Chapter Sixty Seven:
It was early Wednesday morning and it was officially the start of Wrestlemania week. Santa Clara, California was already packed with wrestlers and wrestling fans all participating in the events. Jon, Brooklyn, the twins, Joe, Colby and Stephanie had flown to Santa Clara on the company jet to avoid all the craziness. It was mostly for the twins benefit. The last thing they wanted was for them to be surrounded by masses of fans.
After the flight, Jon and Brooklyn's tour bus was waiting to drive them all to the Four Seasons hotel they would be staying in for the next five days. They had offered a ride to Colby and Joe, but the latter politely declined.
Jon and Brooklyn and the twins were currently on the bus starting their journey to the hotel. The twins were laying down on the floor between Jon's legs as he played with them while Brooklyn was on the couch, a notepad in her lap as she was on the phone with Gal.
"Yea we talked about colors. My bridesmaids dresses are going to be a pale gold. The guys are gonna be in all black suits with black ties."
"Mommy needs to relax." Jon said to the babies, jumping when he got hit with the note pad.
"I heard that." He smirked and turned back to the babies.
"We're still stuck on a location. We've looked at some places online around Hartford but we can't find one we like. I had an idea that I have to run by you and Jon." Jon turned his head and raised an eyebrow. After a few more minutes, Brooklyn finally finished.
"Okay. We'll see you Sunday, Gal." Pulling her phone away, she hit the end button before locking it.
"You worry to much." Brooklyn rolled her eyes and slid on the floor next to him.
"Maybe you're not worrying enough. This is your wedding too."
"I know but we shouldn't stress ourselves out. That's why we hired Gal." Brooklyn sighed.
"I know, I'll try to relax. Doesn't help that we still have so much to do. We don't even have a venue yet."
"What's this idea you have?" Brooklyn sighed again and gave the babies her hand to play with.
"Well I know how much you miss Vegas and how special would it be to get married in the same state we got married in before?"
"You wanna get married in Vegas?" Brooklyn shrugged and nodded.
"I've been looking at some venues. I think I found some we'd both like. What do you think?" Jon smiled.
"I think Vegas is a great option. We'll look through pictures later." Brooklyn smiled as the babies cooed.
"I think the babies like the idea too." Jon turned back and smiled again.
"You're gonna love Vegas, babies. That's where we made you guys." Brooklyn's eyes widened and she whacked his chest while he laughed.
"Not funny."
"Its true!" Brooklyn shook her head.
"See babies, daddy thinks he's funny but he's not." She giggled when they smiled. Jon rolled his eyes.
"Then I don't know if you'll like my dad. We have the same sense of humor. Which is great by the way." Brooklyn laughed.
"Oh boy, maybe I don't want to meet him them. I can only handle one bad sense of humor." Jon growled and pulled her to him. She giggled as he tickled her.
"Say I have a good sense of humor."
"Jonathan, stop!"
"Nope. Say it. Tell her to say it babies." The babies cooed loudly.
"Jon, please!"
"Say it." Brooklyn laughed as her sides started to hurt.
"Fine, fine. You have an okay sense of humor." Jon chuckled and stopped.
"I'll accept that." She rolled her eyes as she breathed harshly.
"Speaking of your dad, did he say when he and Lauren would get here?" Jon nodded as Brooklyn adjusted herself in his lap.
"They said around two. I have an interview so I was thinking we could send the bus to get them then when I'm done, I come get you guys and we go meet them." Brooklyn smiled.
"Are you excited to see them again?" Jon shrugged.
"I guess. I don't know how much of them I'll see. Or you guys."
"You'll see us plenty, babe. We can always come to some interviews. Sarah said she'd watch them while we did Axxess." Despite her still being on maternity leave, Brooklyn had agreed to do Axxess and a few phone interviews.
"This week is gonna be crazy." Brooklyn nodded as they both looked at the babies.
"I know but we'll get through it. Right babies?" J.J and Amelia smiled at their mother, making her giggle.
"See, they agree." Jon chuckled and shook his head. He just hoped she was right.
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Sarah was in her office at Clark, Green and Associates handling some paperwork. Since she was starting on the road with WWE immediately following Wrestlemania, she wouldn't be able to fly back in time to finish her outstanding case reports so she decided to fly out to California later so she could get them done. Paul was leaving later with the girls, her dad and the rest of the Hickenbottom clan were also in town and traveling with them on the company corporate jet.
She let out a happy sigh as she finished the very last case report on her desk. Signing the rest of the document, she closed the folder and stacked it on top of the neat pile she had made to be filed by Claire later.
Standing up from her plush chair, she straightened out her white Glamour Kills tee shirt. She had paired it with a pair of dark blue skinny jeans and black lace up ankle boots. Picking up her cropped denim jacket that was draped over the back of her hair, she slipped it on before lifting her blonde hair that was tied up into a ponytail. Straightening her jacket, she dropped her hair so it rested on top.
Sarah looked around her office for one last time, the realization setting in. After a few minutes, Sarah picked up her purse, dropping it on her shoulder before heading out. Once she stepped out, she caught the attention of her assistant Claire. The young woman smiled warmly at her.
"I've left all of the case reports on my desk ready to be filed." Sarah smiled.
Claire nodded and stood up.
"So are you excited?"
Sarah laughed and nodded.
"I'm excited but a little scared."
Claire chuckled.
"That's understandable. Its technically a new job so you're allowed to be scared."
Sarah just nodded as she fiddled with the strap on her bag.
"Anyway enough of that. You've gotta be excited to be surrounded by all those gorgeous men in spandex." Claire said dreamily as she fanned herself. Sarah giggled and shook her head.
"I hate to break it to you, Claire, but I've been around guys in spandex since I was a kid."
"No need to gloat. If there is any single hotties then feel free to give them my number." Sarah laughed again.
"Will do." Claire smiled and opened her mouth to say something else but was stopped when the door opened. Both turned and nearly groaned when they saw Jeremy Holland walk in. He smirked when he saw them.
"Well good afternoon ladies. Sarah, you're looking quite casual today. That how they dress over here?" Sarah rolled her eyes.
