punk, seeing the way her smile turned innocent upon hearing he would target someone else instead of her, he could only chuckle to himself knowing eventually the two blond women would get used to his tricks and antics much like it would be a common thing for Dean to suddenly crash into things.
"The girls are set for the event. Just us guys who have to dig out our tux from the back of the closet" responded Dean seeing the way Summer looked over to him, just as he had spotted the look both AJ and Zarah had shared with each other. "Why are you two looking like that?" asked Dean almost afraid of what both dark haired women had in mind. He knew whatever it was, was likely to be fun for the girls but not torture for the guys on the receiving end of it. Plus he wasn't looking for to the formal event itself although this time he got to go with Renee his beautiful wife which was something he wasn't able to do the last time he had gone to one of the events. Paige could only chuckle slightly but more at the look Seth had painted on his features, one of dread, confusion and curiosity all mixed together.
"Oh no you don't. You boys are going to get new ones" spoke AJ revealing what the look she shared with Zarah had meant. "Us girls have to go out and get new dresses so the least you boys could do is go and get tailor made suits for the event" continued the New Jersey native, the almost crazy look in her eye when she seen her husband was going to attempt to protest to the words she had spoken. "The same goes for Finn, Corey and anyone else around here who is attending the formal evening" finished AJ revealing she wasn't going to let any of them get away with using old suits or tux they had stashed away in their closet. She knew the boys would no doubt protest about it just as she knew they would go with it in the end as it would put a smile on each of the girls lips at seeing them make an effort in looking good for an event.
"So how is Nikki going to get here?" asked Renee changing the subject to the men having to go and get tailor made suits to the woman who had offered to look after the both of the young children. "And what sort of things does she have planned for these two?" added the blond Canadian just wanting to make sure her precious little girl was in safe hands and would have fun during her time away from both her parents. She knew from some of the details Punk had already offered Nikki was good with young children due to her two nieces being about the same age as Jordan, maybe a little bit older, but like Zarah she just wanted to make sure everything would be okay while she was away in Orlando. "Does she have all the emergency contact numbers?" finished Renee hoping Punk would have at least debriefed her before telling both mothers about her offer.
"I will be going out to San Diego with AJ two days before the event and bringing her and her two siblings here. She will be staying in one of the penthouse suites, along with her sister Brie and brother JJ. Yes she has all the emergency contact numbers as well as the mobile number of both you and Dean as well as Zarah's in case anything happens. The Wyatt's will also be stationed around the penthouse area" responded Punk revealing all the safety measures being taken to make sure both the woman who had offered her services and the children in which she would be looking after were as safe as possible. "As for activities, she has a few trips to the park, films, creative seasons, a few little games, a mini shopping trip and nap time stories for them" added Punk revealing the woman in question had made sure to include everything possible when it come to fun things to do with the young children. "Oh and face time phone calls with the parents of each one so they get to see each other" quickly finished Punk remembering when Nikki had mentioned that so the parents would have peace of mind their child was okay and the children could see the people they loved so much.
"So we go to Orlando the night before and come back the day after right?" asked Emma speaking up for the first time since being around the group, she was beginning to feel more comfortable around them and had a hint of a smile come to her lips when she watched Seth help Paige to her feet once he had gotten out of the pool. He soon carried her over to one of the chairs carefully placing her down. She found the act rather sweet, as she was sure the rest of them would as well. "So what's the plan once we're there?" quickly added Emma knowing there was a chance both she and Summer would be staying in Orlando when the others returned back to Tampa, their parents were there after all. She knew her father was okay with them being in Tampa since he had been able to review all the security measures put in place and had deemed them the safest he could think off.
"We have private suites at one of the high end hotels. During the day of the ball a hired hair and make up artist will come and help us ladies get ready, where as they guys get a day to do whatever they feel like, including just sleeping. Then a limo will be coming to pick us up at seven, its a twenty minute ride, the limo will also be taking us back to the hotel after the event or whenever we decide to leave. We return to Orlando the following day" responded Paige revealing what the plan was and the guys had the day to themselves. "Its up to you and Summer if you come back here with us or stay in Orlando" finished Paige revealing her two cousins were free to join them when returning the day after the formal. Just as she could see the kind smiles she got from both who called her cousin in response.
