The three months drag slowly by. I've just started travelling with Jon again and tonight is my first Raw since everything happened. Jon drives us to the garage behind the arena so the fans don't see Jon and I arriving together. He gets out and helps me out before grabbing our bags. "Ready?" he asks quietly. I shake my head. "I don't think I'll ever be ready Jon" I say, holding his hand. "But I have to do this, right?" "Get back on the horse Lora" he says, kissing my head as we walk.
As soon as we're in the corridor I get mobbed. Stars line the walls, clapping as we walk and hugging me as I pass them. Jon smiles and thanks them all as I walk into the locker room in a daze. He closes the door behind him and takes a deep breath before looking at me. "You ok?" he asks quietly. I nod, smiling at him, but he knows it's a fake smile. "Relax Lor" he whispers, walking to me and putting his arms around me. "You're just here to watch tonight. Hunter isn't rushing you. Just get used to this all again." I nod. I know why Hunter isn't rushing me. Test results still haven't come back and I can't get in the ring until they do. I nod and kiss him as my phone rings. Hunter. "Hey Lor how you doing?" he asks as soon as I answer. "I'm ok" I say quietly. "Bit overwhelmed, seemed like a heroes homecoming walking up that corridor. Anyway, what can I do for you?" "Come to the office" he says. "Let's talk face to face." "I can't" I say, looking at Jon. "Their segment is first, I can't miss it." "You won't miss it" he says. "I promise you." "Ok" I finally agree. "I'll be there soon." I end the call and put my phone back in my pocket. "Go on" Jon urges. "You're gonna be fine Lor." I smile and kiss him before opening the door slowly. The corridor is empty so I wave and head for Hunter's office.
"Oh my god! Lora!" I spin around and grin as Denise grabs me. "How are you?" she asks as she lets me go. I nod, smiling. "Getting used to being back" I say. "How are you and junior?" "Swell" she says, lifting her baggy top. I smile, she's just starting to show. "Such a neat bump" I say quietly. She grins. "One day, this will be you" she says. I shake my head. "I'm not even letting myself get that far ahead" I say as we reach catering. She pulls out a chair and gestures for me to sit. I check the clock and sit quickly. "What's wrong?" she asks, holding my hand. I shake my head. "Still no test results" I say, looking up at her. "I can't let myself think of kids when I don't even know if I can, well, you know, with Jon." "You saying you haven't?" she asks, surprised. "Not at all? In all this time? Lora, what about condoms?" I shake my head. "I don't trust them" I say. "They break. I'm not risking Jon's health." "Oh dear god you poor thing" she whispers. "What about Jon?" "I've caught him in the shower a few times" I admit. "He always gets real embarrassed about it, but I know he has needs too, I'm not that stupid." She nods. "Look Denise" I groan, checking the time again. "Sorry to cut this short, but I really have to get to Hunter to see what he wants. Jon's match is first and I can't miss it." She nods and stands with me. "I'm here if you need me, ok?" she asks quietly. I nod and smile. "Thank you" I whisper, hugging her quickly before jogging down the corridor to the office.
"Lora" he says,standing up as I walk into the office. I smile as he walks around the desk and hugs me tightly. "Good to have you back girl" he says, helping me into the seat. A knock at the door makes us both turn around. "Hey Hunter, hey Lora" doc Chris says as he walks in. I frown. "Doc?" I ask. He smiles. "Relax" he says, putting his hand on my shoulder. "How are you feeling? I mean, really, not what you think everyone wants to hear." "Nervous" I admit. "Apprehensive. Shit scared." He nods and reaches into his pocket. "Here" he says, handing me an envelope. "This came for you this morning." I frown and start to put it in my pocket to read later. "I think you need to read it now" he says quietly. I sigh and rip it open quickly, sliding the piece of paper out. The words dance across the page and I look up at him. "Really?" I ask quietly. He nods. "Really" he says. I look at Hunter and he has the biggest grin on his face. "I'm clean, Hunter" I whisper. He nods. "I know Lora" he says. "So my question to you is, you gonna come out there with us tonight? You don't have to, nobody knows you're here, but..." "I'll be there" I say, staring at the paper again. "Good girl" he says, glancing at the time. A knock on the door yet again and Steph walks in. "Thought someone might need their ring gear" she says, smiling at me and holding out a bag. I smile and take it from her as she pulls me into a tight hug. "Good to have you back Lora" she says. "Don't take any shit from anyone, ok?" I nod. "Thank you" I whisper. "I, uh, need to get back to Jon..." "No" Hunter says. "This needs to be a surprise for him too, ok? Get changed in the bathroom here. We'll pretend the meeting is still going in and you missed him." "Ok" I say quietly, heading for the bathroom.