"What are you doing here, Holland?" Jeremy's smirk grew.
"I came by, have a meeting with the bosses. We're going to be in a trial soon. Why are you dressed so casually? Not that you still don't look beautiful." Sarah rolled her eyes and was surprised she kept the vomit down.
"I'm going out of town, not that its any of your business."
"What with the two toned hair guy you're seeing?" Sarah's hands clenched at her sides.
"Yes for your information and I won't be back either. I'm working on the road now." Jeremy's smirk dropped, making Sarah smirk in return. She really did love riling the ass hat up.
"And here I thought it was just a fling. You know, I looked him up out of curiosity. I heard he cheated on his fiancee and he broke up with the girl he cheated with. Aren't you afraid he'll do that to you? Now, I'd never do that." Sarah scowled and was about to lay into him when another voice cut her off.
"To bad you'll never get the chance." Sarah smiled when she saw her dad walk in.
"Hey dad." Shawn smiled at his daughter.
"Hi honey. Hi Claire."
"Hi Mr. Hickenbottom." Claire smiled and waved. Shawn smiled before standing in front of the two women, his smile dropping and his game face on as he looked at the man who was constantly harassing his daughter.
"Mr. Holland is there something you need? Or are you just harassing my daughter for the umpteenth time."
Holland stumbled over his words.
"I would hate to have to go to your bosses. Learn to take a hint and leave my daughter alone." Sarah stifled a laugh as Jeremy just gave a tight smile.
"Got it. I'll see you later, Sarah."
"Yea don't count on it." Shawn smirked at his daughter as Jeremy walked away, tail between his legs.
"Douche bag." He muttered before turning back around.
"You okay, Bumble Bee?" Sarah smiled and nodded.
"I'm fine dad. Are you ready to go?" He nodded.
"Yea I got Thor, your bags, your siblings and mom in the car. We would have been here sooner but someone needed a potty break."
"I knew Thor would have to go out." Shawn shook his head.
"I was talking about me. You're out of toilet paper by the way." Sarah rolled her eyes and shook her head while Claire laughed behind her.
"Thanks dad. Lets go. Bye Claire." The two women hugged.
"Bye Sarah. Promise to come visit." Sarah smiled and nodded.
"Definitely." Claire smiled and hugged Shawn next.
"Bye Mr. Hickenbottom."
"Bye sweetie. Call me if you ever need me to kick someone's ass." Claire laughed and nodded. Since her and Sarah started working together and became such good friends, Shawn had treated her like another daughter.
"I will."
Leaving the office, Sarah and Shawn made their way to the elevator. Pressing the call button, they stepped back and waited.
"Thanks for the save, Dad." Sarah smiled gratefully.
Shawn gave a smirk.
"You're welcome Bumble Bee. I'll always save you, especially from that dick."
They shared a laugh as the elevator finally arrived on their floor. Once the doors opened they climbed inside and Shawn hit the illuminated button for the ground floor. Ten seconds later and the doors opened on the ground floor. Stepping out of the elevator, they walked to the doors. Sarah took off the lanyard from around her neck that had her I.D on it and slid it across the scanner that would sign her out for the day while Shawn signed out in the guest book.
"Bye Sarah, we'll miss you." Thomas smiled.
"Bye Thomas. I'll miss everyone too but I promise I'll be back to visit." Thomas smiled and nodded as he hit the buzzer, letting Shawn and Sarah out of the building. Once outside, Shawn put his arm around his daughter's shoulders in comfort as they walked to the rental car that housed the rest of the Hickenbottom clan.
Once they found the car, Sarah opened the back passenger door and was immediately pounced on by Thor, the husky puppy happy to see his owner.
Sarah giggled as Thor licked her face.
"Hi Thor. You miss me?"
Thor stopped and barked before he panted. Sarah laughed and picked him up in her arms as she climbed inside sitting next to her little sister, Cheyenne. Closing the door, she put her seat belt on while Thor stayed in her lap.
"Hi Sar." Sarah smiled at her mom.
"Hi mom. Hey runts." She teased her siblings. Cheyenne and Cameron laughed.
"Hi Sarah. Did dad tell you he used all your toilet paper." Sarah laughed.
"Yes which means he owes me a new pack when we get back home."
"Yea, yea. Everyone buckled?" Everyone nodded as Shawn started the drive to the hanger where they were meeting Paul and the girls. Throughout the drive, Cameron was talking about everything he was gonna do during Mania week while Cheyenne was talking to Sarah about the latest pet that she had hustled their dad into buying. This time the younger Hickenbottom had hit the jackpot. A horse.
"Whoa whoa whoa, when I was Cheyenne's age, I wanted a horse and was told no." Shawn looked in the rear view mirror at his eldest daughter as Rebecca laughed.
"Sarah, I was on the road then. I couldn't leave you and your mom with a horse."
"I tried Sarah but he stuck to his guns." Sarah rolled her eyes.
"Unfair."
Shawn rolled his eyes. Sometimes it was like she was still eleven.
"Well if you ever move back to Texas, you can have a horse."
"I don't see that happening anytime soon."
"Then no horse." Sarah giggled as she pet Thor.
A thirty minute drive later and they had finally reached the hanger. Parking the rental, everyone climbed out and were welcomed by three men who began dealing with their bags.
As they approached one of the WWE corporate jets, they saw Paul with his phone to his ear. Finishing his conversation, he hung up.
"About time Shawn, Where have you been? I've spent the last twenty minutes being chewed out by Steph for being late."
Everyone knew that Wrestlemania week brought huge amounts of stress and it also was a time where Stephanie would transform into something that would scare the devil himself. The only way you'd be safe was if you did what you were told and did it on time. Being late was a sure way to piss her off.
Shawn rolled his eyes at his best friend as they made their way inside.
"It wasn't my fault. Sarah had a problem that needed dealing with."
Paul looked at Sarah for confirmation. Sarah nodded as she sat in one of the plush chairs.
"Its true uncle Paul. He put Holland in his place. I've never seen him leave as fast." Sarah laughed as she buckled her seat belt as Thor laid on her legs.
Paul laughed and sat down next to Vaughn and helped her buckle her belt.
"Well I was planning on tearing you a new one but in this case, I'll drop it."
Shawn rolled his eyes again.
"What does tear you a new one mean?" Vaughn asked innocently, making everyone laugh except her father who squirmed uncomfortably.
"Um, its nothing sweetie. Just don't tell your mom you heard it." Vaughn giggled and nodded. As they waited to take off, Sarah's phone started to ring in her purse. Pulling it close to her, she unzipped it and pulled her I-Phone six out, smiling when she saw it was Colby.
"Its Colby."
Paul scowled.
"He is supposed to be leaving for an interview." Sarah shrugged as she slid the button and put the phone to her ear.
"Hello?"
"Hey sweetheart. You on your way yet?"
Sarah giggled as Paul started reaching for her phone. She slapped his hand, making him scowl.
"We're on the plane now."
"Ask him why he isn't at his interview."
Sarah rolled her eyes.
"Uncle Paul would like to know why you aren't on your way to interviews."
"Because I'm still waiting for Jon to come down from his room."
She put her hand over her phone and looked at her god father.
"He said he is waiting for Jon to come down from his room."
Paul rolled his eyes and pulled his phone out of his pocket.
"What a dumb ass." He mumbled as he called his son in law. Sarah laughed and lowered her hand.
"I think you just got Jon in trouble."
Colby laughed.
"He deserves it. So, how was work?"
"It was good. A little sad. I promised everyone I would visit and Claire is trying to convince me to let her throw me a going away party."
"But you're already away."
"I know but I told her I'd think about it. You'll never guess who showed up?"
"Big foot?"
Sarah giggled.
"Close. Holland."
She could practically feel his scowl through the phone.
"He didn't hurt you did he?"
"No dad scared him off."
"What did he say to you?"
"Just the normal stuff. How he'd be perfect for me, blah, blah, blah. I told him I was very happily taken and to buzz off."
She heard him chuckle and she smiled. She looked up when she heard Paul.
"If you're not downstairs in the next minute, I am going to call Stephanie. You flew in with her, you know how testy she is today."
She watched as Paul smirked.
"Good." He hung up and put his phone back in his pocket.
"Tell him Jon will be down in a minute." Sarah laughed.
"Colby, uncle Paul said Jon will be down in a minute. You definitely got him in trouble."
Colby laughed.
"He'll be fine. I can't wait to see you babe. I already instructed the front desk to give you a key when you get there. You're gonna come to my signing right?"
Sarah smiled.
"I wouldn't miss it."
"Excuse me, Miss?"
Looking up, she saw a flight attendant standing next to her.
"We'll be taking off in just a few minutes. Can you please put your phone away?"
Sarah nodded.
"Of course." The women smiled warmly before walking away.
"Hey babe, I gotta go we're gonna take off. I'll see you in a little bit."
"Okay. I love you."
"I love you too." She felt her phone being pulled away from her hear slightly.
"I love you too." Shawn said, making her laugh. She pulled her phone back, hearing Colby's laugh.
"Tell your dad I love him too. Bye babe."
"Bye Colby." She hung up and locked her phone, putting it back in her purse.
"Colby said he loves you too." Shawn chuckled and shook his head. Sarah smiled and turned her head to look out the window. She was hoping this flight went fast because she just wanted to be with Colby.
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"Just one more."
"Jon, you're gonna be late."
"I'll be fine. Please, just one more and I will leave. I promise."
Brooklyn sighed but lent forward and kissed him. Jon was getting ready to leave for a day of media and wasn't going to leave until he had enough kisses to get him through the day. He wasn't gonna see him wife of babies almost all day and he wasn't prepared for it.
Before the kiss could escalate, Jon's phone started to go off. Pulling back, he reached a hand in his pocket while Brooklyn looked down at the babies who were laying on the bed between her legs. She smiled at them, getting small smiles back. They melted her heart every time.
"It's your dad." Raising an eyebrow, she looked at Jon as he answered the call.
"Hello?"
Brooklyn could hear her fathers deep voice on the other end but couldn't make out what he was saying. It must not have been good since Jon's eyes widened.
"Okay, I'm going now." Brooklyn giggled as he hurriedly hung up and pecked her lips.
"Bye I love you."
"I love you too." She replied as he bent down and quickly kissed the babies cheeks.
"Bye babies, daddy loves you. Be good for mommy." He stood up and kissed Brook's cheek before running for the door.
"Bye."
"Bye." She called after him as he opened the door, almost running into Brie and Nikki.
"Hey Jon."
"Hi guys, bye guys." Brooklyn laughed as he ran past them. The twins raised they eyebrows as they walked into the room.
"What was that about?"
"He's late. What are you guys doing here? Don't you have media too?"
"Not until later. We thought we'd come hang out and get our baby fix in. We brought lunch." Brooklyn smiled as Brie set the large, brown paper bag on the table and Nikki set their drinks next to it before they all but ran over to the bed, each taking a side and bending down to be in the babies faces.
"Oh they're getting so big! Look at you hair, Mia!" Brooklyn smiled. Amelia was definitely getting her daddy's curls.
"And look at this handsome boy! You have the prettiest eyes ever! Yes you do." Brie cooed, giving J.J a finger to grab onto.
"Those are all his daddy." The twins smiled and each picked a baby up. Brooklyn stood up from the bed and smoothed her shirt down.
"So what did you guys bring?" She asked, walking over to the bag to set lunch out.
"Salads. We got you a chicken cobb one with two ranch." Brooklyn smiled.
"Thank you. If you guys wanna eat, you gotta put them down."
"No we don't." They said together. Brooklyn just shook her head as they all sat down at the table.
"How was your flight here?" Nikki asked once they all started eating. Brooklyn finished chewing her bite before answering.
"Good. They did good on the plane. I was even able to do some wedding planning." Brie and Nikki smiled.
"What have you decided on so far?" Brie asked as she sipped her iced tea.
"Color, pale gold and black. Bridesmaids, groomsmen, songs, flowers and a date. We have a cake tasting in two weeks, mom, grandma, and I are going wedding dress shopping this week. I'm inviting all my bridesmaids." Brie and Nikki smiled.
"What about date and venue?"
"Well Jon came up with the idea to get married on the day we got married in Vegas, June third. As for venue, we're not sure. We are gonna look for venue's in Vegas because I know it would mean a lot to Jon to get married there."
"You guys are to cute. Right J.J, aren't mommy and daddy so cute?" J.J smiled making Brie giggle.
"Well we're definitely down for dress shopping. Just let us know the day."
"I think its gonna be Friday. Everyone has a break from like noon to three so we're gonna go then. I can't believe its almost two months and we have so much to do."
"Don't stress about it, Brook. Its not healthy."
"You guys sound like Jon. I mean its not just the wedding, its the whole new story line."
"Oh yea, when does that start?"
"The Raw after Wrestlemania. Its gonna be a whole segment. From what I hear Nikki, you and I won't get along." Nikki laughed as she adjusted Amelia against her chest, the little baby enamored by her aunt's earrings.
"So this is gonna be a fun story line. Have any plans for the four bitches?" Brooklyn smirked.
"Maybe. You'll have to wait and see." Brie and Nikki rolled their eyes. They finished their lunch and talked a little more before it was time for the twins to leave for their signing.
"I can't believe these two cuties are here and we're not gonna be able to spend a lot of time with them." Brooklyn smiled as they each said goodbye to the twins who were in desperate need of their nap.
"I'm sure we'll have some time. You guys have anything tomorrow?"
"Some signings and interviews. You have Axxess don't you?" Brooklyn nodded.
"Yea but I get done at two since I told them I wasn't gonna be long, the babies are more important."
"We get done at two, too. Why don't we get all the girls together and have a girls day at the pool."
J.J grunted and squirmed slightly in Nikki's arms.
"Oh I'm sorry Jay, silly auntie CoCo. I mean a girls and J.J day." J.J smiled, making Brooklyn smile.
"Its sounds good to me. You guys go, mom's on a war path today and if you're late, she might kill you." The twins laughed and kissed the babies one last time before handing them over to Brooklyn.
"Bye Brook."
"Bye guys." They smiled and waved as they left. When the door shut, Brooklyn looked down at the two babies in her arms, smiling.
"Are my babies tired?" Amelia smiled as J.J cooed.
"I'll take that as a yes. Lets have snuggle time." She carefully got on the bed and laid the two of them next to her, placing pillows by the open side to ensure their safety. Grabbing Colby's blankets and their binkies, she sat in front of them and bundled them up before she started softly singing to them.
The babies cooed in response, making her smile as she rubbed their stomachs. Their eyes soon began to grow heavy and not to long after, they were both sound asleep. Brooklyn couldn't keep the smile off of her face. She bent over and kissed both their foreheads before laying down next to them. She laid on her side and watched them sleep when she felt her own eyes start growing heavy.
She was out like a light within minutes.
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Sarah practically jumped out of the plane when it had finally landed. The flight was way to long for her liking and all she wanted to do was gather Thor and her bags and head to the hotel.
Once the plane had stopped in full and they were able to get off, Sarah grabbed her purse and Thor, following her family and god father off of the plane.
"About time. I thought Sarah was going to freak out." Sarah rolled her eyes and bumped her little brother with her hip.
"Told you we should have gotten her tested when she was younger." Rebecca rolled her eyes at her husband.
"She takes after you." Sarah laughed as two SUV's came forward.
"We're gonna head out. Sarah, I'm gonna go to the hotel and change before heading over to the venue where the signings are if you wanna ride with me." Sarah smiled.
"I'd love to, uncle Paul."
"Okay, I'm gonna yell at Jon and Colby when I'm there so you'll get a show." Sarah laughed and shook her head as the workers finished loading all their bags into the cars. Both families piled into their respective cars before starting the drive to the hotel.
"Is Colby's family going to be here, Sar?" Sarah nodded.
"I think so. I know they're gonna be at Wrestlemania I just don't know if they're gonna be here for that day only." Shawn nodded.
"Have you met them, honey?" Rebecca asked, turning to look at her daughter.
"No I haven't but I've heard a lot about them."
"We should all get together and have dinner. See if we click."
"Dad, you don't click with anyone." Sarah laughed at Cheyenne.
"Yes I do. Everyone loves me." Everyone laughed making Shawn scowl.
"Now you're really not getting a horse." Sarah laughed and shrugged.
"I'll live."
Twenty minutes later, they pulled up in front of the five star Four Seasons all the talent and some family were staying at. Grabbing their bags, the Hickenbottom clan headed inside. While her dad was checking the rest of them in, Sarah walked to another receptionist.
"Hello, how may I help you today?"
"I'm supposed to pick up a key for my boyfriend's room. Its under Colby Lopez." The woman nodded and typed into the computer.
"Sarah?" Sarah nodded.
"Okay. I will just need to see some photo I.D and you'll be all set."
Sarah reached in her purse and pulled her wallet out, handing over her drivers license. The woman looked at it and nodded.
"Okay. Here you are." She handed her a small envelope with a key inside.
"You are in room five-fifteen. Have a good day."
"Thank you, you too." The woman smiled as Sarah stepped away to let the next customer go.
"I'm gonna head up and get ready. I'll call you guys later." They nodded and she hugged her family goodbye before leading Thor to the elevator. She stepped inside and pushed the number for her floor.
"Its a good thing this hotel is pet friendly, huh Thor." Thor barked, making her smile. Just as the doors were beginning to close, an arm stopped them. Sarah looked up, a huge smirk appearing on her face when she saw the one man she couldn't wait to see.
"Hey Randy."
Randy's eyes widened when he saw who was in the elevator. He wouldn't admit it to anyone, but the five foot seven blonde scared him. He knew she was especially angry with him after the whole Brooklyn situation but he was hoping that if he made peace with Brook, he could do the same with Sarah.
He swallowed the lump in his throat.
"Hi Sarah."
Sarah's smirk grew.
"Fancy seeing you here. I thought you'd be at an event or out hurting someone else." Randy sighed.
"I have the day off." He answered, ignoring her last comment. Sarah just shrugged.
"Aren't you gonna get in?" She asked innocently. Randy cleared his throat and nodded, stepping inside and punching the number for his floor.
As the door closed, Sarah had to refrain herself from busting out laughing at how stiff the third generation superstar was. To think her, a small, little, blonde girl was able to put the fear of God in the Viper, was great.
It was awkward between the two as the elevator started.
"You know," she heard a deep voice start beside her, "I made up with Brook and Jon. We're friends now."
Sarah looked over at him.
"I know." Randy nodded.
"Could we maybe-."
"Nope." She cut him off. Randy just nodded.
"Right."
Silence filled the elevator once more. The Viper becoming increasingly more nervous as the seconds rolled on. It felt like a lifetime. Clearing his throat nervously, Randy tried something else to ease the tension.
"So I heard you're going to the Hall Of Fame."
Sarah had to refrain from rolling her eyes. She knew he knew she was going because he was there when Colby told uncle Paul and aunt Stephanie.
"Yeah I am."
Randy nodded and rubbed the back of his neck.
"I heard it was with Colby."
"Yea, why wouldn't I? He is my boyfriend." Sarah replied simply.
Thor immediately perked up at the mention of Colby's name, barking for his new friend. Sarah smiled and stroked the husky puppies head.
Randy looked at the small puppy, giving a little smile.
"He's cute."
Randy reached a hand out to pet him when Thor let out a loud growl, stopping him in his tracks. Once he settled down, Randy extended his hand again making Thor bark and let out another low growl while Sarah held his leash tightly. She wanted to laugh because she knew Thor only did this when he didn't like someone.
"Thor, stop." She commanded.
Thor looked up at Sarah and relented. As much as she'd like Thor to rip Randy limb from limb, her uncle Paul wouldn't appreciate it. Besides, she'd had her kick today. Just the petrified look on Randy's face when he saw her was enough.
After what seemed like forever, the elevator stopped on Sarah's floor. The double doors opened and Sarah grabbed her bags and walked out with Thor. She stopped and turned back to Randy, smirking.
"Bye Randy, hope to see you around soon." Randy just gave a tight smile as the doors closed. Sarah couldn't help herself and started laughing as she made her way to her room.
"Oh that was great, Thor! I'm gonna have to tell daddy." Thor barked making her smile. She watched the numbers as she passed, stopping when she came across the room Colby had rented for them. Sliding her key in, she waited for the beep before pushing the door open. When she walked in, her eyes widened.
The room was beautiful! It had a king sized bed and a perfect view of the city below them. As she walked further in, she noticed a big black box sitting on the bed with a card laying on top of it.
"I wonder what this is." She said aloud. Setting her bags by the bed, she unhooked Thor's leash and let him roam around the room. Stepping closer, she grabbed the envelope that sat on top and opened it. She smiled as she read it.
Sarah,
I got you something to wear to the signing. I can't wait to see you. I figured after the signing we could go out to dinner. Hurry up and change so you can come see me babe. I love you.
Love, Colby.
Sarah smiled and set the envelope down, lifting the top of the box. Inside, she saw a brand new black leather jacket and a brand new white Seth Rollins merchandise tank top. She smiled and lifted both out of the box, her smile widening when she saw they were her size.
"Aw daddy is so sweet, Thor." Thor just rolled on the ground, making her giggle. She stripped off her shirt and pulled her new one on, followed by her new leather jacket. Grabbing her toiletry bag, she walked into the bathroom. Setting the bag on the counter, she pulled out her brush and brushed her blonde locks up into a high ponytail. Wanting to make sure she looked nice and refreshed for her man, she brushed her teeth and re-applied her make up.
Giving herself a nod, she turned the bathroom light off and walked back out to the bedroom. She still couldn't get over how beautiful the room was. Even the bathroom was beautiful. It had a shower and a Jacuzzi tub she was hoping her and Colby could enjoy.
"Okay Thor, mommy is going to go visit daddy. Are you gonna be good when I'm gone?" Thor barked making her smile. She bent down and scratched behind his ears. She then led him over to the crate Colby had brought. Since he was crate trained, he went right in and laid down. Sarah put a bowl of fresh water and food in with him before closing the door and locking it.
"Okay baby, you rest and mommy and daddy will be back soon." Thor didn't even respond, his eyes already closed. Sarah smiled and closed the curtains and made sure to put something with her smell next to the crate before grabbing her purse, phone, and room key, and heading down to the lobby.
When she walked out of the elevator, she saw her uncle waiting for her. He looked up when he heard footsteps.
"You ready, Kid?" Sarah smiled and nodded, following her uncle out to the awaiting car.
"How did you get that shirt?" He asked once they started their drive. Sarah furrowed her eyebrows.
"What?"
"That shirt. It isn't on the website yet." Sarah nodded in understanding.
"Colby left it for me and he got me this new jacket."
Paul smiled at the smile of Sarah's face.
"You really love him don't you?"
Sarah nodded.
"More than anyone." Paul smirked.
"Even me?" Sarah giggled.
"I meant then any of my other boyfriend's."
Paul chuckled.
"I'm just teasing Sarah." Sarah smiled and looked out the window, taking in the scenery as they drove to the signing. Ten minutes later, they pulled up to the front of the building. Sarah smiled and all but ran out and ran inside, a chuckling Paul following behind her.
"Mr. Levesque." Roger, the security guard greeted.
"Hey Roger. Can you point us in the direction of Colby and Jon?" Roger nodded.
"Well Colby just took his break and Jon is just finishing up his signing. Colby is in conference room B and Jon is in conference room A." Paul nodded as Sarah smiled.
"Thank you." Roger nodded and the pair walked away.
"I'm gonna go wait for Jon to be done. Go find Colby and keep him put." Sarah giggled and nodded, walking into the conference room. When she walked in, Sarah smiled seeing Colby standing with her back to them as he looked down at the different food on the table
Not being able to help herself, she quietly walked over and reached up, covering his eyes with her hands. She felt Colby tense, making her giggle.
"Guess who?"
A big grin broke out on Colby's face.
"Hmm, could it be the most beautiful woman in the world?" Sarah giggled and let her hands go as he turned around.
"I was looking for the greatest girlfriend in the world, but that will do." Colby chuckled and pulled her close to him.
"Hi sweetheart." Sarah smiled.
"Hi cutie." Colby chuckled again and bent down to press his lips against hers. Sarah let out a content sigh, lifting her arms to wrap around his neck as she deepened the kiss. She bit on his bottom lip, making him open his mouth so their tongues could play.
Colby groaned and tightened his grip on her hips. When their lungs screamed at them for air, they both pulled away. Sarah was breathing deeply as he tucked a stray piece of hair behind her ear.
"Did you have a good flight?" Sarah smiled and nodded.
"Long but I think I did good." Colby chuckled and kissed her forehead.
"Thank you for my gifts by the way." Colby smiled as they walked to sit down at a table. Sarah giggled when he pulled her into his lap. She wrapped an arm around his shoulder's while he kept his wound around her waist.
"You're welcome. You look beautiful." Sarah smiled and lent forward, brushing her lips against his again. Since Wrestlemania had been coming up, Colby had been super busy so they didn't get to see a lot of each other. Before Colby could deepen it again, they heard yelling.
"Ow, ow, ow!" Pulling away, they looked to the door of the conference room, seeing Paul pulling Jon in by his ear. Colby started laughing and Sarah looked at him.
"I wouldn't laugh, babe. You're in trouble too." Colby stopped laughing as Paul got to the table.
He pushed Jon in a chair before looking at the two men.
"Are you two trying to get me killed?" Jon scowled as he rubbed his ear. He could tell Brooklyn got both her parents fire.
"We didn't mean to almost be late. Blame Jon." Jon kept the scowl on his face as all three looked at him.
"One word, if one word got out to Stephanie that you two were almost late, you two and I would be screwed. From now on, you leave when you're supposed to." Jon opened his mouth to say something but his father in law cut him off.
"That means no extended P.D.A with my daughter, Jon. If I have to call her and yell at her for you being late I will and I think we both know how she will handle that." Jon shrank back in his seat. He was right. Brooklyn would kill him if she got in trouble for him being late since it was his fault.
Jon was about to tell Paul there was no need for that when Stephanie walked through the door, a scowl planted firmly on her face. Jon cleared his throat, nodding his head slightly alerting Paul to her presence. Turning around, the Cerebral Assassin smiled seeing his wife.
"Hey Steph. What are you doing here? I thought you were with the girls."
"I was but then I ran into Shawn. He said you were here."
Paul mentally cursed his best friend. "I was just checking up on Colby and Jon."
"Yea I heard that. What is this I hear you two were almost late. Who was it?" She raised an eyebrow as all three men tensed and Sarah laughed.
"Well?" She looked at Paul, burning holes into him. Jon clenched his hands, hoping he didn't say anything. Stephanie during this time was like a whole different person and he did not want to be on her bad side. Especially because she would call Brooklyn and then he would be on Brooklyn's bad side. It was a lose, lose.
Paul rubbed the back of his neck and looked at Jon, sending a silent apology.
"Him."
Stephanie looked at Jon with a raised eyebrow.
"How?" Jon squirmed uncomfortably in his chair.
"Jon?" Jon opened his mouth but the words didn't come out. Rolling her eyes, she turned her gaze to Colby.
"Colby?"
Colby sighed.
"Because he was busy with Brook." He mumbled. Jon groaned. He was screwed. Sarah couldn't help but bite her lip to stop herself from laughing. To watch three grown men get scared by one woman was a hilarious sight.
"Jon, Paul, come with me. Now." Stephanie almost growled. The two men immediately followed the Billion Dollar Princess. Once they were out of the room, Colby and Sarah busted out laughing.
"That's the funniest thing I have ever seen."
Colby nodded.
"Same. Jon is in so much trouble."
"He better hope aunt Stephanie doesn't call Brooklyn and blame her too. He will be in the dog house for sure." Colby chuckled again, running his hand up and down her leg.
"Speaking of dog, where is Thor?" Sarah smiled and ran her hand through his hair.
"Back at the hotel. Little guy was tired so I put him in his crate to sleep. He was out before I left." Colby smiled.
"Well I'm glad he likes the crate. I was a little nervous leaving him alone when we go to dinner." Sarah smiled.
"He'll be okay. Maybe we can stop and get him a doggy ice cream treat."
"I bet he'd love that." Sarah nodded.
"So is dinner casual or fancy?" Colby smiled.
"Fancy. I wanna do something nice since we haven't had a lot of time together and to celebrate your new job." Sarah smile grew.
"Look at you with all these surprises today. First new clothes now a fancy dinner. You sure know how to make a girl feel special Colby Lopez." Colby smirked.
"Just wait baby, there is still one more surprise."
Sarah raised an eyebrow.
"What?"
"Now it wouldn't be a surprise if I told you."
Sarah rolled her eyes.
"Fine, be that way."
Colby chuckled as she pouted.
"Oh come on Sar, don't pout. You're gonna love it, I promise."
'I'm gonna love it too.' He thought.
Sarah smiled.
"I'm sure I will." Colby smiled and both met in the middle for a sweet kiss. Colby pulled her as close as possible as they picked up where they left off just minutes before. Sarah moaned quietly when Colby pulled away only to start trailing kisses down her neck. She usually wasn't one for this much P.D.A but she had missed him so she didn't care.
"I love you." He muttered against her neck, his breath tickling her. She let out a little giggle and pulled his face back to hers.
"I love you too." She replied, staring into his brown eyes. Colby smiled and kissed her once more. Before they could get lost in it however, a personal assistant came into the room.
"Colby, you're break is done. They need you back in conference room C."
Colby sighed and Sarah gave him a smile.
"Go get em' stud." Colby laughed as she slid off his lap so he could stand.
"I'll be just another hour or two. Wait for me here and then we can go back and get ready for dinner." Sarah smiled and nodded, kissing him one last time before he left. She sighed contently and sat back down in her chair, wishing the hours would be up already so they could have a nice, quiet, and hopefully steamy night tonight.
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Jon trudged tiredly back to his and Brooklyn's room. He was drained. Not only was it the multiple interviews and signings he had, but getting ripped a new one by his mother in law took everything out of him. He just hoped he had convinced her enough that Brooklyn had nothing to do with it. If he didn't already tell his father and sister they'd meet them for dinner, then he would pass out in bed right as he got back. But he already made the commitment and he missed the babies and Brook to much.
Reaching the hotel room door, he pulled his room key out and slid it in the slot, waiting for the beep before opening. When he stepped inside, he smiled seeing his family all sitting on the floor. The babies were on their stomachs for what Brooklyn liked to call "tummy time." She did it in hopes they would get used to being that way so they would learn to crawl and roll over early on.
Brooklyn looked up at him once she heard the door opened and smiled.
"Hey."
He gave a tired smile and shut the door. Walking over, he got down on the floor next to her and placed his head in her lap. He heard her giggle as she started running her fingers through his hair.
"Long day?" Jon just nodded letting the babies play with his hand.
"What did you do?" Jon sighed as she continued the soothing gesture. If she kept that up, he'd be asleep in no time.
"Signings, two call interviews, three taped ones, and a couple newspaper ones. I didn't miss it, I can tell you that." Brooklyn giggled again.
"What about you?" He mumbled into her leg. Brooklyn smirked.
"Well, I had lunch with Brie and Nikki. We talked about the wedding and my new position. Then me and the twins took a nice three hour nap but I was woken up when my phone started ringing."
"Who was it?"
"Oh you know, my mother yelling at me for making you late this afternoon." She gritted out, pulling his hair.
"Ow!" He immediately sat up as she let go.
"You told her I made you late?" Jon shook his head. He should have known Stephanie would call her.
"No of course not."
"Then why did I get yelled at like I was five?" Jon sighed.
"Your dad was pissed I was almost late so he grabbed me when I was on break and gave me and Colby the what for. Then your mom came in and she wasn't very happy. I told her it was all my fault but I guess she didn't believe me."
"You guess? I got yelled at and told we had to keep our rabbit like tendencies on a low level this week."
Jon sighed and wrapped an arm around her.
"I'm sorry. If it makes you feel any better, Colby is the one who brought up you being the one who made us late." Brooklyn rolled her eyes as she watched the babies.
"Of course he did. Dick." Jon chuckled.
"So do you forgive me?" Brooklyn looked at him and nodded.
"Yea but something good did come out of it."
"What's that?"
"Since they're afraid we won't listen, we're doing a joint Axxess signing tomorrow. Same table, same time except I get off earlier." Jon smiled.
"Good. I've missed doing signings together." Brooklyn smiled.
"Me too. So, what time are we meeting your dad and Lauren?"
"Well I was gonna see if you wanted to head out now before you pulled my hair."
"You deserved it. Now we know where the babies get it from." The babies cooed, making them smile.
"I guess so. Are you ready?" Brooklyn nodded and they each picked a baby up.
"Oh daddy's missed you guys." He said as they laid them on the bed to change their diapers. The babies smiled at him.
"They missed you too. I put on the network after we woke up and watched some of your promo's. You should have seen them." Jon smiled wide. After they changed their diapers, they got them in their car seats and headed down to the rental.
"So where are we going?" Jon looked through his texts with Lauren to find the name of the place to put it in the GPS.
"Maddox's." Brooklyn nodded as he programmed the directions before setting off.
As they were driving, Jon held one of Brooklyn's hands. Brooklyn couldn't help but feel a little bit nervous for dinner. Yes she had already met Lauren several times and they got along amazingly but it was his dad she was worried about. What if he didn't like her?
"What's got you thinking so hard, darlin?"
Brooklyn snapped out of it when she heard Jon's voice.
"Nothing."
Jon momentarily took his eyes from the road to look at her.
"Don't lie to me Brook. I know there is something wrong. You always bite the inside of your cheek." Brooklyn didn't realize she was doing it. She let go and sighed.
"I'm just nervous."
Jon raised an eyebrow as he focused on the road.
"Why are you nervous?"
Brooklyn swallowed the lump in her throat, her stomach twisting in nervousness.
"I'm just worried in case your dad doesn't like me."
Jon shook his head.
"Brook don't think like that. My dad will love you." He reassured her, giving her hand a comforting squeeze."
Brooklyn looked at him, giving him an uncertain look.
"But what if he doesn't?"
"Brooklyn, he has no reason not to like you. You are an amazing person and I know he is going to love you just like Lauren does."
"But-."
"No more butt's unless it's about your butt." Brooklyn rolled her eyes as Jon chuckled.
"No more worrying babe. I promise, he is going to love you." Brooklyn just nodded as he kissed her knuckles. Twenty minutes later, they pulled up in front of the restaurant. Both took a deep breath before getting out. Jon grabbed Amelia's seat and the diaper bag while Brooklyn grabbed J.J.
"Hi handsome." She smiled, getting one back as she lifted him out of the car and shut the door.
They headed inside and Brooklyn stood by Jon as he looked around for any sign of his father and sister. Not seeing any, he looked at the hostess.
"Hi, can I help you?"
"Table for four. Our other two guests should be here soon." The woman nodded and grabbed four menus.
"Follow me." They followed her over to a u-shaped booth. Jon let Brooklyn slide in with J.J before he followed her with Amelia.
"So I was thinking about getting Amelia's ears pierced." Jon's head snapped to look at her, making her giggle as they held the babies.
"Why?"
"Because I think she'd look adorable. Especially for the wedding. What do you think pretty girl?" Amelia cooed and waved her arms around.
"I don't think so." Brooklyn rolled her eyes as she moved closer to him so J.J and Amelia could play with each other.
"Why not? A lot of babies get their ears pierced."
"Not mine." Brooklyn rolled her eyes again as she looked down at her babies. She giggled when they grabbed onto each others faces.
"Are you gonna give kisses?" Jon smiled as he watched them. The babies cooed and continued placing their hands on the others face.
"Give her kisses, Jay. Give sissy kisses." J.J let out a little laugh, making Amelia laugh. J.J moved forward slightly, placing his open mouth on his sister's cheek.
"Yay! You guys are getting to big." Jon laughed as Brooklyn kissed both their heads.
"Not big enough for earrings." Brooklyn glared at him, making him laugh.
"I'll convince you." Jon smirked.
"Can't wait to see how you try."
"Don't look so smug. I may choice pain instead of pleasure. Especially since you got me yelled at." Jon groaned as Amelia played with his watch.
Brooklyn just giggled and the little family sat in their own world before they heard footsteps approaching. Looking up, she smiled seeing Lauren and an older man she assumed was Jon's father who had a black gift bag.
"This is him." Jon muttered, confirming her suspicions before standing up.
"Hey guys."
Lauren and Joseph smiled.
"Hi Jon. It's nice to see you again." Jon nodded as Lauren hugged him before he hugged Joe while Brooklyn just kind of stood behind him.
"Nice to see you too." He saw Brooklyn move to his side out of the corner of his eye. He turned and smiled at her before turning back.
"Dad, this is Brooklyn. My wife." Joe gave Brooklyn a warm smile, extending his hand to her. Brooklyn smiled back and shook it.
"It's nice to meet you, Brooklyn. I'm Joe."
"It's nice to meet you too. Jon told me a lot about you." Joe chuckled.
"I could say the same. And who are these beautiful babies?" Brooklyn and Jon smiled, looking down at the babies in their arms.
"This is Amelia and that is J.J." Joe smiled wide.
"They're beautiful." He looked down at J.J.
"Hey there big guy. You look just like your dad."
"Poor kid." Lauren said, making everyone chuckle but Jon who just glared at her. Lauren just smirked as she hugged her sister in law and kissed her nephew's head. Joe laughed and turned to Amelia.
"Hello there pretty lady. You guys have beautiful babies." Joe and Brooklyn smiled.
"Thank you. Should we sit?" Brooklyn offered. Everyone nodded and slid in. Everyone sat down, an awkward silence falling over the table.
"So," Jon started, trying to break the tension, "how was your flight?"
Joseph and Lauren smiled.
"It was great. Thank you for inviting us."
"Like I said, I wanted some time to bond as a family." Jon replied, draping an arm around Brooklyn's shoulder's.
"Speaking of family bonding, I have something for the twins. I hope you don't mind." Joseph said, falling over his words a little due to his nerves.
"You're their grandfather. Why would we mind?" Brooklyn said, giving a smile. Joseph smiled and handed over the gift bag he had brought it. Brooklyn greatly accepted it as she opened it, pulling a stuffed bunny and stuffed giraffe.
"Aw they're so cute." Brooklyn said as Jon looked at them. J.J reached for the bunny while Amelia reached for the giraffe. The adults laughed as Brooklyn gave the babies their new toys.
"They like them."
Joe smiled. After they ordered, Brooklyn and Jon placed the babies in their car seats.
"How was your guys flight?"
"It was good. A little to long for my liking." Lauren replied, taking a sip of her iced tea. Jon smirked.
"You sound like Brooklyn again." Brooklyn scowled and pinched Jon's hand.
"Ow! Ya know, I'm tired of being abused today." Brooklyn giggled as Lauren and Joe watched on with a smile.
"Then stop being a dick." Jon scowled and pulled her closer by the arm that was wrapped around her shoulder's.
"You're not afraid to call people out on their shit, are you Brooklyn?" Brooklyn smiled and shook her head as she laid it on Jon's chest.
"Nope. Thanks to my McMahon attitude."
"And that doesn't clash with the Good attitude?" Brooklyn laughed at Lauren.
"Sometimes but he knows who's in charge." Jon rolled his eyes as Joe chuckled.
"I like you." Brooklyn smiled, her earlier nerves dissipating.
"Is no one on my side?"
"I'm sure the babies are." They looked over at the twins who were still playing with their new toys. Brooklyn smiled and tickled Amelia's foot, making the little baby giggle.
"So where did you guys get married?" Joe asked.
"In Vegas. We were drunk." Brooklyn nodded as she placed her hand on Jon's thigh.
"Do you guys remember?" They shook their heads.
"Nope but we are planning an actual wedding soon so be on the lookout for your invitations." Lauren and Joe smiled.
"Do you have a make up artist yet Brooklyn?" Brooklyn smiled as she shook her head, seeing Lauren's face light up.
"No but I was going to ask if you'd be interested. Not just the wedding but for the Hall Of Fame on Saturday. " Lauren gave a bright smile.
"I'd love too. I can text you later about rates." Brooklyn smiled as did Jon.
"You mean I don't get a family discount?" Lauren laughed.
"We'll see and that reminds me, Jon the box you "forgot" is back at my hotel. It has the samples I told you about." Brooklyn raised an eyebrow and looked at Jon.
"What does she mean "forgot?" Jon shrugged.
"I don't know." Lauren rolled her eyes as Brooklyn hit Jon's hat down.
"Ow! Will you stop!" They group laughed. Their lunch came and they swapped different stories. Brooklyn smiled hearing how easy Jon and Joe seemed to get along.
Towards the end of Jon's story about getting lost in Japan, Brooklyn's phone started to ring. Reaching over, she grabbed her purse and reached in to grab her phone.
She read the caller I.D and looked the group.
"I'm sorry, it's my dad. Do you mind if I take it?"
"Of course not." Joe and Lauren waved her off as she looked up at Jon. He smiled and pushed a piece of hair behind her ear.
"Go ahead darlin."
Brooklyn smiled and swiped the answer button, putting the phone to her ear.
"Hey dad, what's up?"
"Are you at the hotel?"
She furrowed her eyebrows at the sound of her father's voice. He sounded angry.
"No we're out to lunch with Jon's dad and sister. What's wrong?"
Jon, Joe, and Lauren all looked at her questioningly.
Brooklyn heard her dad take a deep breath.
"It's Scott."